Paratec Next Owner's Manual

Paratec Next Owner's Manual

Harness/container system
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Paratec GmbH
Next H / C
Thank you for choosing a NEXT harness/container system. This
rig has been designed, tested and built not only to EASA and FAA
minimum performance standards but mostly with our passion for
the utmost quality workmanship, system functionality and longivi-
ty. We strongly recommend, that you and your rigger thoroughly
inspect your new rig and carefully read this manual.
Should you find anything, that does not look right to you or your
rigger, please contact us immediately.
Again, thank you for choosing a Paratec Product. We are very con-
fident it will be dependably at your service, everytime you skydi-
ve.
Owner's Manual
Weingartstr. 12
66798 Wallerfangen
Tel.: +49-(0)6837-7375
Fax : +49-(0)6837-74373
www.paratec.de
info@paratec.de
Dear Customer !
Sincerely
Eva Schumann
Stefan Ertler
Managing Directors
Paratec GmbH
Issue II
04-2005


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  • Page 1 Should you find anything, that does not look right to you or your rigger, please contact us immediately. Again, thank you for choosing a Paratec Product. We are very con- fident it will be dependably at your service, everytime you skydi-...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Inspection plan............6 Closing the reserve container........7 Closing the main container ........16 The pull out system............ 28 The Next Student System........... 36 Cleaning and storage..........47 Maintenance.............. 48 Pack volume comparison chart........49 Parts and part numbers ..........50...
  • Page 3 Next H / C 04-2005 Operation Limitations The NEXT Family of Harness / Container System has been certi- fied under ETSO C2d issued by the Luftfahrt Bundesamt LBA as a member of the European Aviation and Safety Authority and under the US FAA TSO C2d CERTIFICATION NR.: LBA.O.40.04/06 ETSO...
  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Your NEXT should be assembled by a properly certified Rigger (or equivalent rated person in your country). Before assembling, be sure that the parachutes are compatible with this rig.
  • Page 5: Inspection Procedures

    Carry out inspection proceedures at assembly, before every repack and after emergency use. According to the manufacturer‘s regulation, every NEXT rig must be inspec- ted by qualified personel, before it is used for the first time, before every re- pack, no matter if it was used or not and after it was handled in an improper way such as after water jumps etc.
  • Page 6: Closing The Reserve Container

    Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Closing the Reserve Container Please follow the packing instructions of your reserve manufacturer‘s manual to this stage. This picture shows you the packing tools, re- commended by us. Being a experienced rigger, you should not need more.
  • Page 7 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Please make sure that the reserve risers are being placed UNDER the covers of reserve flap # 2. Close flap #  and stow the  point x stitch connection to the bridle...
  • Page 8 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Stow the first section of bridle under flap #  using 2 complete s- folds, pinching them under flap one, just before the grommet, yet pre- paring the rest of the bridle to be folded up also in s-folds as shown in the picture above.
  • Page 9 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Count half of your folds and move them together to the other side, creating a V of s-folds this way. Place the bottom rim of the spring pilot chute on the base of the V, to keep it in place.
  • Page 10 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 After you have compressed the spring and secured it with your tem- porary pin, pull all the pilot chute fabric out of the sping completely. Make sure that no fabric is pinched between the springs or under the...
  • Page 11 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Start folding back the sides of the fabric, also rolling it inward towards the top plate. This method comlements the wedge shape of the reser- ve container and will enhance the volume distribution of the complete pack job.
  • Page 12 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Continue by closing the right side flap Close flap # 5...
  • Page 13 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 The long rectangle of pilot chute fabric is now being rolled forward, to rest under the 2 side flaps. If the container is tight, you might want to use a packing paddle. In this case, please be carefull not to dama- ge it by pushing too hard.
  • Page 14 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Seal, and document your pack job. Close the pin cover flap by using the tabs. The Next is now ready to be assembled with a main parachute.
  • Page 15: Closing The Main Container

