SOL paragliders Hercules 2 240 User manual

Manual
DGAC
Version 1 3 / 2021

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Summary
WELCOME TO THE SOL TEAM .................................................................... 4
Symbols.......................................................................................... 4
IMPORTANT NOTES..................................................................................... 5
........................................................................ 6
 .......................................................................... 6
 ................................................................................... 6
.................................................................... 6
Accessories .................................................................................... 6
Tecnologias .................................................................................... 8
Paratrike wing .............................................................................. 10
Overview risers ............................................................................ 11
Line plan ...................................................................................... 12
 .................................................. 14
............................................................................. 14
..................................................................... 14
 ............................................................................... 14
 ........................................................................... 15
Laying out the paratrike wing ...................................................... 15
Harness ........................................................................................ 15
....................................... 16
Trimmer ....................................................................................... 16
Brake handles .............................................................................. 17
 ....................................................... 20
With open trimmer...................................................................... 20
With closed trimmer.................................................................... 20
Start ............................................................................................. 20
Using the brakes .......................................................................... 20
Double command ........................................................................ 21
........................................................................................................ 22
 ....................................................................... 22
 ........................................................................................ 23
Climbing....................................................................................... 24
Turns ............................................................................................ 24
 .......................................................... 25
................................................... 25
 ............................................................................ 25
.................................................................................. 25
Landing with paratrike ................................................................. 26
 .................................................................... 26
B-Stoll........................................................................................... 26
 ............................................................................... 26
Big ears ........................................................................................ 26
................................................................. 27
..................................................................................... 27
Lateral closing .............................................................................. 28
Parachutal .................................................................................... 29
........................................................................................ 29
 ............................................................................. 29
Line Over...................................................................................... 30
.......................................................................... 30
PACKING YOUR PARATRIKE WING............................................................ 31
Origami - Method ........................................................................ 31
 .................................................................... 33
Storing.......................................................................................... 35
Back Pack ..................................................................................... 35
........................................................................................... 37
INSPECTION............................................................................................... 38
REPAIRS...................................................................................................... 38
............................................................................... 38
LINE CRACK .................................................................................. 38
QUICK LINK SEALING.................................................................... 38
WARRANTY ................................................................................................ 39
............................................................. 40
OPERATION LIMITS ................................................................................... 41
............................................................................................ 41
TECHNICAL DATA....................................................................................... 42
Weight, measure and data........................................................... 42
Parts and materials ...................................................................... 44
Lines............................................................................................. 44
Line lengths.................................................................................. 46
Line lengths individually .............................................................. 48

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You have just acquired a high-quality product, manufactured under one of the most
demanding industry standards worldwide. We are certain that this equipment will allow
you to learn, increase and amplify your knowledge and technique during your ights.
We hope your paratrike wing Hercules 2 will provide you with many nice ights and
that you’re experiencing moments that will last forever in your memory. This way our
philosophy will proof right: security, performance, easy handling and innovation.
Please, read this manual carefully. All necessary information you’ll need for your new
equipment is right here.
In case of questions or doubts regarding your paratrike wing or in case you simply are
interested in our new products - we are at your dispose.
Thank you very much for choosing SOL ParatrikeS.
Warnings and important notes - pay attention and read carefully
Notes regarding environment protection
Additional information
WELCOME TO THE SOL TEAM IMPORTANT NOTES
- As owner of a Sol Paratrike wing you are responsible for all possible risks existing by
using this equipment. The inappropriate and/or abusive use of your equipment increases
this risks.
- It’s not possible to transfer this responsibility of risks, using this equipment, to the
producer, distributor or seller.
- A regular training, whenever possible, especially on the ground, is indispensable and
necessary. A poor handling and control of the paratrike wing, especially on the ground,
is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.
- Always be prepared to improve your skills. Attending special workshops will improve
your skills and maintain your knowledge about materials and techniques, which always
are developing, up to date.
- Only use a certied paratrike wing and reserve and use them within the described and
certied limits. Remember, if you y a paratrike wing outside the certied norms your
insurance will not pay the damage. It is in your responsibility as a pilot to know what
your insurance covers.
- Sol paragliders tests every produced paratrike wing, to assure our clients full quality and
function of every paratrike wing. We recommend that every new or reviewed paratrike
wing will be tested on the ground and ew from the training hill by his pilot.
- Never take off without helmet, hand-gloves and boots.
- Check all your equipment before each ight. Never take off with an inappropriate or
damaged equipment.
- As pilot you only are allowed to use a paratrike wing in accordance to your skills and in
accordance to the instruction level required in each country.
- Before each ight check your physical and mental state. Are you t to y?
- Before take off choose the right paratrike wing and environment, check the weather
conditions, if you have any doubt - don’t y.
- Never y during rain, snow, strong wind, turbulent conditions or if thunderstorm
clouds are in the sky.
- If you are always ying with conscious - you’ll be able to y for many years your
paratrike.
Symbols

