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1. stow away your re serve parachute in a dry cool clean and UV rays free environment MAINTENANCE 5 If wet you will have to immediately dry your parachute to avoid any bacteria fungi buildup Gasoline contact or any other solvent chemical agent can considerably decrease and compro mise your reserve parachute s structural integrity If the case the parachute will have to be control led and checked by a professional specialized outfit The outer container pod or also called diaper can be washed independently from the parachute with water and mild soap rin sed and dried As for the parachute itself and its lines use water only REPACKING FREQUENCY In order to guaranty a quick opening speed and a sound structural integrity your reserve para chute must be repacked every six months LONGEVITY Your reserve parachute was designed to last you at least ten years if properly maintained as per manufacturer s recommendations Pass that period we will recommend you to have your parachute inspected at a professional certified outfit The procedure should be implemented regularly through out that ten year period MAINTENANCE amp WARRANTY RECYCLING Our materials have been specifically selected for their exceptional resilience on the field and environmentally friendly abilities None of the components used in the manufacturing of our reserve parachutes is environmentally harmful The majority of our materials used i2. 4800 10150 0450 kle 120 mm splicing stitching lenght 90 seam 90 mm panny splice mm E og 2 times 250 mm extra lenght 50 mm buc Apex 6070 5570 10150 0450 kle 200 mm splicing stitching lenght 150 seam 150 mm mm splice 200 mm loop 50 mm START Size L reserve parachute line chart Measurements made under a 5 kg tension 2 times 155 mm extra A i lenght 35 mm buc i I Main lines 5810 5500 18 kle 120 mm splicing stitching lenght 90 EN E mm splice 120 mm sia loop 35 mm X 2 times 250 mm extra O i lenght 50 mm buc i i I Apex 6880 6380 2 kle 200 mm splicing stitching lenght 150 Sd d mm 7 splice 200 mm j sa loop 50 mm t SUP AIR _START Page 12 Tu PAER START reserve user s manual START Tandem reserve parachute line chart Measurements made under a 5 kg tension Main lines 7330 7020 Apex 8650 8150 2 times 155 mm extra iS aa gt lenght 35 mm buc l I kle 120 mm splicing I stitching lenght 90 Liros 00099 1628 seam 90 mm M2 mm splice 120 mm loop 35 mm S oO I gt 2 times 250 mm extra 2 lenght 50 mm buc kle 200 mm splicing stitching lenght 150 seam 150 mm Lr Liros 00099 1628 mm l splice 200 mm loop 50 mm I te D e _ _ SUP AIR _START Page 13 U FP A EF START reserve user s manual STORAGE When not in use you must
3. Passenger SUP AIR _START Page 8 Tu IP AIR START reserve user s manual Packing a reserve parachute is not AM very difficult but requires a methodi cal and precise folding procedure If you feel uneasy about repacking the reserve parachute yourself it will be advisable for you to seek professional assis tance to do the job correctly Tip take advantage of having to repack your parachute to deploy it on the ground and vent it for a while prior proceeding to folding it again Before each repacking procedure the following sequence must be observed Carefully check each line from the canopy to the riser for any possible damage Aerate the parachute for at least twelve 12 hours Not in direct sunlight nor in a room filled with pollu ting chemical agents sprays Check the fabric for damage or soiling of any kind Inspect the pod and parachute pocket for wear and tear to ensure a clean extraction using a pro perly fastened reserve parachute handle to the pod Inspect the elasticated loop keeping the pod flaps securely closed If you notice something unusual send your para chute to be inspected by a professional specialized certified outfit 1 Make a selective list of the following items needed to complete the repacking procedure Elastics to keep the lines in place Sand ballasts weights or books small thin piece of line about 30cm long POD 2 BKeep the parachute u
4. Sa LO N IS xt O o O e Z F N e t ive o IO y 34 rue Adrast e ASMA AAN O D SUP AIR VLD Parc Altais Tu P AIR START reserve user s manual Thank you for choosing a SUP AIR reserve parachute We are glad to be able fo join you in a common passion paragliding SUP AIR has been designing manufacturing and distributing accessories world wide since 1982 Choosing a SUP AIR product is the right choice for anyone to make for it is supported by thirty year of expertise and innovating designs driven by customer feedback always taken into account Next are explicit instructions to familiarize yourself with the products technical features Please carefully read the following content Visiting our website at www supair com will also bring you the latest updates Additionally if in doubt questions will be answered by contacting any of our network representatives Naturally the entire SUP AIR Team will be at your disposal fo quickly answer any additional question you may have by contacting it at info supair com We wish you the best of flights The SUP AIR team TABLE OF CONTENT Characteristics Norm Use Setup Packing Measurement table Maintenance Warranty KWON OO HK W 4 After having read this manual we will recommend you to conduct a reserve parachute extraction under a hang test device before your first flight N B The following three icons will help you to un
