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1. NDVANCEPROTEC UTS NANO Ge Edition 04 2008 eutsch Seite 5 29 English Page 31 89 TAN AIS Page 55 79 Contents Thank you for flying ADVANCE ninia 32 ADOUt ADVANCE nement ia 33 The PROTECT Family 34 Lightweight PARATEX RS TX40 Material 34 PROTECT Il Excellent opening due to RIS ne 34 PROTECT NANO Light and small ii 34 Safety AGVICO rici 35 General advice about Paraglider Flying i 35 Setting up your Reserve Parachute A 36 Delivery sarai 36 WVpePlacard WEE 86 Packing the Reserve Parachute nstalling the Reserve Parachute Using the Parachute Ve lat Ne EE 46 DEPISYINO RER re ete 46 THE DESC iii aaa reinar di a 46 E TEE 46 Care and Maintenance Repairs and Useful Life 47 Care and Maintenance nn ono ncncnannnnnos 47 A i ore i E E 47 FREES ia 47 sef lllife contatti 47 DISPOSER rara 48 Ree e UE 49 CONSTITUCI N une rare nee ae AEN 49 Quality Control ire 49 MUS E RUES D 49 Technical BE E ET 50 A cata ata ee diet 51 SONICO iii ia 52 ADVANCE Service Centre ica 52 The ADVANCE website 52 MVALTANIVI sprint 192 Overview of components 80 Service booklet 83 Inspection and packing certificate 84 Warranty card titt t ktn ttk EASAEEEEEEEENEEEN EEEE E EEEn EEEa 91 31 Thank you for2. Nachste Packung Next packing Prochaine pliage Stempel Stamp Cachet Unterschrift Signature Signature 90 ADVANCE Thun AG Seestrasse 14 CH 3602 Thun Garantiekarte Waranty Caro Carte de garante Rettungsschirm Reserve parchute Parachute de secours Modell Model Modele PROTECT NANO IRIS L IRIS XL Seriennummer Serial number Num ro de s rie Baujahr Year of manufacture Ann e de fabrication Kaufdatum Date of purchase Date d achat Wiederverk ufer Dealer Revendeur K ufer Owner Propri taire Name Name Nom Adresse Address Adresse PLZ Ort ZIP City NPA Ville Telefon Phone T l phone e mail Garantiekarte innerhalb 10 Tagen nach Kaufdatum einsenden Guarantee card to be posted within 10 days of delivery Carte de garantie renvoyer dans les 10 jours qui suivent la date d achat advance thun ag fon 41 83 225 70 10 www advance ch seestrasse 14 fax 41 33 225 70 11 info0advance ch ch 3602 thun
3. gefaltet folded pli eingebaut installed mont Funktionskontrolle Rettungssystem Function control of the emergency parachute Contr le du fonctionnement du parachute de secours Allgemeiner Zustand General condition on delivery Etat g n rale constat Nachste Packung Next packing Prochaine pliage Stempel Stamp Cachet Unterschrift Signature Signature 6 Nachweis Certificate Attestation Datum Date Date Durchgef hrte Arbeiten Work carried out Travaux effectu s Sichtkontrolle N hte Stoff Leinen Verbindungsgurt Visual control harness seams fabric lines bridle Contr le visuel coutures tissu suspentes sangle Rettungsschirm Reserve parachute Parachute de secours gel ftet aired a r gefaltet folded pli eingebaut installed mont Funktionskontrolle Rettungssystem Function control of the emergency parachute Contr le du fonctionnement du parachute de secours Allgemeiner Zustand General condition on delivery Etat g n rale constat Nachste Packung Next packing Prochaine pliage Stempel Stamp Cachet Unterschrift Signature Signature 86 7 Nachweis Certificate Attestation Datum Date Date Durchgef hrte Arbeiten Work carried out Travaux effectu s Sichtkontrolle N hte Stoff Leinen Verbindungsgurt Visual control harness seams fabric lines bridle Contr le visuel coutures tissu
4. suspentes sangle Rettungsschirm Reserve parachute Parachute de secours gel ftet aired a r gefaltet folded pli eingebaut installed mont Funktionskontrolle Rettungssystem Function control of the emergency parachute Contr le du fonctionnement du parachute de secours Allgemeiner Zustand General condition on delivery Etat g n rale constat Nachste Packung Next packing Prochaine pliage Stempel Stamp Cachet Unterschrift Signature Signature 8 Nachweis Certificate Attestation Datum Date Date Durchgef hrte Arbeiten Work carried out Travaux effectu s Sichtkontrolle Nahte Stoff Leinen Verbindungsgurt Visual control harness seams fabric lines bridle Contr le visuel coutures tissu suspentes sangle Rettungsschirm Reserve parachute Parachute de secours gel ftet aired a r gefaltet folded pli eingebaut installed mont Funktionskontrolle Rettungssystem Function control of the emergency parachute Contr le du fonctionnement du parachute de secours Allgemeiner Zustand General condition on delivery Etat g n rale constat Nachste Packung Next packing Prochaine pliage Stempel Stamp Cachet Unterschrift Signature Signature 87 9 Nachweis Certificate Attestation Datum Date Date Durchgef hrte Arbeiten Work carried out Travaux effectu s Sichtkontrolle N hte Stoff Leinen Verbindungs
