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Strong Enterprises Para-Cushion AcroPro Owner's Manual

Acropro & 303 back with 26ft. mid-lite canopy
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Strong Enterprises owner's manual. Para-Cushion
US Patent 3,908,937
Owner's Manual
For packing and maintenance of
AcroPro & 303 Back
with
26ft. Mid-Lite Canopy
(This manual is to be used for 303 Back systems made 2015 or later only)
Revision B
Manual P/N 510093
March 2021
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  • Page 1 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion US Patent 3,908,937 Owner’s Manual For packing and maintenance of AcroPro & 303 Back with 26ft. Mid-Lite Canopy (This manual is to be used for 303 Back systems made 2015 or later only) Revision B...
  • Page 2 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion ! WARNING ! Parachuting is a hazardous activity that can result in serious injury or death. Failure to follow all warnings, instructions and required procedures may result in serious injury or death. Parachutes sometimes malfunction, even when they are properly designed, built, assembled, packed, maintained and used.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion Table of Contents Warning/Disclaimer Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Scope ..............................4 1.2 FAA Approval ............................ 4 1.3 Operational Limitations ........................4 1.4 Repack Interval ..........................4 1.5 Model Description ..........................4 1.6 System Function ..........................5 1.7 Care of your AcroPro Parachute System ..................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The Para-Cushion, is an FAA approved, manually operated emergency parachute system. Para-Cushion AcroPro has a standard back mounted container measures 21” (53 cm) tall by 13” (33 cm) wide by 3.5” (9 cm) thick and weighs approximately 14 lb. (6.4 kg).

  • Page 5: System Function

    Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion The 26’ (7.92m) Mid-Lite parachute is block constructed using low porosity (Lo-Po) fabric. This fabric allows less air flow than conventional parachute fabric and therefore provides a slower, more stable rate of descent. 1.6 System Function The Para-Cushion is activated by pulling the ripcord handle.

  • Page 6: Service Life

    1.10 Fitting the Parachute Harness The Strong Enterprises Para-Cushion comes with one of 2 basic harness designs: the fully adjustable harness, and the aerobatic harness. Below, please find proper fitting for each of these models.

  • Page 7: Plan Ahead

    Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 1.11 Plan Ahead Be prepared in the event of an emergency situation. Know and rehearse your emergency procedures before they are needed. With the parachute on, sit in your cockpit and fasten your lap and shoulder belts. Be certain these are over your parachute harness. Wear gloves, helmet and goggles, even headphones if you normally use them.

  • Page 8: How To Steer

    Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 1.14 How to Steer Having a steerable parachute reduces your rate of descent, increases your stability, and helps you avoid obstacles such as buildings, trees, water, and power lines. The parachute drifts with the wind and has a forward speed of about 6 MPH, which can be directed with or against the wind using the built-in steering vents in the rear.

  • Page 9: Acropro Model Description

    Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 2. AcroPro Model Description The AcroPro measures 21” (53 cm) tall by 13” (33 cm) wide by 3.5” (9 cm) thick and weighs approximately 14 lb. (6.4 kg). In many cases, by removing the back cushion of the seat pan, the pilot may place the AcroPro in it’s place.

  • Page 10: Parts List

    Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 2.1 Parts List 26-foot Mid-Lite 420550 Cap for Pilot Chute 799030 Ripcord Assembly 611366 Locking Loop 861044 (gold) AcroPro & 861043 (white) 303 Carrying Bag Pilot Chute, Lil Grabber 816031 790121 www.strongparachutes.com sales @strongparachutes.com...

  • Page 11: Required Packing Tools

    Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 3. Required Packing Tools A - Shot Bags at least 4 B - Line Separator 1 ea C - Pilot Chute Locking Rod 1 ea D - Pilot Chute Locking Strap 1 ea E - T-handles 3 ea...

  • Page 12: Prepare Parachute For Packing

    Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 4. Prepare Parachute for Packing Gather the appropriate tools. Always count your tools to ensure you don’t leave any in the packed parachute. Lay the harness, container and canopy down on the table with the harness facing down.

  • Page 13: Packing The Acropro

    Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 6. Packing the AcroPro Emergency Parachute 6.1 Folding the Parachute 6.1.1 6.1.1 Lay harness, container and canopy Lay harness, container and canopy down on the table with the wearer down on the table with the wearer side facing down.
  • Page 14 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 6.1.3 Fold the canopy into thirds by bringing the sides up to the middle. First right side and then left. 6.1.4 Long fold the canopy into fifths, long and tight, bringing the right side just past center then folding the left side over center.

