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MANUAL
LTF: 1
EN 926-2: A
Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders
Hochriesstraße 1,83126 Flintsbach, Deutschland
Telefon: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Manual
ICARO „OXYGEN“, LTF 1 , EN 926-2: A
Version: 1.4 – E, Stand: 12.02.2010
© Fly & more Handels GmbH, ICARO Paragliders
This manual was submitted to the German Hang gliding
Association (DHV).
All technical data and instructions in this manual were drawn
up with great care.
The company Fly & more Handels GmbH, ICARO Paragliders
cannot be made responsible for any possible errors in this
manual.
Any important changes to this manual will be published in
„DHV INFO“, which is the official magazine of the DHV.

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LIST OF CONTENTS
I. YOUR OXYGEN ........................................................................................................ 7
CHARACTERISTICS OF OXYGEN.................................................................................. 7
TECHNICAL DATA......................................................................................................... 7
CANOPY ...................................................................................................................... 8
LINE MATERIAL ............................................................................................................ 8
RISERS........................................................................................................................ 8
ACCELERATION SYSTEM............................................................................................... 9
CERTIFICATION ............................................................................................................ 9
II. FLIGHT TIPS ............................................................................................................. 9
PRE FLIGHT CHECK &FLIGHT PREPARATION ................................................................ 9
LAUNCH..................................................................................................................... 10
TURNING ................................................................................................................... 10
LANDING.................................................................................................................... 10
ACCELERATION (WITH SPEED SYSTEM)........................................................................ 10
TOWING..................................................................................................................... 11
GROUND TRAINING .................................................................................................... 11
THERMALS AND FLYING IN TURBULENCES,“ACTIVE FLYING”.......................................... 11
III. DESCENT TECHNIQUES........................................................................................ 12
BIG &SMALL EARS .................................................................................................... 12
B-LINE STALL............................................................................................................. 12
SPIRAL DIVE .............................................................................................................. 13
IV. FLIGHT INCIDENTS................................................................................................ 13
DEEP /PARACHUTE STALL ......................................................................................... 13
ASYMMETRIC COLLAPSE ............................................................................................ 13
SYMMETRIC COLLAPSE .............................................................................................. 13
CRAVAT..................................................................................................................... 14
EMERGENCY STEERING.............................................................................................. 14
NEGATIVE SPIN.......................................................................................................... 14
FULL STALL ............................................................................................................... 14
V. SERVICE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE............................................................ 15
CARE INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................. 15
REPAIRS.................................................................................................................... 15
INSPECTION,PREREQUISITES AND PERSONAL QUALIFICATION ..................................... 16
INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................ 16
INSPECTION REFERENCE............................................................................................ 17
VI. TERMS OF THE GUARANTEE............................................................................... 17
WHAT IS COVERED BY THE GUARANTEE? .................................................................... 17
HOW LONG IS THE GUARANTEE?................................................................................. 18
WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS OF THE GUARANTEE? ...................................................... 18
WHAT IS EXCLUDED FROM THIS GUARANTEE? ............................................................. 18
HOW CAN ICLAIM GUARANTEE?.................................................................................. 18
VII. ENVIROMENTAL ASPECTS................................................................................... 19
VIII. ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOUR TORWARDS NATURE........................................... 19
IX. LAST BUT NOT LEAST............................................................................................ 19
APPENDIX:GUARANTEE CARD,CERTIFICATION,AIRBORNE SPORTS EQUIPMENT,LINEPLAN.. 21

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Congratulations on buying your
OXYGEN and welcome to the
family of ICARO- pilots!
„Walk and Fly“ – the new trend. Therefore we made this
paraglider for people who climbs up mountains and fly back to
thw starting point.
This paraglider was produced with great care so that you can
enjoy many flights.
In order for you to feel comfortable with your paraglider right
from the start, we recommend that you read this manual.
Apart from flight information, this manual also contains
important safety instructions. You must get to know your
paraglider well.
This manual also contains important care and operating
instructions which are vital for your safety and preservation of
your paraglider.