5. Arbeiten Work carried out Travaux effectu s Sichtkontrolle N hte Stoff Leinen Verbindungsgurt Visual control harness seams fabric lines bridle Contr le visuel coutures tissu suspentes sangle Rettungsschirm Reserve parachute Parachute de secours gel ftet aired a r gefaltet folded pli eingebaut installed mont Funktionskontrolle Rettungssystem Function control of the emergency parachute Contr le du fonctionnement du parachute de secours Allgemeiner Zustand General condition on delivery Etat g n rale constat Nachste Packung Next packing Prochaine pliage Stempel Stamp Cachet Unterschrift Signature Signature 12 Nachweis Certificate Attestation Datum Date Date Durchgef hrte Arbeiten Work carried out Travaux effectu s Sichtkontrolle Nahte Stoff Leinen Verbindungsgurt Visual control harness seams fabric lines bridle Contr le visuel coutures tissu suspentes sangle Rettungsschirm Reserve parachute Parachute de secours gel ftet aired a r gefaltet folded pli eingebaut installed mont Funktionskontrolle Rettungssystem Function control of the emergency parachute Contr le du fonctionnement du parachute de secours Allgemeiner Zustand General condition on delivery Etat g n rale constat Nachste Packung Next packing Prochaine pliage Stempel Stamp Cachet Unterschrift Signature Si
6. al that the reserve parachute is installed in the harness correctly and a compatibility check carried out initially Only then can the reserve be considered to be correctly installed and safe If the reserve parachute is to be thrown over water as a training exer cise it s as well to appreciate that the harness back protector will float and may turn the pilot head down in the water It should also be un derstood that the protector may eventually fill with water and sink with the pilot General advice about Paraglider Flying Flying a paraglider needs appropriate training and a sound know ledge of the subject and of course the requisite insurance cover and licences A pilot must be able to correctly assess the weather condi tions before taking off His or her capabilities must match the require ments of the selected paraglider It is essential to wear an adequate helmet suitable shoes and clothing as well as carry a reserve parachute All parts of the equip ment should be checked for damage and airworthiness before every flight A thorough pre flight check must also be carried out Every pilot bears sole responsibility for his or her personal safety when paragliding Neither the manufacturer nor the seller of a paragli der can guarantee or be held responsible for the safety of a pilot 35 Setting UD Delivery Before delivery to the customer the authorised dealer will check that the ADVANCE reserve parachute package i
7. ce cen tre When a check is carried out the condition of all materials is as sessed with the utmost care according You can find more informa tion on the check in the Service section of this manual or at www advance ch Repairs You should not attempt to repair a parachute yourself as a general rule The various seams and lines are made with great precision For this reason only the manufacturer or an authorised service centre may carry out repairs Acid stains and mould can affect the strength of the material Stained and soiled parachutes must be returned to the manufacturer or an authorised service centre for investigation and repair if necessary Useful Life The total lifespan of this parachute is ten years so long as the 2 year checks have been regularly carried out by the approved agencies 47 The parachute should be aired and repacked every six months Disposal Environmental protection plays an important role in the selection of materials and the manufacture of an ADVANCE product We use only non toxic materials that are subjected to continuous quality and env ironmental impact assessments When your parachute reaches the end ofits service life dispose of the lines canopy and bridle in a waste incineration plant advanse c Technical Details Construction The PROTECT Il RIS L XL and the PROTECT NANO canopies each have 20 panels The PARATEX RS TX40 material is made of porous tear resistant nylon fabr
