Northern Lite III Owners Manual
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1. LL OL Sls A GL Sis 2194 wasi XK 9 gt My fil il Eo lt gt HTG 8l Did 1 MEN JR WA 7 UN BA 21 ld SWV3S 401108 30 OLLVWWYHDVIG 66 ILA id S3uV14 p gt S3uV13 9 X I 3UV13 49 GW SS gt On y lt gt gt SINIT 1091 0 31 3 3903 1 02 DI2. 8 Thread the pilot chute through the loop in the bridle and pull to secure 9 Install rubber bands on bag 10 Main parachute is now ready to pack according to manufacturer s instructions NOTE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE PROPER ASSEMBLY BE INSPECTED AND VERIFIED BY A CERTIFICATED PARACHUTE RIGGER 7 ASSEMBLING THE RESERVE CONTAINER This document is to be used as a guide for packing reserves into the NORTHERN LITE III reserve container An FAA senior or master rigger certificate with back rating is required to pack any reserve or emergency parachute that will be carried for use in the United States Due to the great variety of ram air parachutes available for use as reserves no instructions for inspection or assembly are contained in this document THE RIGGER MUST FOLLOW ANOPY ML A URI R S INSTRUCTIONS FOR THESE Although other methods of folding ram air reserves will also yield satisfactory results the method described herein is preferred for use with the NORTHERN LITE III free bag bridle and container system 9 PACKING THE RESERVE CONTAINER Before you start record the pertinent data from the canopy Many reserves have been packed twice in the same day for want of a number and a date PARTS REQUIRED 1 Northern Lite III Harness Container System 2 Compatible Volume Reserve Canopy See Chart 3 Reserve Pilot Chute Provided 4 Reserve Bridle or Free bag for Square Provided 5 Canopy Packing Instructio
3. bag to reduce the bulk Fig 19 26 Close side flaps and relocate the two temporary pins Fig 19 27 Dress the upper corners of the container Tuck in the Type 12 flaps Fig 19 17 28 Install the pilot chute in the lower portion of the container Compress the pilot chute Tuck in all mesh and fabric BE SURE THAT NO PILOT CHUTE MESH OR FABRIC CAN BE CAUGHT BY THE OPEN ENDS OF THE CLOSING LOOP DURING DEPLOYMENT 29 Close bottom flap tightly over pilot chute Pull up the closing loop and relocate the two temporary pins Fig 20 30 Close inside top flap Pull up closing loop and secure with ripcord BE SURE HOUSING IS CLEAR Fig 21 31 REMOVE THE TWO TEMPORARY PINS 32 Redress corners if necessary Install seal in normal manner and close the top cover flap 33 Sign packing data card previously filled out and install it in the pocket provided under the reserve flap 34 Fill in the warning label located on the lower backpad with the pertinent weight and air speed data 35 RECHECK THIS PROCEDURE TO ASSURE THAT ALL STEPS WERE COMPLETED AND THEN COUNT YOUR TOOLS TO BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT THEY ARE ALL OUT OF THE CONTAINER 18 Z N ch LA NS NN NS qu v 2 FIG 2 we Dla 2 y ll by 4 21 yf 7 x Vii NC QI NN NS 9
4. for the particular purpose the Buyer intends to use it The liability of the Seller is limited to replacement of defective parts found upon examination by the manufacturer to be defective in material or workmanship within 30 days after its purchase and which has not been caused by an accident striking improper use alteration tampering excessive use misuse or abuse The Seller and or manufacturer shall in no event be liable for personal injuries or for any other damages whether direct or consequential to any person and have no other liability in connection with this device and the Seller further DISCLAIMS and the Buyer and or user hereby WAIVES any such liability 1 LIMITATIONS OF EQUIPMENT NORTHERN LITE HI Harness Container Systems are manufactured with FAA authorization under TSO C23c Category B of SAE Aerospace Standard AS 8015A The use of the NORTH ERN LITE III is limited to a maximum weight of 254 lbs 115 kg and a maximum airspeed of 150 knots Further weight and speed limitations are imposed by Northern Lite Enterprises Inc based upon the maximum recommended or approved weight and speed limitations defined by the manufacturer of any and all attached components i e main or reserve canopies It is the responsibility of the individual jumper to familiarize himself with the operation mainte nance and limitations of all components of the assembled NORTHERN LITE III harness container system Any questions or concerns reg
