UllMann Glide 1600 User manual

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Ullman Hyper Glide 1600
Instruction Manual Q1 2020
Thank you for purchasing one of our hydrofoils. We hope that you will enjoy
the thrill of flight above water. Please read this instruction manual to
familiarise yourself with the hydrofoil, its use, and safety aspects.
Safety First:
• Hydrofoiling is a water sport and, as such, poses some risks. We
recommend that you wear a suitable helmet, an impact vest
with adequate floatation for your body weight, and a full-length
wetsuit at all times when hydrofoiling.
• Ensure that the water depth is more than enough for the foil length you
are using. An 80cm mast foil requires at least 1.5m of water depth.
• Any collision (that is, with an object or person) is extremely dangerous
as you are likely to hit the obstacle or the
bottom below you head-first. A collision
may also damage the foil and this is not
covered by the warranty.
Never foil on your own.
•Stay well clear of other water users.
•Always use a suitable leash to tether
your board to yourself.
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Assembly:
Please be careful not to cross-thread or overtighten screws. Always insert
screws by hand and ensure you can turn them by hand before using the
Allen key tools to tighten them further.
• The hydrofoil consist of various parts that need to be assembled correctly.
See Image 2 to familiarise yourself with the components and names.
• Start by sliding the fuselage into the front (blunt side) of the mast with
the 6mm screw holes facing away from the mast. Slide the fuselage until
the large holes on the side of the mast line up with large hole of the
fuselage. Insert the mating screw set and fasten with the 5mm Allen key.

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• Now slide the wedges into the gaps at
theback end of the mast. Start with one
oneach side of the fuselage, with the
flat
faces of the wedges in contact with the
fuselage. Slide the wedge retainer from
the back over the wedges and fuselage
to keep it in place. (See Image 4)
• Next, attach the smaller
back wing with the flatter
side in contact with
the bottom of the
fuselage. Use 2 of the M6
x 20mm screws. A shim
can be placed between
the back wing and
fuselage with the rounded
end at the back. Typically,
the thicker the shim, the
more back foot
pressure and foil-flying
skill is required.
These screws pass
through the smaller wing and shim into the fuselage,
where it can be mounted in up to 5 different locations. Farthest back will
provide most lift and directional stability. Farthest forward will make for
a very agile and manoeuvrable foil. Use the 4mm Allen key and tighten
by hand. Do not overtighten the screws.
• The front wing slides tight onto the fuselage. Please note that the
curved side of the wing must be facing up towards the mast. Once it is
in position, screw in the M6 x 20mm screw that keeps the wing from

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sliding off. Do not overtighten. (See Image 1)
Now, the foil should be assembled and ready to attach to your board.
• The base of the mast has 8 holes to allow you to move the foil 25mm in
front of and behind the tracks in your board. Always use 4 holes through
which the M8 x 30mm screw and washer go into the slider nuts. The 4
slider nuts are slid into the 90mm wide tracks on your board. The raised
side of the slider nut should face the bottom of the board. Space them
similar to the holes in the mast, place the mast base over them, and
then screw the M8 screws into the slider nuts by hand. When all 4 are in
place, tighten by hand using the 5mm Allen key provided. (Never use a
battery- or power-tool on any foil-related screws).
• Be careful not to cross-thread or overtighten these bolts.
• Now, check all fasteners to ensure that they are well hand tightened.
• A 10mm strip of foil tape can be stuck to one side of the fuselage to take
up any slight play that is found in the fuselage and front wing junction.
Disassembly
• To protect your board, please remove the foil from your board before
you start disassembling it.
• Disassembly can be done in stages to make the transportation of the

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foil easier for you.
• Unscrew the back wing and remove the wedges from the back of the
mast fuselage connection.
• Remove the M6 screw from the front wing assembly and bump the front
wing forward by hand, or using a soft rubber mallet, until it slides off the
fuselage.
• Now unscrew the mating screw set and slide the fuselage forward out
of the mast. Never slide it back, it will get stuck because the fuselage is
tapered.
Care and Maintenance:
• The foil is manufactured from reinforced composites, epoxies, carbon
fibres and stainless steel. Although these are reasonably durable
materials, care and maintenance are required to maintain your foil's
performance and appearance.
DO NOT LEAVE THE FOIL IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, A HOT CAR, OR
ANYWHERE ELSE WHERE IT MAY BE EXPOSED TO HEAT OR
SUNLIGHT. DOING SO COULD CAUSE DAMAGE.
• Avoid placing the foil on hard surfaces that are sharp or abrasive, as this
may damage the finish.
When not in use, cover the foil and place it in a shaded area.
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Rinse the hydrofoil with fresh water after every use.
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• Once a week, remove the front wing and lightly grease the screws and
bolts before reinserting them.
• Ensure that sand, salt and other materials do not accumulate or block
the holes for the screws. Damage will occur to the threaded areas if you
screw them back in with sand or other debris.
Warranty:
The foils are covered by a limited warranty.
• We warrant all products to be free from major defects in materials and
workmanship for 6 months from the date of purchase by the original owner.
• This warranty applies to the original owner for purchases made directly
from Foil-Smart or our authorised dealers, and is not transferable.
• In the event that damage is due to a material or manufacturing defect,
we will determine whether to repair or replace the product or
component in question. The owner is responsible for all associated shipping
charges.

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• Foil-Smart reserves the right to determine if a product will be coveredby
a warranty or not.
• Normal wear, surface abrasion or surface damage, and damage due to
improper use, use of battery- or power-tools in tightening and loosening
of screws, bottom strikes, modification, negligence, exposure to heat/
sun or cold, or damage caused by transportation are not covered under
warranty.
• Damage due to use in surf, jumping or use as a demonstration unit or
rental unit is not covered under warranty.
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