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Owner's Manual
and Service Booklet
Serial Number: __________________________________________________
Version 1.3
Effective: 03/2011
Updated: 07/2011
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  • Page 1 ______________________________________________________________________________ Owner’s Manual and Service Booklet Serial Number: __________________________________________________ Version 1.3 Effective: 03/2011 Updated: 07/2011...
  • Page 2 The data and statements contained within this manual may be changed without prior notice. No part of these documents may be copied or transmitted for any purpose in any manner or by any means, either electronic or mechanical, without explicit written permission from UP International. © 1995-2011 UP International...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Necessary skills for dealing with disturbances ............9 Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methods ........9 Suitability for training ..................... 9 Recommended Takeoff weight ................9 TECHNICAL DATA UP SUMMIT XC² ................. 11 ........................12 ONSTRUCTION Airfoil Stabilising System² ..................13 .........................
  • Page 4 ______________________________________________________________________________ ......................... 23 FLIGHT CHECK ......................... 23 HE START PHASES ........................24 PEED CONTROL Using the brakes ....................24 Using the Speed System ..................24 ..........................25 URNING ..........................25 ANDING ........................25 INCH TOWING Attaching the towline release system ..............26 FLIGHT SAFETY ......................
  • Page 5 Line Layout Plan ......................45 Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt UP Summit XC² S-L ............46 Service Booklet Used by the UP Service centre in connection with periodic service ......54 Product registration card ....................58 Important The following symbols are used to draw attention to particular sections:...

  • Page 6: Welcome In Our Team

    ______________________________________________________________________________ Welcome in our team Congratulations on the purchase of your new UP Summit XC². UP International is renowned across the globe for designing and building the finest paragliders available – paragliders characterised by maximum safety, performance and quality in every aspect.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    UP Summit XC², but it does not when walking to takeoff or hiking out replace attending a paragliding school. It...

  • Page 8: Technical Description

    UP baby to the free flying world. Further construction details, including Our gliders are developed using state-of- line lengths, are included in the the-art CAD software.

  • Page 9: Ltf And En Classification

    LTF and EN dealing with rapid descent classification methods The UP Summit XC² is certified to the The behaviour during manoeuvres like following classification(s): LTF09/EN C spiral dives or b-line stalls in this class can be demanding. The pilot should...
  • Page 10 – this speaks for choosing the larger of the relevant sizes. And finally, pilots preferring more dynamic rides will want to load their wings up well, and will be choosing a smaller size.

  • Page 11: Technical Data Up Summit Xc²

    ______________________________________________________________________________ Technical Data UP Summit XC²...

  • Page 12: Construction

    This UP Summit XC² means that all new UP wings always remain true to the basic values of UP The UP Summit XC², the predecessor to (more performance, but safely!) but at the new model, was well-loved by pilots...

  • Page 13: Airfoil Stabilising System²

    UP was first with the Aerofoil Stabilising maximum UV resistance. System, an idea that has since been After At UP we are always testing new widely accepted in the industry. The materials to see if our wings can Summit XC² uses a modified version of...

  • Page 14: Line Material

    ______________________________________________________________________________  without checking the new length Cell walls and V-Tapes: 9017 carefully at a suitable training hill E29 (40 g/m²) before flying! This mix comprises the best compromise between weight/bulk and longevity. The line bundles (A, B, C and D) are colour coded for easy identification Line material and handling.
  • Page 15 ______________________________________________________________________________ Once activated the speed system pulls simultaneously on the A's and B's. This maintains the angle of incidence around the leading edge and causes only minimal influence to the collapse resistance properties of the wing. Top speed is reached when the top pulley touches the bottom extremity of the speed system, down near the karabiner.
  • Page 16 ______________________________________________________________________________ Illustration 2: UP Summit XC² riser...

  • Page 17: Up Backpack

    UP Backpack overall comfort. If the hip belt is tightened then the shoulder straps can The UP Summit XC² is delivered with a be released slightly to transfer the load special paraglider backpack, which fulfils away from the shoulders. The hip belt...

  • Page 18: Adjustment Of The Backpack

    Any slack should be taken out of the shoulder straps, and the chest strap should be done up. The load control straps at the shoulders and hips can now be tightened to achieve the desired stability.

  • Page 19: Before The First Flight

    Under no circumstances should the lengths of the lines or risers of the UP If you have any questions or concerns Summit XC² be altered in any way. with reference to the brake line lengths...
  • Page 20 ______________________________________________________________________________ BEWARE! Loose or incorrect brake knots can cause serious accidents through loss of the steering of the glider! Illustration 5 and 6: Fishermans- and Bowmans-Knot...

  • Page 21: Speed System

    The speed stirrup itself is composed of a foot bar and webbing with loops sewn on either end to attach the cords. These cords should be run up through the eyelets and pulleys on the harness to connect with the pulley system on the front of the risers (see Illustration).

