PHI Allegro - Maintenance and Storage; Speed System Use and Geometry; General Maintenance Advice; Storage and Transport

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Attention:
Braking during the accelerated flight not only costs a lot of gliding performance, but as well increases instability and may lead to
collapses! Always release the speed bar first, then pull the brakes!
To turn, simply shi weight, or push the speed bar asymmetrically. (If you push the right side further, the wing will perform a le
turn.)
Geometry data of the accelerator
If the entire available accelerator travel is used, the A-risers shorten by 18cm or 20cm compared to the C-risers, depending on size:
see technical data.
Service and maintenance
General advice
With proper and careful handling of the paraglider, it will remain in perfect technical condition for many years even when used
intensively. Please note the following:
Donʼt expose your glider to unnecessary UV radiation – for example by leaving it on the landing site unpacked.
When folding, you should not bend the polyamide rods at the leading edge more as necessary.
If you pack the glider when it is wet or damp, it has to be dried later. Donʼt leave it packed in a wet condition!
When you practice ground handling, avoid crashing the glider hard on the ground with the leading edge, as this might lead to
damage.
Avoid unnecessary dirt or sharp stones touching the lines and the cloth. Donʼt step on the lines if they are laying on a stony
surface!
Humidity combined with dirt can lead to shrinking of the lines and then to the wrong trimming on your glider. Salt water (sweat)
may damage the lines in the long run.
Storage
Ideal storage is light-protected, in a dry place. Permanent storage at very high temperatures (for example in the car during
midsummer) should be avoided.
For longer storage, the paraglider should not be compressed.
Transport
For transport, the paraglider can be compressed very tightly. The nylon monofilaments used for nose stiffening are very
insensitive to permanent deformation.
If a very small pack volume is required, a compression bag can also be used. To minimize the weight, make sure that the
paraglider is packed dry. The nylon cloth absorbs water at high humidity and gets heavier.
If vibrations occur during transport (eg: motorcycle), make sure that the fittings (shackles) do not touch the sail cloth (use the riser
bags).
Cleaning
To clean the wing, only use water and a cleaning cloth. Never use any solvents!
If there is sand, dirt or small stones inside the canopy, you should remove them because they will damage the coating of the cloth
and the seams in the long run.