5. bed procedure would prevent the parachute from opening See check list 1 0 WARNING Release the tension on the 1 1 S fold the fabric 12 Place the pod at the top then flip it all upside down with the S folded parachute Keep a small space at the front of the parachute s lea ding edge to later fold and tuck away the lines 1 3 Close the container s rear flap and two lateral flaps SUP AIR _START Page 10 Tu P AIR START reserve user s manual 14 S fold the lines into the accom 16 S fold the coil the remainder of modating space left for them leaving about 1m the lines on the outside of the reserve parachute length of lines outside for the outer coils container NOTE Videos pertaining to our reserve para chutes use and packing are available and can be viewed at www supair com 15 close the fourth flap and insert about 17 Verify that you have in your 4 cm of folded lines through the elasticated loop possession all of the listed items in step 1 to keep the container closed as confirmation that none of them have been left inside the folded parachute SUP AIR _START Page 11 Tu IP JAIR START reserve user s manual Measurement table START Size M reserve parachute line chart Measurements made under a 5 kg tension 2 times 155 mm extra HE A SR A lenght 35 mm buc l Main lines 5110
6. derstand this manual Advice A Caution L Danger rey SUP AIR _START Page 2 U FP A EF START reserve user s manual Characteristics SUP AIR S RESERVE PARACHUTE START The reserve parachute START was designed by the A basic easy to pack and very stable reserve parachute SUP AIR in house Research and Development team Certification EN 12491 and LTF 35 03 Mainly this model wants to be seen as a quality product with an attractive price V Characteristics Sink rate below 5 5 m s at maximum load tests and We are using known products to guaranty quality measurements conducted in a laboratory and high performance Liros lines 10150 0450 M and L 00099 1628 Tandem Riser bridle Length 28cm Polyester bridle with 2500DaN Pull down APEX type rescue parachutes with one color per hemisphere to facilitate visualization during repac king Manual gore cutting computerized stitching of the main webbing V Options 120 g 145 mm Y risers Two stainless steel 6 mm square Maillons Rapides for the connection harness reserve parachute 84 gr for the set Lark s head knot connection on the reserve parachute side START Size M Size L Tandem Tested minimum Total Hoo 70K _ _ king Weight 9 Maximum Total Hooking Weight 100 Kg 125 Kg 215Kg Weight 17509 21509 36509 Surface area 31 16 m 38 94 m 65 75 m Gore number 16 18 22 Total flying weig
7. e according to the manufacturer s guide line manual Ensure a correct reserve parachute installation inside the harness by doing an extraction during a hang test Repeat installation procedure afterward To be noted An EN12491 certified reserve parachute must theo retically have a touch down speed equal or inferior to 5 5 m s which corresponds to a 1 80 meter jump This impacting speed can greatly vary due to a few relevant factors The air mass the overall hooking weight the paragliding wing configuration design and the density altitude Two recent flight incidents with use of similar reserve parachute models X Light during similar circumstances demonstrated significant different results One pilot touched down with a 5 2 m s sink rate with his paraglider disabled The second pilot touched down with a 9 m s sink rate without a neutralized paragliding wing or a free fall jump from a 4 meter elevation The paragliding wing s influence on the overall set up paraglider reserve parachute is important and not predictable nor quantifiable The scenario can not be reproduced during the tests In spite of the positive statistics showing the obvious benefits of using a reserve para chute in case of an emergency the later can not be taken for granted at any time or place SUP AIR _START Page 6 Tu P AIR START reserve user s manual To install the reserve parachute inside the harness or front mounted res
