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- Page 1 MANUAL Quick Reserve Performance Variable, Saarlouis-Düren Airport D-66798 Wallerfangen-Düren, Germany Ph: (49) 6837-91707 - Fax: (49) 6837-91708 email: performancevariable@t-online.de web site: www.performance-variable.com English-language Manual Quick.us / Performance Variable 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Assembly Instructions, Attaching to Risers, Attaching Toggles 11-13 Maintenance & Repairs Canopy Care & Use Packing the Reserve (Illustrations 1–20) 15a – 21 Performance Variable, Saarlouis-Düren Airport D-66798 Wallerfangen-Düren, Germany Ph: (49) 6837-91707 - Fax: (49) 6837-91708 email: performancevariable@t-online.de web site: www.performance-variable.com Quick.us /... - Page 3 Performance Variable, Saarlouis-Düren Airport D-66798 Wallerfangen-Düren, Germany Ph: (49) 6837-91707 - Fax: (49) 6837-91708 email: performancevariable@t-online.de web site: www.performance-variable.com Quick.us / Performance Variable 3...
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Page 4: Quick Reserve Description, Specifications
Quick 150 18.37 8.14 Quick 180 20.14 8.96 Quick 220 22.08 9.81 Quick 250 23.81 10.50 Performance Variable, Saarlouis-Düren Airport D-66798 Wallerfangen-Düren, Germany Ph: (49) 6837-91707 - Fax: (49) 6837-91708 email: performancevariable@t-online.de web site: www.performance-variable.com Quick.us / Performance Variable 4... -
Page 5: Quick Reserve Trim Chart
14.00cm 18.00cm 18.00cm Quick 150 Quick 180 Suspension Line Trim Suspension Line Trim 8.00cm 8.00cm 15.00cm 16.00cm 18.00cm 20.00cm Quick 220 Quick 250 Suspension Line Trim Suspension Line Trim 9.00cm 11.00cm 18.00cm 18.00cm 22.00cm 28.00cm Quick.us / Performance Variable 5... - Page 6 Quick.us / Performance Variable 6...
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Page 8: Statement Of Compliance, Disclaimer - No Warranty, Warning
However, parachute systems sometimes fail to operate properly—even when prop- erly assembled, packed and operated—so you risk serious injury and death each time you use the system. Quick.us / Performance Variable 8... -
Page 9: About This Manual
120 days or 50 jumps, whichever comes first. It should be immediately inspected if at any time it is exposed to a degrading element or unusually hard opening or any time damage may be suspected. Quick.us / Performance Variable 9... -
Page 10: Picking The Right Canopy (Size)
For example, a jumper who weighs 165 lbs. wearing his jumpsuit and who jumps a packed rig that weighs 25 lbs. would have an exit weight of 190 lbs. Quick.us / Performance Variable 10... - Page 11 Quick canopy that will result in the wing loading exceeding 1.2 lbs/ft². The best average wing loading for expert skydivers on a Quick is 1.1 lbs/ft². Quick.us / Performance Variable 11...
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Page 12: Parts List
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Page 13: Flight Characteristics
If you do not have enough time under the canopy to get familiar with how it ¨ flares, do not try to flare it. Instead land at half brakes and do a good PLF (parachute landing fall). Quick.us / Performance Variable 13... -
Page 14: Inspection Instructions, Permeability Check
¨ There are other reasons to believe the fabric porosity may exceed specifications. ¨ The Performance Variable factory is equipped to perform permeability testing. It is recommended that any canopy needing such testing be returned to the factory. Quick.us /... -
Page 15: Visual Inspection
Check for rips, stains and failed seams. Look very closely at the line attachments. Even slight damage is cause for rejection in these areas. Line at- tachments must completely free of any damage or defects. Quick.us / Performance Variable 15... - Page 16 Variable. In addition, any changes must be marked on the canopy's data panel. 9) The rest of the assembly: Follow the instructions in the rig manufacturer’s owner’s manual to inspect the rest of your parachute system. Quick.us / Performance Variable 16...
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Page 17: Assembly Instructions, Attaching To Risers, Attaching Toggles
Performance Variable, but any substitute could be considerably weaker than the real thing. There are two different size links available from Performance Variable for use on reserves. They are number 4 and number 5 stainless links. Number 4 links are used for minimum pack volume and weight. - Page 18 9) Periodic Maintenance: The links should not be checked for tightness with a wrench. Instead, use the match mark. If the mark stays in alignment, then the links are properly tightened. If not, follow the steps in #7. Quick.us / Performance Variable 18...
- Page 19 4) Pull the knot up to the grommet. Daisy chain the excess end of the steering line as shown. Don’t cut the extra off; you may wish to change the brake setting slightly at some time. Factory finished toggle loop Unfinished toggle loop Overhand knot (see #2 above) Quick.us / Performance Variable 19...
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Page 20: Maintenance & Repairs
10” circle. A maximum of three such snags per cell is allowed. Rip-stop tape is not authorized for use on Performance Variable re- serves. If the damage is enough to warrant a repair, a sewn repair must be done. -
Page 21: Canopy Care & Use
TSO. If it is necessary to remove grease spots, mineral spirits may be used on small areas. 4) Have your Performance Variable reserve inspected and maintained by a licens- ed rigger in compliance with FAR Part 105.43. -
Page 22: Packing The Reserve (Illustrations 1-20)
D) Carefully close the Velcro cover to encase the stowed toggle and folded line. Be sure none of the steering line is caught between the layers of Velcro. Repeat the process for the left-hand toggle. A/B) Quick.us / Performance Variable 22... - Page 23 Then pick up the next, taking care not to miss any until all of them are in your hand. When you have the entire nose flaked, tuck it between your knees and hold it there. Quick.us / Performance Variable 23...
- Page 24 Fold the D-line group in with one motion to put a real fold in the fabric be- tween the C and D lines. Do the same thing on the other side. Quick.us / Performance Variable 24...
- Page 25 Lay the center cell of tail on top. It should be spread out to the same width as the rest of the folded canopy. Make sure that the nose of the canopy is still split 3 by 3 to the left and to the right. Quick.us / Performance Variable 25...
- Page 26 D lines and steering lines. Make sure all lines are taut. Dress the center of the tail by spreading out the top center panel to the width of the rest of the canopy underneath and secure it with both knees. Quick.us / Performance Variable 26...
- Page 27 Fold the lower upper part of the reserve with an 6” fold towards the base of the can- opy. Secure the entire pack with both hands. Quick.us / Performance Variable 27...
- Page 28 Squeeze the remaining air out of the ears and make them as small as possible. ! Attention ! Now follow the harness and container manufacturer‘s instructions for putting the reserve canopy into the free-bag. Quick.us / Performance Variable 28...
- Page 29 If you have any questions – feel free to call us at any time Ph.: # (49) 6837 – 91707 Thanks again for choosing our product! Performance Variable, Saarlouis-Düren Airport D-66798 Wallerfangen-Düren, Germany Ph: (49) 6837-91707 - Fax: (49) 6837-91708 email: performancevariable@t-online.de web site: www.performance-variable.com...