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Hércules 2 extends the positive points of its predecessor, bringing ease of operations
and more performance. Suitable for all Paratrike yers - beginners to experienced.
Comfort - Security - Performance - Easy handling - Long life
The Hercules 2 has a DGAC certication. The certication details are available on: www.
solparagliders.com.br.
With two sizes, the smallest indicated for monotrike pilots up to 240 kg and the largest
for double paratrikes with up to 380 kg takeoff weight.
Along with your paratrike wing you receive:
Hercules 2 - THE PROJECT
Special characteristics
Certication
Recommendation
Accessories

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Cross X battens
strengthening
the nose prole.
Dual Control.Our double 3D Shaping is a three dimensions modeling
technology that reduces wrinkles and imperfections on
the leading edge construction, improving the overall
aerodynamic performance.
Greater lift (glide) due to optimization of the central
area of the wing with less inclined proles and a more
homogeneous pressure distribution over the whole
canopy wingspan resulting in gains of glide and speed.
is a hybrid system of risers and lines to guarantee stability,
reduction in line consumption and a better load distribution on
the canopy with signicantly less deformation tendency over
the time.
At the leading edge.
Tecnologias
Proles between the cells of the trailing edge, which improve
performance and handling.
New Air Foil design increases and keeps the internal
pressure more estable and results in more performance
in all speed range.
Is the hybrid utilization of various types of fabrics and
lines. An optimised combination of durability and
resistance with low deformation and less weight.
Higher Project Aspect Ratio.
Cutting edge technology laser equipments prepare all
molds and parts of the canopy.
Reex prole with great stability and suspension.
The reex prole relocates the weight distribution
to the front of the prole. This let the power glider
y in front of the pilot angle, creating speed, stability
and safety in turbulence. Load Distribution Tapes.
Flexible nylon battens reinforcements.
High Tech Lines. Tensile Power Tapes.

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1. Trailing edge
2. Top
3. Leading edge
4. Bottom
5. Stabilo
6. Lines
7. Risers
Paratrike wing Overview risers
1. Riser A.
2. Riser B.
3. Riser C1.
4. Riser C2.
5. Brake lines.
6. Auxiliary brake lines.
7. brake handle connection.
8. brake handle.
9. Magnetic button ( opção 1 ).
10. Brake Pulley ( opção 1 ).
11. Magnetic button ( opção 2 ).
12. Brake Pulley ( opção 2 ).
13. Trimmer.
14. Trimmer system.
15. Harness connection point.
16. Piloting aids.
17. Safety connection
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
12
10
14
16
15
17
17
13
11
1
2
3
4
5
6
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The suspension point design was developed for an ideal weight distribution and long
life. During all consideration and calculation, security always is our rst goal.. The used
material mix for the lines of the Hercules 2 forms an ideal combination: long life with little
deformation and aerodynamic drag.
Line plan
A
B
C
1
2A
3A
4A
5A
6
A7A 8
A
9A 10A 11A 12A 13
A14A
F
1
2B
3B
4B
5B
6B
7B
8B
9
B
10B
11B
12B
13B
14
B
1
2C
3C 4C 5C 6C 8C 9C 11C 12C 14C
D68D 9
D11D 12
D14
D
12F 3
F4F 5F 6F 7F
8F
9F 10F 11
F12
F13F 14F
FM FM
FM
FM
FM FM
FM
FM
FM
AUX
FR
CM1 2CM 3CM
4CM
5CM
6CM
AR1 AR2 AR3 AR4
CR3 BR4
CR2
CR1 BR3 BR2 BR1
Hercules 2
SR
RISER A RISER C1
BRAKE HANDLEAUXILIARY
RISER A RISER A RISER A
RISER C2
RISER C2 RISER B RISER B RISER B RISER B RISER B
CAR 1CAR 1CAR 2CAR 2 CAR 1 CAR 1 CAR 2 CAR 2 CAR 2
Never and under no circumstances the line length can be altered!