8. ck canopy base at the top in the 4 flap inner container Pic 9 Gathering the lines Next the lines are gathered up Zigzag the lines in making U shaped loops and hold the ends with elastic bands Make sure that the loops are not longer than the width of the container and leave the last 50 cm for the envelope inner container or 30 cm for the 4 flap inner container of the lines free This remaining length of the lines is used to fasten the inner container Pic 10 Closing the inner container The line loops are now layered in front of the canopy The inner con tainer is then held shut with the remaining section of the lines Pic 11 12 envelope inner container Pic 13 4 flap inner container page 43 A WIN GE The pilot chute with the envelope inner container should be arranged material outside around the inner container Pic 14 Q Caution The inner container is kept closed by means of the parachute lines so the tension in the elastic loop s on the container should not be too high Lift up the reserve package by the bridle to test this The lines should slip out of the elastic band s under the weight of the pack alone Signing the packing and inspection certificate Next an entry should be made on the packing and inspection page of the service booklet with the date name and signature of the packer as well as the type of work done Installing the Reserve Parachute PROTECT reserves are cert
9. clothes as well as the weight of everything else glider harness reserve para chute instruments etc Operation at the upper and lower limits will affect the parachute rate of descent Deploying In an emergency pull the parachute out with a strong pull on the re lease handle In one swing throw the container and the handle away into free airspace The lines will pay out and the container will open The canopy will stream out and fill We recommend that you frequently make a mental rehearsal of this procedure as it applies to your own harness and reserve parachute system The ideal direction of pull on the handle plays a significant part To be sure of a safe and fast response to an emergency you should try to practise at a flying school dry runs inside or real re serve throwing over water The more confidence you have in the pro cedure the less stressful will be an emergency if it does happen Q Caution Remember to let go of the handle throw the whole pack away Tip The ADVANCE Team recommend that you lightly take hold of the reserve handle during every flight to remind your self where to find it The Descent After the parachute opens try to keep an upright attitude in your har ness This is very important so that your legs can absorb a bumpy landing Pull the B or C risers of the paraglider down firmly to stop it flying so that the reserve parachute can fly vertically above you Landing Under your reser
10. du parachute de secours Allgemeiner Zustand General condition on delivery Etat g n rale constat Nachste Packung Next packing Prochaine pliage Stempel Stamp Cachet Unterschrift Signature Signature 2 Nachweis Certificate Attestation Datum Date Date Durchgef hrte Arbeiten Work carried out Travaux effectu s Sichtkontrolle N hte Stoff Leinen Verbindungsgurt Visual control harness seams fabric lines bridle Contr le visuel coutures tissu suspentes sangle Rettungsschirm Reserve parachute Parachute de secours gel ftet aired a r gefaltet folded pli eingebaut installed mont Funktionskontrolle Rettungssystem Function control of the emergency parachute Contr le du fonctionnement du parachute de secours Allgemeiner Zustand General condition on delivery Etat g n rale constat Nachste Packung Next packing Prochaine pliage Stempel Stamp Cachet Unterschrift Signature Signature 84 3 Nachweis Certificate Attestation Datum Date Date Durchgef hrte Arbeiten Work carried out Travaux effectu s Sichtkontrolle N hte Stoff Leinen Verbindungsgurt Visual control harness seams fabric lines bridle Contr le visuel coutures tissu suspentes sangle Rettungsschirm Reserve parachute Parachute de secours gel ftet aired a r gefaltet folded pli eingebaut installed mont Funktionskon