5. skirt lines toggles and harness container system for integrity 6 Tack steering toggles if applicable 7 Flake fold and diaper if applicable canopy according to canopy manufacturer s instruc tions 8 Stow lines if applicable starting in either lower corner of container Leave a minimum of excess line between skirt or diaper and last line in stow Fig 5 11 9 Be sure closing loop is in place and install two 2 pull up cords in closing loop Fig 6 See chart on page 6 for proper loop length 10 Turn the harness container system 90 degrees clockwise on table Install skirt or diaper in lower right corner of container Fig 6 11 Completely fill corner opposite skirt with canopy material Fig 6 12 Return one fold to skirt and place it directly on top of skirt Fig 7 Fill corner again There will now be three 3 layers of folded canopy material stacked in the lower portion of the con tainer Note On some full stow diapered reserves an extra fold in corner opposite diaper may be required to give a uniform stack of material Fig 6 and 8 13 S Fold remainder of canopy into container Pull the pull up cords through at the most convenient time during this procedure Fig 9 14 Close kicker plate flap inside bottom Install two 2 temporary pins Fig 10 15 Close side flaps Reinstall same two temporary pins Fig 11 16 Dress upper comers tuck in flap T 12 Fig 11 Mate hook velcro on
6. 6 21 Sit down on the pilot chute bridle facing the top of the bag Roll the bottom of the bag up towards yourself until the line stow pouch is facing up Fig 15 22 Open the pouch on the bottom side of the bag and stow the remainder of the suspension lines in the pouch leaving about 8 of line unstowed Mate the nylon hook and look to close the line pouch Fig 15 PART Il CLOSING THE CONTAINER 23 Lay the D bag into the container with the bridle going out to the top Life the D bag and spread the risers so that they are not on top of each other Now raise the top of the D bag and Method A remove the rubber bands from the ends of the t bars and insert about 4 5 of the 40 gutted pull up cords through the slots in the t bars OR Method B untie one of the slip knots in one of the 60 pull up cords and insert about 8 10 of the 40 cord through the 60 cord Repeat for the other side Pull the secured ends of the 40 pull up cords up through the bag being very careful not to pull any canopy fabric through the grommets Fill the lower corners of the container with the bag Pull the closing loop up through the bag and secure with two temporary pins Fig 16 and 17 24 Feed the pull up cords through the grommets on the inside bottom flap of the container Pull the closing loop through the grommets and secure with the temporary pins Fig 18 25 S fold the bridle at the bottom of the container Make these folds as wide as the D
7. NORTHERN Fn OWNS Im ANN AN L NORTHERN LITE ENTERPRISES INC P O BOX 60 Grow A IG A VW ARNI IN PARACHUTING IS A HIGH RISK ACTIVITY WHICH MAY CAUSE OR RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH NORTHERN LITE OVVNERS MANUAL REVISED FEB 1992 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 LIMITATIONS PAGE 2 TO THE OWNER 0 PAGE3 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE PAGE 4 PARACHUTE COMPATIBILITY VOLUME CHART PAGE 5 RESERVE LOOP LENGTHS PAGE 6 ASSEMBLING THE MAIN CONTAINER 7 ASSEMBLING THE RESERVE CONTAINER PAGE 9 PACKING THE RESERVE CONTATNER PAGE 10 PACKING INSTRUCTIONS ROUND PAGE 11 PACKING INSTRUCTIONS SQUARE RESERVES PAGE 14 WARNING NO WARRANTIES DISCLAIMER It is expressly understood and agreed upon that by the use hereof by the Buyer or any subsequent user that the Seller shall in no way be deemed or held liable or accountable upon or under any guaranties or warrantees expressed or implied statutory by operation of law or otherwise beyond that expressed herein It sold with all faults and WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE expressed or implied
8. and container system is a custom made sport tandem rig It is fully approved under FAA TSO C23c It is built to fit specific volume canopies Check the tag on the packing data card pocket located in a pocket under the reserve top flap to find out what size reserve canopy will fit in the reserve container No attempt will be made in these instruc tions to show you how to flake and fold the canopies to be packed in the Northern Lite III Refer to canopy manufacturer s instructions for that information Your new Northern Lite HI comes with all parts required for assembly with your reserve and main canopies The main risers with toggle system are provided with either 3 ring or mini 3 ring releases Although the size differs they operate in the same manner Your rig is also supplied with a reserve bridle and pilot chute or a reserve free bag pilot chute toggles and guide rings for square reserve canopies a main pilot chute main bridle and main deployment bag The Northern Lite III comes with a reserve ripcord When activated it should be pulled hard to full extension of the user s arm Also provided is a main canopy jettison handle cutaway handle It too should be pulled to full extension of wearer s arm when used Housings for both reserve activation and main jettison cables are provided and tacked in place at the factory These tacks should be checked periodically for secureness G EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Requirements for maintenance
