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  • Page 1 Owner's manual...
  • Page 2 All technical data in this manual has been worked out very thoroughly by the authors. In spite of this, errors cannot always be excluded. FreeX and the dealer do not accept any kind of liability for any casualties or damage caused directly or indirectly by the use of this equipment or due to imperfect information.
  • Page 3 Congratulations on the purchase of your freeX MANX! You have made an excellent choice. We wish you lots of great flights and just as many safe landings with your new wing! In order to make your start as easy as possible and to help you...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Registration Technical Data Personal requirements Description of your flying equipment The MANX in detail The canopy The line system The riser system The speed system Suitable harnesses The reserve parachute The carrying bag Possibilities for adjustment Brake Speed system adjustment Flying Launching Preparation...
  • Page 5 Extreme flight manoeuvres Aerobatics Deflations Asymmetric deflations Collapse with entanglement Front deflations Stall Deep (parachutal) stall Dynamic / Full stall Spin Brake failure Motorised flight Care and Maintenance Safety instructions and liability Appendix...

  • Page 6: Technical Data

    Registration freeX is very interested in keeping you up to date in an optimal way about technical progress and providing you with the latest information concerning your MANX. In order to do so, we kindly ask you to register with us by filling in and returning the attached reply card.

  • Page 7: Personal Requirements

    Possibilities for adjustment. Description of your flying equipment The MANX is the result of a complex development by the freeX- development team, while integrating latest findings in paragliding aerodynamics and material studies. The outcome is a fast, stable...

  • Page 8: The Manx In Detail

    Caution: At the time of dispatch, each MANX corresponds to the certified version. Any arbitrary change beyond the registered adjustment possibilities (see appropriate chapter) dangerously affects the flight behaviour and is prohibited! The MANX in Details The canopy The canopy of the MANX is made of extremely strong, especially coated Porcher Marine fabric which when treated properly (see chapter Care and maintenance) has proved to be extraordinarily wear-resistant and airtight, so that you will enjoy safety and...

  • Page 9: The Line System

    dimensions. In this way induced drag has been reduced and the MANX has been provided with high directional and canopy stability without bringing about unnecessary parasitic drag. The centre profile on the bottom surface has been enlarged in comparison to the others, as a result gives a thicker flying profile in the middle of the wing, known as the so-called Kiel Rib.

  • Page 10: The Riser System

    The Riser system The riser The 4 riser system of the MANX is adjusted to a uniform length of 47cm (L50cm) adjusted. This allows uncomplicated handling when launching as well as the ability to reach line links during flight. The precisely designed transmission ratio of the riser system is adapted to the profile and combines a reduction of angle of attack with a decrease of arch upon accelerating via the foot bar.

  • Page 11: The Speed System

    For quicker identification of risers, the colour of the seam tape on the A-riser is yellow, and on the B-risers is red (=emergency manoeuvre, B-Stall). The brake/control line is guided by a pulley. It is attached to a 6 cm long extender in order to give the pilot more space when operating the brakes without adversely affecting D-lines.

  • Page 12: Suitable Harnesses

    MANX reacts to very easily. For the maximum in passive safety, freeX recommend the use of a harness with back-protection and an under-seat- mounted reserve container.

  • Page 13: The Reserve Parachute

    The reserve system LR34 and LR39 from FreeX are a modern round canopy with a central line to eliminate pendulum momentum. The opening time and sink rate are of the minimum.
  • Page 14 The backpack First, helmet and vario meter, gloves and similar objects are stowed away into the padded lid pocket with access from outside. This way they are protected from pressure coming from outside and there is no risk of them sliding into your back. Then the canopy itself is pushed into the main compartment.
  • Page 15 The freeX backpack derives its optimal comfort in carrying even for longer hiking tours from the dorsal foam insertion and the efficient hip-belt. The empty bag can be easily folded up in order to pack away into the harness. Simply follow the diagrams below:...

