Skywalk RANGE X-ALPS User Manual

PRO GUIDE // RANGE X-ALPS3
Repairs | Disposal | Homologation 5958 Maintenance, care
12 REPAIRS
Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or by an authorized skywalk
service center. Exceptions include the repair of small cuts (up to about 3cm that don’t
affect a seam).
CHANGES TO THE HARNESS
Your skywalk RANGE X-ALPS3 is manufactured within the regulated parameters of
tolerance. These parameters are very narrow and must not be altered under any
circumstance.
UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES INVALIDATE THE TYPE APPROVAL AND ALL
LIABILITY CLAIMS AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER AND ITS DISTRIBUTORS
ARE INVALIDATED.
13 DISPOSAL
When choosing materials, skywalk places high value on environmental compatibility and
the highest quality control. Should your harness someday no longer be flyable, remove all
metal parts. All remaining parts can be turned in at a recycling center. The metallic parts
can be turned in at a metals recycling center. The best solution is to send your retired
skywalk harness directly to us. We will then take care of recycling it.
14 HOMOLOGATION
The RANGE X-ALPS3 is certified to EN as well as LTF standards
The RANGE X-ALPS3 is defined as a lightweight sport aircraft with an empty weight of less
than 100 kg in the paraglider category.
The many homologation tests are the last hurdle in the development of a skywalk harness.
The homologation tests only take place when the test team is completely happy with the
harness development.
MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
In addition to your normal preflight procedure, you should also take a close look at your
RANGE X-ALPS3 after the reserve parachute has been packed and re-installed – normally
every six months but no later than every twelve months. Naturally, it’s important to also
check your harness closely after unusual circumstances, for example after a hard landing or
a tree landing, or if the harness shows above-average wear and tear. When in doubt, always
consult an expert.
Here is what to check:
> Check all straps and buckles for wear and tear and damage.
> The stitching of all seams should be checked and, if in doubt, should be repaired to keep
problems from propagating.
> Both carabiners should be renewed after no more than 5 years or maximum 500 flight
hours. Impact to the carabiners can result in invisible damage that could lead to failure
during use.
> Perform a leak test for the PERMAIR protector.
The documentation for service work should be entered with the name of the repair person,
stamp and signature.
LEAK TEST
After a hard landing or fall from a height of more than 0.5m, a leak test should be per-
formed on the protector in order to be able to detect any damage before the next flight
and to remedy it subsequently.
Follow these steps:
1. Remove the protector from the harness.
2. Inflate the removed protector so that the outer edges of the nameplate measure 83mm.
3. Store the protector at a constant temperature for 12 hours in a shady room.
4. After the time has elapsed, check the fill level of the protector by measuring the outer
edges of the nameplate again. The length must not be less than 81mm.
5. If the protector meets the requirements under point 4, it can be reinstalled.
STORAGE
Ideal is a dry, dark place with a constant temperature. Moisture is an old enemy of
the durability of all paragliding equipment. For this reason, always dry your equipment
before you store it, preferably in a heated and well ventilated room, so that moisture
can evaporate. Make sure the inflate/deflate valve of the PERMAIR protector remains
open when storing the harness for a longer period.

Skywalk RANGE X-ALPS Specifications

General

Brand	Skywalk
Model	RANGE X-ALPS
Category	Accessories
Language	English