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Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01
Date: 15.01.2002
Revision: 4
Rev. date: 01.07.2005
Page: 1 of 65
Equipment Handbook for the Parachute-System
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Equipment Handbook
Omega ( ) / Quick ( )
English translation
Omega with Quick
Manufacturer:
Performance Variable e.K.
Am Tower 16, 54634 Bitburg
Telefon 06561 / 949680, Fax 06561 / 949681
Email: info@myskyshop.com
Internet-Adresse: www.myskyshop.com
Performance Variable, Am Tower 16, 54634 Bitburg
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  • Page 1 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 1 of 65 English translation Equipment Handbook for the Parachute-System Omega with Quick Manufacturer: Performance Variable e.K. Am Tower 16, 54634 Bitburg Telefon 06561 / 949680, Fax 06561 / 949681 Email: info@myskyshop.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 2 of 65 Inhaltsverzeichnis Seite 1 Foreword 2 Description of Container System 3 Description of Quick Reserve Parachute 4 Technical Data Reserve Parachute Quick...

  • Page 3: Foreword

    Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 3 of 65 Foreword This Equipment Handbook applies to the parachute system Omega/Quick of the firm Performance Variable, Am Tower 16, 54634 Bitburg. It describes the harness-container and the parachute as well as the operation, packing and maintenance instructions.

  • Page 4: Technical Data Reserve Parachute Quick

    Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 4 of 65 Technical Data Reserve Parachute Size Span. Cord. Volum Weight Max. Exit Lines (sq.ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (cu.in.) (lbs) weight (lbs)

  • Page 5: Harness And Container

    Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 5 of 65 Harness and Container The container of Cordura, Parapack fabric is integrated in the harness of Typ 7+8 Milspec webbing. The container is closed by a metal pin for a manual deployment.
  • Page 6 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 6 of 65 The hand deployment with kill-line: Pilotchute Kill-line Bridle POD stopper Groment Connectorlink attachement of the bridle Kill-line Attachment line between bridle and...
  • Page 7 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 7 of 65 The hand deployment with kill-line: Cock the hand deploy after jump bevor packing the main canopy. After the main cannopy be open the hand deploy will collaps. The handle an the top surface of the hand deploy is pulled inside by the kill-line.
  • Page 8 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 8 of 65 How to mount Soft Links to your canopy: Performance Designs Soft Links © It is important that the softlinks will stay in the right position. They should not turn out of the riser (like in picture 8).
  • Page 9 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 9 of 65 How to use Supertack to fix softlinks: Knot Fix a Softlink: Start from inbetween to have the knot, when finis- hed, inside the riser.

  • Page 10: Periodic Inspection Instructions

    Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 10 of 65 9.2 Periodic Inspection Instructions The main parachute canopy and the container system should be thoroughly examined every 50 jumps or every 120 days after assembly, whichever comes first.

  • Page 11: Maintenance And Storage

    Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 11 of 65 Examine the container for possible tears, rips or fabric separation. The grommets especially should not show sharp edges or evidence that the fabric is torn away. The loop must be in perfect condition.

  • Page 12: Periodic Inspection Instructions Parachute

    Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 12 of 65 Pre-inspection Each Time Before the Parachute is Packed The parachute system should be inspected according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 13: Packing The Parachute

    Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 13 of 65 10 Packing the Parachute 10.1 Packing Instructions Pack Cycle: On the condition that the parachute is in accordance with the regulations and has been handled corresponding to the instructions contained in this Equipment Handbook, the maximum allowable pack cycle is 365 days.

  • Page 14: Length Of The Closing Loops

    Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 14 of 65 The OMEGA Container does have an Automatic Activation Device Setup as standard. 10.2 Length of the closing Loops, Max. Length from Disc to end of the Loop. Container Size:...
  • Page 15 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 15 of 65 10.3 Installation of an AAD The extra lenght of the cabels should be rolled gently that it fit‘s that small pocket next to the elastic AAD pouch.

