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- Page 1 US Patent 3,908,937 Owner’s Manual For packing and maintenance of Para-Cushion Model 305 Chair Part number: 124255 with 26ft. Mid-Lite Canopy Part number: 420550 Manual P/N 510088 Revision E: Price $25.00 August 2013...
- Page 2 ! WARNING ! Parachuting is a hazardous activity that can result in serious injury or death. Failure to follow all warnings, instructions and required procedures may result in serious injury or death. Parachutes sometimes malfunction, even when they are properly designed, built, assembled, packed, maintained and used.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair Table of Contents Warning/Disclaimer Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1. Scope ..............................4 1.2. FAA Approval............................4 1.3. Operational Limitations........................4 1.4. Repack Interval..........................4 1.5. Model Description..........................4 1.6. System Function..........................4 1.7. Care of your 305 Chair Parachute System..................5 1.8 Service Life............................5... -
Page 4: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a new Para-Cushion Chair model 305 Emergency Parachute System from Strong Enterprises. It is one of the finest available anywhere and with a little care, should last you a very long time. Rest assured that your new Para-Cushion has been constructed to retain the durability, reliability, and comfort that Strong Enterprises has been building into its products for over 50 years. -
Page 5: System Function
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 1.6 System Function The Para-Cushion is activated by pulling the ripcord handle. This withdraws the ripcord pins and releases the locking loops allowing the pilot chute to eject, catch air and extract the parachute canopy from the container. -
Page 6: Service Life
1.10 Fitting the Parachute Harness Strong Enterprises produces 3 basic harness designs: the standard fixed harness, the fully adjustable harness, and the aerobatic harness. Below, please find proper fitting for each of these models. -
Page 7: Plan Ahead
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair over tighten the straps once you are seated. Fold and stow the webbing ends in the elastic keepers. Be sure the ripcord handle is securely stowed, yet accessible. 1.11 Plan Ahead Be prepared in the event of an emergency situation. Know and rehearse your emergency procedures before they are needed. -
Page 8: How To Steer
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 1.14 How to Steer Having a steerable parachute reduces your rate of descent, increases your stability, and helps you avoid obstacles such as buildings, trees, water, and power lines. The parachute drifts with the wind and has a forward speed of about 6 MPH, which can be directed with or against the wind using the built-in steering vents in the rear. -
Page 9: Chair Model Description
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 2. 305 Chair Model Description The Model 305 Chair measures 42” long (105 cm) by 16” ( 40 cm) wide by 2.5” (6cm) to 1” (2.5cm) thick and weighs approximately 16.5 lb. (7.5 kg). -
Page 10: Parts List
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 2.1 Parts List 26-foot Mid-Lite Harness and Container Assembly 420550 121100 Locking Loop 861047 (black / with Mid-Lite) Cap for Pilot Chute 799030 Ripcord Assembly 611366 Carrying Bag Owner’s Manual Pilot Chute, Lil Grabber... -
Page 11: Required Packing Tools
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 3.0 Required Packing Tools A - Shot Bags at least 4 B - Line Separator 1 ea C - Pilot Chute Locking Rod 1 ea D - Pilot Chute Locking Strap 1 ea... -
Page 12: Prepare Parachute For Packing
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 4. Prepare Parachute for Packing Gather the appropriate tools. Always count your tools to ensure you don’t leave any in the packed parachute. Lay the harness, container and canopy down on the table with the harness facing down. -
Page 13: Packing The 305 Chair Model
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 6. Packing the PCC 305 Emergency Parachute 6.1.1 Lay harness, container and canopy down on the table with the wearer side facing down. Inspect entire assembly for completeness and any damage. Flake canopy and pleat in the normal manner with an equal number of gores to each side. - Page 14 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 6.1.3 Fold the canopy into thirds by bringing the sides up to the middle. First right side and then left. 6.1.4 Long fold the canopy into fifths, long and tight, bringing the right side just past center then folding the left side over center.
