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- Page 1 rotect III Manual...
- Page 3 You will be impressed by the rapid deployment times, high level of pendular stability and the astonishingly low sink rate of the “Swing PROTECT III” family of reserve systems. Consistent development work and the innovative combination of the materials used have resulted in a product which satisfies our demanding requirements and those of pilots too, and which sets standards for others to follow.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents: Disclaimer and exclusion of liability ....................1 Technical Data ..........................2 For your safety ..........................2 Construction of reserve........................3 Use..............................3 Purpose ............................3 Operating life of reserve ......................3 Documentation required ......................3 How the reserve system operates ....................3 Looking after your reserve ...................... -
Page 5: Disclaimer And Exclusion Of Liability
Disclaimer and exclusion of liability !!! Warning !!! This reserve system must not be used for skydiving In Germany, paraglider reserve systems are not subject to the rating requirements of the German Civil Aviation Authority (Luftfahrtbundesamt - LBA). The paraglider reserve systems in the PROTECT series comply with the airworthiness requirements of the DHV (German Hanggliding and Paragliding Association). -
Page 6: Technical Data
Technical Data Parachute type: paraglider reserve systems PROTECT III NANO, PROTECT III RIS L, PROTECT III RIS XL Technical Data for Swing paraglider reserve systems PROTECT III NANO RIS L RIS XL Recommended load 70kg - 100kg 80kg - 120kg... -
Page 7: Construction Of Reserve
Construction of reserve The reserve canopy of the PROTECT III NANO and the PROTECT III RIS L and XL consists of 20 panels. The material is manufactured from air-permeable, tear–resistant PARATEX RS40 nylon fabric. Tape runs along the main seams which increases the canopy’s strength. Tape is also used to reinforce the base and apex. -
Page 8: Looking After Your Reserve
Looking after your reserve Inspecting the reserve and compatibility test The reserve packer carries out a visual inspection of the reserve system before it is packed. If the chute was opened for an emergency deployment or during safety training, then it must be inspected by the manufacturer or an approved service agent. -
Page 9: Packing Directions
Packing directions Laying out and untangling the reserve chute The reserve should ideally be packed on a special packing table. If none is available, a clean flat surface can be used. The reserve chute is stretched out to its full length on the packing table or other suitable surface. A temporary line is then inserted through the packing loops and attached to the top end of the packing table. -
Page 10: Bundling The Lines
Caution! Accident risk!: The temporary packing line which was inserted through the packing loops must now be removed. Failing to do so will mean that the chute cannot be deployed (Fig. 5 and 6). Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Now fold the canopy into a large ‘S’ shape (Fig. 7), so that the lines come out of the centre (Fig. 8). When doing this, make sure that the folded width of the reserve is not wider than the inner container (narrow end). -
Page 11: Packing The Canopy Into The Inner Container
Fig. 11 Packing the canopy into the inner container The lines and the canopy are then placed into the inner container (Fig. 12 and Fig. 13). Fig. 12 Fig. 13 The canopy is placed over the bundle of lines along the length of the inner container. (Fig. -
Page 12: Closing The Inner Container
Closing the inner container Now take up the first flap of the inner container with the rubber band – and then close the other flaps in clockwise order (Figs. 17-19) Fig. 16 Fig. 17 The inner container is then secured using the lines left free earlier (Fig. 19). Fig. - Page 16 Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Germany www.swing.de info@swing.de...
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