  • Page 16: Packing Procedures Reserve Parachute

    Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 16 of 65 10.4 Packing Procedures Reserve Parachute We would like to illustrate the packing method with the following pictures: After checking that the lines and canopy are straight, set the brakes.
  • Page 17 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 17 of 65 The canopy nose should face the rig. Next find all the cell openings. Start at one outside end. Pull each supporting and non- supporting cell wall out and hold it in your hand.
  • Page 18 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 18 of 65 Follow the D-lines of one side with your hand, pull them lightly out and lay them toward the center of the canopy, so that likewise between the C and D lines an S- fold is formed.
  • Page 19 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 19 of 65 Place the steering lines in individual S-folds one on top of the other until the middle cell is on top. Repeat the corresponding steps on the other side.
  • Page 20 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 20 of 65 Tuck the sides of the canopy in to the width of the freebag and simultaneously squeeze the air out of the canopy. Pay attention that the separated cell openings remain separated.
  • Page 21 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 21 of 65 Sichern Sie alles ständig mit einer Hand, damit es Ihnen nicht wieder auseinander- rutscht. Now somewhat gather together the material of the “horns”...
  • Page 22 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 22 of 65 Loop the suspension lines in the line bag at the bottom of the freebag. Use Velcro- protecting strips so that the lines do not catch on the Velcro of the freebag.
  • Page 23 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 23 of 65 Carefully stuff the top part of the freebag into the container. The pilot-chute bridle of the freebag should be folded under the second flap (2) in 5 to 6 medium-size S-folds.
  • Page 24 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 24 of 65 The pilot chute should be centered and secured by means of a temporary packing pin. Make sure that no fabric is caught in the spring of the pilot chute.
  • Page 25 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 25 of 65 Finally close the top flap (6) with the reserve pin. The top-most flap should be closed after the rigger has sealed the reserve with the red safety tie.

  • Page 26: Packing Instruction Omega Main Container

    Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 26 of 65 11 Packing Instructions Omega Main Container We would like to discribe how to pack the Main Parachute in the Main Container of our O- mega Container-System.
  • Page 27 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 27 of 65 Visual Control of the 3-Ring Release System. Rings and Loop must be undamaged. The configuration of each part must look like the picture.
  • Page 28 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 28 of 65 Connectorlinks: Use only stainless steel size 4, 280 Kg with soft Slider- bumpers. Check the screw if it is tightened.
  • Page 29 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 29 of 65 Setting the Brakes: Secure now the full velcro fastener of the toggle. If the velcro does not fix the toggle any more it must be exchanged.
  • Page 30 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 30 of 65 Collapsible Slider: The collapsible Slider must be checked befor each pa- cking of the main parachute. The hooks on the pull string, which keeping the slider together must be released and pulled inside the guiding tubes.
  • Page 31 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 31 of 65 Checking the lines: All lines must be without any damages, clean and dry. All lines must be under tension during the packing proce- dure.
  • Page 32 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 32 of 65 Basics how to pack a main parachute: All cells of the parachute must be put together in the middle.
  • Page 33 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 33 of 65 Bag attachment: The bag is attached to the bridle with a connector size 4. The connector must be placed right and tightened well.
  • Page 34 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 34 of 65 Folding the parachute: Push the parachute together that it is as wide as the bag. Than do the first S-Fold.
  • Page 35 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 35 of 65 Attach the lines: Fix the line bundle in turns with the rubber bands. The lines must be straight and there should be no excess length of a line.
  • Page 36 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 36 of 65 Putting in the bag: Put in the main risers straight between the riser covers into the container. One on the right and one on the left side next to the reserve container.
  • Page 37 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 37 of 65 Closing the container: Use a pull up cord to route the loop of flap no. 1 throught flap no. 2.
  • Page 38 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 38 of 65 Closing the container: Close the container with the cirved pin on the bridle. In the check window should the marking of the kill-line be visible.
  • Page 39 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 39 of 65 Closing the container: The closed riser cover. Folding the pilotchute: There must be no twists in the bridle.
  • Page 40 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 40 of 65 Folding the pilotchute: Fold back the border of the pilotchute. The pilotchute should be in the same length as the elastic pocket at the bottom of the container.
  • Page 41 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 41 of 65 Folding the pilotchute: Turn the parachute system on the left side. Push the pilotchute into the elastic pocket at the bottom of the container.

  • Page 42: Pullout-Main Parachute Opening Device

    11.1 Pullout - Main Parachute opening device For the Omega Container-System we now describe the packing of the Pullout pilotchute. S-Folde the bridle not twisted under flap no. 2 Check the kill-line if it is pulled out completly. If you are not shure, follow the instruction on page 7.
  • Page 43 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 43 of 65 11.1 Pullout - Main Parachute opening device Pull the loop thru flap no. 2. No fabric should be between the flaps this avoids damages.
  • Page 44 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 44 of 65 11.1 Pullout - Main Parachute opening device While closing the flap no. 3 of the main container take care that the guiding grommet of the Pullout is not tucked under a flap.