Should you decide to sell this paraglider at a later date,
please pass on this manual to the new owner.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING AN
ICARO PARAGLIDER
•THE USE OF THIS PAPAGLIDER IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
EVERY PILOT BEARS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF HIS/HER OWN SAFETY.
•EVERY PILOT MUST DO A THOROUGH PRE FLIGHT CHECK BEFORE
EVERY FLIGHT AND MUST ENSURE THAT THE PARAGLIDER IS
PROPERLY CHECKED AT REGULAR INTERVALS.
•THIS PARAGLIDER HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AND BUILT IN COMPLIANCE
WITH DHV RULES AND REGULATIONS.
•DO NOT CHANGE THE CONFIGURATION OF YOUR GLIDER. IF YOU DO,
YOU WILL LOSE YOUR DHV CERTIFICATION.
•EVERY PILOT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE OPERATING CONDITION
OF HIS/HER PARAGLIDER!
•IT IS A PREREQUISITE THAT EACH PILOT IS IN POSESSITION OF A
VALID PILOTS LICENCE.
•THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY CLAIMS!
IT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED TO FLY THE OXYGEN
•WITH INSIGNIFICANT TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE OF THE PILOT
•OUTSIDE THE DHV SPECIFIED WEIGHT RANGE
•IN RAIN, SNOWFALL, CLOUDS OR FOG
•IN TURBULENT WEATHER CONDITIONS
•WITH ROLL ANGLES EXCEEDING 90°
•ACROBATICS ARE HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND THEREFORE NOT
PERMITTED

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I. Your OXYGEN
Characteristics of OXYGEN
The new trend “walk and fly” and innovation of the new glider-generation are
collectived in the OXYGEN.It was to create a glider for mountaineers that would
be resistant in all conditions while still providing an agile and easy handling.
We designed it to meet the highest expectations of pilots who want a lightweight
glider and experienced teachers who want an optimum for their pupil´s first steps
without leaving the safety of the DHV1 class. Handling of the OXYGEN is direct,
easy and well balanced.
The cleverly designed line gallery gives the OXYGEN a line layout, which ensures
stability and excellent flight characteristics. The use of extensive internal v-ribs
makes the canopy more stable, especially in turbulence, and maintains a cleaner,
more tensioned, wing profile. This also causes the load to be distributed more
uniformly throughout the glider, allowing for a reduced number of line attachment
points. The canopy is only connected to lines at every second cell. Less lines lead
to less drag and an increase in glide performance.
Brake lines are attached in such a way in order to combine good handling with
minimum pressure on the brakes without tending towards negative spin. OXYGEN
compensates any over reaction from the pilot.
Special risers, lines and canopy material have made it possible for us to reduce
the weight to under 4 kg.
OXYGEN is suitable for training.
Warning: ICARO Paragliders would like to point out that the life expectancy
of the glider may be drastically reduced, due to the much thinner
sail material and the mechanic strain it is exposed to.
Technical Data
OXYGEN S M
Wing Area Flat m² 25,40 28,14
Wing Area Projected m² 21,46 23,77
Wing Span Flat m 11,02 11,60
Wing Span Projected m 9,31 9,80
Aspect Ratio A/R 4.78 4.78
Cells 38 38
Take Off Weight kg 65-90 85-105
Risers 4+1 4+1
Weight kg 3,9 4,2
Certification LTF 1 1

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Canopy
Dacron high quality Skyte 27 g NCV Porcher Marine is used for the Oxygen in
different colours. Selected for its durability and resistance to UV-damage and it
also reduces weight.
Line Material
To ensure durability, we use Liros Dynema and Edelrid Technora with HMA core
(High Molecular Aramid) and a PE covering for the other lines. Depending on the
line level, we use different line diameters.
All lines were hung and sewn with precision. The end control of all line lengths is
documented for all paragliders produced by ICARO Paragliders.
Risers
OXYGEN has 4 fold risers with acceleration system, Big and Small Ears are made
easier by the separation of the A-risers. Simple launch behaviour, B-Stall, steering
with the D-risers and an optimal geometry for accelerated flight were important
aspects in the development of these risers.