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Page 15: Securing The Diaper
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 6.2 Securing the Diaper 6.2.1 Spread diaper out flat. Bring lines on the LEFT-HAND GROUP ONLY loosely up over skirt. ! WARNING ! DO NOT tuck the lines inside the folded canopy. - Page 16 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 6.2.2 Wrap the diaper around the skirt and left line group. Bring rubber band through upper grommet and lock in place with 1 1/2 inch bight of line from left line group.
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Page 17: Risers Placement
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 6.3 Riser Placement 6.3.1 Lay risers in the container and spread the links so they are not on top of one another. Take a bight of line immediately above the links and stow in rubber bands. -
Page 18: Excess Line Stows
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 6.4.2 Stow the first bight of lines in the third rubber band on the wearer’s lower left corner of the container. 6.5 Excess Line Stows (Right Line Group) 6.5.1 The resulting “excess” length of... -
Page 19: Remaining Line Stows
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 6.6 Remaining Line Stows 6.6.1 Proceed with stowing the remainder of the lines. The next stow is in the upper left corner of the container. 6.6.2 Continue stowing down, up, down until a total of five rubber band stows are on the left side of the container. - Page 20 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 6.6.3 Route the lines between the lower two grommets and make the next stow in the bottom right inboard rubber band in the lower right part of the container. 6.6.4 Continue stowing on the right...
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Page 21: Placing Canopy Into Container
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 6.7 Placing Canopy Into Container 6.7.1 Insert a T-handle through each of the three grommets from the outside of the container. Place the diapered skirt in the wearer’s upper right hand corner of the pack, with the canopy extending across the top of the container. -
Page 22: Closing The Container
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 6.7.3 Make one long fold from the bottom of the container to the diapered skirt, followed by a shorter fold. Spread the apex out flat, and route the bridle to the center of the pack between the top two grommets. - Page 23 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 6.8.2 Stand the pilot chute upright on the locking rod. While compressing pilot chute, neatly and symmetrically tuck the pilot chute’s canopy cloth in between the coils of the spring. Continue until the pilot chute is fully compressed and lock with locking strap.
- Page 24 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 6.8.4 Hold the pilot chute in position with one hand and flip the container over onto its back. 6.8.5 Draw the pull-up cords through the grommets by removing the T-handles. 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978...
- Page 25 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 6.8.6 Working from the top, pull the locking loop through the container and insert ripcord pin. Once all three pins are in place, remove pull-up cords slowly to avoid burns. 6.8.7 Turn rig over and remove pilot chute locking rod and strap.
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Page 26: Repair Guidelines
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 7. Repair Guidelines The following repair specification is set forth to aid riggers in the maintenance of Strong Enterprises’ parachutes. Repairs must be made only by appropriately rated FAA certificated parachute riggers. -
Page 27: Changing The Pilot Chute Loop And Cap
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 8. Changing the Pilot Chute Loop and Cap The Para-Cushion Model 305 Seat has a pilot chute cap with a Spandura® Rim. This Spandura® Rim is hand- tacked to the top of the pilot chute at 90º... - Page 28 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair Rigger Tip: Once you have cut the first hole in the Spandura® for your loop to come through, fold the cap perfectly in half at that hole, making a crease. Unfold the cap, and you can see just where 180º...
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Page 29: Installing The Toggles
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 9. Installing the Toggles Thread the steering line through guide ring then through the grommet in the toggle, starting from the underside of the toggle (the side with Velcro®). Lay the toggle on the riser where it will be when set, and measure where the steering line should be tied. - Page 30 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair Notes: 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
- Page 32 AVAILABLE OPTIONS TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR Para-Cushion Model 305 Chair Custom Monogram PN:099105 We can monogram your name, N number, Company Name, Nose Art or anything you can imagine. Space provided 6” X 2.5” G-Pad Cushion PN: 812113 An auxiliary pad that attaches to the back pad of any Para-Cushion. G-pad is formed to snugly fit around the pilot’s sides providing extra support during high G maneuvers.
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