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PPI SOFTIE Series Owner's Manual

Ram air parachute canopies in softie back-type parachute systems
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SOFTIE
EMERGENCY PARACHUTES
OWNER'S MANUAL AND PACKING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR RAM AIR PARACHUTE CANOPIES
IN SOFTIE BACK-TYPE PARACHUTE SYSTEMS
Para-Phernalia, Inc.
19018 59th Drive N.E.
Arlington, WA 98223
Voice: 360-435-7220 * Fax: 360-435-7272
www.softieparachutes.com

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  • Page 1 SOFTIE EMERGENCY PARACHUTES OWNER’S MANUAL AND PACKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR RAM AIR PARACHUTE CANOPIES IN SOFTIE BACK-TYPE PARACHUTE SYSTEMS Para-Phernalia, Inc. 19018 59th Drive N.E. Arlington, WA 98223 Voice: 360-435-7220 * Fax: 360-435-7272 www.softieparachutes.com...
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  • Page 3: Warning Placard

    WARNING ! 1. Training and/or experience are required to lower the risk of serious bodily injury or death. NEVER use this equipment unless you have: A. Read the warning label and completed a “controlled program of instruction” in the use of this parachute assembly.

  • Page 4: Disclaimer - No Warranty - Warning - Waiver

    DISCLAIMER - NO WARRANTY Because of the unavoidable danger associated with the use of the parachute system, the manufacturer makes NO WARRANTY, either expressed or implied. The system is sold with all faults and without any warranty of fitness for any purpose. Manufacturer also disclaims any liability in tort of damages, direct or consequential, including personal injuries resulting from a defect in design, material, workmanship or manufacturing whether caused by negligence on the part of the manufacturer or otherwise.

  • Page 5: Owner's Record

    Owner’s Record Name:______________________________________________ Street:______________________________________________ City, State, Zip:_______________________________________ Country:_____________________________________________ Softie Model:_________________________________________ Serial Number:_______________________________________ Date of Manufacture:___________________________________ Date of Purchase:_____________________________________ Canopy Manufacturer:__________________________________ Canopy Model:_______________________________________ Serial Number:_______________________________________ Date of Manufacture:___________________________________ Date of Purchase:_____________________________________ Note: 1. Serial numbers for both Softie and Canopy can be found as described in the Warning Placard found on page 1 of this manual.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warning Placard------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer - No Warranty - Warning - Waiver----------------------------------------------------------- Owner’s Record------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Customer Service Policy and Limits ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1 Ally in the Sky -------------------------------------------------------------- 1.2 SOFTIE Letter of TSO Authorization --------------------------------- 1.3 SOFTIE TSO Certification ----------------------------------------------- 1.4 Service Life ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.5 Rigger Qualifications ------------------------------------------------------...

  • Page 7: Customer Service Policy And Limits

    Improper Use or Abuse PPI will charge for repairs that result from improper use, or from abuse such as exposure to chemicals, saltwater, improper washing, improper packing, excessive exposure to sunlight, or negligence on the part of the user.

  • Page 8: General Information

    1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION Rev. 1.1 09/19...

  • Page 9: Ally In The Sky

    1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION of the force it requires. (A 22 pound pull is all that 1.1 Ally in the Sky: the TSO allows.) Your Pilot Emergency Parachute Establish a preflight routine of inspecting your parachute. The condition of the parachute can be by: Dan Tarasievich directly related to your safety.
  • Page 10 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION (continue Ally in the Sky) Landing is the final act in the bailout and it is important to follow these instructions in order to The primary cause of most unsuccessful bailouts are avoid injury. Steer into the wind and don’t attempt waiting too long to make the decision to bailout and any radical turns below 100ft.

  • Page 11: Softie Letter Of Tso Authorization

    1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.2 SOFTIE Letter of TSO Authorization Rev. 1.1 09/19...

  • Page 12: Softie Tso Certification

    1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.3 SOFTIE TSO Certification The SOFTIE harness and container systems are approved under FAA TSO-C23b, Standard Category and certified for use in a variety of weight and speed combinations. Use limitations will depend on the canopy weight and speed limitations and the TSO category under which canopy certification was achieved. See Section 3.8 - Parachute Industry Weight / Deployment Speed Limitations for infor mation concer ning limitations of the canopy which has been assembled with the user’s SOFTIE.

