IAN 21597 - Kite Playtive - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Acrobatic kite
Brand	Playtive
Model	IAN 21597
Dimensions (L x H)	Approx. 170 x 70 cm
Length of the control line	Approx. 50 m
Recommended age	From age 10
Recommended wind strength	2 to 5 on the Beaufort scale
Rod material	Fiberglass
Package contents	1 kite, 1 short rod, 2 long rods, 2 lines with winding handles, 1 storage bag, 1 instruction manual
Intended use	Private use, leisure, for persons aged 10 and above
Assembly	Insert the rods into the side pockets and attach the lines to the rings with a bowline knot
Steering	Pull the right line to go right, pull the left line to go left; pull and hold for loops
Landing	Fly the kite out of the wind window (to the left or right) to bring it down safely
Cleaning	With a damp sponge; do not use harsh cleaners
Maintenance and storage	Regularly check for damage; store dry and away from light
Safety instructions	Not suitable for children under 36 months (choking hazard); adult supervision required; do not use near power lines, airports, roads, in strong wind or thunderstorms
Spare parts and repairability	Spare parts available at www.delta-sport.com
Customer service France	0800 919270 (free)
Customer service Belgium	070 270 171 (€0.15/min)
Warranty	Conformity according to Articles L211-4 et seq. of the Consumer Code and 1641 et seq. of the Civil Code
Disposal	Dispose of in an environmentally friendly manner, by waste category, at an approved center

Frequently Asked Questions - IAN 21597 Playtive

How to assemble the kite?

Unfold the kite with the pattern facing up. Insert the short rod into the upper side pockets. Push the long rods through the guides and place their ends into the cross connector and side pockets. Attach the two control lines to the kite rings with a bowline knot.

What wind strength is suitable for this kite?

This kite is designed for wind strengths of 2 to 5 on the Beaufort scale. Beginners should start with a light breeze (force 3) and progress to stronger winds with experience.

How to launch the kite?

Stand with your back to the wind with an assistant holding the kite facing the wind. Walk back at least 20 meters while unwinding the line. On your signal, the assistant releases the kite without throwing it; pull on the line to make it rise.

How to steer the kite?

Steer like a bike: pull the right line to go right, pull the left line to go left. If you maintain the pull, the kite performs loops; the harder you pull, the tighter the circles.

How to land safely?

Fly the kite far to the side (left or right) to take it out of the wind window. It will slow down and descend gently. Immediately pick up the kite and line to avoid injury or damage.

What to do in case of a crash?

Crashes are normal. In strong wind, falls are more violent. Check for damage before reusing the kite. If you lose control, let go of the line to avoid being dragged.

How to clean and maintain the kite?

Clean dirt with a damp sponge only. Never use harsh cleaners. Store the kite dry in a dry, light-protected place. Regularly check the condition of the rods and fabric.

Where to find spare parts?

Spare parts are available on www.delta-sport.com, under Service - Lidl spare parts service. Use only original parts.

What are the essential safety precautions?

Not suitable for children under 36 months (choking and strangulation hazard from the line). Use under adult supervision. Avoid power lines, airports, roads, nature reserves, and during thunderstorms. Do not extend the provided line.

Can I use the kite in a thunderstorm?

No, it is strictly forbidden to fly a kite during a thunderstorm due to the risk of lightning. Always check weather conditions before use.

USER MANUAL IAN 21597 Playtive

www.lidl-service.com PDF online

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Instructions for use

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Scope of delivery 15

Technical data 15

Correct use 15

Safety notes 15 - 16

Assembly 16

Starting 16

Steering 16

Landing 16

Wind strengths 16 - 17

Crash landings 17

Cleaning, maintenance, and storage 17

Notes on disposal 17

Congratulations! With your purchase you have decided on a high-

quality product. Get to know the product before you start to use it.

Carefully read the following instruction manual. Use the product only as described and only for the given areas of application.

Keep these instructions safe. When passing the product on to a third party, always make sure that the documentation is included.

Scope of delivery (figure A)

1 x Stunt kite (1)
1 x Short fibreglass rod (2)
2 x Long fibreglass rods (3)
2 x Steering line with winding handle (4)
1 x Bag (5)
1 x Instructions for use

Technical data

Dimensions: approx. 170 x 70cm (W x H)

steering line approx. 50m long

Correct use

The article is intended as a leisure article for private use by persons of 10 years and above and for wind strengths of 2 to 5.

Safety notes

The handling of this article requires care and practice. Please note that even small kites can reach high speeds and can develop substantial tensile forces in high winds.

Important: read through these instructions for use carefully and be sure to retain them for future reference!

Danger to life!

• Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months.
  Choking hazard due to small parts. Risk of strangulation due to long cords. Always use under adult supervision.
• Never leave children with the packaging materials without supervision. There is a risk of choking.
• The article may only be used under adult supervision.

Risk of injury!