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THE Paratrike wing - INFORMATION
Take off weight
Tow release take off
Tandem ight
If your take off weight is between two weight ranges we suggest the following procedure:
With two sizes, the smallest indicated for monotrike pilots up to 240 kg and the largest
for double paratrikes with up to 380 kg takeoff weight.
The Hercules 2 can be used for towed ight. The used equipment must be certied, the
team handling the equipment must be licensed and you must have done a workshop
learning this take off. Always use the special tow connection. The take off only should be
done if the canopy is lled completely and steady above the pilots head.
The Hercules 2 size 240 is not designed and is not certied for dual ight.
The Hercules 2 size 380 is designed and certied for dual ight.
It’s not recommended to y outside the weight range.
Each paratrike wing seize is dedicated to a certain weight range, from a minimum take
off weight to a maximum. The take off weight is the sum of the weight of:
1. The pilot.
2. Paratrike wing.
3. The paratrike with reserve.
4. All ight accessories.
PREPARING FOR FLIGHT
Laying out the paratrike wing
Harness
- Choose an easy training elevation with less inclination for the rst ight, without
obstacles and a day with easy weather conditions.
- Open your canopy and lay him down in shape of a horseshoe.
- Check fabric and lines, if there is any damage or fatigue caused by wear.
- Check if all quick links are closed.
- Identify, separate and organize all risers A, B, C1, C2 and the brake lines.
The regulated distance between the large clips (adjustable at the chest) is 50cm for the
Hercules 2. Variations of more than 5 cm above these ones will alter the fundamental
characteristics of the canopy and are potentially dangerous.
If the distance is not within the range, the glider could have extreme,
dangerous or abnormal reaction in ight.
It is extremely important that there are no entanglements and/or bunched
lines present.

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Connecting paratrike wing and harness
Without twisting the risers connect them with the carabiners of the paratrike. Check if
they are connected and positioned in the right way without any twist. The A riser must
be in front in ight direction.
Check if the carabiners are really looked and closed!
Trimmer
The Hercules 2 risers are equiped with trimmer. It can be used in different congurations.
It’s very important pay attention for the best performance and safety that you wish.
Measure without quick links
Open Trimmer
Recommended for wind transitions
A B C1 C2
33 CM 34 CM 37,5 CM 41 CM
Measure without quick links
Closed Trimmer
Recommended for turbulent transitions
A B C1 C2
33 CM 34 CM 34 CM 34 CM
Brake handles
In case you switch do another power unit it might be that you have to readjust the
lengths of the brake lines. This adjustment can easy be made on the riser, the original
adjustment which works with most of the power units on the market.the brake handles
by 10 cm.
Step 1. Open the brake
handle knot.
Step 2. Remove the brake
handle.

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Step 3. Pass the main line
inside the pulley
Step 4. Close the node
with the main and
auxiliary line.
Conrm that both sides are symmetric.
Make the necessary readjustments and ll the glider on the ground to make
sure that the brakes are working ne before ying with your power glider.

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With open trimmer
With closed trimmer
More speed, brakes are heavier, less passive security in case of collapse.
Less speed, brakes are easier, more passive security in case of collapse.
Paratrike wings are generally made with reex prole (auto stable), the degree of stability
is determined by each paratrike wing model.
This stability helps to get through small turbulences, so you can take better advantage
of wing speed without having to act on the controls.
By following the prole commands and their tightness, without rst time, the paratrike
wing has a tendency to advance, then slowing down with the trimmer open, is practically
unnoticeable with the trimmer closed.
In stronger and turbulent ight conditions, closed trimmer ight is recommended to
ensure better control of the paratrike wing.
COMMANDS WITH REFLEX PROFILE
Start
Have the trimmer 2 (cm) open to improve the ination, the start speed depends on brake
use.
Using the brakes
Without using the brakes:
More stability because of the reex prole, more speed.
With 10% brakes:
More sustention, less stability, less speed. “CG backs off a little”, prole more unstable
cause the use of the brakes are causing deformation of the canopy.
With 50% brakes:
Used in heavy turbulence for reducing speed, increasing the attack angle to avoid an
eventual collapse. Used during start to decrease speed and to start within reduced
space.
Double command
The Hercules 2 has an auxiliary command, this double command is used to make curves
more open or closed in all conditions of use, regardless of the position of the trimmer.
For more open bends, pull the bungs with your arm stretched
out.
For more closed bends, pull the bung close to the body.
1. Brake lines.
2. Auxiliary brake lines.
Closed turn – Pull one of the commands
downwards close to your body.
Normal turn - Pull one of the commands
vertically downwards.
1
2

