Quasar II or its components, you are accepting the fact that they may malfunction causing serious injury or death. If you are not will- ing to accept these risks, you may return your Quasar II, unused, to the dealer where it was purchased for a full refund.
Attaching The Pilot Chute And Deployment Bag ....27 The Deployment Bag ..............28 Closing the Container .............28 Folding the Pilot Chute ............30 MAINTENANCE AND CARE........31 Inspection and Cleaning ............31 Closing Loop Length Chart...........31 FAA TSO APPROVAL...........32 ORDER INFORMATION ..........33 ORDER FORM ..............34 Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
40 years to build reliable, durable and safe gear. Just as sport skydiving is forever changing, so has the Quasar, evolving into the Quasar II. New and faster skydiving techniques require new designs to match higher speeds and distinct body positions.
• Metal release housing. • Nickel plated hardware. PTIONS The following Quasar II options are available for either no charge or a minimal extra charge. Please consult order form for prices. • Type 8 main risers • Type 17, 1” chest strap •...
Only the Quasar II reserve pilot chute is approved for use with this system. Do not substitute any other pilot chute. Only the Quasar II molar type reserve free bag is approved for use when packing a ram air reserve into this system. Do not substitute any other free bag.
Nylon. Spectra 725 lbs lines attached to RESERVE stainless steel Rapide links are standard. by STRONG The Stellar line of reserves was tested with the Quasar II harness/container assem- bly, and is approved by the FAA to TSO C23c, Category B. Model Area...
Furthermore, it is the sole responsibility of the user to ensure that the Quasar II has been assembled and packed correctly by a person who is qualified to do so.
After receiving your new Quasar II, inspect its contents to ensure that no components are missing. A detailed list of components can be found on page 5 of the Quasar II Owner’s Manual. Then thoroughly inspect the rig before beginning assembly. Is it the same color pattern that you ordered? Are the main and reserve containers sized properly to fit your canopies? To check this, con- sult the canopy compatibility chart on page 8.
You should always check your gear before putting it on, and get a full gear check before boarding and again before exiting the airplane. However, many skydivers don’t like others opening and clos- ing their flaps, etc. The Quasar II allows you to receive a full gear check with a minimum of han- dling and fuss.
Immediately upon reaching full arm extension with your right hand, pull the reserve ripcord handle vigorously with your left until it also reaches full arm extension. Throw away both handles and assume a hard arch position. Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
AAD I NSTALLATION Currently the CYPRES AAD is the only unit that is approved for use with the Quasar II har- ness/container system. All CYPRES channels and pockets are factory-stitched into the rig and no modifications are necessary. Installation requires no tools and can be accomplished by a senior or master rigger in under five minutes using the following technique.
ESERVE Note: Only round reserves with a full stow diaper may be packed into the Quasar II. No provisions are provided for stowing the lines in the container. Follow the packing instructions provided by the manufacturer of the particular canopy you are installing for assembly, flaking, and line stowage.
5. Continue S-folding the canopy toward the top of the container, keeping the folds slightly wider than the side flaps. The closing loop should extend between the fourth and fifth fold from the bottom. Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
ESERVE Note: The following canopy packing instructions are only for use with Strong Enterprises Stellar series reserve canopies. If you are installing another manufacturer’s ram air reserve into the Quasar II you should refer to that manufacturer’s instructions for canopy packing and go directly to the sec- tion entitled Folding the Canopy into the Free Bag for further instructions.
8. Set the right and the left deployment brakes by pulling the brake loop through the guide ring and then inserting the end of the toggle through the loop. Stow the excess control line under the toggle. Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
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Clear out the stabilizers as well. 13. Flake the tail neatly with all line tabs to the inside and resting on top of the other suspension lines. Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
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18. Grasp the tail seams and the entire nose with your free hand and very gently, with one smooth motion, swing the canopy out and lay it down flat. Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
The canopy is now divided evenly into three sections, the cen- ter cell you are kneeling on, and the two ears which contain the outer three cells from each side of the canopy. Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
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24. Fold the ends of the ears under about eight inches and slide them into the molar bag, inserting each into its respective pock- Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
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S- fold deep enough to fill the bottom of the bag below the ears. 27. The remainder of the canopy should be S-folded between the previous fold and the bag mouth. Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
31. S-fold the bridle up and down in the cen- ter of the bag between the grommet and the top of the ears approximately five feet from the pilot chute. Bridle should exit towards either bottom corner of reserve container. Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
37. Spread the pilot chute’s canopy so that it lies flat. Starting at the top, roll the fabric down to the base of the pilot chute and tuck it under the cap. Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
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40. Now close the remaining right side flap and lock it closed with the temporary pin. Using a packing paddle, insert the top sub- flap tuck-in tabs into the container under the reserve canopy. Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
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Close the bottom reserve flap, remove the temporary pin and lock it closed with the ripcord pin. 43. Seal the ripcord pin and record your work on the packing data card. OUNT YOUR OOLS Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
It should be done more often in humid, muddy or freezing conditions or after dragging or water landing. Any mud or dirt must be removed. Use soap and water and then dry throughly. Any rusted parts must be replaced. Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
Canopy attachment 6. Grasp the pilot chute handle and pull it until all slack line is inside the bridle. Check win- dow to see P/C is cocked. 7. Close the container in the normal manner. Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
Strong Enterprises EPLOYMENT The Quasar II deployment bag is constructed of para-pak and contains no Velcro® closures to wear out. It utilizes two locking stows and can be fitted with either rubber bands or ‘Tube Stoes’. 1. After packing your canopy according to its manufacturer’s instructions, S-fold it and place it into the bag.
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7. Tuck the bridle under the right side flap into the bridle flap of the container and then close the pin protector flap by folding it up over the side flaps and inserting it into the slot in the center flap. Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
10. Fold the pilot chute in thirds and then roll it into a tight cylindrical shape. 11. Slide the folded pilot chute and all excess bridle into the Spandex pouch located on the bottom of the container. Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
NSPECTION The Quasar II and its components should be inspected for signs of wear or damage every fifty jumps or at each reserve repack, whichever comes first. The closing loop, deployment bag, and pilot chute of the main container will receive the majority of the wear and these items should be checked each time the main is packed.
Owner’s manual. The Strong Enterprises gear bag has been the choice of the U.S. Style/ Accuracy and Para Ski Teams for several years. It is made out of 1000 denier Cordura...
E-mail: Sales@strongparachutes.com www.strongparachutes.com THE PARACHUTE COMPANY WITH IMAGINATION The Quasar II is CYPRES ready and comes complete with reserve pilot chute, molar type free bag, reserve static line, reserve ripcord, Embroidery release handle, main risers, main D-bag, hand deploy pilot chute,...
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If you have any question about rigging and packing your Quasar II parachute system, do not hesitate to call Strong Enterprises: 800-344-6319 fax: 407-850-6978 email: Sales@strongparachutes.com This manual is available in color on our website www.strongparachutes.com/manuals.html Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000...
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