9. anufacturer s instructions Where over the shoulder or pro pack is indicated note that the end result is the same as the method shown here Fig 22 Courtesy Glide Path International 12 Stow the slider according to the canopy manufacturer s instructions Fig 7 13 Raise the center of the tail towards the top of the canopy and make a staking fold of the stabilizers and slider so that they are even with the trailing edge of the canopy Fig 8 14 Return the center of the tail to its former position covering the folded stabilizers and slider Fig 8 15 Kneeling on the trailing edge and facing the top of the canopy split the top of the canopy into two sections much like the shape of a molar tooth YOU WILL NOW SEE THE METHOD BEHIND OUR MADNESS IT IS VERY EASY TO SPLIT THE TOP OF THE CANOPY IF YOU FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS PROPERLY Fig 9 and 10 16 Dress the two sections neatly Fig 10 17 Dress the canopy to a width about 4 wider than the bag 18 Carefully slide the bag over the canopy filling the upper portion of the bag with the two split sections of the top of the canopy one on each side of the Method A t bars or Method B ungutted pull up cords Fig 11 19 Stack fold the remainder of the canopy into the lower portion of the bag with the tail section on top Fig 12 and 13 20 Close the locking flap with two short bites 1 2 of the suspension line in the elastic safety stow Fig 14 1
10. arding the compatibility assembly packing maintenance or use should be directed to an FAA certificated parachute rigger instructor or the manufacturer as applicable 29 WARNING PARACHUTING IS HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY WHICH CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH AND THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CANNOT CHANGE THAT FACT NO ONE SHOULD ATTEMPT TO MAKE A PARACHUTE JUMP UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY TRAINED BY A CERTIFIED AND EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES THAT THIS EQUIPMENT WILL FUNCTION AS INTENDED REGARDLESS OF HOW IT IS ASSEMBLED PACKED MAINTAINED OR USED BY USING THIS EQUIPMENT THE USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS AND LIABILITTES 2 TO THE OWNER Your new rig has been crafted from the finest materials available Treat it well and it will last a lifetime of jumps Keep it out of the sun avoid dirt and stains Store it away from oils mois ture acids abrasives etc and inspect it frequently for wear or damage To clean your gear occasionally of heavy soil it may be soaked in warm water in a mild soap solution and brushed clean When it is time to assemble or repack your reserve choose a rigger you know and trust one who will let you watch You and your rigger will appreciate the ease with which the Northern Lite container closes around your reserve leaving a clean launch pad for your pilot chute You will also gain a better understanding of your reserve system and how it works The Northern Lite III harness
11. ce the locking loop through the fingertrap and through the guide ring Insert about 1 of the stiffened end of the steering toggle through the locking loop S fold the excess steering line and stow it between the toggle and the riser Secure the toggle to the riser by mating the velcro Fig 3 6 Kneeling at the top of the canopy grasp the top 4 cells left half of canopy with your right hand about halfway between line groups A and B Grasp all 7 cells with your left hand directly above line group B Maintaining a constant distance between your hands raise the fabric about 10 off the floor and move to the right until line groups A and B are in line Fig 4 and 5 Be sure to maintain an even tension in all the lines while making these folds 7 Repeat step 6 for folds between line groups B and C only this time grasping 3 cells with yourrighthand Fig 4 and 5 8 Repeat step 6 for folds between line groups C and D once again grasping 4 cells with your righthand Fig 4 and 5 9 Spread the tail of the canopy to expose the wind channel While clearing the stabilizer panels check to see that the folds between the line groups are neat and continuous between the top and bottom surfaces of the canopy Fig 6 10 At this time check to see that all the lines and attachment points are located at the center of the stack of folds the wind channel Fig 6 15 11 Flake and split the tail of the canopy according to the canopy m
