PRO GUIDE // RANGE X-ALPS3
Maintenance, care 5756 Operating limits
11 MAINTENANCE, CARE
The selected materials used in the RANGE X-ALPS3 make it necessary to treat them care-
fully and in a professional manner. Make an effort to take care of your harness and keep
it clean to preserve its airworthiness over the longest possible time.
> Avoid dragging your harness over stony ground and always try to land in an
upright positon.
> Don’t leave your harness lying in the sun unnecessarily long. UV radiation is very
damaging to the material.
> Store it in the bag when you don´t use it.
> Store your paragliding equipment loosely packed in a cool and dry place. If it gets wet
always dry out your equipment before packing it.
> To clean it, just use a brush or a damp cloth. Use mild soap to clean it only when abso-
lutely necessary. If you do, first remove other parts like the reserve parachute.
The coating of the material can be damaged by brushing or rubbing.
> Let the harness dry in a well-ventilated, shady place if it was wet. If the reserve para-
chute gets wet, (e.g. during a water landing), then it is necessary to open it up, let it
dry, and pack it again.
> After a hard landing or an impact higher than 0.5m, check the protector for damage.
> Zippers should be treated with silicon spray once a year.
MATERIALS
The skywalk RANGE X-ALPS3 is extremely weight-optimized and made exclusively from
high-quality materials. skywalk has selected the best possible combination of materials
in terms of resilience, weight and durability.
We are aware that the durability of the equipment is one of the decisive factors for the
satisfaction of the pilot, but due to the choice of material and construction of the har-
ness we would like to point out that the harness is more prone to wear and damage if
used improperly.
The lifespan of this product is highly dependent on your mindfulness.
The following activities can significantly reduce the lifespan of your RANGE X-ALPS3:
> Acrobatic flight maneuvers
> (Coastal) soaring with permanent touch & go
> Extensive ground handling
> Improper handling of the equipment
TANDEM FLIGHT
The RANGE X-ALPS3 is not a suitable harness for tandem flight.
SAFETY TRAINING AND FLYING OVER WATER
It is not recommended to use the RANGE X-ALPS3 for flights over water or for safety
training. There is a possibility that the PERMAIR protector could push the pilot under
water after a water landing due to the buoyancy of the protector. Should you neverthe-
less use the harness for flights over water, we explicitly advise you to wear a life jacket.
LIFETIME
The harness is your direct connection point to your paraglider. You are responsible for
checking the harness before each use. If you have any doubts about its safety, do not use
the harness under any circumstances and contact your skywalk dealer.
All webbing, thread, cloth and hardware have a limited life span. To determine if your har-
ness is still safe, you should inspect it according to the inspection protocol attached at
the end of this manual. skywalk harnesses that are properly stored and meet all inspec-
tion criteria can be used for up to 10 years from the sample inspection date.
You can find the sample inspection date on the sample inspection tag located in the
V-line compartment of your harness. Please keep in mind that some factors that affect
the life of your harness are not visible.
You should know the full use history of the harness. You should know what environmental
influences (UV light, salt water, extreme heat, etc.) or chemical influences (aggressive
cleaners, petroleum, oils, lubricants, acids, etc.) the harness has been exposed to.
If the harness has been subjected to a great deal of stress, such as a rescue deployment,
crash, or tree landing, it should no longer be used and should be destroyed immediately.
Dispose of harnesses that are obsolete due to new regulations or standards, or that
are incompatible with other safety system equipment. It is your responsibility to know
these factors. If there is any doubt about its condition, you should stop using the har-
ness and destroy it.
BE CAREFUL WHEN FLYING OVER WATER!
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