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Normal speed reduction - Pull the two
commands vertically downwards.
Intense speed reduction - Recommended
for landings and starts. Pull the two
commands horizontally downwards to
the side.
- Helmet closed?
- Carabiners looked and closed?
- Harness all looks closed?
- Carabiner distance OK.?
- Risers A in hands?
- Brake lines free, brake handles in hand?
- Pilot stays in the midst of the canopy?
- Take off area free?
- Paratrike wing and pilot lined up against the wind?
- Air space in take off direction free?
FLIGHT
Take Off Check List
Take off
It is easy to take off with Hercules 2.
The pilot, ready to take off, must hold only the controls (brake handles), before inating,
a last look of control over the extended equipment is mandatory.
Once this is done, slowly start taking off by gradually rotating the engine to approximately
50% of its capacity, bringing the paratrike wing over your head, with the possibility for
an eventual correction in the direction. Make sure the paratrike wing is over your head
and stabilized, at this point the pilot makes the decision to take off, or not. If the paratrike
wing starts to sustain the trike, increase the engine speed by increasing its speed and
consequently takeoff.
If the paratrike wing starts to sustain the trike, the pilot must progressively accelerate
until he leaves the ground.
Sol Paratrikes does not recommend using the engine force to inate the
paratrike wing.

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Climbing
After takeoff, continue driving for a while against the wind until you have a safe height
for the rst turn.
Avoid taking off at full throttle, the paratrike wing is in a more backward position compared
to the trike, an excess of control during takeoff can stall, occasionally an accident.
It is possible that you feel a certain tendency of turning during the ight, depending
on the strength of the engine. This is normal and is part of the mechanics of motorized
ight. You can use the trimmer to compensate for the spin. Open the right trimmer a little
to correct a turn to the right, or otherwise open the trimmer to the left a little to correct a
turn to the left.
Turns
The Hercules 2 reacts easily and instantly to curve commands. Using the commands, at
curves are performed with minimal height loss.
A combination of weight shifting and breaking technique is the most efcient way
of executing turns in any situation. The given brake utilized determines the radius of
turns. By activating the brakes on the outside edge of the turns, as well as applying
maximum weight shifting on the risers, the efciency and resistance to collapse in
turbulences (at the edge of thermals) is increased.
In case it becomes necessary to perform turns in a constrained space we recommend to
release the outside brake in the given turn and pull a little more the brake on the inside
of the turn. The paratrike wing glides best when no brakes are applied.
The pilot can use the double command to make more closed turns.
By pulling either brake too strongly or suddenly, there is a danger of creating a
negative spiral!
Power induced oscillations
It is recommended to use the accelerator when ying against the wind or in zones
with descending air. Due to a decreased angle of attack, the canopy may collapse
easier than when set at the normal position. The pilot must remember that the higher
the speed, the more dynamic the collapse response or symmetric closing will be.
Accelerated ight with trimmer
It is recommended to use the trimer when ying against the wind or in current zones
descendants. Because it reduces the angle of attack, the paratrike wing can collapse
more easily than in the normal position. The pilot must remember that the higher the
speed, the more dynamic the reaction to a collapse.
- Exercise the use of the trimmer during calm conditions.
- Be careful when ying with an open trimmer in difcult or turbulent conditions.
- Remember: The higher the speed the higher the descent rate.
- Check always on all accelerator parts for good function and signs of wear.
Turbulent ight
In turbulent ight conditions it is not recommended to y with an open trimmer,
as Hercules 2 is more sensitive to deformation and closure. We recommend
riding on the brake handles, the pilot must remember that the higher the speed,
the more dynamic the collapse response or symmetrical closure will be.
Active ight
No pilots and no paratrike wings are immune to collapses however active ight
will lessen collapse trends.
For your best performance during the ight it is important that you are always aware of
what your paratrike wing is transmitting to you, the key elements of the active ight are
the advances and pressure control.
These controls will keep your ight more stable and can certainly reduce the chances of
a collapse.

