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UP Profile light Owner Manual And Service Booklet

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  • Page 1 __________________________________________________________________________ 2ZQHUV 0DQXDO DQG 6HUYLFH ERRNOHW 83 3URILOH OLJKW...
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  • Page 3 __________________________________________________________________________ Betriebshandbuch Version 3.0 Valid from 2006 Stand: November 2007...
  • Page 4 __________________________________________________________________________ The data and statements contained within this manual may be changed without prior notice. No part of these documents may be copied or transmitted for any purpose in any manner or by any means, either electronic or mechanical, without explicit written permission from Ultralite Products International.
  • Page 5 __________________________________________________________________________ 7DEOH RI FRQWHQWV :(/&20( ,1 285 7($0 6$)(7< ,16758&7,216  7(&+1,&$/ '(6&5,37,21 ........................9 ENERAL UP P ................10 ECHNICAL ROFILE LIGHT .........................11 VERVIEW ..................11 QUIPMENT CONFIGURATION ..................12 QUIPMENT CONFIGURATION &DQRS\ /LQHV DQG %ULGOH  7KH ,QQHU &RQWDLQHU  7KH 2XWHU &RQWDLQHU  ..................13...

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    ENDING THE ROFILE LIGHT AND OTHER PRODUCTS 83 +20(3$*(  $77$&+0(176 Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt UP Profile light ..............34 6HUYLFH %RRNOHW Rescue system and pilot data ..................36 Service verification stamps ..................38 Emergency parachute logbook ..................40 Product registration card ....................41...
  • Page 7 __________________________________________________________________________ ,PSRUWDQW The following symbols are used to draw attention to particular sections: :$51,1* Failing to comply with instructions given here may lead to injury or death! %(:$5( Failing to comply with instructions given here may cause undue wear to, or even damage, your new equipment.
  • Page 8 Congratulations on the purchase of your new UP Profile light rescue system. Although we hope you’ll never need it, we assure you that with the UP Profile light you have chosen a rescue system that represents the maximum in safety, functionality and quality in our sport.
  • Page 9 This manual gives you information on the extremely light rescue parachute for entire specific and general characteristics use with paragliders. of the UP Profile light. It is important to +LJKOLJKWV RI WKH 83 3URILOH OLJKW note the following points: •...
  • Page 10 __________________________________________________________________________ 7HFKQLFDO 'DWD 83 3URILOH OLJKW Type Profile light Area 24,00 m² Projected area 12,56 m² Projected diameter 4,00 m Projected circumference 12,56 m Suspension line length 4,00 m Center line length 4,30 m Number of panels (parts) 16 - (32)
  • Page 11 __________________________________________________________________________ 2YHUYLHZ &DQRS\ $LU 2XWOHWV /LQHV &HQWUDO /LQH 5HVHUYH EULGOH &RQQHFWLRQ ORRS...
  • Page 12 The most important part of a rescue thrown away with sufficient force. system is its canopy. The UP Profile light For safety and functional reasons the is designed as a proportionally shaped loops for attaching the lines are on the...
  • Page 13 Profile light is an alternative for the reserve parachute. If the UP mountaineering paragliding pilots who Profile light is in its original front mount have previously, in order to save weight, container it is possible to throw it to been flying without a reserve.
  • Page 14 UP Profile Light reserve parachute. &KHFNLQJ WKH SDUDFKXWH V\VWHP Before packing the UP Profile light it must be checked by a certified parachute rigger. In case the parachute has been deployed in earnest it must be sent to the...
  • Page 15 3DFNLQJ WKH 5HVHUYH &DQRS\ /D\ RXW DQG DUUDQJH The UP Profile light, and indeed all parachutes, should be opened and aired for at least a day before re-packing. This eliminates any humidity present in the fabric. The packing operation is best done on a rigging table or at least on a clean flat surface.
  • Page 16 __________________________________________________________________________ In order to maintain an even pull on the entire parachute with lines we suggest you suspend a weight (your harness or a sand bag) off the bridle hanging over the edge of the table. The lines are to be inspected for damage and to ensure that they are straight. To accomplish this, take any two adjacent lines, for example, Pos.
  • Page 17 Folding of left side starts with gore #9 and finish with gore #18 (Pictures 3). Pictures 3 Loose the tension on bridles’ side. Separate the lines equally into right and left halves to prevent any tangles. Tension up the bridles again and check for any line crossings or entanglements (Picture 4). Picture 4...
  • Page 18 __________________________________________________________________________ Both halves fold longitudinally into thirds: make first 1/3 fold under rescue and second one on the top of rescue (Pictures 6). Folding the rescue into thirds to make a Z shape - one third on top and the other below - improves opening speed and symmetry. Pictures 6...
  • Page 19 __________________________________________________________________________ Straighten out all wrinkles on the rescue (which is folded into thirds), press out air and start folding (Pictures 7 and Drawing step – 1). Pictures 7 Another fold is done around and on top of the first one (Drawing steps 2 & 3) and continue after that with ‘Z’...
  • Page 20 3-4 centimetre loops made from lines. Force needed to open container (slip the loops of lines out of rubber loops) should be in range of 300-900 g. The rest of lines, approx. 120 cm, folds up into ‘figure8’ loops and are secured with rubber bands on the outside of the container.
  • Page 21 __________________________________________________________________________ &ORVLQJ WKH RXWHU FRQWDLQHU To start closing the outer container, take bridles and attach them to Velcro on inner side (Bridles’ span should be similar to width of harness chest strap plus approximate 7 centimeters). Then close container and secure it with the two plastic pins from the deployment handle.
  • Page 22 Pictures 10 +DUQHVVHV ZLWK EXLOWLQ UHVHUYH When installing the UP Profile light in the harness, please follow the instructions delivered with your harness. This is also the place to look for information regarding the closing of the outer container. Further info to this topic in the “Installing the reserve in a harness”...
  • Page 23 Profile Light to your harness, as shown 83 3URILOH OLJKW LQ D in Illustration 11, in the red circle. KDUQHVV The UP Profile light can be used in conjunction with most approved harnesses on the market, but UP International cannot guarantee that it will function perfectly with every available harness.
  • Page 24 Always adhere to the harness and glider manufacturer instructions. Ensure that the distance between the karabiners is not reduced due to the use of the UP Profile Light – reduced karabiner distance increases the risk of riser twists. %(:$5( If you are using...
  • Page 25 __________________________________________________________________________ • threaded through the eye of the If your inner container has an closing pin and the closing loop and asymmetrically located secured with a knot and an anti-tamper attachment loop for the seal (see illustration). deployment handle make sure that you turn the inner container in such a way that the attachment loop is orientated towards the...
  • Page 26 6WRUDJH &RPSDWLELOLW\ Always store your UP Profile Light in a dry, well ventilated place. It should be The installation of the integrated stored out of direct sunlight, and there reserve container and the installation...
  • Page 27 (QYLURQPHQWDOO\ UHVSRQVLEOH GLVSRVDO Once your UP Profile Light has reached the end of its service life it is important to ensure that it is disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.
  • Page 28 To avoid unnecessary weakening of If you feel it necessary to clean your the UP Profile light rescue system we UP Profile light at any time then use recommend the following precautions: lots of lukewarm water and a soft sponge. More stubborn stains can be •...
  • Page 29 __________________________________________________________________________ Never attempt to clean your parachute in a washing machine. Even without using detergents the simple mechanical abrasion will quickly finish the canopy and render it useless. Also avoid dipping it in a swimming pool; the chlorine will damage the cloth. If you MUST rinse the parachute, for example following a sea water landing, do so with a gentle spray with fresh...