11. flap inner container 80 Parachute de secours Pod 10 ine 12 mom ko Voilure Border la base Chemin e Apex Suspentes Suspentes de la chemin e Suspente centrale Sangle Plaquette de certification de type Rapid Inflation System Pod envelope Parachute d aide l ouverture Pod quatre rabats 81 Serviceneft Service booklet Camet de maintenance Rettungsschirm Reserve parachute Parachute de secours Modell Model Mod le PROTECT NANO IRIS L DHV GS 02 0150 07 DHV GS 02 0152 07 EN Seriennummer Serial number Num ro de s rie Il RIS XL DHV GS 02 0153 07 Baujahr Year of manufacture Ann e de fabrication Unterschrift Signature Signature Stempel Handler Dealer stamp Cachet de revendeur 83 Pack und Frufnacnwels Inspection and packing certificate Attestation de plage et de contr le 1 Nachweis Certificate Attestation Datum Date Date Durchgef hrte Arbeiten Work carried out Travaux effectu s Sichtkontrolle Nahte Stoff Leinen Verbindungsgurt Visual control harness seams fabric lines bridle Contr le visuel coutures tissu suspentes sangle Rettungsschirm Reserve parachute Parachute de secours gel ftet aired a r gefaltet folded pli eingebaut installed mont Funktionskontrolle Rettungssystem Function control of the emergency parachute Contr le du fonctionnement
12. gnature 89 13 Nachweis Certificate Attestation Datum Date Date Durchgef hrte Arbeiten Work carried out Travaux eaffectu s Sichtkontrolle N hte Stoff Leinen Verbindungsgurt Visual control harness seams fabric lines bridle Contr le visuel coutures tissu suspentes sangle Rettungsschirm Reserve parachute Parachute de secours gel ftet aired a r gefaltet folded pli eingebaut installed mont Funktionskontrolle Rettungssystem Function control of the emergency parachute Contr le du fonctionnement du parachute de secours Allgemeiner Zustand General condition on delivery Etat g n rale constat Nachste Packung Next packing Prochaine pliage Stempel Stamp Cachet Unterschrift Signature Signature 14 Nachweis Certificate Attestation Datum Date Date Durchgef hrte Arbeiten Work carried out Travaux effectu s Sichtkontrolle N hte Stoff Leinen Verbindungsgurt Visual control harness seams fabric lines bridle Contr le visuel coutures tissu suspentes sangle Rettungsschirm Reserve parachute Parachute de secours gel ftet aired a r gefaltet folded pli eingebaut installed mont Funktionskontrolle Rettungssystem Function control of the emergency parachute Contr le du fonctionnement du parachute de secours Allgemeiner Zustand General condition on delivery Etat g n rale constat
13. gurt Visual control harness seams fabric lines bridle Contr le visuel coutures tissu suspentes sangle Rettungsschirm Reserve parachute Parachute de secours gel ftet aired a r gefaltet folded pli eingebaut installed mont Funktionskontrolle Rettungssystem Function control of the emergency parachute Contr le du fonctionnement du parachute de secours Allgemeiner Zustand General condition on delivery Etat g n rale constat Nachste Packung Next packing Prochaine pliage Stempel Stamp Cachet Unterschrift Signature Signature 10 Nachweis Certificate Attestation Datum Date Date Durchgef hrte Arbeiten Work carried out Travaux effectu s Sichtkontrolle N hte Stoff Leinen Verbindungsgurt Visual control harness seams fabric lines bridle Contr le visuel coutures tissu suspentes sangle Rettungsschirm Reserve parachute Parachute de secours gel ftet aired a r gefaltet folded pli eingebaut installed mont Funktionskontrolle Rettungssystem Function control of the emergency parachute Contr le du fonctionnement du parachute de secours Allgemeiner Zustand General condition on delivery Etat g n rale constat Nachste Packung Next packing Prochaine pliage Stempel Stamp Cachet Unterschrift Signature Signature 88 11 Nachweis Certificate Attestation Datum Date Date Durchgef hrte
14. ic and weighs only 40g m2 The main cano py seams are reinforced with tapes The base and apex are streng thened similarly with tapes The apex is pulled down and located with an elastic middle line The bridle has a sewn strength of ca 2300 kg The middle line has a strength of ca 400 kg It is firmly spliced on to the apex lines and at the bridle The inner container is made of tear resistant nylon weave the edges of the inner container are reinforced The envelope inner container has an integral pilot chute and a 3 point fastening The 4 flap inner container has a 1 point fastening Quality control The PROTECT reserve parachute is subject to stringent checks and comprehensive quality control throughout the entire production process Similarly the various components webbing lines and sewing materials are tested several times The production process is permanently supervised Every reserve parachute is laid out and checked for twists before packing The packing is recorded on video which is documented and archived Materials used We inspect and test the manufacturing materials many times on an on going basis Like all ADVANCE products the PROTECT reserve parachute is designed and produced as the result of the latest deve lopments and experience The materials used are very carefully cho sen under the strictest quality control supervision Canopy Paratex RS TX40 40g m2 Base and apex reinforcements Nylon Support li