  • Page 13: Softie Parts List

    1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.6 SOFTIE Parts List QUANTITY DESCRIPTION HARNESS/CONTAINER ASSEMBLY SOFTIE RIPCORD - BACK (OR) SOFTIE RIPCORD - SEAT FREEBAG AND BRIDLE (RAM AIR CANOPY ONLY) PILOT CHUTE BRIDLE STEERING LOOPS - (OR) RAM AIR CANOPY STEERING LOOPS (RAM AIR CANOPY ONLY) SAFETY STOW LOOP (RAM AIR CANOPY ONLY) CLOSING LOOP PILOT CHUTE GROMMET STRAP...

  • Page 14: User Information

    2.0 USER INFORMATION 2.0 USER INFORMATION Rev. 1.1 09/19...

  • Page 15: Pre-Flight Procedures

    2.0 USER INFORMATION 2.1 Pre-flight Procedures The Softie harness and container system is designed, tested, manufactured and delivered according to the highest possible industry standards. It is up to the owner to maintain it in top condition. Below are certain areas that you and/or your rigger should check on a regular basis to ensure proper operation and long life of your equipment.

  • Page 16: Wearing The Softie

    2.0 USER INFORMATION 2.1.4 Major Alterations / Repair Para-Phernalia, Inc. does NOT authorize major alterations or repairs to the Softie harness and container system. Any major alterations or repairs must be made by the manufacturer or a designated representative. Contact Para-Phernalia, Inc. at 360-435-7220 for the name of a properly certificated FAA Master Rigger in your area.
  • Page 17 2.0 USER INFORMATION 2.2.1 Fit 7. Now stand erect and fasten the chest strap; either with the thread through buckle or with snap and Your SOFTIE should be, above all else, comfortable. adjustable v-ring. Tighten the chest strap but not so But, the real reason any pilot or passenger in an much as to distort the main lift webbing.

  • Page 18: Rig Cleaning

    2.0 USER INFORMATION Putting on the “A” Harness 2.3 Rig Cleaning - Cordura® (cont.) 7. Stand erect and tighten the harness by pulling on Note: the ends of the harness webbing. Stow any excess These cleaning tips are for container only and are to webbing in the elastic keepers.
  • Page 19 2.0 USER INFORMATION Notes on Cleaning Agents Note: The following procedures should be used with all Oily and greasy stains — In addition to the cleaning agents. A clean, white cloth dampened with recommended method, some stains (e.g. perspiration/ the recommended cleaning agent should be used in body oils) respond well to dry cleaners such as an inconspicuous place to test for colorfastness.

  • Page 20: Compatibility Of Components

    3.0 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS 3.0 COMPATIBILIATY OF COMPONENTS Rev. 1.1 09/19...

  • Page 21: Canopy Compatibility

    3.0 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS 3.1 Canopy Compatibility 3.2 Volume In order to determine whether a particular canopy is The volume of a canopy is determined by using the compatible with a Softie harness/ container assembly, standard Parachute Industry Association (PIA) there are several requirements that have to be met.

  • Page 22: Canopy Volume Chart

    3.0 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS 3.5 Canopy Volume Chart Note: The volume references in this table are furnished by voluntary testing on the part of members of the Parachute Industry Association in accordance with PIA Technical Standard 104. Due to variations in materials and design, these volumes are subject to change without notice and can in no way guarantee any accuracy in regards to your specific canopy.

  • Page 23: Deployment Type

    3.0 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS 3.6 Deployment Type Note: There are currently 5 different canopy deployment Para-Phernalia, Inc. does not support the use of Type methods in common use. The following is a list of 1 or Type 2 deployment devices in the SOFTIE these types with a description and examples.

  • Page 24: Parachute Industry Weight / Deployment Speed Limitations

    3.0 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS Note: The following data, Section 3.8 Industry Weight/Deployment Speed Limitations, covers only current production parachutes and only those manufacturers who placard their products. For those canopies not listed, it is suggested that you contact the canopy manufacturer directly or Para-Phernalia, Inc.

  • Page 25: Rigger Information

    4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION 4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION Rev. 1.1 09/19...