  • Page 15: Securing The Diaper

    Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 6.2 Securing the Diaper 6.2.1 Spread diaper out flat. Bring lines on the LEFT-HAND GROUP ONLY loosely up over skirt. ! WARNING ! DO NOT tuck the lines inside the folded canopy. Tucking the lines in the canopy can cause serious burns to the canopy and lines.
  • Page 16 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 6.2.2 Wrap the diaper around the skirt and left line group. Bring rubber band through upper grommet and lock in place with 1 1/2 inch bight of line from left line group. ! WARNING ! Put only the left line group of lines inside the diaper.

  • Page 17: Risers And Line Stows

    Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 6.3 Riser and Line Stows 6.3.1 Insert the T-bars up through the three grommets located in the bottom of the container. 6.3.2 Open the riser covers on the bottom of the container and lay risers in the channel.
  • Page 18 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 6.3.4 Stow the excess from the right line group on the right side of the container, in the upper right inboard rubber band. To do this, route the lines diagonally from the first stow to the top of the container, and stow using the rubber band closest to the center of the pack tray.

  • Page 19: Placing Canopy Into Container

    Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 6.3.7 Route the line group around the bottom grommet to the innermost bottom rubber band on the right side of the container. Note! Ensure that lines run between middle and bottom grommet. Routing lines below the bottom grommet could cause a malfunction.
  • Page 20 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 6.4.2 Fold canopy 90 degrees “down” and “up” the left side of the container. This fold is positioned between the side flap of the container and the central divider flap. 6.4.3 Next fold the canopy diagonally across the container.

  • Page 21: Closing The Container

    Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 6.4.5 Bring the protector flaps up around the canopy and close the bottom flap by placing the grommet over the T-bar. 6.4.6 S-fold the remaining canopy on the right side keeping the folds between the diaper and the bottom corner.
  • Page 22 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 6.5.2 Next close the right side by placing the grommets over the T-bars. Make sure that the pilot chute bridle is between the top and middle grommet. 6.5.3 Close the left side by placing the grommets over the T-bars.
  • Page 23 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 6.5.4 S-fold pilot chute bridle and place under left side flap. Next center the compressed pilot chute between the upper two grommets. 6.5.5 Pass the pull-up cords (3) through the closing loops in the pilot chute cap and the closing loop that is attached to the left side flap.
  • Page 24 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 6.5.7 Draw the pull-up cords through the grommets by removing the T-handles from the pack. 6.5.8 Working from the top, pull the locking loop through the container and insert ripcord pin. 6.5.9 Once all three pins are in place, remove pull-up cords slowly to avoid damaging the closing loops.
  • Page 25 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 6.5.10 Seal the bottom most pin (pin furthest from housing). Complete the data card and your rigger’s logbook. 6.5.11 Snap all the snaps to secure the backpad in place. 6.5.12 Turn rig over and remove pilot chute locking rod and strap.

  • Page 26: Repair Guidelines

    PILOT CHUTE CAP Replace when Spandura® fabric becomes worn. LOCKING Replace one time per year. Length for Para-Cushion AcroPro locking loop is 10 inches, tolerance +0, -1/4 inch. Replace if out of tolerance or worn. BRIDLE Damaged bridles should be replaced.

  • Page 27: Changing The Pilot Chute Loop And Cap

    Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 8. Changing the Pilot Chute Loop and Cap The AcroPro has a pilot chute cap with a Spandura® Rim. This Spandura® Rim is hand-tacked to the top of the pilot chute at 90º angles to the loop openings. By snipping this hand tacking, you can easily remove the cap and lift it off.
  • Page 28 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion Rigger Tip: Once you have cut the first hole in the Spandura® for your loop to come through, fold the cap perfectly in half at that hole, making a crease. Unfold the cap, and you can see just where 180º is...

  • Page 29: Installing The Toggles

    Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion 9. Installing the Toggles Thread steering line through guide ring then through the grommet in the toggle, starting from the underside of the toggle (the side with Velcro®). Lay the toggle on the riser where...
  • Page 30 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion Notes: www.strongparachutes.com sales @strongparachutes.com...
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  • Page 32 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion AVAILABLE OPTIONS TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR Para-Cushion AcroPro Custom Monogram PN: 099105 We can monogram your name, N number, Company Name, Nose Art or anything you can imagine. Space provided 6” X 2.5” Aerobatic Harness PN: 260050 Moves the adjustment points from your thigh to your chest.

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