Do not fly the article:

• In wind speeds that exceed your strength. Stop flying the article if the wind becomes too strong.
• In nature, landscape, or bird preservation areas or anywhere where it is expressly forbidden to fly kites.
• If you have a helper to aid with the start, this helper must step backwards out of the hazard area immediately after letting go of the article, so that he or she cannot be injured by a falling kite.
• Never fly the article holding the line in your hands and avoid touching the line while the kite is flying. The line can cause deep cuts.
• If you are no longer able to control the article and it develops too much tensile force before you can land, then let the line go before it lifts you up or injures you.
• Do not supplement the steering line supplied with the product. Otherwise it is hardly possible to control the article.
• Only use original replacement parts and lines in order to prevent damage to the article.
• Do not attach any additional loads to the article. Observe the maximum permitted wind speed for this article.
• Only fly at wind strengths that you can master with your skill and strength.
• Beginners should progress slowly to higher wind speeds.

Avoiding damage to property!

Never fly the article:

• Close to trees.
• Close to other stunt kites. Keep a sufficient, safe distance.

Warning: Danger to life!

Never fly the article:

• Above people or animals!
  • Less than 200m from roads, paths, railway lines, or busy areas.
• Less than 5km from airports, glider airfields, helicopter landing areas, or military low flying zones.
  • Higher than 100m!
  • Less than 500m from power masts and high voltage power lines.
• During storms.
• If you are abroad and are not aware of the national regulations in that country.

Assembly (figures B and C)

1. Remove the article from the bag and lay all the parts on the floor.
2. Unfold the article with the motif facing upwards and insert the short fibreglass rod (2) into the upper side pockets (1a) on the article.
3. Push the ends of the long fibreglass rods (3) through the rod guides (1b).
4. Insert one end into the side holes on the connecting cross (1c) and one end into the side pockets (1d) on the article.
5. Attach two steering lines to the rings on the kite with a bowline knot (1e).

Starting (figure D)

IMPORTANT! First check that the surroundings are suitable, determine the wind direction and strength (you can use specialist wind measurement devices from a specialist retailer for this – not included in the scope of delivery), and examine your kite. Note the description of wind strengths. It is best if a helper holds the kite, with the front facing towards the wind. Now move backwards against the wind and carefully and without tension release almost all the kite line (at least 20 metres). The helper should still be holding the kite during this time.

At your command the helper should then let go of the kite.

Do not throw the kite upwards. If there is sufficient wind then a strong tug on the line and perhaps also a step backwards will be sufficient.

Pay close attention to other persons or obstacles.

Steering

Fly the kite as you could steer a bicycle. Pulling the right-hand line will make the kite fly to the right, pulling the left-hand line will made the kite fly to the left. If you hold the steering commands for longer, then the kite will fly entire circles (so-called looping moves). The more strongly you pull the line towards your body, the smaller the looping circles.

Landing (figure E)

To land fly the kite far to the left or right, i.e. out of the wind window. It will fly more and more slowly and will land safely. Ideally the wind window is a quarter sphere with the line length as a radius in which the kite can be flown. Collect the kite and, most importantly, the line, immediately after landing, in order to avoid damage or injury.

Wind strengths

Calm

0 bft 0-0.8km/h 0-0.5 knots
- Smoke from chimneys climbs vertically
- Flat sea conditions
- Kites only fly with support

Light air

1 bft 0.9-5.5km/h 0.6-3.0 knots
- Smoke from chimneys drifts
- Ripples on the surface of water
- Only suitable for very light kites

Light breeze

2 bft 5.6-12.1km/h 3.1-6.5 knots
- Leaves rustles, wind felt on exposed skin
- Small wavelets
- Good wind for experienced pilots

Gentle breeze

3 bft 12.2-19.6km/h 6.6-10.5 knots

• Small twigs move
• Larger wavelets, crests begin to break
• Good wind for beginners

Moderate breeze

4 bft 19.7-28.5km/h 10.6-15.5 knots

• Small branches move
• Small waves, some with whitecaps
• Better for medium-sized kites

Fresh breeze

5 bft 28.6-38.8km/h 15.6-20.9 knots

– Small trees and large branches sway
- Moderate waves, many whitecaps
- Large kites can be damaged

Strong breeze

6 bft 38.9-49.8km/h 21.0-26.9 knots

• Large branches move, wind whistles
• Large waves
• Limit for all rigid kites

High wind

7 bft 49.9-61.8km/h 27.0-33.3 knots
- Trees in motion
- Very large waves, lots of foam
- Only for power kites with experienced pilots

Crash landings

Crash landings are unavoidable and part of kite flying. They often look worse than they are. The stronger the wind, the worse the crash landings! You should therefore try to avoid crashing. We cannot accept liability for damage caused by crashes.

Cleaning, maintenance, and storage

Check the article regularly for damage and only use it again when the defect has been fixed. Remove dirt with a damp sponge. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents. Store the dry article in a dry place where it is protected from light.

Notes on disposal

Please dispose of packaging and the article in an environmentally friendly manner and separate materials. Dispose of the article through an authorised waste disposal facility or through your local authority. Please observe the regulations that are currently valid.

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You can also find spare parts for your product at: www.delta-sport.com, category Service - Lidl Spare Parts Service

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Version: 06/2014