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- Page 1 User manual FLUID LIGHT SUPAIR 34 rue Adrastée Parc Altaïs 74650 Annecy - Chavanod FRANCE 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’E...
- Page 2 Thank you for choosing the FLUID LIGHT reserve parachute! We are glad to be able to share our common paragliding passion with you. Thank you for choosing to fly our FLUID LIGHT reserve. We are delighted to have you on board and to share our passion for paragliding.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
List of contents Introduction Packing tandem reserve Technical specifications Measurement table Equipment overview Maintenance EN 1249 Norm Warranty Disclaimer Reserve individual parachute connection Service Book Reserve tandem parachute connection Reserve individual parachute/harness connection Packing individual reserve SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 3... -
Page 4: Introduction
Welcome to the world of free flying : a shared world of passion. The FLUID LIGHT parachute meets all the requirements emphasizing safety and lightness while providing better performance than TRADITIONAL models: Faster opening, more stability, and a lower sink rate. It’s currently one of the lightest square rescue parachute (1180g, in size S) The reserve parachute FLUID LIGHT was designed by the SUPAIR in-house research and development team. -
Page 5: Technical Specifications
Notice d'utilisation parachute | FLUIDLIGHT Technical specifications Size S Size M Size L Tandem FLUID LIGHT 65 - 90 85 - 105 100 - 125 105 - 220 Total Hooking Weight* mini - maxi (kg) Weight (kg) 1,10 1,28 1,46... -
Page 6: Equipment Overview
Folded reserve parachute inside its deployment bag ( POD ) Label with serial number, and manufacturing date. Single reserve parachute bridle loop. OPTIONS Split risers Y Tandem risers Maillons Rapides® 6mm Flexible toric rings SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 6... -
Page 7: 1249 Norm
•The reserve parachute opening speed must be inferior to 5 seconds. Sink rate < 5,5 m/s at maximum load. The certification results can be found at www.supair.com SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 7... - Page 8 32 m/s speed. There can not be any failure / damage taking place on the riser / lines / canopy cascade during the entire procedure. Horizontal speed 40 m/s or 144 km/h at maximum load. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 8...
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Page 9: Use
- The parachute must be left unmodified to keep it aligned with the certification procedure it went through to assure for a proper deployment sequence to take place. The Fluid reserve parachute has been tested and certified with his own original SUPAIR inner container (POD). Different results and opening failures may appear using a different POD. - Page 10 In spite of the positive statistics showing the obvious benefits of using a reserve parachute in case of an emergency, the later can not be taken for granted at any time or place. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 10...
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Page 11: Reserve Individual Parachute Connection
- Or to the left side if you wish to place your reserve parachute handle to the left ( harness. recommended if left handed ). - Close the protective sleeves Velcros (or zip). SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 11... - Page 12 - Tidy up the assembly. - Be certain for the riser end loops to be securely fastened. - Close the Maillon Rapide® tightly by hand. - Tighten using pliers and making a ¼ turn. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 12...
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Page 13: Reserve Tandem Parachute Connection
- Close the maillon tightly by hand. through the flexible - Push the maillon riser loop. - Complete tightening with pliers by making toric ring. through the riser’s loop. a ¼ tightening turn. - Twist SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 13... - Page 14 Two (2) square 7mm Maillon Rapide® will be needed + two (2) flexible toric rings. Folowing again the process explained on previous page. Connect one riser’s bridle to one spreader bar’s main attachment point Repeat the same sequence for the both sides Parachut riser’s bridle Passager Pilote SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 14...
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Page 15: Reserve Individual Parachute/Harness Connection
Advise : In order to guaranty a quick opening speed and a sound structural integrity, your reserve parachute must be repacked every six months. Take advantage of the repacking procedure to conduct a hang-test extraction. Reserve parachute folding and installation inside the harness must conform to the specific guidelines found in this manual. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 15... -
Page 16: Packing Individual Reserve
Sand ballast, weights or books. • Elastics to keep the lines in place. • A pen. • the POD. b. Attach the parachute on a fixed point to keep it stretched and under tention. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 16... - Page 17 Layout the parachute on theground. d. Take the first panel and lay it out flat on the floor. Choose one of two white panels directly adjacent to a symmetrical red panel SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 17...
- Page 18 Proceed in the same way until you have assembled all twenty four (24) layniards. loop strap. d. Slightly tension the parachute on its longitudinal axis. Then, firmly hold the cord keeping the lanyards tightly assembled toge- ther. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 18...
- Page 19 Follow the leading edge to find the third panel. This panel is white and it’s an angle panel . It should be laid out flat in two motions: in a W-shape using the fold mark. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 19...
- Page 20 This panel is white and laid out flat in one motion in a rectangular shape using the fold mark. >> Once the first side is folded, continue by repeating steps «a» to «d» in order to fold the other three sides in the same manner. Flattening resreve : SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 20...
- Page 21 Return a red rectangular panel (1), a second red rectangular panel (2), a red panel W-shape (3), and a second red panel W-shape (4), a red rectangu- lar panel (5), a second red rectangular panel (6),all twice. Stop at the first white panel (7). Middle= is divided with the same number of panels on each side. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 21...
- Page 22 Fold in 2 parts each side of the parachute (1 folds), then fold one half over the other to make one long layer with the width of the POD. Use clips or sandbags to keep the folds in place during the fol- ding procedure. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 22...