We use 10 mm Kevlar with PE covering for protection (Race-Risers) and Maillon
Rapide oval, 3,5 cm optional softlinks.
Risers not accelerated Risers accelerated
Softlinks

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Acceleration system
When you use the accelerator, the D-risers remain unchanged the C-, B and A-
level aero design-related under the D-level at full acceleration.
This decreases the angle of attack of the whole glider and increases speed.
Certification
Following our philosophy to only build gliders with the highest safety, we design
our gliders to meet DHV strict and robust regulations.
OXYGEN DHV certification is valid using any harness which has been categorized
by the DHV “GH”. Harnesses with the category “GX” and other special single
purpose harnesses are not recommended because of the cross-braced strapping
which detracts from the ability to steer by weight shifting.
To find out which class of harness your harness belongs to, check the certification
sticker or ask the manufacturer. A list of all harnesses certified by the DHV is
available from the DHV.
II. FLIGHT TIPS
Pre Flight Check & Flight Preparation
It is important to perform a pre flight check before taking off. Please give the
following points your special attention:
•Whilst unfolding your paraglider check the canopy and cell walls for damage.
Always take into consideration that the paraglider may have become damaged
during transportation.
•Check the lines for knots, twisting and damage. Also check the brake lines for
knots and kinks. Check the main brake lines. They must be symmetric.
Warning: The correct length of the main brake line must not be altered.
•Check your harness and make sure that all connections to pilot are correctly
closed. Check that all karabiners are closed and can not be opened
accidentally in flight and that the risers are not twisted.
•Please ensure that you are wearing gear which offers optimal comfort and
protection (helmet with chin protection, boots, gloves and an overall).
After that lay your glider in an arc form and observe the following points:
•When you pull on the A-risers, the lines in the middle of the wing should be
under tension before the lines on the wing ends. This ensures an even easier
start.
•Separate the line groups carefully and bring the risers in order.
•All lines must run freely from harness to canopy. It is equally important that the
lines are unhindered and cannot get caught up during the launch. If the risers

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are not twisted, the brake lines run freely through the roll on the D-riser to the
back of the canopy.
•It is also important that no line is under the canopy. A cravat during the launch
can be extremely dangerous.
Launch
The most important thing during the take-off is, like at all other gliders too, not the
force but the constancy of the pull.
Hold the A- risers but not the baby- risers (they are for small and big ears) and the
handles of the brakes..Use progressive pressure on the A-risers and the energy of
your own body weight until the wing is fully inflated overhead.
The canopy of the OXYGEN is inflated quickly. Hold you arms out and up as an
extension of the A-lines. When there is no pull from the lines and the wing is
overhead, use slight pressure on the brake. Look up and make sure that the
canopy is fully inflated. After a few accelerating steps and at the same time let go
of the brakes gently, you will take off. Then use slight pressure again on the
brakes to fly at a speed with minimal sink.
Turning
A combined steering technique (weight shift and pulling the brake line on the
inside of the curve) is suitable for every situation. The OXYGEN is agile and reacts
to steering impulses quickly and directly. Strong, one sided pulling of the brakes
brings the OXYGEN into an obvious side angle and the glider flies fast steep
curves until spiral dive begins.
Landing
The OXYGEN is very easy to land. Always stand up in the harness in the landing
position very early in order to be able to react as fast as possible to sudden
events. Give yourself plenty of options and a safe margin of error. Set up your final
landing leg to face into the wind to minimize groundspeed.
Once below 25 m and on final landing approach, the glider should be allowed to fly
at trim speed by going "hands up" with the brakes. This allows more energy to be
converted into a full flare. Then, 2 m above the ground, both brakes are applied
smoothly and forcefully to full arm extension, below the seat of the harness,
resulting in a full flare and reduced speed on landing. In stronger winds, the flare
can be reduced or eliminated to prevent being blown back when landing.
Warning: If you leave the inflated leading edge bang on the ground, this can
cause the cell walls to burst! Please always keep check on other
pilots in the air so that you can avoid a collision.