8. en air and AWAY from the pa raglider The reserve parachute pod will automati cally open upon reaching maximum line and riser length under tension RESERVE PARACHUTE OWNER S MANUAL Due to its central line design the canopy will easily and quickly inflate Once the reserve parachute is deployed the pilot must disable the paraglider by symmetrically pul ling as much as possible on the B risers to stabi lize the descent NB Our tandem reserve parachutes are delive red with the Rose System which automatically deflates and disable the paraglider while minimi zing any possible interference with the parachute during the descent This system is not available for solo reserve parachutes at this time Upon landing the pilot must be ready to cushion the impact by flexing his legs and roll sideways exercising what is called a PLF landing Parachute Landing Fall RECOMMENDATION AND CARE FOR THE PARACHUTE AFTER A WATER LANDING In case of a water landing the parachute must be dried followed by line stretching and reconditio ning following the manufacturer s guide lines Let the parachute dry outdoors in a shaded area away from direct sunlight Pre stretch the lines with a 30 kg and 50 kg load for the Apex in order to limit Nylon shrinkage due to moisture and humidity It is preferable to check the lines length with a 10 kg load see measurements chart on page 13 Proceed with the repacking procedur
9. ertification results can be found at www supair com U FP A EF START reserve user s manual STRUCTURAL TEST EUROPEAN nom 12491 Horizontal speed 32 m s or 115 km h at maximum load SUP AIR _START Page 5 WIP JAIR START reserve user s manual A Guideline procedures to follow with our reserve parachutes To begin with we must stress that using a re serve parachute should never be taken for granted or considered to be without risks to the pilot A re serve parachute is only there to deploy in case of an emergency situation The pilot s weight must conform to the parachute manufacturer s recommended load limitations to be fully operational Any intent to use a reserve parachute below or above the manufacturer s re commended weight limitations is dangerous and must totally be avoided Any reserve parachute riser connection to the har ness must result with the pilot landing on his legs and standing The parachute must be left unmodified to keep it aligned with the certification procedure it went through to assure a proper deployment sequence to take place It is very important to learn how the parachute works and only during a dedicated SIV Simula ted Flight Incident or equivalent course Deploying the Reserve Canopy Find the deployment handle Hold it firmly and pull it away from the outer container or harness Using the deployment handle jettison the inner pod forcefully into op
10. erve parachute container please refer to the harness or the front container owner s manual A HANG TEST AFTER INSTALLATION IS MANDATORY conduct a hang test Be certain for the handle to open all the container flaps prior the parachute extraction while evaluating the force amount exerted during the pull to jettison the rescue system After a conclusive outcome reinstall the reserve parachute by following the same procedure as before After installing the reserve parachute in its container it is mandatory to Connecting the reserve parachute to the harness Two ways fo install your parachute depending on the riser type Y or separated Y risers Use the Maillons to connect the risers to the harness Our reserve parachutes are pre equipped for this model 1 Use a 7 mm Maillon Rapide to connect the reserve parachute on the low end of the Y vertical stroke Add the toric rings to lock the bridles onto the Maillon Rapide Toward the reserve parachute side Toward the harness side lt _ lt Il alimi CE 2 Connect the riser split side to the harness s shoulder attachment points using the provided stainless steel Inox 6 or 7 mm 3 Use the toric elastic rings to secure the bridles to the maillons ou Maillons Rapides Pas besoin de M majuscule si tu utilises maillons seul car ce n est une r f rence la marque Maillon Rapides SETUP Split
11. nruffled with the lines running freely from the bridle loop to loop connection to the canopy s leading edge 3 Tension all the lines from the riser Push a string through the packing buckles located at the center of the panels stitching and balancing point between the lines and the central cord 4 Control both lower and upper lines en suring that they run freely from the canopy to the riser s PACKING 5 Successively overlap all the red panels to the right Repeat the procedure with the white panels to the left starting with panel number one 1 6 Be certain to have an equal panel gore count on each side the panel numbers may vary with other parachute models Be precise and verify that the bottom of the skirt leading edge is per fectly aligned and tidied SUP AIR _START Page 9 WIP JAIR START reserve user s manual 7 Lift the upper line to keep the folds tidied up along the entire panels length and the wind channel unobstructed right up tothe canopy s apex 8 Be certain for the upper and lower lines to freely run from the canopy to the risers 9 S fold the left side of the canopy under the centre of the parachute then S fold the right side of the canopy onto the centre of the chute Keep the canopy neatly folded in place using sandbags or books canopy and IMMEDIATELY REMOVE THE TIE holding the folding loops together Not conforming to the descri