15. ified repair replacement of parts or replacement of the product This warranty is valid for three years 52 from the date of purchase of the product The ADVANCE warranty does not cover any other claims In particu lar there is no warranty cover in respect of damage resulting from ca reless or incorrect use of the product e g inadequate maintenance unsuitable storage overloading exposure to extreme temperatures etc The same applies for damage attributable to an accident or to normal wear and tear Every ADVANCE paraglider is delivered with a warranty card In order to enjoy the full benefits of the ADVANCE warranty you are requested to return the completed warranty card to ADVANCE within 10 days of purchase or to complete the relevant form on the website in the Warranty section The packing of reserve parachutes is the responsibility of the packer and is under no circumstances included in the warranty Sautele Overview of components escriotion Rettungsschirm Reserve parachtue 1 Kappe 1 Canopy 2 Basis 2 Base 3 Mittelscheitel Apex 3 Apex 4 Fangleinen 4 Support lines 5 Scheitelleinen 5 Apex lines 6 Mittelleine 6 Middle line 7 Verbindungsgurt 7 Bridle 8 Typenschild 8 Type placard 9 Rapid Inflation System 9 Rapid Inflation System Innencontainer Inner container 10 Kuvert Innencontainer 10 Envelope inner container 11 Offnungshilfsschirm 11 Pilote chute 12 Vierblatt Innencontainer 12 4
16. ified for all harnesses see chapter lt Certification gt If the reserve is to be fitted into a harness outer con tainer all the installation parts should be carefully inspected by the packer The reserve must be attached to the harness by connecting the harness bridle to the reserve bridle by means of a suitable screw link Maillon Rapide 7mm The bridle ends should be stabilised at each end of the maillon by O rings Pic Connection Note Don t use sticky tape instead of O rings Inner container and the deployment handle When a PROTECT reserve parachute is fitted the inner container and the deployment handle should be carefully inspected by the packer especially the sewing elastic loops eyelets and release pins Note Never tie the inner container to the parachute Compatibility check After a first packing every new combination of reserve parachute and harness must be tested by the harness manufacturer or a person trained and appointed by him From the flying position deployment of the parachute must work with out a hitch and comply with the guidelines of the manufacturer s ins tructions It is a requirement that the force needed to free the reserve does not exceed 7 kgs Using tne Parachute Weight Range The weight ranges of the different sized parachutes are given in the chapter lt Technical data gt The weights shown there apply to the total in flight weight This means the pilot s own weight plus
17. materials exclusively You can find all informa tion about checks and repairs and the relevant addresses at www advance ch The ADVANCE Website At www advance ch you will find detailed information on ADVANCE and its products as well as useful addresses which you can contact should you have any questions Among the things you will be able to do on the website are e to complete the warranty card online up to 10 days after purchase of the glider enabling you to enjoy the full benefits of the ADVANCE warranty e to keep yourself informed about new safety related knowledge about ADVANCE products e to download an application form in PDF format which you can use to send in your paraglider and reserve parachute for a check at ADVANCE e to find an answer to a burning question among the FAQs Frequently Asked Questions e to subscribe for the ADVANCE Newsletter so that you will be regu larly informed by e mail on news and products It is well worth visiting the ADVANCE website regularly because the range of services offered is continuously being expanded Warranty As part of the ADVANCE warranty we undertake to rectify any de fects in our products that are attributable to manufacturing faults In order for a warranty claim to be asserted ADVANCE must be notified immediately on discovery of a defect and the defective product sent in for inspection The manufacturer will then decide how a possible manufacturing fault is to be rect