Acceleration (with speed system)
The length of the accelerator is adjusted to the left and right of the foot pedal so
that when your leg is fully extended, then the acceleration is at maximum – both
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Before using an acceleration system you must ensure that it is attached properly
and that the speed system and harness are adjusted to each other for best
performance. For the majority of your flight you will not use the accelerator. For
better penetration in headwinds you can fly faster by using the accelerator system.
When you want to descend quickly and the ears have been folded in, push down
on the foot accelerator.
The flight stability of the OXYGEN remains intact at increased speed because of
the adapted geometry of the acceleration system.
Flying with an integrated acceleration system should be used in proper doses. The
more turbulent the weather conditions and when near the ground, the less
acceleration should be used. Using the accelerator decreases the angle of attack
and can make the glider more prone to collapse.
Therefore excessive use of the accelerator near the ground should be avoided.
The increase in speed using an acceleration system is considerable and should
not be underestimated.
Warning: Do not use the acceleration system and brakes at the same time!
It is very dangerous to use both simultaneously as it can result in
serious collapses.
Towing
Generally the Oxygen is also allowed for towing but ICARO- Paragliders doesn´t
recommend it. The material for the canopy is a lightweight- material and therefore
the carrying capacity is not the same like a canopy of a normal glider. It could be
possible that it has a bad influence on aerodynamic effects.
Ground Training
In order to get to know your OXYGEN, we recommend that you practise with your
glider on the ground. Pulling up in flat gradients is great practise for fine tuning
your launch techniques. Here you can get to learn the reactions of your glider
without any stress and hectic. Ground practise pays off in the air.
Thermals and flying in turbulences, “active flying”
We advise you to apply the brakes at all times whilst flying in turbulences. You
hereby increase the opening angle and the wing is more stable. At the same time
the pilot has a better feeling for the canopy via the brakes.
When the pressure on the brakes decreases, then pull down more on the brakes
for a short moment to avoid a possible collapse. According to the strength and
length of turbulences this can be more than 100% of the brake path for a short
time. Under normal conditions, with 100% of the brake path is the point where
deep stall begins.
When flying into strong thermals please pay attention that the canopy does not
remain behind the pilot. This is avoided by releasing the brakes when entering an
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brakes if the canopy falls before the pilot when entering a down-wind or exiting a
thermal. We recommend increasing speed when crossing a downwind or during
headwind.
This type of flight technique is called “active flying”. The pilot may roll his body with
weight shift to move with the glider when the glider rolls to the right or left. These
subtle adjustments keep the glider flying smoothly.
III. Descent Techniques
Warning: Training of descent technics and simulation of flight incidents
(SFI)should only take place at professional safety training
seminars with professional trainer and only while flying over
water.
Use the manoeuvres Small/ Big ears with the acceleration system, B-line-stall and
spiral dive as ways of descending.
Big & Small Ears
The aim of this manoeuvre is to descend in strong thermals.
Take the outer A-risers of the OXYGEN in your hand, without releasing the brakes
and pull down leaving it run through your hands (use gloves!). Sink rate increases
to 5m/ sec but not the forward speed. If you use the acceleration system then sink
speeds of 5m/ sec can be achieved. Reopen the wing by pushing up with your
hands and if necessary then pump the brakes with short symmetric movements.
For directional control while using the big ears, you should use weight shift.
Before landing, release the pulled down A-risers to achieve normal sink speed for
a gentle landing. Just like in the C-line-stall manoeuvre, keep the brakes in your
hand. In this way, it is possible to fold in up to two thirds of the leading edge.
Warning: The pitch angle of your paraglider is increased using small and
big ears, the brake path is shortened and the risk of inducing a
deep stall is high. Using acceleration system during this
manoeuvre helps reduce these negative risks.
B-Line-Stall
It is common knowledge that to enter and hold a B-line-stall requires considerable
strength. Entering a B-line-stall in strong upward air movements may not be
possible for weaker pilots, even with gliders equipped with easy enter B-line-stall
aids.
Entering a B-line-stall can also be damaging to the canopy material because of the
strain on certain points of the material. This is mentioned in several other user
manuals.

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Spiral Dive
This manoeuvre is only for experienced pilots. To initiate a spiral dive, look in the
direction you want to go, roll your body weight in that direction and at the same
time smoothly pull down on the inside brake.