  • Page 26: Parachute Assembly Inspection Forms

    4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION 4.1 Parachute Assembly Inspection Forms 4.1.1 - Harness and Container Inspection Checklist ! Note: Count all Tools Before Starting Assembly Qty: Manufacturer: Model: Date of manufacture: Serial Number: Initial After Each Item If No Discrepancies Are Found Initials Main lift web and risers Chest, diagonal and leg straps...
  • Page 27 4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION 4.1.2 - Ram Air Reserve Canopy, Bag and Pilot Chute Inspection Checklist ! Note: Count all Tools Before Starting Assembly Qty: Manufacturer: Model: Date of manufacture: Serial Number: Initial After Each Item If No Discrepancies Are Found Initials Risers Connector links...
  • Page 28 4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION 4.1.3 - Assembly of Ram Air Reserve Canopy Initial After Each Item If No Discrepancies Are Found Initials Inspection of canopy and container completed (Sections 4.1.1 & 4.1.2) Continuity of all lines Slider on correctly Rapide link barrels tightened properly Steering lines tied to toggles on mark Steering line length equal to each other Safety stow on deployment bag installed...

  • Page 29: Ram Air Canopy Packing Instructions

    4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION 4.2 Ram Air Canopy Packing Instructions 4.2.1 Preparation and Compatibility Prior to installing and packing any canopy into the Softie, the rigger must thoroughly read and understand these instructions. It is the r esponsibility of the par achute r igger to thor oughly r ead and understand the warning label and all documents related to the system being packed.
  • Page 30 4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION 4.2.4 Required Tools The following tools are required to successfully assemble and pack a Ram Air canopy into a Back-Type Softie:  4" Adjustable Wrench (Not required for canopies with soft links)  Two (2) Temporary Pins with Flags ...

  • Page 31: Assembly

    4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION 4.3 Assembly Assemble an approved type and size parachute to the Softie harness and container system ensuring the following: 4.3.1 Canopy and container are face down on an appropriately sized and surfaced packing table or area. 4.3.2 Line continuity is correct. 4.3.3 Connector links are assembled and tightened according to manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 32: Softie Closing Loop Length Chart

    4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION 4.4 SOFTIE Closing Loop Length Chart Note: All length references are in inches and refer to new closing loops. Tolerance is +/- 0.25 inches. Closing loops will stretch by about 0.75 inches to 1.25 inches during packing. Do not tie a knot to shorten the closing loop.

  • Page 33: Folding The Canopy

    4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION 4.5 Folding the Canopy 4.5.1 Fold the canopy per the manufacturer’s instructions. ‘Pro’ packing, flat packing and stack packing are acceptable methods for use with the Softie Parachute System. The following instructions pick up where the canopy manufacturer’s instructions leave off.
  • Page 34 4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION 4.5.5 To form the canopy into a long molar shape, start by kneeling on the trailing edge of the canopy and facing the top edge of the canopy. Split the top of the canopy into two long ‘ears’. See Photo 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.6 Fold the ears under to match the length of the...

  • Page 35: Filling The Freebag

    4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION 4.6 Filling the Freebag 4.6.1 Carefully slide the freebag over the canopy. The freebag may be oriented with the line stow pouch either facing up or down. See Photo 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.2 Fill the uppermost portion of the freebag with the two split sections of the top of the canopy.

  • Page 36: Placing The Freebag In The Container

    4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION 4.7 Placing the Freebag in the Container 4.7.1 Install the 40” pull-up cords in the ends of the closing loop. See Photo 4.7.1 4.7.1 4.7.2 Pick up the packed freebag and place it directly into the container. Do not flip it over or turn it around.

  • Page 37: Closing The Container

    4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION 4.8 Closing the Container 4.8.1 Fold the pilot chute bridle in a large “V” on top of the freebag. Leave about 3’ to 5’ of bridle out of these “V” folds. See Photo 4.8.1 4.8.1 4.8.2 Place the pilot chute bridle in a large “V” under the bottom flap.
  • Page 38 4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION 4.8.5 Compress the pilot chute into the space between the temporary pins on top of the folded bridle. Completely trap the pilot chute canopy fabric and mesh between the coils of the spring or place in two wings on either side of the spring (as pictured) so that they will not interfere with the deployment of the pilot chute or with the passage of the closing loop through the grommets.
  • Page 39 4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION 4.8.9 Carefully remove pull-up cords and seal the top pin with red seal thread & riggers seal. See Photo 4.8.9 4.8.9 4.8.10 Make appropriate entries into packing data card and rigger log book. See Photo 4.8.10 4.8.10 * * * * * COUNT YOUR TOOLS * * * * * 4.8.11 Rev.
  • Page 40 4.0 RIGGER INFORMATION End of Manual Rev. 1.1 09/19...

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