18. nes Nylon 400 kg Bridle Nylon 2300 kg Inner container Nylon 49 Technical Data PROTECT NANO IRIS L Il RIS XL Weight kg 2 000 2 900 3 050 Area flat m2 25 38 42 Total panels 20 20 20 Total middle lines 1 1 1 Max Wt LTF at 6 8 m s kg 128 2 133 1 169 6 Max Wt LTF Drop test kg 100 120 140 n flt wt Sink rate 70 kg gt 4 7 m s n flt wt Sink rate 80 kg gt 5 3 m s gt 4 8 m s n fIt wt Sink rate 100 kg gt 6 0 m s gt 5 6 m s gt 4 8 m s n flt wt Sink rate 120 kg gt 6 2 m s gt 5 5 m s n flt wt Sink rate 140 kg gt 6 1 m s Recommended load kg 70 100 80 120 100 140 LTF Airworthiness requirements 50 Certification All PROTECT reserve parachutes have LTF certification This applies exclusively for use with the original ADVANCE envelope inner container with the pilot chute or with the original ADVANCE 4 flap container Service ADVANCE Service Centres ADVANCE operates two company owned service centres that carry out checks and repairs of all kinds as well as reserve parachute pa cking and maintenance The workshops based in Switzerland and France are official DHV certified maintenance organisations which be nefit from many years experience as well as comprehensive product specific knowledge and skills The ADVANCE worldwide service network includes other authorised service centres that provide the same services All service facilities use original ADVANCE
19. orthiness cannot be ruled out Packing preparation Before the reserve parachute is packed it should be visually inspec ted by the packer The parachute should then be aired for 24 hours in a humidity of 60 65 36 Ideally packing should be done on a parachute packing table Failing this a clean static free surface will suffice The following packing instructions apply to both the PROTECT II RIS and the PROTECT NANO with the envelope inner container with the pilot chute or the 4 flap inner container New elastic bands must be used each time the parachute is repacked The following pictures show a PROTECT II RIS model More technical specifications about the different models can be found in the lt Technical details gt chapter Caution We strongly recommend that you let a trained specialist pack your parachute Laying out and untangling Lay the parachute out to its full length on the packing surface First make sure the middle line lies symmetrically in the apex Pic 1 Then run a spare piece of line through the packing loops and secure it at the top end of the packing surface Pic 2 At the ends of the lines check that the line loops are centred about the end of the bridle Pic 3 Fix the bridle at the lower end of the packing surface and pull the whole parachute straight Check that the lines run straight To do this take up the first and last lines and check they run freely down to the bridle Pic 4 Clear an
20. ring their own knowledge and commitment to the job For many years ADVANCE has drawn on the competition flying world for technical expertise A small team of selected test and competition pilots regularly notches up outstanding sporting successes with its prototypes and it has already won many important international titles Customer after sales satisfaction is a very important objective for ADVANCE who have therefore built a worldwide after sales service network A permanent exchange of information with customers widens the knowledge base and has an influence on the develop ment of new designs thus completing the lt lt Circle of Service gt gt 33 The PROTECT Family The PROTECT II RIS and PROTECT NANO Midget models are state of the art reserve parachutes notable for their very fast but mild opening qualities They also demonstrate both a low sink rate and high swinging stability They are made of a newly developed material which meets the highest strength and loading demands of the emergency parachute Lightweight PARATEX RS TX40 Material Both models use PARATEX RS TX40 Material a tear resistant nylon weave with a weight of only 40 grams per square metre A specific relationship between warp density and weft creates a cloth that is di rectly suited to the special requirements of a reserve parachute Sing le and double polyamide threads are combined the double threads being incorporated into the weave in a sophistica