    Next H / C 04-2005 Closing the main container As shown above, this way your Next is well prepared to be fitted with a main canopy. Your Next offers a neat little feature to secure the main container flap together with your pull up cord. Just secure it, by sticking it into the...
  • Page 16 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 The above two pictures show from different perspectives, how the main deployment bag is set into the main tray vertically to begin with. Make sure that the main risers are stowed alongside the reserve con-...
  • Page 17 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Turn the main bag forward towards the reserve container, making sure that it comes to rest in a position where is resembles the given Length /Width /Height as the main tray resembles.
  • Page 18 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Close flap # 2. Very important : Close the right flap first. This asures the sym- metry of the side flaps and the pin cover flap. Please note !!
  • Page 19 Close the left side flap and secure with the closing pin. Idealy, the pin should be placed from bottom left to top right. The closing loop length is very crucial with the Next container. Set at the right length, it asures that the symmetry of the 2 side flaps is gi- ven and the pin pressure is sufficient.
  • Page 20 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Stow the excess bridle under the top and bottom of the right side flap.
  • Page 21 Next H / C 04-2005 Your Next system is the only one on the market today, which features a pin cover flap which locks diametrical. Close it by just folding the upper stiffener piece 80º downward into it‘s designated pocket.
  • Page 22 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 The folding proceedure shown here guarantees you a even volume distribution of the pilot chute fabric and efficient usage of the space offered by your BOC spandex pocket. The roll created by this method assures a easy pushing in and obviously a easy deployment of your pilot chute.
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  • Page 25 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Stow the last bit of bridle under the provided cover to protect it pro- perly from being exposed to the air accidently.
  • Page 26 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 The last step is to close your riser covers. To make this as easy as the previous steps, bring them in line with the container by lifting the yoke up. You can litteraly hear them falling into place.
  • Page 27 We do urge you, should you consider the Paratec Pull Out System, to get proper and thorough instruction from us, your Paratec Dealer or any Paratec...
  • Page 28 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Fold the main bridle in S folds under the loop keeper on top of your bag...
  • Page 29 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Close flap # . This will asure that the bridle will be kept safe in posi- tion. This is a very important step: Hold the pad with your right hand and straighten out the pilot chute, by moving with your left hand down to the other end.
  • Page 30 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Place the pilot chute on top of your main bag. It should follow in position the red and yellow lines in the picture above. Furthermore, it should be in line with the left side of your main container and not extending it.
  • Page 31 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 As you have closed the right side flap, make sure that there is engough slack to asure that the closing pin is not in the grommet area. This way you will de- finitely be able to open your container to deploy your pilot chute.
  • Page 32 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Close the left side flap, secure the closing pin and close the pin cover flap.
  • Page 33 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Push the access fabric of your pilot chute under the right side flap. Fold back the cover piece and velcro the pad onto the container. Then, fold the cover back ensuring that the pad is covered properly.
  • Page 34 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 This is how a properly packed Pull Out Next should look.
  • Page 35: The Next Student System

    04-2005 The Next Student System The Next Student System has gradually gained popularity ever since it‘s in- troduction in . We are proud to say that it is the leading system amongst Germany‘s most successfull professional DZ as well as many club student training operations all over Europe.
  • Page 36 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 General Both versions feature comprehensive, „everyday use capable“ solutions, such as a visible AAD window, adjustable main lift webs where the emergency handles always stay in the same place, adjustable leg pads, stainless steel hardware.
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  • Page 38 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 The Student AFF Classic Version This classic AFF Student System, incorporating our powerfull RSH II spring pilot chute, BOC ripcord and our innovative secondary release handle, shows the great improvement in the area of emergency main release systems. It eli- minates awkward angles for the the secondary instructor, being able to stay level and at close proximity with the student.
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  • Page 40 Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Should the Student Next be used in BOC throw out mode, the handle can be easily de-installed with no other function being negatively affected by it.
  • Page 41 Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 The Student Next Ambidex Version Ambidex means „both-handed“. With this new variant of student instruction, the student skydiver is being introduced to the throw away pilot chute from the first jump onward.
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  • Page 46 Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Taking proper care of your Next Avoid direct exposure to sunlight, wherever you can, especially during pak- king and storage. UV is the major cause for aging of Nylon. If you think „the loop needs changing, then change it right away before the next jump.
  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Maintenance he maintenance has to follow the instructions and the proceedures set forth in this manual by the manufacturer. The owner (not necessarily the user) is responsible to have this equip- ment kept in a proper, safe and airworthy condition, by following the instructions in this ma- nual and the national laws and regulations of the country in which he/she is using it.
  • Page 48: Pack Volume Comparison Chart

    Paratec GmbH Issue II Owner‘s Manual Next H / C 04-2005 Pack volume comparison chart All numbers are in cubik inch (cui) Container size Reserve Container Main Container NENX 0 200-220 200-260 NENS 02 220-240 240-0 0 220-240 0-50 04...
  • Page 49: Parts And Part Numbers

    The list below tries to bring light into this matter. A main parachute assembly consists of the connector links, the lines and the canopy. Everything else belongs to the rig and should stay with it. Spare parts list of your Next harness/container system Item / Description Part Nr.

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