12. risers Use a Maillon to fasten the reserve parachute to the risers 1 1 Fasten the risers to the harness shoulder attachment points using a loop to loop connection tighten well 2 2 Connect the risers to the parachute with a rectangular 7 mm stainless steel Inox Maillon Rapide Use the toric elastic ring to secure the bridles to the Maillons as indicated below Toward the harness A IL E Toward the reserve parachute MEL SUP AIR _START Page 7 U FP A EF START reserve user s manual Installing the tandem reserve parachute 1 Connect the risers to the parachute using a rectangular 7 mm stainless steel Inox Maillon Rapide then use toric elastic rings to secure the bridles to the Maillons as indicated below Toward the reserve parachute i Ez ay E Toward the spreader bars 2 Connect the risers atop each spreader bar main hooking location with the rectangular Inox stainless steel Maillon Rapide use toric elastic Parachute riser Pilot Toward the B or C wing risers Rose System Passenger 3 On both sides push the small recoil Andr Rose strap webbing through the main paraglider carabiner riser and connect it fo the B or C paraglider riser using a triangular Maillon Rapide Maillon and riser denomination can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer Pilot
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14. s recyclable We will ask you not to dispose of your old para chute with the regular trash but approach a spe cialized recycling facility instead You can also bring it back to your SUP AIR dealer who will send it back to us WARRANTY SUP AIR takes great care in its product design and manufacturing SUP AIR guaranties its pa rachutes two years from the date of purchase against any defect or design flaw that would arise under normal use Product mishandling excessive exposure to aggressive factors such as over heating intense sunlight UV high humi dity aggressive chemical agents and such that would become harmful and damaging to the merchandise would void the warranty DISCLAIMER Paragliding is an activity requiring attention spe cific Knowledge and sound judgment Beware Learn your skills under the supervision and gui dance of certified approved structures Contract a personal insurance become a licensed pilot Be humble when evaluating your proficiency level in respect to weather conditions before deciding on whether or not to fly SUP AIR s liability coverage is for its product line only SUP AIR can not be rende red responsible for your own actions Fly at your own risk Caution The SUP AIR reserve parachutes are exclusively de signed and made for the free flying sports Para gliding Powered Paragliding and Hang Gliding Using this product in Skydiving Base Jumping and such activitie
15. th without the glider SUP AIR _START Page 3 WIP JAIR START reserve user s manual EN 12491 norm Ly This notice shows the information requested by the EN 1291 norm This European Norm EN is required for all the paragliding reserve 5 parachutes All our reserve parachutes are conforming to the EN norm The reserve parachute certification code EN 12491 is described as follows Flight proper sequence during a straight flight the CE reserve parachute is deployed In order to conduct accurately reproducible tests by avoiding any interfe rence from the paraglider the test pilot releases his paraglider at peak height during a roll to begin the descent with an important instability factor e The maximum sink rate is measured during the last 30 meters the paragliding wing is released below or equal to 5 5 m s under maximum load e Stability is checked in a subjective visual way with a rolling effect or not and is gauged against the uy overall sink rate an unstable reserve parachute usually demonstrates a higher sink rate F e The reserve parachute opening speed must be inferior to 5 seconds Structural tests resistance consists of verifying the overall structural integrity of the parachute under maximal load for a given horizontal 32 m s speed There can not be any failure damage taking place on the riser lines canopy cascade during the entire procedure 1 SUP AIR _START Page 4 The c
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