21. s complete His confirma tion that this has been carried out together with the warranty card re turned to ADVANCE confirms that defects of the product attributable to a manufacturing fault are covered by the ADVANCE warranty see in the Service section The delivery package of an ADVANCE PROTECT reserve includes an ADVANCE inner container with attached pilot chute as well as a user manual with warranty card and packing inspection certificate service booklet Type Placard Every ADVANCE reserve parachute has a type placard fixed to the bridle The type placard has the following information Manufacturer Model Serial number Year of construction Packing the Reserve Parachute Packing intervals The reserve parachute must be aired and repacked every six months so that a fast and reliable opening can always be relied upon It must also without exception be repacked if it gets wet damp or very hot If the reserve parachute is opened in flight whether in emergency or for safety training it must be inspected by the manufacturer or an authorised service centre The reserve parachute should also be inspected thoroughly by a qualified person if it is subjected to a high loading tree landing If an inspection identifies damage that will affect the airworthiness of the parachute it must be sent to the manufacturer or an authorised service centre for repair This also applies to any damage where an affect on the airw
22. ted way This results in an extremely light fabric of high strength and longevity PROTECT II Excellent opening due to RIS The Rapid Inflation System RIS keeps opening time to an absolute minimum Special bands around the base of the canopy take up an exact bending tension When the parachute is folded the top band creates air channels which start the filling process in the first split seconds of deployment significantly aiding opening behaviour De spite the fast initial opening the bands also ensure an exceptional ly damped canopy deployment keeping shock loads on the pilot and equipment to a minimum The PROTECT II RIS comes in and XL sizes PROTECT NANO Light and small The PROTECT NANO is a very small and extremely light reserve pa rachute The clever tailoring of the canopy provides both a low sink rate and low swinging qualities It opens very quickly because of its small size This parachute is ideal for those pilots who demand mini mum weight and size from their equipment As such the PROTECT NANO comes in one size only 34 Safety Advice PROTECT reserves are manually thrown emergency parachutes for paraglider pilots Their type of construction means that they are ab solutely NOT suitable for freefall parachuting The reserve parachute and its connecting system is not intended for hard openings it lacks the necessary shock absorbing ability Using it for the wrong purpo se is not allowed It is essenti
23. ting ADVANCE Congratulations on your choice of a PROTECT reserve parachute a quality product from ADVANCE We strongly recommend that you read all of this manual carefully It contains instructions and important safety advice about the care of your parachute and the necessary maintenance and packing intervals Only a correctly maintained res cue system which you re fully familiar with can fulfil its required pur pose You can find up to date information on www advance ch Any new safety related knowledge about this product is also published there If you have any questions or problems please contact the sel ler your ADVANCE dealer or ADVANCE direct This user manual is an important companion to your reserve pa rachute If you should sell your parachute in the future we ask you to give the manual to the new owner We wish you a lot of flying fun and hope you never have to actually throw your reserve Team ADVANCE 32 About ADVANCE ADVANCE is a leading paraglider manufacturer on the world scene based in Switzerland Since its foundation in 1988 the company has consistently pursued its own directions and concepts both in deve lopment and production The results are well engineered products with distinctive characteristics At the heart of the ADVANCE brand is a team of specialists who share their customers passion for flying and faith in the company s products Experienced in the world of flying themselves they b