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    Please note that regular repacking of Repairs or inspections must only be the UP Profile light is essential for it to carried out by UP International or a UP function 100%! approved repair/checking facility.

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    24 months from the delivery date. It can be extended for a further 12 months by letting UP do all service and maintenance, including the two- years compulsory check. Outside of Germany and Austria UP-approved service centers may perform these checks.
  • Page 32 UP reserves the right to refuse any technical information and accessories claims not honouring one or several of for your UP Profile light, as well as these conditions. However, in some many useful things that are necessary cases an “ex gratia” settlement may be for flying.

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    $WWDFKPHQWV Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt UP Profile light .......... 34 6HUYLFH %RRNOHW Rescue system and pilot data ............36 Service verification stamps..............38 Emergency parachute logbook............40 Product registration card ..............41...
  • Page 34 (XURSHDQ $FDGHP\ RI 3DUDFKXWH 5LJJLQJ H9  ($35 LBA-anerkannte Prüfstelle für Sprungfallschirme und Gleitsegel Member of EPTA – European Paraglider Testlabatory Alliance Herstellerangaben zum Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt Gleitsegel-Rettungsgerät (RG) & " ( ' 0 ) ! © ! 1  ¤ £ 3 2 4 £ 3 5 ! 6 3 ) 4  # 7 8 @ 9 A 9 £...
  • Page 35 Service booklet...
  • Page 36 __________________________________________________________________________ 5HVFXH V\VWHP DQG SLORW GDWD 0RGHO 3URILOH OLJKW ˆ 24 Size: Serial number: ___________________________________________ Colour: _________________________________________________ Date of purchase:_________________________________________ First flight date:___________________________________________ Dealer stamp and signature 3LORW  RZQHU Name:__________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street:__________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________...
  • Page 37 __________________________________________________________________________ 3LORW  RZQHU Name:__________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street:__________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________ 3LORW  RZQHU Name:__________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street:__________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________...
  • Page 38 __________________________________________________________________________ Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form! VW 6HUYLFH Assignment Nr. Performed date: ______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: QG 6HUYLFH Assignment Nr. Performed date: ______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: UG 6HUYLFH Assignment Nr.
  • Page 39 __________________________________________________________________________ Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form! WK 6HUYLFH Assignment Nr. Performed date: ______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: WK 6HUYLFH Assignment Nr. Performed date: ______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: WK 6HUYLFH Assignment Nr.
  • Page 40 __________________________________________________________________________ (PHUJHQF\ 3DUDFKXWH /RJERRN Real-life Packers’ Date Activity Notes Deployment? signature...

  • Page 41: Product Registration Card

    Family name:_____________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Dealer stamp and signature &XW RXW WKLV FDUG DQG PDLO LW WR 83 ZLWKLQ  GD\V RI SXUFKDVH RU UHJLVWHU \RXU QHZ 83 3URILOH OLJKW YLD www.up-paragliders.com>Service>UP>Product Registration...
  • Page 42 Ultralite Products International GmbH Kreuzeckbahnstrasse 7  *DUPLVFK3DUWHQNLUFKHQ *(50$1<...
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