Safety And Responsibility; Warranty; Packing - Niviuk Vital CIRES Manual

4.5 REPAIRS
Repairs of the reserve parachute should be made by a professional cer-
tified outfit using genuine parts, materials, fabric and threads matching
the original strength and colors.
All straight stitching should have 6.5-11 stitches per inch, overlapping
stitch row at least 2-inches.
Zigzag stitching should extend at least 1/2-inch into the undamaged
stitching at each end. Re-stitching should be made directly over the
original stitching, following the original stitch pattern as closely as
possible.
All thread on the canopy should be V-T-295e, Type 2, Class A, Size E
and applied with a light or medium duty machine.
CAUTION!
Any repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or by an
approved agent. This will ensure that the correct materials and repair
techniques are used.

5. SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY

It is well known that paragliding is considered a high-risk sport, where
safety depends on the person who is practicing it.
Wrong use of this equipment may cause severe injuries to the pilot,
even death. Manufacturers and dealers are not responsible for any act
or accident that may be the result of practicing this sport.
You must not use this equipment if you have not been properly trained
to use it. Do not take advice or accept any informal training from anyo-
ne who is not properly qualified as a flight instructor.

6. WARRANTY

The entire equipment and components are covered by a 2-year
warranty against manufacturing defects.
The warranty does not cover misuse or abnormal use of the product.

7. PACKING

The CIRES rescue parachute is initially inspected and packed at
the factory and it is recommend to have it serviced by a qualified
professional outfit or parachute rigger prior to its installation inside
the harness. The reserve parachute's efficiency, and your life will
depend on it.
7.1 PREPARE THE RESERVE PARACHUTE AS FOLLOWS
• Check for the correct assembly of the reserve parachute and
components. • Place the packing tools in a convenient location on the packing table.
• Layout the canopy assembly lengthwise on the packing table and
attach the canopy's packing loop to the table's apex hook.
• Attach the riser to the tension plate (hook) and apply enough
tension to keep the canopy stretched on the table.
• Check the apex lines to determine if the canopy is inverted or
not. If the apex lines do not appear attached to the outside of the
upper lateral band, then the canopy is inverted.
7.2 SUSPENSION LINES
• Locate the top center gore (cell) of the canopy. Divide the suspension
lines into two groups ( lines 1 to 8/9 in the left group and lines 9/10 to
16/18 in the right group).
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