24. trolle Rettungssystem Function control of the emergency parachute Contr le du fonctionnement du parachute de secours Allgemeiner Zustand General condition on delivery Etat g n rale constat Nachste Packung Next packing Prochaine pliage Stempel Stamp Cachet Unterschrift Signature Signature 4 Nachweis Certificate Attestation Datum Date Date Durchgef hrte Arbeiten Work carried out Travaux effectu s Sichtkontrolle Nahte Stoff Leinen Verbindungsgurt Visual control harness seams fabric lines bridle Contr le visuel coutures tissu suspentes sangle Rettungsschirm Reserve parachute Parachute de secours gel ftet aired a r gefaltet folded pli eingebaut installed mont Funktionskontrolle Rettungssystem Function control of the emergency parachute Contr le du fonctionnement du parachute de secours Allgemeiner Zustand General condition on delivery Etat g n rale constat Nachste Packung Next packing Prochaine pliage Stempel Stamp Cachet Unterschrift Signature Signature 85 5 Nachweis Certificate Attestation Datum Date Date Durchgef hrte Arbeiten Work carried out Travaux effectu s Sichtkontrolle N hte Stoff Leinen Verbindungsgurt Visual control harness seams fabric lines bridle Contr le visuel coutures tissu suspentes sangle Rettungsschirm Reserve parachute Parachute de secours gel ftet aired a r
25. ve parachute you will come down to the ground at a vertical speed of between 4 6 and 6 1 metres per second A sink rate of 5 5 m s is equivalent to a jump from 1 54 m high For landing keep your legs and feet together knees relaxed Keep your arms by your sides and look forward not at the ground Try to roll sideways on touchdown 46 Care and Maintenance Repairs and Useful Lite Care and Maintenance Ultraviolet light heat moisture salt water aggressive cleaning agents improper storage or mechanical stress dragging over the ground will accelerate the ageing process Please take note of the following points e Don t leave the parachute in the sun unnecessarily e Do let a damp or wet parachute dry completely while unpacked either at room temperature or outside in the shade e Do not expose the packed parachute to excessive temperature fluctuations but do ensure adequate air circulation to prevent the formation of condensation e Ifthe parachute gets wet with salt water rinse it thoroughly with fresh water e Only clean the parachute with fresh water and a little neutral soap if necessary Do not use solvents under any circumstances e The parachute must not be stored close to oil grease acids and dyes Store in a dry place at room temperature e Don t drag the parachute over the ground Check A new ADVANCE reserve parachute must be given a check every 24 months 2 years by the manufacturer or an authorised servi
26. y loops and twists yol EEE ee o Laying out the panels gores The PROTECT II RIS L XL and the PROTECT NANO each have 20 panels Find panel 1 then count through half the panels and separate their lines from those of the other half You should now have panels 1 10 on the right and 11 20 on the left Starting with panel 10 now lay the panels out nice and flat from 10 1 Similarly lay out 11 20 neatly on the other side Pic 5 The canopy is now arranged so that panel 1 is on top on the right and panel 20 on top on the left Then straighten out the top end of the canopy at the packing loops Carefully tidy up the folds at this end and lay the tops of the panels flat on each other The canopy should then be folded in an S shape with the lines run ning through the middle Note that the width of the folded canopy should not be wider than the inner container Pic 6 Caution Make sure that you TAKE AWAY the piece of line that secured the pack loops otherwise the parachute will not open Putting the canopy into the envelope inner container with the pilot chute Fold the canopy in very narrow horizontal S folds like a concertina Pic 7 Then pull the envelope inner container over the S folded pack Pic 8 Putting the canopy into the 4 flap inner container Fold the canopy in a series of horizontal S folds The length of the folds should match the length of the inner container Then lay the S folded pa
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