  • Page 45: Rsl, Reserve Static Line

    Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 45 of 65 11.2 RSL, Reserve Static Line We recommend RSL system only for student‘s. The length of the yellow cable of the cut a- way handle must be so adjusted that the side with the RSL hook will be released at last when the main will be cut away.

  • Page 46: Options Student Rig

    Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 46 of 65 12 Options Student Rig Additional parts for the Omega Student harness container: Use only original spare parts! Omega spring loaded pilotchute, Freelift Student Ripcord RSL, line with connector...
  • Page 47 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 47 of 65 Zusatzausrüstung Omega Schüler: Nur Originalbauteile vom Hersteller verwenden! Staticline with hook, Velcro und soft pin Velcro fastener for pilotchute assistance staticline. Staticline jumps with spring loaded pilotchute and Velcro fastener at the staticline.
  • Page 48 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 48 of 65 Extras at the Student Rig: Cypres check window in collar: Check window in the last Reserve flap: Typ 8 main riser:...
  • Page 49 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 49 of 65 Closing the main container: See packing instruction Omega main container! Folding the pilotchute bridle Push in the spring loaded pilotchute Push in the spring loaded pilotchute with fabric bewteen the coils.
  • Page 50 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 50 of 65 Closing the main container: Closing flap no. 1 and 2 with the pilotchute underneath Close flap no. 3 Close flap no.
  • Page 51 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 51 of 65 Closing the main container with staticline: Velcro fastener between staticline and spring loaded pilotchute. Close the velcro fastener.
  • Page 52 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 52 of 65 Use of the packing tube: Pull the packing tube over the parachute on the ground. Important is to fix the staticline attachment inside the tube.
  • Page 53 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 53 of 65 Close the main container in use with packing tube and staticline: The rest of the parachute in the packing tube must be S-folded in- wards the tube.
  • Page 54 Differences to usually used spring loaded pilotchute systems: At the Omega MOD (Main Override Device) the complet pouch will be released and lift up in free fall with an additio- nal pilotchute. Like on a pull out system. More assistance by a jumpmaster is not necessary.
  • Page 55 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 55 of 65 Fully pull out the pilotchute. The spezial construction of the pilotchute gives him a small packing volume and is easy to put in that extra pocket be- hind the pouch.
  • Page 56 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 56 of 65 When the bridle is fully stret- ched, the hand deploy will be pulled out the pouch. And starts the normal para- chute opening.
  • Page 57 Page: 57 of 65 Mounting the Main Override Device (MOD): We now describe the mounting of the Omega MOD. To secure the functionality the MOD must be remo- ved and mount again after 120 days. Lay down the pouch with the velcro fastener to the left paralell to the bottom of the container.
  • Page 58 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 58 of 65 Mounting the MOD: The cable will end in a wider loop at the right side of the pouch.
  • Page 59 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 59 of 65 Mounting the MOD: Than lay two openings on each other. Proceed with the other openings in the same manner.
  • Page 60 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 60 of 65 Mounting the MOD: Fold the binding tape of the openings inwards to the middle. Fold the fabric corners again on the middle.
  • Page 61 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 61 of 65 Mounting the MOD: Lay down the bridle in S-folds on the pilotchute. Push everything together in the extra pocket on the bottom of the container.
  • Page 62 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 62 of 65 Mounting the MOD: Close the velcro fastener. Close the top with the cable in the same manner then the bottom.

  • Page 63: Gear Check Befor Each Jump

    Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 63 of 65 13 Gear check befor each jump Bevor each jump the folowing points must be controlled! Check once a day the reserve data card if the reserve pack job is still valid.
  • Page 64 Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 64 of 65 13 Gear check befor each jump Bevor each jump the folowing points must be controlled! The 3 ring release system.

  • Page 65: Putting On The Parachute System

    Doc.-No.: EH-O-Q01 Equipment Handbook Date: 15.01.2002 Omega ( ) / Quick ( ) Revision: 4 Rev. date: 01.07.2005 Page: 65 of 65 14 Putting on the Parachute System The user puts the rig on over his shoulders like a backpack. The leg straps are brought up between the legs and the ends are fed through the buckles.

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