  • Page 16: Possibilities For Adjustment

    Possibilities for adjustment The manufacturer has set all line and riser lengths of the MANX with high precision to the tested measurements as standard. In a multi-phased process for securing quality every paraglider is rechecked individually before leaving the manufacturer. Therefore, there is no need for readjustment or fine trimming.
  • Page 17 Brake adjustment Thus, this region should be avoided as the main control area and in harnesses with low suspension or with very tall pilots this is achieved by elongation of steering lines. Since not enough distance is available above the shoulder (region of pull), the brake zone must be shifted into the pressure zone (region of push).

  • Page 18: Speed System Adjustment

    A carefully adjusted brake enables you to fly without exhausting yourself and with complete canopy control in all situations - without taking wraps! The adjustment made by the manufacturer (at the marks) is only to be seen as a starting point from which the brakes may be lengthened if required in small steps of about 2 cm until the optimal position has been reached.
  • Page 19 Speed system adjustment: run cord through pu lley to footbar...
  • Page 20 Speed system adjustment : optimal length Now the footbar can be attached to the ends of the cords using knots. The adjustment should be a compromise between "sufficiently long" to be able to "step in" while gliding and "short enough" so that foot path is still possible, which is necessary for the full range of acceleration.
  • Page 21 The C-clips can be unfastened to allow the paraglider to be removed from the harness after use without having to re-adjust the speed system before the next flight. Speed system adjustment: fastening of C -clips...

  • Page 22: Flying

    Flying This manual only covers basic and product-specific aspects of flying technique. It cannot and should not replace thorough flight training by an authorized paragliding school! Such training is an essential prerequisite for safely piloting a paraglider, this is also the case for flying the MANX.
  • Page 23 Non-crossed lines The brake must run totally free through the pulley-roller to the brake-handle. The line links must be checked that they are safely screwed shut. Now check the speed system. The foot bar must be absolutely free and may not shorten the risers during launch or make you stumble.

  • Page 24: Launching Technique

    Takeoff check list: 1. All harness buckles closed? - Helmet put on? 2. Canopy connected? - Karabiners secured? 3. Lines cleared? - Steering lines routed freely? 4. Leading edge open? 5. Free airspace all around? - Headwind? Launching technique Without much muscle power the MANX is easy to raise by evenly pulling on the A-risers.(both A-risers should be held on each side) Stretching out your arms behind your back serves as elongation of the lines up to the shoulders;...

  • Page 25: Flight Technique

    Because of its flexibility it does not pose any problem at all to perform corrections of the flight direction with the MANX when on the tow line. To avoid the risk of an unintentional one-sided or full stall, adapt the use of the brakes to the situation. Regulations for winch towing must be observed.

  • Page 26: Flying In Thermals

    means you go back to original position and prepare to intervene via the brakes. The benefit of the foot bar is that an impending tuck can be recognised by sudden reduction of pressure on the foot bar and often avoided by rapid release. The potential acceleration distance of 10 cm (Size M 12cm) leads to high maximum speed.

  • Page 27: Flying In Turbulence

    Once you have found an appropriate body of thermals, centre with toggles pulled about 20-25 cm in order to turn as shallow as possible. The region to fly is the range of minimum sink. The canopy performs narrow turns and transforms thermals directly into altitude.

  • Page 28: Fast Descents

    feeling for the MANX’s specific reactions so you can stabilize the canopy as mentioned above. Fast descents Due to the very low sink rate of the MANX, problems with "getting down" can occur in trim flight when the lift situation is very good or when the weather changes unexpectedly.

  • Page 29: B-Line Stall

    swinging but also because the MANX may show, as all modern, drag-reduced paragliders, the tendency for retarded turning out of high speed (sink rates of more than 12 m/s). So you must clearly discriminate between initial phase (only the brake on the inside wing is being applied plus weight shift control) and the spiral phase (inside brake is being released, the outside brake is being applied and the weight is in neutral position) and the recovering phase (gradual release of both brakes, the inside...

  • Page 30: Landing

    The MANX does not show any tendency to remain in stalled flight. Should it not catch up right away, a simultaneous push on the A-risers will remedy this condition. Big ears By pulling on the rear (outer) A-riser and holding down the outer A-lines the wing tips of the MANX can be folded in.