  • Page 22: Suitable Harnesses

    If you have a tested for use with any kind of engine. question about your UP harness, contact If you wish to fly your UP Summit XC² your dealer or UP International. with a motor please get in touch with...

  • Page 23: Flight Practice And Safety

    Pre-flight check that both leg straps and the chest strap are closed and adjusted. Make sure whenever you get your UP Also check the rescue system Summit XC² back from somebody else to pins and deployment handle.

  • Page 24: Speed Control

    The UP Summit XC² has a low surge...

  • Page 25: Turning

    Turning  Especially when you are towing at an unknown field, make sure that The UP Summit XC² is an agile glider and you are fully aware of any local reacts immediately to pilot input. conditions and peculiarities. Ask Brake input and amount of weight shift...

  • Page 26: Attaching The Towline Release System

    On a paraglider that means the connection point between the risers and the harness, preferably right onto the lower end of the risers. UP International has developed special tow- release connectors for the UP Summit XC² to ensure the optimal connection between the pilot and the towline.

  • Page 27: Flight Safety

    Today you have a wide choice between gently. different gliders in the UP range. The main Flying fast is useful for getting through difference between the gliders is in the sink or when flying into a headwind.

  • Page 28: Steep Spiral Dive

    To induce a B-line stall, start from per second can be achieved in a steep normal, un-accelerated flight. Reach spiral dive, but it is advisable to build up up and take hold of both B risers, still gradually to these sink rates when you first with your hands in the brake loops, practice spiralling.

  • Page 29: Big Ears

    ______________________________________________________________________________ Big Ears To pull the ears in, reach up and get hold of the outermost A line on both front risers and pull them down, simultaneously, by about 30cm until the tips collapse. Keep these two lines in your hands, to prevent the wing re-inflating.

  • Page 30: Flying Outside The Normal Flight Envelope

    Wing tip collapses can almost always The UP Summit XC² is designed to be be prevented through active flying. very aerodynamically stable. However as Once an asymmetric collapse has...

  • Page 31: Full Frontal Collapse

    Deep Stall the reserve parachute immediately. Uncontrolled and The UP Summit XC² has no inherent cravatted spiral dives are among tendency towards deep stall. It will the most dangerous canopy configurations recover from a deep stall brought...

  • Page 32: Spin

    ______________________________________________________________________________ Once the airspeed has been reduced to brake line tension. Up until the wing below the minimum speed for the canopy starts to fall back the pilot may resume the wing will stall. To the pilot it feels like...

  • Page 33: Emergency Steering

    Emergency Steering occurs very seldom in real life flying. If for some reason the UP Summit XC² In both cases the brakeline travel cannot be controlled with the brakes, for becomes very short and even small...

  • Page 34: Salt Water

    However, frequent acro training does accelerate the ageing process dramatically, and UP recommends having wings that are often used for acro or SIV-type manoeuvres subjected to checkups at shorter intervals than normally stipulated.

  • Page 35: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Bear in mind the following maintenance points. Packing the wing Abbildung 8: Packschritte für den UP Summit XC²2 In order to prolong the life of the ASS The ASS battens are insusceptible to battens we recommend the following bending damage.
  • Page 36 … towards the leading edge... Do NOT fold the leading edge inside the bundle Start by gathering the two sides into a narrow “sausage” Instead, keep the entire leading edge on the outside of the bundle, and secure with the UP compression strap.

  • Page 37: Paraglider Fabric

    Also note that, in spite of it being a On UP gliders the coated side of the cloth comfortable seat, the glider bag should is facing inwards. This means that the not be used as such.

  • Page 38: Storage And Transport

    If you feel it necessary to clean your  If any change in flying characteristics UP Summit XC² at any time then use is noticed then the lines should be lots of lukewarm water and a soft checked possibly exchanged.
  • Page 39 ______________________________________________________________________________ Push the batten back somewhat and release the end from the pocket, then remove it entirely. Transfer the total length precisely to the replacement material (supplied) and cut a new length. File the ends of the new batten and cover them with tape.

  • Page 40: Checks And Repairs

    UP recognised service centres touch your wing – this is also a prerequisite for the UP Warranty UP Warranty to be valid. So there‟s a lot Conditions and extent of the UP speaking for letting UP, or a UP affiliate, International Warranty can be found in look after your Summit XC²!

  • Page 41: International Up Warranty

     A complete, correct registration card of the rescue system has been filled in and sent to UP within 14 days of the purchase. Note that you Only by regularly having your rescue may also register your paraglider with...

  • Page 42: Sending The Up Glider And Other Up Products

    Authorised finished paraglider all the way to a Service Centre. We offer a certified correct disposal, or send it back to Up service for re-packing, checking and International for correct disposal. installing the parachute into your harness.

