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User manual Reserve Parachute FLUID SUP’AIR - VLD 34 rue Adrastée Parc Altaïs 74650 Annecy - Chavanod FRANCE 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’E...
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Thank you for choosing the FLUID reserve parachute!.We are glad to be able to share our common paragliding passion with you. SUP’AIR has been designing, manufactu- ring and distributing accessories world wide since 1982. Choosing a SUP’AIR product is...
Introduction Welcome to the world of free flying : a shared world of passion. The FLUID parachute meets all the requirements emphasizing safety while providing better performance than TRADITIONAL models: Faster opening, more stability, and a lower sink rate. The reserve parachute FLUID was designed by the SUP’AIR in-house research and development team.
FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Technical specifications Size S Size M Size L FLUID Maximum Total Hooking 85 Kg 100 Kg 125 kg Weight.* 1.49 Kg 1.66 Kg 1.96Kg Weight 26.7 m 33.3 m 38.8 m Surface area Volume (max) (cm3)
FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID EN 12491 norm This notice shows the information requested by the Flight t EN 1291 norm. This European Norm (EN) is required for all the paragliding reserve parachutes. All our reserve parachutes are conforming to the EN European Norm 12491 norm.
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID EN 12491 norm STRUCTURAL TEST E uropean Norm 12491 Horizontal speed 32 m/s or 115 km/h at maximum load. SUP’AIR _FLUID Page 8...
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID RESERVE PARACHUTE OWNER’S MANUAL Guideline procedures to follow with our - Due to its square design, the canopy will easily To be noted: reserve parachutes:: and quickly inflate. - Once the reserve parachute is deployed, the pilot...
FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Connecting the reserve parachute to the harness. The reserve parachute installation will vary relative to the riser type used. Please review the following recommendations : - « Y » risers setup ( >> Two (2) 6mm Maillons Rapides® are needed + two (2) toric elastic rings Ref.:ELESOLOY ).
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Connecting the reserve parachute to the harness. 2. Reserve parachute/harness connection with SDT separate risers. >> Risers to harness connection using a loop to loop ( Lark’s head ) knot.) - Unfasten the - Attach each riser to the shoulder attachment points by Assemble everything correctly.
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Connecting the reserve parachute to the harness. 3. Installing the parachute in its container. Weather you have an outer front container or an integrated reserve parachute pocket in your harness, proceed with the installation according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Packing Packing a reserve parachute is not very difficult but requires a methodical and precise folding procedure. If you feel uneasy about repacking the reserve parachute yourself, it will be advisable for you to seek professio- nal assistance to do the job correctly.
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Packing 1. Folding preparation (continued). C. Keep the parachute unruffled Check for the lines to run freely from the bridle «loop to loop» connection to the canopy’s leading edge. Divide the parachute in two sections (8 lines on each side), the Apex line must be placed in the middle.
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Packing Assembling the lanyards Take the cord and push it through the lanyard of the first panel. The lanyard is a small b. Follow the leading edge to the next line, then the panel’s seam to find the second lanyard.
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Packing 3. Folding the panels. Do not forget to firmly hold the cord keeping the lanyards together so that they remain assembled during the folding procedure. a. Extract and flatten the first panel ( tag ).
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Packing 3. Laying out the panels (continued). d. Follow the leading edge to find the fourth panel. This panel is white and is laid out flat in two motions: in a W-shape using the fold mark.
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Packing Dividing the parachute in two sections. Do not forget to firmly hold the cord keeping the lanyards assembled together during the folding procedure. Follow this step to layout the parachute flat and symmetrically. By reversing the previous folding motions, re-open the parachute in two halves and symmetrically on the floor.
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Packing 5. Folding the parachute. Do not forget to firmly hold the cord keeping the lanyards assembled together during the folding procedure. Fold each side of the parachute in a snail shell-like shape (2 folds), then fold one half over the other to make one long layer with the width of the POD.
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Packing 5. Folding the parachute (continued). Do not forget to firmly hold the cord keeping the lanyards assembled together during the folding procedure. b. Coiling the canopy. Width reference. IMMEDIATELY REMOVE THE CORD HOLDING THE LANYARDS TOGETHER ! SUP’AIR...
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Packing 6. Installing the reserve parachute inside its POD. a. Place the POD atop the parachute, then flip it all upside down while leaving a small space in front of the leading edge for subsequent line coiling.
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Packing 6. Placing the parachute in its POD (continued). c. Coil the lines into the space in front of the canopy while keeping 1.20 m of lines for the outer coiling. 1.20 m Installation marker.
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Packing 7, Closing the POD. a.Close the fourth flap and push a 5cm ( 3 fingers ) line loops through the POD elastic loop to secure the flaps in place. Loop width = 3 fingers.
FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Measurement table FLUID Size S reserve parachute line chart. * Measurements made under a 5 kg. tension. Line Line Line Sewn number material 4470 4160 Cousin 2 times 155 mm extra lenght 4585 4275 2411...
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Measurement table FLUID Size M reserve parachute line chart. * Measurements made under a 5 kg. tension. Line Line Line Sewn number material 4840 4530 Cousin 2 times 155 mm extra lenght 4965 4655 2411...
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FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Measurement table FLUID Size L reserve parachute line chart . * Measurements made under a 5 kg. tension. Line Line Line Sewn number material 5295 4985 Cousin 2411 2 times 155 mm extra 5435 5125...
FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 5 If wet, you will have to immediately dry your parachute to avoid any bacteria / fungi buildup. Gasoline contact, or any other solvent / chemical agent, can considerably decrease and compromise your reserve parachute’s structural integrity. If the case, the parachute will have to be controlled and checked by a professional specialized outfit.
FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Warranty SUP’AIR takes great care in its product design and manufacturing. SUP’AIR guaranties its parachutes two years from the date of pur- chase against any defect or design flaw that would arise under normal use. Product mishandling, excessive exposure to aggressive factors (such as over heating, intense sunlight (UV), high humidity, aggressive chemical agents and such) that would become harmful and damaging to the merchandise, would void the warranty.
FLUID reserve parachute’s manual FLUID Service Book. This page will help you keep record of your FLUID scheduled maintenance. Care Care Purchase date Resale Resale Owner’s name P u r c h a s e P u r c h a s e...
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