  • Page 31: Extreme Flight Manoeuvres

    MANX from immediately returning to normal flight by itself. Acting correctly in extreme flight manoeuvres can be learnt in a safety training course. freeX recommend you to attend an authorized safety course. Such flight manoeuvres can be intentionally induced over water (wearing a life jacket and with a rescue boat waiting below) under professional instruction - this is the safest way to get familiar with such conditions.

  • Page 32: Deflations

    Deflations The paraglider is a flexible aircraft without a supporting primary structure. Therefore, it may happen that a portion of the canopy suddenly collapses in turbulence. Thus, canopy collapses are a facet of paragliding and are, in case you should encounter one, not difficult to handle with the MANX.

  • Page 33: Front Deflations

    you do not have enough altitude for further interventions, the emergency parachute must be deployed instantly! If levelling off (where control forces are not so high as to make this impossible) and subsequent traditional control measures are not sufficient to reinflate the airfoil, in the right altitude and with appropriate piloting skills, the following methods may lead to success: 1.

  • Page 34: Stall

    Stall Parachutal stall The first step of a stall is the deep stall. The forward speed is close to zero and the glider descends with the canopy open. The MANX has no tendency whatsoever to remain in a deep stall. In the event of a deep stall not immediately ceasing by itself due to unusual circumstances, push the A-risers forward gripping approximately one hands-breadth below the line link.

  • Page 35: Brake Failure

    Spin A stall occurring at one side of the canopy leads to a spinning motion (spin, negative turn). In a spin the axis of rotation lies within the canopy and the glider turns in the horizontal plane. You fall into a spin when the brakes are pulled too abruptly out of trim speed as well as out of slowed speed.

  • Page 36: Motorised Flight

    (patch both sides). Tears along the seams (relevant to strength) or larger damage to the airfoil must be repaired only by a freeX authorized repair station. The lines and the canopy must be checked for damage at regular...
  • Page 37 Especially when you pack away your paraglider make sure you don't kink the lines unnecessarily. Use the following method: Packing the glider After overstrain such as being tangled up in a tree with your canopy and when any change in the flight behaviour occurs, the lines should be checked for correct length.

  • Page 38: Safety Instructions And Liability

    After 2 years at the latest or after 300 paragliding hours of flight, the MANX must be returned to the manufacturer or dealer for periodical inspection. Otherwise the operator's licence will expire. If you wish for a premature inspection for instance because of excessive use, we will gladly perform this check-up before the scheduled date.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    Appendix General graphic Line plan MANX S DHV Musterzulassungsschein DHV Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt ÖAeC Musteranerkennungsschein MANX M DHV Musterzulassungsschein DHV Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt ÖAeC Musteranerkennungsschein MANX L DHV Musterzulassungsschein DHV Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt ÖAeC Musteranerkennungsschein Service records Registration Form...

  • Page 40: General Graphic

    General graphic...

  • Page 41: Line Plan

    Line plan...

  • Page 42: Manx S

    MANX S DHV Musterzulassungsschein...

  • Page 43: Dhv Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt

    DHV Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt...

  • Page 45: Öaec Musteranerkennungsschein

    ÖAeC Musteranerkennungsschein...

  • Page 46: Manx M

    MANX M DHV Musterzulassungsschein...

  • Page 47: Dhv Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt

    DHV Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt...

  • Page 49: Öaec Musteranerkennungsschein

    ÖAeC Musteranerkennungsschein...

  • Page 50: Manx L

    MANX L DHV Musterzulassungsschein...

  • Page 51: Dhv Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt

    DHV Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt...

  • Page 53: Öaec Musteranerkennungsschein

    ÖAeC Musteranerkennungsschein...

  • Page 54: Service Records

    Service records Type of works: Remarks: Date, done by: Service-Shop: Type of works: Remarks: Date, done by: Service-Shop:...

  • Page 55: Registration Form

    For full details of our terms and conditions in relation to the Guarantee, please visit our website at www.freex.com Again, the freeX team wish to congratulate you on your new purchase and hope to meet up with you on the slope.

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