- Page 23 Coiling the canopy. Width reference. IMMEDIATELY REMOVE THE CORD HOLDING THE LANYARDS TOGETHER ! Remove the folding cord (which you mounted on the apex in Step 2) by pulling on the small white strap sewn on it. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 23...
- Page 24 Position the POD’s elastic loop opposed to the suspension lines. Do not pull the lines, they must not be under tension and best left slightly slackened atop the canopy. b. Close the rear flap and two side flaps. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 24...
- Page 25 >> The suspension line loops must have a two fingers width. d. Tuck away the coiled lines inside the space in front of the canopy while keeping a 1.20m line length for the subsequent outer coiling. 1.20 m SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 25...
- Page 26 Make sure that all the equipment needed for the and folding of the para- packing procedure is accounted for, and that none chute is available on our of it was mistakenly left inside the folded para- website. chute. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 26...
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Page 27: Packing Tandem Reserve
Sand ballast, weights or books. • Elastics to keep the lines in place. • A pen. • the POD. b. Attach the parachute on a fixed point to keep it stretched and under tention. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 27... - Page 28 Layout the parachute on theground. d. Take the first panel and lay it out flat on the floor. Choose one of two white panels directly adjacent to a symmetrical red panel. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 28...
- Page 29 Proceed in the same way until you have assembled all twenty four (33) layniards (32+ 1 apex). g. Slightly tension the parachute on its longitudinal axis. Then, firmly hold the cord keeping the lanyards tightly assembled toge- ther. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 29...
- Page 30 Follow the leading edge to find the third panel. This panel is white and it’s an angle panel . It should be laid out flat in two motions: in a W-shape using the fold mark. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 30...
- Page 31 >> Once the first side is folded, continue by repeating steps «a» to «h» in order to fold the other three sides in the same manner. Flattening resreve : SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 31...
- Page 32 W-shape (5), a red rectangular panel (6), a second red rectangular panel (7), and a last red rectangular panel (8) all twice. Stop at the first white panel (8). Middle= is divided with the same number of panels on each side. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 32...
- Page 33 Fold in 2 parts each side of the parachute (1 folds), then fold one half over the other to make one long layer with the width of the POD. Use clips or sandbags to keep the folds in place during the fol- ding procedure. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 33...
- Page 34 Remove the folding cord (which you mounted on the apex in Step 2) by pulling on the small white strap sewn on it. Store the cord in the pod’s pocket provi- ded for this purpose. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 34...
- Page 35 Position the POD’s elastic loop opposed to the suspension lines. Do not pull the lines, they must not be under tension and best left slightly slackened atop the canopy. b. Close the rear flap and two side flaps. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 35...
- Page 36 >> The suspension line loops must have a two fingers width. d. Tuck away the coiled lines inside the space in front of the canopy while keeping a 1.20m line length for the subsequent outer coiling. 1.20 m SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 36...
- Page 37 Make sure that all the equipment needed for the and folding of the para- packing procedure is accounted for, and that none chute is available on our of it was mistakenly left inside the folded para- website. chute. SUPAIR | FLUIDLIGHT | page 37...
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Page 38: Measurement Table
Notice d'utilisation parachute | FLUIDLIGHT Measurement table FLUID LIGHT Size S reserve parachute line chart. * Measurements made under a 5 kg. tension. Line Line Line Sewn number material 4175 3865 4210 3900 Liros 4315 4005 DC201 4480 4170 2060... - Page 39 Notice d'utilisation parachute | FLUIDLIGHT Measurement table FLUID LIGHT Size M reserve parachute line chart. * Measurements made under a 5 kg. tension. Line Line Line Sewn number material 4550 4240 4590 4280 Liros DC201 4700 4390 4885 4575 2230...
- Page 40 Notice d'utilisation parachute | FLUIDLIGHT Measurement table FLUID LIGHT Size L reserve parachute line chart. * Measurements made under a 5 kg. tension. Line Line Line Sewn number material 4925 4615 Liros 4965 4655 DC201 5090 4780 5290 4980 Liros...
- Page 41 Notice d'utilisation parachute | FLUIDLIGHT Measurement table TANDEM FLUID LIGHT reserve parachute line chart. * Measurements made under a 5 kg. tension. Line Line Line Sewn number material 7055 6745 7090 6780 7185 6875 Liros DC201 7345 7035 7560 7250...
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Page 42: Maintenance
Hardware & Parts - POD solor tandem with a zip, Please contact your SUPAIR reseller to purchase a new POD Materials >>... -
Page 43: Warranty
Carry an insurance policy with you in addition to you pilot certification. Always mind and gauge your personal skills against the weather conditions of the day. Better be safe than sorry ! SUPAIR can not be held responsible for your paragliding deci- sions or activities. -
Page 44: Service Book
Notice d'utilisation parachute | FLUIDLIGHT Service Book This page will help you keep record of your FLUID LIGHT scheduled maintenance. Purchase date Care Care Resale Resale Owner’s name Date Date Name and stamp of the shop Workshop’s name/ Buyer’s name Workshop’s name/ Buyer’s name... - Page 45 SUPAIR Parc Altaïs 34 rue Adrastée 74650 Chavanod, Annecy FRANCE info@supair.com +33(0)4 50 45 75 29 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’E...
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