The OXYGEN will start to turn, speed up and then drop into a spiral. To keep the
wing under control you must pull and release the inside brake. Safe decent rates
of 7-9 m/ sec are possible. Please ensure that you have enough distance to the
ground to exit the spiral dive.
Please exit slowly. Bring your body weight back to a neutral position and as soon
as the wing levels out, apply the brakes gently. This procedure should be done
slowly and will take a couple of turns to complete.
The OXYGEN does not have a tendency for stable spiral dive. If under certain
conditions, it should go into a stable spiral dive then actively exit the manoeuvre by
bringing your weight into a neutral position, release the brakes of the inner curve
side and brake gently on the outer curve side until you notice that the wing starts
to level out. Then gently brake on the inside curve for several turns until normal
flights returns.
Warning: If you pull abruptly and too far on the brakes, the canopy may
enter a negative spin. When entering a spiral dive keep the brake
on the outer curve released.
IV. Flight Incidents
Deep / Parachute Stall
Your OXYGEN has been carefully designed to resist entering deep stall. If you pull
strongly on the rear risers the OXYGEN normally ends a deep stall independently
when you release the rear risers. Before exiting a deep stall please ensure that the
brakes are fully released. Actively exit the deep stall by reaching up and push
forward with both palms on both A-risers or pull on the risers.
Asymmetric Collapse
While flying in turbulent conditions it may occur that a portion of your glider
deflates. This is normally not a critical situation and re-inflation occurs quickly
without any input from the pilot. However, just like in flying in turbulences, please
pull gently on both brakes. Re-inflation is speeded up by counteracting the turning
movement of the canopy until normal forward flight return. Then pump the brake
line on the collapsed side.
Symmetric Collapse
A glider may collapse symmetrically when flying through sudden down draughts in
a front stall or by pulling strongly on the A-risers. The leading edge collapses
abruptly along the whole wing span. The pendulum movement is eased by
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Your OXYGEN normally re-inflates promptly in a symmetric collapse without pilot
input. Applying the brakes symmetrically will speed things up.
Cravat
This never occurred during any of our test flights. However, it could happen in rare
circumstances that a part of the glider, particularly a wing tip, gets caught in its
own lines (e.g. in extreme turbulences or an error in the visual line check of the
canopy before take-off. Large cravats result mainly in uncontrollable spiral dives.
There are a few ways to try to rectify this situation:
•Try pumping on the side of the cravat
•Pull the stabilo line (the outermost B-line)
•Actively collapse the cravat side and release
•If all else fails, attempt a full stall – only if sufficient altitude remains.
Warning: Freeing a cravat may be complicated, even for an experienced
pilot. If you have exhausted all these options, you are uncertain
how to proceed and you do not have control over your glider and
you are running out of altitude, immediately deploy your reserve
parachute.
Emergency Steering
Should it no longer be possible to steer your OXYGEN, for example due to a
broken line, the glider may be steered by gently pulling on either D-riser.
Warning: Handling will be more direct so be careful not to pull too hard. A
good way to get practice is during ground handling.
Negative Spin
A negative spin should not happen in normal flight. However, spins are often
performed in SFI training to experience the gliders limits and so that pilots have a
better understanding of the safe range of brake use.
If the pilot abruptly applies full brake to one side of the glider while the other side is
at zero brake, the faster side may fly around the braked and stalled side resulting
in a spin. Alternatively, if flying very slowly with almost full brakes on both sides, if
one hand releases one brake suddenly, while the other continues with full brake,
the glider may enter a negative spin.
To exit a spin with your OXYGEN just do “hands up” to release the brakes and the
glider will return to normal flight.
Warning: If you do not have control over your glider and you are running
out of altitude, immediately deploy your reserve parachute.
Full Stall
To initiate a full stable stall, apply both brakes to maximum arm extension. If
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Do not –under any circumstances- release at this point. The glider will slow down
and stall, falling quickly behind the pilot. Avoid the urge to release. The pilot will
swing back under the canopy and finally the canopy will stabilize to a full stall.
