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Summary of Contents for CHARLY Expert 100
- Page 1 Instruction manual for rescue system Expert 100 Expert 120 Version 1.1 Valid from year of construction 2010 State: Nov 2018 Finsterwalder GmbH Tel: +49 89 8116528 Pagodenburgstr. 8 office@finsterwalder-charly.de D-81247 Munich www.finsterwalder-charly.de...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This instruction manual must be carefully studied before fitting the rescue reserve ! It has been written to inform you comprehensively about the correct use of your CHARLY rescue reserve. Should any questions arise related to the use of this rescue reserve then please contact CHARLY PRODUCTS directly. If you require a professional packing and / or repair service then please contact your local dealer, or likewise CHARLY PRODUCTS. -
Page 3: Safety Advice
Safety advice This rescue system must not be used when springing from an aircraft ! The rescue reserve Charly Expert 120 corresponds to the German construction specifications LTF 35/03. The use of this rescue reserve is at the owners (users) risk. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for personal or material damage arising in conjunction with the use of this rescue system. -
Page 4: Mode Of Functioning Of The Rescue Reserve
By insufficient height, the pilot should keep his eyes on the ground and prepare to touch down. Care & maintenance The CHARLY Expert 18 rescue reserve has been conceived for high loading and extreme opera- tional demands. Accordingly, only especially durable materials were chosen, that have proven their worth over many years. -
Page 5: Cleaning
In the case of established damage Should damage be ascertained whilst checking, then the reserve should be sent to Charly Products to be repaired. This also applies in cases when the affect on the airworthiness cannot be clearly established. Repairs must be undertaken only by the manufacturer ! Repairs As a matter of principle, repairs to rescue reserves must never be carried out oneself. -
Page 6: Unit Construction
Unit construction apex The rescue reserve canopy of the CHARLY Expert 100 /120 consists of 18 panels. The panels are made from canopy gas-permeable, tear-resistant nylon material weighing a mere 30g/m2. The middle apex is drawn down and positioned with an elastic apex line. The bridle line has a strength of approx. -
Page 7: Packing Instructions
Necessary aids to packing are : 2 meters of draw cord, several small sacks filled with sand or lead shot for weighing down. All special rubber bands must be renewed at every repacking, and these are available by Charly Products. The reserve should only be packed by a registered packer. -
Page 8: Laying Of The Panels
2. Laying of the panels Take panel # 1 and count off half of the panels. By the Expert 100/120 which has a total of 18 panels, 9 panels be on the right hand side, and 9 panels on the left hand side. They are held down with a packing weight. -
Page 9: Insertion Of The Canopy In The Inner Container
2.7. Next lay the complete left hand panels back over the middle 2.8. Now lay the rest of the panels back into the middle. (suspension lines). 2.9. Carry out S-shapes up to the draw cord. 2.10. Warning: Remove draw cord ! otherwise the reserve cannot open ! 3. Insertion of the canopy in the inner container Very important :Before proceeding to the next step, ensure once again that the drawing cord have been... -
Page 10: Entry In The Packing & Inspection Document
3.3. Lay the s-shaped canopy in the inner container and use a 3.4. The suspension lines are now placed in figure eights and packing weight to prevent the canopy from sliding out. held in place using the new special rubber bands. Pay at- tention that the width of the inner container is not exceeded. -
Page 11: Insertion In The Outer Container
Insertion in the outer container The insertion in the Charly Light container (compressible) Art.# HFa187 now follows. By insertion in a different, suitable container, or in a harness- integrated container, close attention absolutely must be paid to the valid instruction manual. Loop the deployment handle through the middle loop of the Thread two draw cords firstly through the loops and then inner container. -
Page 12: Attachment To The Harness
Attachment to the harness If you own a harness without an integrated reserve container, you can attach the Charly Expert 18 to the harness with an outer container as described on page 11. Firstly the bridle line of the reserve is connected to the bridle line of the paraglider harness using a rapid link (Art.# Be31) or alternatively by lopping the two bridle lines into one another. -
Page 13: Compatibility Test
Environment- friendly disposal After the end of the service life, the reserve should be disposed of in an environment-friendly man- ner. CHARLY Products will gladly dispose of your reserves appropriately if you return them to us. Behaviour reconcilable with nature & the landscape And finally a word or two from us, requesting that you practice our fantastic sport with as much...