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Landing with paratrike
Always choose a secure and clean landing side with lots of space, great distance to
natural obstacles and is not under the inuence of turbulent air.
- The nal approach stage must be done in straight line upwind.
- Switch off the engine.
- With less than 30m above ground avoid steer turns, they may result in dangerous
pendulous movements and the pilot could crash to the ground with high velocity.
- Fly with hands up, without brakes, until more or less 1m over ground. In turbulent
conditions y active until the end. Than apply slowly and progressively the brakes to
reduce velocity until you can almost without speed land on the ground.
- Always adapt your landing on space, circumstances and wind.
- Be careful with strong wind at the landing, so as not to be dragged.
In case of rapid descent, turn off the engine and look for a descending area.
FAST DESCENT MANEUVERS
Never forget that properly analyzing the conditions before taking off will help
to avoid the need to use these techniques.
B-Stoll
Sol Paragliders does not recommend doing B-Stoll with the Hercules 2.
Sol Paragliders does not recommend doing big ears with the Hercules 2.
Big ears
Positive spiral
Sol Paragliders does not recommend doing positive spiral with the Hercules 2.
EXTREME FLIGHT SITUATIONS
Front-stall
Normally the paratrike wing opens on his own after a front-stall. In turbulent conditions
it may happen that the canopy make a fast movement forward, in order to avoid another
front-stall it is necessary to apply the brakes precisely.
Caution: If the brake lines are applied too much the glider could get into a full-stall.
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.

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Active ying almost ever avoids lateral closing. If lateral closing happens, the canopy
folds predictable and progressively from the tip to the center. This corresponds a collapse
of 50% or more and results in a slight tendency for a turn. The paratrike wing can be held
on course using the brake on the open side.
Normally the paratrike wing opens on his own. If the collapse happens during accelerated
ight the canopy has a more dynamic reaction, but even than the turn can be controlled
without problems.
To facilitate the closed side to ll the pilot has to pull down slowly (ca. 2 seconds) the
brake on the closed side and let go again (pump). Shifting the weight to the open side
helps to re-inate the sail and increases security, cause the brake has to be used less
and this avoids a full-stall.
Without action, the paratrike wing will begin a positive spiral. The pilot must lightly apply
the brake on the external side to stop a spiral and at the same time shift his weight on
the same side until the canopy is stabilized. Exactly at this stage of pendulum effect
under the canopy, it is important that the pilot controls carefully the amount of force
applied on the brakes, and often it is needed to decrease the force. Once a straight ight
is achieved, the closed side can be re-inated by the pumping action.
Lateral closing
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.
Parachutal
If the paratrike wing is wet or the regular inspections weren’t made, the risk of
a parachutal ight exists.
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.
This paratrike wing does not have parachutal ight tendencies and recovers on its
own from an intentional parachutal ight induced by braking commands. In case of a
parachutal ight after an extreme situation loose the brakes and use the accelerator.
Before using the brakes again make sure that the glider ies normally.
Full-stall
The Hercules 2 has a long way on the brakes before he enters a full-stall. A full-stall
happens if the brakes are pulled symmetrically and excessively downwards. Normally
the paratrike wing starts to y backwards and deforms to a horseshoe, the opening on
the front.
Before terminating the canopy must be stabilized. Afterwards both brake lines have to
be loosened symmetrically and slowly, to avoid that the canopy kicks forward.
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.
Negative spiral
The Hercules 2 has a long way on the brakes and difculties to enter in a negative spiral.
But if one of the brakes is extremely pulled downwards it can happen.
The side with the brake pulled down enters in a stall, while the other side maintains
open. In this case the brake must be loosened at once, before the paratrike wing turns
180º, in order to get the paratrike wing back to normal ight. Depending on the situation
in which the brake is loosened, the canopy can react quite dynamic and kick forward
provoking a collapse.
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.