Once in a stable stall, the manoeuvre can be completed. Release the brakes just a
little and let the glider fill until it regains shape. Then release the brakes fully and
your OXYGEN will return to normal flight.
Warning: It is imperative that the pilot fully completes this manoeuvre and
holds on, as a premature release while the glider is still falling
back may cause the glider to rapidly dive ahead past the pilot.
There is a possibility of the pilot landing in or entangling in the
glider.
V. Service, Repairs and Maintenance
Care Instructions
Even with good care and maintenance, just like any item exposed to the elements,
your glider can wear out after a certain amount of use. This can change flight
behaviour and safety. We recommend a regular safety inspection of the canopy
and all lines.
•If you wish to clean your glider it is best to use warm water and a soft sponge.
Store your glider in a dry and dark place, ideally between 5° and 30° Celsius.
Do not store it near chemicals or petrol.
•If you will not fly for longer period, store the glider releasing all compression
straps and take it out of its backpack so that the fabric is not compressed,
creased or stretched.
•Avoid storing your glider for days at a time in a hot car.
•If the glider has become wet, lay it out so that air can get to all areas of the
fabric.
Warning: It may take several days for your glider to dry out completely
especially the lines, which take longer than the fabric. Do not
fold and store your glider prematurely if it not completely dry.
The performance of a wet glider can change significantly.
Repairs
Small holes in the canopy can be repaired by the pilot by using self adhesive
sailcloth on both sides of the perforation.
Damage to the lines or any other repairs should only be carried out at an
authorized ICARO centre. If your OXYGEN needs to be repaired, please contact
your local ICARO Paragliders dealer.

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Inspection, Prerequisites and Personal qualification
After 200 flight hours or 24 months, it is important to have your OXYGEN
inspected by a trained ICARO technician. Without regular certified inspections,
your glider will loose its certification and guarantee.
You will need the following items in order to perform a paraglider inspection:
•Standardized inspection report
•Porosity meter
•Spring scale
•Equipment for measuring line lengths
•Equipment for line strength testing
•Sewing machine
•Big, clean and bright room
Technical specifications about your glider (type, serial number, size and year of
production). Pleas call Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders for
information.
A three week course at Fly & More GmbH, specified to a glider type together with
a legal flight license are the necessary prerequisites for permission to inspect
ICARO Paragliders. For questions about the costs and times of paragliding
inspection courses please contact Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders.
Inspection Instructions
Record Information
Spread out your paraglider in a big bright room and make a note of information
such as model, type and serial number.
Porosity Test
Use your porosity meter to perform porosity checks at 4 different places of the
canopy. The results are recorded in the inspection protocol and are to be
evaluated according to the internal guidelines of the workshop.
Visual Control of the Canopy
Hang up the canopy so that you can do a visual check of your canopy. Check for
perforations in the upper and lower sailcloth, damaged stitching between the cells,
and damage to the leading/trailing edge reinforcements.
Each cell must be checked.
Visual Control of the Risers and Lines
Check the risers, the trimmers, the stitching at each line loop, the brake lines, all
seams and line contact points. Each line must be measured and inspected for
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Strength test of the lines
One complete A-and B- line must be removed, measured and submitted to a
strength test. The measured value of each individual line must be noted in the
inspection protocol. The minimum of the lines strength are 125% of the normative
guidelines.
Measurement of the lines
Measure every single line while stressing it with defined tractive force. Compare
with the line plan. The results are recorded in the inspection protocol and are to be
evaluated according to the internal guidelines of the workshop.
Assessment
The measurements of all procedures are noted in the inspection protocol. When all
facts have been recorded, the technician must make a general assessment.
Check the backpack for damage to the zips, seams and straps and repair if
necessary with a sewing machine.
General Remarks
Any other repairs, corrections etc. to the general condition of the paraglider must
be evaluated. A copy of the results of each inspection must be sent on to Fly &
more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders.
If the glider is not in great condition, the technician can decide to shorten the
inspection interval time from 24 to 12 months. The technician must report any
unusual faults to Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders within 3 days.
Inspection Reference
Only an authorised technician who has been trained by Fly & more Handels GmbH
ICARO Paragliders is authorised to sign and date the glider certification label and
sign the manual.