  • Page 43: Some Final Words

    You should always be aware that any kind of air sport is We at UP wish you delightful, beautiful potentially dangerous if you overstep the and accident free flying with your UP natural and physical laws, whether from Summit XC².

  • Page 44: Attachments

    Attachments Line Layout Plan ................45 DHV „Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt“ UP Summit XC² S-L ....... 46 Pre-flight check sheet ................ 51 Service Booklet Used by the UP Service centre in connection with periodic service ... 54 Product registration card ..............59...

  • Page 45: Line Layout Plan

    Line plan...

  • Page 46: Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt Up Summit Xc² S-L

    DHV/OeAeC-Technikreferat LBA-anerkannte Prüfstelle für Hängegleiter und Gleitsegel Beauftragter der österreichischen Luftfahrtbehörde Herstellerangaben zum Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt Gleitsegel Musterprüfung 1. Gerätemuster: UP Summit XC² S 2. Hersteller: UP International GmbH II. Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen 1. Gerätemasse(kg): 2. Zulässiges Startmasse minimal (kg): maximal (kg): 3.
  • Page 47 11. Leinenlängen (mm), von der Kappenmitte beginnend: Rib# Bremse Rib# 7025 6950 7020 7090 7990 6935 6850 6930 7005 7755 6990 6910 6980 7050 7650 6950 6870 6940 7010 7490 6860 6790 6860 6930 7365 6880 6820 6880 6935 7330 6745 6700 6785...
  • Page 48 DHV/OeAeC-Technikreferat LBA-anerkannte Prüfstelle für Hängegleiter und Gleitsegel Beauftragter der österreichischen Luftfahrtbehörde Herstellerangaben zum Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt Gleitsegel Musterprüfung 1. Gerätemuster: UP Summit XC² SM 2. Hersteller: UP International GmbH II. Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen 1. Gerätemasse(kg): 2. Zulässiges Startmasse minimal (kg): maximal (kg): 3.
  • Page 49 11. Leinenlängen (mm), von der Kappenmitte beginnend: Rib# Bremse Rib# 7305 7235 7315 7390 8315 7220 7140 7225 7300 8080 7270 7195 7275 7345 7960 7235 7160 7245 7315 7795 7145 7075 7160 7225 7665 7165 7105 7185 7240 7630 7035 6990 7080...
  • Page 50 DHV/OeAeC-Technikreferat LBA-anerkannte Prüfstelle für Hängegleiter und Gleitsegel Beauftragter der österreichischen Luftfahrtbehörde Herstellerangaben zum Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt Gleitsegel Musterprüfung 1. Gerätemuster: UP Summit XC² M 2. Hersteller: UP International GmbH II. Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen 1. Gerätemasse(kg): 2. Zulässiges Startmasse minimal (kg): maximal (kg): 3.
  • Page 51 11. Leinenlängen (mm), von der Kappenmitte beginnend: Rib# Bremse Rib# 7600 7515 7595 7670 8655 7500 7420 7500 7570 8400 7560 7480 7550 7620 8295 7520 7440 7520 7590 8125 7430 7355 7435 7500 7990 7445 7390 7460 7515 7960 7305 7255 7335...
  • Page 52 DHV/OeAeC-Technikreferat LBA-anerkannte Prüfstelle für Hängegleiter und Gleitsegel Beauftragter der österreichischen Luftfahrtbehörde Herstellerangaben zum Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt Gleitsegel Musterprüfung 1. Gerätemuster: UP Summit XC² L 2. Hersteller: UP International GmbH II. Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen 1. Gerätemasse(kg): 2. Zulässiges Startmasse minimal (kg): maximal (kg): 3.
  • Page 53 11. Leinenlängen (mm), von der Kappenmitte beginnend: Rib# Bremse Rib# 7995 7900 7995 8080 9065 7895 7800 7895 7980 8805 7955 7860 7955 8030 8685 7915 7825 7920 7995 8520 7820 7735 7830 7900 8380 7840 7770 7865 7920 8350 7705 7655 7750...

  • Page 54: Service Booklet

    Service booklet...
  • Page 55 Glider- and pilot data Model: Summit XC²  S  SM  M  L Size: Serial number: ___________________________________________ Colour: _________________________________________________ Date of purchase: _________________________________________ First flight date: __________________________________________ Dealer stamp and signature Pilot (1. owner) Name: _________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________...
  • Page 56 Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________ Pilot (3. owner) Name: _________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________ Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form!
  • Page 57 Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 2nd Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 3rd Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form!
  • Page 58 4th Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 5th Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 6th Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken:...

  • Page 59: Product Registration Card

    Family name: ____________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Dealer stamp and signature Cut out this card and mail it to UP within 14 days of purchase, or register your new UP Summit XC² via www.up-paragliders.com>Service>UP>Product Registration...

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