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Line Over
Emergency ying
If the tip of the wing is trapped in lines it could cause a positive spiral, which is difcult
to control. To get out of this situation, rst stabilize your wing and get him into normal
ight. In other words control direction. Than pump on the side of the Line Over. During
this procedure lean on the opposite side, otherwise there is a risk to turn or increase the
spiral.
You also may try to pull the stabilo lines (SR), the outer lines on the blue riser (B), to
free the canopy. Watch out for the brake to avoid a stall on the clean side.
If the Line Over is big and all the counter action does not help and the paratrike wing is
not to manage, release the reserve, whilst you are having height enough.
In case of a brake line crack or the brake line is trapped or anything else happened
and doesn’t allow to use the brakes, use the (C2) risers and weight shifting to steer the
glider. Land on the nearest possible side. This situation could happen in case of poor
maintenance of the equipment or an extreme ight situation.
- Attention: the steering commands on C2 risers are much shorter than on the
brake lines.
- In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor
idling and don´t apply power.
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.
Origami - Method
There are different ways who can help to extend the life of your paratrike wing. One way
is to fold the paratrike wing right. It’s most important to watch out for the reinforcements
to maintain the take off characteristics and the performance. We are recommending
the (Origami Method) and the use of a folding cover (see below). Together with your
paratrike wing you get a traditional pack sack who also protects your paratrike wing.
How to use it we describe after the (Origami Method).
Step 1: Open the folding cover and pull
the partially in. The outside will look like
a cabbage. This way you’re avoiding
that the glider drags over the ground
during folding.
Step 2: Begin with the center of the
trailing edge. Put one prole over the
other. Each side separate.
PACKING YOUR Paratrike WING

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Step 3: Now do it in the same way
with the leading edge proles. Put the
reinforcements of top and bottom in the
right way, don’t close the cell openings
and push out the fabric.
Step 5: At last fold the folding cover as
shown in the photo. This method is very
gentle to the more stiffer parts of the
paratrike wing.
Step 4: Fold the paratrike wing like an
accordion from both sides and close the
folding cover. Watch out for the lines and
fabric closing the zipper.
Traditional - Method
Step 1: Bundle up your paratrike wing
in form of a cabbage. This way you’re
avoiding that the paratrike wing drags
over the ground during folding.
Step 2: Begin with the center of the trailing
edge. Put one prole over the other. Each
side separate.
Step 3: Now do it in the same way
with the leading edge proles. Put the
reinforcements of top and bottom in the
right way, don’t close the cell openings
and push out the fabric.

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Step 4: Fold the paratrike wing like an accordion from both sides and put one side over
the other. Now all reinforcements are laying side-wise one above the other.
Step 5: Fold the sack as shown in the
photo. This method is very gentle to the
more stiffer parts of the paratrike wing.
Step 6: At last put the paratrike wing into the protection
bag.
Step 1: Open your back pack and put your
paratrike wing in.
Storing
Back Pack
Most part of the paratrike wing fabric is Nylon. As all other synthetic materials it suffers
and deteriorates under the inuence of ultraviolet radiation (UV). It looses his stiffness
and gets more porous. Whenever it is possible avoid to submit your paratrike wing to
the sun light, it has a high (UV) rate, especially in heights. It is recommended to store
your paratrike wing very well whilst it not in use. It should be stored dry in a dry place,
protected from (UV) rays, distant from chemical products. Avoid to store the paratrike
wing in hot places like the trunk of a car.
We recommend that you store your equipment in the back pack. That way it is easy
to transport and protect. Your back pack was designed to be useful and comfort. Do
it this way:
Step 2: Store your helmet and accessories
in the upper part of the back pack.

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Step 3: Close all parts and pockets of the
back pack.
TIPS FOR CARE
- Over-stressing of individual lines, more than normal load in ight, should be avoided.
An excessive deformation is irreversible and can’t be undone. For the same reason avoid
stepping on the lines, bending or folding them, especially the main lines.
- Always open the paratrike wing on clean ground, otherwise dirt could penetrate the
fabric, shorten the lines or damage the canopy. Lines should not be entangled to objects
during the phase of ination, otherwise they could be deformed or damaged. Never step
on the canopy, especially not on hard ground.
- Take offs and landings under strong wind conditions could force the paratrike wing to
crash uncontrolled with high velocity on the ground, the crash could damage fabric and
sewings.
- In case of a Line Over the brake lines could wear of or a main line could be cut by a
brake line or crack by friction.
- Handling the paratrike wing on a earthy ground under strong wind conditions
accelerates the aging process of your equipment.
- After a water or tree landing the paratrike wing must be sent for inspection to an
authorized dealer’s workshop.
- It must be avoided that sand, stones or snow enter in the cells, otherwise the weight
on the trailing edge could brake the paratrike wing and cause a full-stall. Besides, the
sharped edges could damage the sail’s fabric.
- After the landing be careful, avoid crashing the leading edge on the ground. Otherwise
the material and sewings of the cell openings could be damaged.
- In case the paratrike wing gets in contact with salty water, he must be washed with
sweet water and dry in the shadow. Never use tools to accelerate the drying process.
Salty water could reduce the line resistance and increase the porosity of the fabric, even
washed out with sweet water.
- After any kind of accident: the equipment must be sent for inspection to an authorized
dealer’s workshop or to the manufacturer.
- Keep up to the required inspection data, to assure that your equipment is always save
for use and within the certication requirements.