12. ns 6 Rubber Bands Round Reserve only 7 Reserve Closing Loop Provided 8 Reserve Ripcord Provided 9 Lead Seal and Thread 10 Packing Data Card Provided TOOLS REQUIRED Round or Square Needle and Tack Cord Cotton No 6 Large Blade Screwdriver or 6 Adjustable Wrench Shot Bags Line Separator Etc Two 2 Pull Up Cords 40 long Two 2 Temporary Pins Seal Press Scissors or Knife Packing Paddle tA a WN ADDITIONAL TOOLS REQUIRED SQUARE ONLY 1 Method 2 Poptop T bars Method B 2 Pull Up Cords Ungutted 550 60 long 2 Molar Strap optional 10 PACKING INSTRUCTIONS ROUND RESERVE ASSEMBLY 1 Attach compatible canopy to reserve risers 2 or 4 with both canopy and container harness system face down on table Use the front set of risers for single link set up 2 If two 2 L links are used the riser end must be tacked according to Fig 2 3 Using the bridle provided tie and tack the reserve pilot chute to the apex of canopy in the accepted fashion NOTE A 6 ft length of 1 000 Ib tubular nylon should be used with long spring pilot chutes only Hot dog pilot chutes or similar types are recommended 4 Install rubber bands only if a non diapered or 2 stow diapered canopy is being installed Fig 4 START HERE FOR REPACK 5 After line continuity has been established tighten all connector links Inspect the pilot chute bridle apex canopy
13. per FAR 105 43 A A certificated parachute rigger or the person making the parachute jump must have packed the main parachute within 120 days before the date of its use B A certificated and appropriately rated FAA Senior or Master parachute rigger must have packed the auxiliary reserve parachute within 120 days before the date of use if made of syn thetic fiber or 60 days before the date of use if made of silk pongee or other natural fibers USER MAINTENANCE Prior to each jump the jumper should examine the general condition of the NORTHERN LITE III Harness Container System Any guestions or concerns should be directed to the proper authority i e rigger instructor or the manufacturer The following is a list of specific items which should be examined prior to the use of this eguipment 1 Check for the proper seating of the main container pin examine the integrity of the closing loop and check the main bridle for proper routing and general condition 2 Check the reserve pins to assure proper seating examine the closing loops for wear and assure the outer flap is secure 3 Check all visible harness and container stitching 4 Check all housings for excessive wear dents and proper tacking 5 Examine all velcro to be sure it is clean and holds securely 6 Check the reserve ripcord for freedom of movement in housing and the secure seating of the handle in the velcro pocket 7 Check the hardware for operation cracks o
14. r chips in the plating 8 Assure the proper assembly of the Booth 3 Ring Release System 9 Verify that the main pilot chute is fully inserted in its pocket and the handle is easily accessible 4 NORTHERN LITE COMPATIBILITY LIST RESERVE SIZE RANGE MAIN SIZE RANGE 5 LOOP LIST RESERVE Best results will be obtained by using the following loop lengths Round reserves 10 1 2 inches Square reserves 12 inches ATTN RIGGERS These are approximate lengths While the loop lengths provided should be correct discretion should be used to keep reserve ripcord pull within TSO C23c limits 5 Ibs minimum applied force to pull reserve handle and 22 155 maximum 6 ASSEMBLING THE MAIN CONTAINER 1 Lay out main parachute flake canopy and check lines for straightness and continuity 2 When lines check out attach connector links to risers in correct manner nose of canopy on front riser tail on rear riser 3 Run steering lines through guide ring on rear riser 4 Attach toggle to steering line with minimum of three 3 half hitches 5 Attach right riser to right side of harness Attach left riser to left side of harness 6 Run bridle loop through grommet at top of bag mouth of bag toward canopy with bag stop ring positioned on the outside of the bag 7 Thread the bridle through the ring at the top of the canopy or nylon loop if provided with canopy and thread back through the grommet at top of bag
15. side flaps to pile velcro on top flap Fig 12 Note Some square reserve systems call for no velcro corner which may restrict bag extraction from container In such instances mate a spare piece of 1 hook to 1 pile on top flap 17 Install bridle and pilot chute in lower portion of container on kicker plate flap Compress pilot chute Tuck in pilot chute material Fig 13 and 14 12 18 Close bottom flap tightly over pilot chute Pull up closing loops and relocate the two tem porary pins Fig 15 and 16 19 Close inside top flap Pull up closing loops and pin with ripcord Be sure housing is clear Fig 17 20 REMOVE TEMPORARY PINS 21 Redress corners if necessary Install seal in normal manner and close the top cover flap 22 Sign data card previously filled out and install it in pocket between reserve and backpad 13 FIG 2 Tie the 60 pull up cords off with an overhand knot outside the top side of the bag these will serve as pull up cords for the pull up cords so that the bag may be about 4 5 thick when filled with the ram air canopy Fig 1b 4 Lay the canopy neatly on its right side taking care to even up the topskin and line groups Split the nose of the canopy Fold 3 cells under and leave 4 cells laying flat Fig 2 5 Set the brakes by pulling the fingertrap down through the guide ring RW 3 or RW 4 If a Paraflite canopy is being packed be sure that the ring is an RW 4 Pla
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