VI. Terms of the guarantee
The Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders guarantees the proper
processing, an operation within the allowable limits of proper operation and the
fulfillment of the eligibility criteria of glider / harness / rescue equipment at the time
of first delivery by the Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders.
What is covered by the guarantee?
Provided that Fly & more GmbH accept the fault the guarantee contains all
necessary spare parts related to the replacement or repair of defective parts and
working time.

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How long is the guarantee?
Paragliders: Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders warrents a guarantee
about
•150 flight hours, maximum for a period of two years for the
Lightweight paraglider OXYGEN, the GTO and the NIKITA and
•300 flight hours on all other licensed paragliders, maximum for a
period of three years
calculated from the date of delivery by Fly & more Handels
GmbH.
Harnesses: 3 years calculated from the day when the harness was delivered
through Fly & more Handels GmbH.
Rescue sytem: 3 years calculated from the day when the rescue system was
delivered through Fly & more Handels GmbH.
What are the conditions of the guarantee?
•Fly & Handels GmbH needs to be informed immediately after the discovery of a
defect and the defective product must be sent to us for testing.
•The glider / the harness was used in normal circumstances and maintained
according to the instructions. This includes in particular the careful drying,
cleaning and storage.
•The glider / the harness was used only within the applicable guidelines and all
rules have been complied with all times.
•All flights must be accounted for within the flight book.
•There were only original spare parts used and checks, exchange and / or
repairs were conducted by an authorized dealer or by Fly & more Handels
GmbH ICARO Paragliders company / person and properly documented.
•A fully and correctly completed guarantee card must be sent at least 6 weeks
after buying the glider to Fly & more GmbH commercial. Alternatively can this
be sent via the appropriate online form on www.icaro-wings.de.
•Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders does not accept any
responsibility or replacement of the above obligation. However, there is the
possibility that there will be a sign of goodwill.
What is excluded from this guarantee?
•Gliders and Harnesses that are used for training purposes, Acro or other
official competitions,
•Gliders / Harnesses who were involved in an accident,
•Rescue equipment, which has been thrown for a emergency,
•Gliders / harnesses and rescue equipment, which have been changed by
yourself,

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•Gliders / harnesses and rescue equipment that were not purchased from an
authorized dealer / flight school,
•Gliders / harnesses and rescue equipment where the required inspection
intervals were not met and the verification of the glider was not conducted by a
Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders authorized operation / person
•Damage which has occurred due to improper treatment (i.e. storage in
humidity, heat or direct sunlight)
•Parts that need to be replaced due to normal wear and tear,
•Discoloration of the cloth material used,
•Damage caused by solvents, salt water, insects, sun, humidity or “debag-
jumps”.
•Damage caused by force majeure.
How can I claim guarantee?
In order to claim a guarantee Fly & Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders needs to
be informed immediately after the discovery of a defect and the defective product
returned for inspection.
Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders accept no freight costs (outbound
and return transportation).
VII. Enviromental aspects
The materials of which a paraglider is made require a special waste disposal. So
please send disused gliders back to us.
We will care about a professional waste disposal without costing for you.
VIII. Attitude and behaviour torwards nature
Actually it´s self-evident, but nevertheless we would like to mention particularly:
•Please do our nature-near sport in a way which doesn´t stress nature and
environment!
•Please don´t walk beside the marked ways, don´t leave your litter, don´t make
unnecessary loud noises and respect the sensitive balance in the mountains.
•Especially at the take-off we have to take care for the nature!
**Especially at the launch site consideration is needed! **
IX. Last but not Least
Again, we would like to congratulate you on the purchase of your OXYGEN!
Team ICARO thank you for your trust in our brand and should you have any
questions, ideas or criticisms, please contact us.

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This paraglider has been developed and produced by modern technology and will
give you years of pleasurable and unforgettable flight experiences.
This paraglider will not protect you from the dangers of rash flight manoeuvres and
weather changes.
Your ICARO-Team
Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders
Hochriesstraße 1,83126 Flintsbach, Germany
telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] Web: http://www.icaro-wings.de