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INSPECTION
REPAIRS
Your paratrike wing has strictly to follow the required inspection intervals. The rst
inspection check is mandatory completing 24 months or 100 hours ights, whichever
comes rst.
After the rst inspection any paratrike wing must be checked yearly or at each 100
hours ights, whichever comes rst. In any of these inspections may occur that a shorter
period for the next inspection will be dened (f. ex. 6 months or 50 hours ights).
Without performing the mandatory inspections, the paratrike wing loses its certication
and the warranty becomes null and void.
After any kind of accident or a long period without use: sent the paratrike wing for
inspection to an authorized dealer’s workshop or to the manufacturer. It’s for your own
good.
Minor repairs (see below) you could do by yourself, but all other repairs must only be
made by an authorized dealer’s workshop or the manufacturer.
Repairs must only be made by an authorized dealer’s workshop or to the manufacturer.
In case of minor repairs you are receiving with your paratrike wing a basic repair kit. It
contains adhesive labels in case of minor tears and quick link sealing.
Small tears up to 10 cm away from the line suspension points may be xed by yourself.
Beyond that the maintenance must be made by an authorized dealer’s workshop or the
manufacturer.
- Clean the spot where the adhesive label will be applied with a humid cloth.
- The adhesive label has to be at least 2,5 cm larger than the tear.
- Round the edges, otherwise the adhesive label could loosen after the aplication.
- Apply on both sides of the tear.
In case of a line crack we recommend to contact your dealer, an authorized dealer’s
workshop or the manufacturer. After the repair test the paratrike wing on the ground
and check if everything is alright.
Along with your kit you’re get sealing for the quick links. Don’t leave your risers without
them, because they avoid the movement of the screw nut, making it impossible to open.
FABRIC TEARS
LINE CRACK
QUICK LINK SEALING
WARRANTY
Every Sol paramotor/paratrike wing has a Warranty of 1 Year, 100 Hours of Flight or 100
Flights, whichever comes rst. Our development technology, through the utilization of
quality materials and the adoption of new manufacturing processes, allows us to offer
you, our client this added bonus. This warranty is dened as repair or substitution of the
defective equipment parts determined by the producer.
NOTE: The paramotor/paratrike wings must undergo annual inspection, every 100 ight
hours or 100 ights as they are subjected to conditions much more extreme than normal
paragliders.
1. This warranty covers any materials, and manufacturing defects.
2. This Warranty covers every paramotor/paratrike wing certied DGAC / EN or LTF for
leisure activities, excluding professional equipment (schools, competitions, acro, etc.).
3. Due to the extreme use situation, paragliders for competition, acro, protos and
professional use are not covered by the SOL 3 year warranty (300 hours). Every SOL
paraglider destined for competition and acro, has a 1 year warranty for manufacturing
defects.
Warranty Pre-requisites:
1. You must ll-out form ( Fill the form here ) within 30 days after purchase;
2. All ights must be logged providing information on date, place and length of ight;
3. The equipment must be kept in accordance with the instructions provided in this
manual. All the storage, folding, cleaning and care instructions must be carefully taken;
4. Maintenance and inspections can only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized
shop and must be properly documented;
5. Paramotor/paratrike wing must follow the inspection schedule. The rst mandatory
inspection must be done after completing 24 months, 100 ight hours or 100 ights,
whichever comes rst. After the rst inspection, a sail needs to be inspected every 12
months, 100 ight hours or every 100 ights (whichever comes rst). It may happen
that in the inspection a shorter period for the next inspection is dened (for example 6
months, 50 ight hours or 50 ights). Without mandatory inspections, the paraglider
loses its certication and respective;
6. The owner is responsible for all shipping expenses to and from the manufacturer;
7. In order to make a plea for repair or equipment exchange, or equipment repair,