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MANUAL RESERVE -
CLASSIC - SQR CLASSIC
Product Manual
Version 17.11.2021

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  • Page 1 MANUAL RESERVE - CLASSIC - SQR CLASSIC Product Manual Version 17.11.2021...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Introduction 1.1. Registration and the myCompanion Account 1.2. Environment and recycling 1.3. Something to think about! 2. General security advice 3. Intended use and safety regulations 3.1. Intended use 3.2. Packing and inspection requirements 3.3. Additional packing and inspection conditions 3.4.
  • Page 3 8.5. Folding the canopy 8.6. Stowing the lines 8.7. Closing the inner container 9. Inspection & Support 9.1. Periodic inspection 9.2. Storing 9.3. Support 10. Technical Data...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION Many thanks for choosing a Companion reserve parachute system. We are confident that you will be satisfied with this product in every respect. The current manual contains all the important details about packing, storage, care, maintenance and – if necessary –...

  • Page 5: General Security Advice

    2. GENERAL SECURITY ADVICE Taking part in an aerial sport requires appropriate training and a satisfactory understanding of the relevant equipment, as well as the necessary insurance and licensing. A pilot must be capable of correctly assessing the weather conditions before flying. Before every flight, all items of flying equipment must be checked for damage and airworthiness.

  • Page 6: Service Time, Entry Into Service And Extension

    If the reserve gets damp or is exposed to sand, water or other hazards, a repack must be considered or the packing interval shortened. If the packed reserve has been tightly compressed to minimise volume, we recommend a Warning reduced repacking interval of 6 months. If you are uncertain about the effects of these factors please contact a qualified organisation.

  • Page 7: Design Features

    20 deployments or 40 repacks or A deployment at, close to or above the maximum certified deployment airspeed (115 km/h – 32 m/s – 71 mph) A factory inspection should only be carried out by a certified organisation. Your local dealer can advise on this subject.
  • Page 8 Fig. 1 Structural view from below 1. Bridle 2. Base lines 3. Centre lines 4. Air-Jets 5. Canopy 6. Packing loops BRIDLE One end connects to the harness, the other to the reserve canopy suspension lines. SUSPENSION LINES The suspension lines can be divided into two main groups: Base lines  (all the same length to simplify packing) connect the bridle to the edge of the canopy.

  • Page 9: Hangglider Versions

    Packing loops: coloured blue and numbered – on the canopy top surface (see Fig 1). Coloured line attachment tapes: red , green and white - these distribute the load to the canopy edge, and also act as sorting and packing aids. 4.3.

  • Page 10: With An Integrated Inner Container

    If any part of a harness/container/reserve combination is new or has been changed, the correct installation and deployment of the harness/container/reserve combination must be proven by a test deployment, also known as a Compatibility Test – See details in chapter 7. Every reserve/harness/container combination has its own peculiarities.

  • Page 11: With An External (E.g. Front) Container

    Fig. 3 SQR inner container The line connecting the reserve handle to the inner container should never be under tension until the reserve is pulled out of the harness compartment. There must be Warning sufficient travel for the rescue handle to pull out the release pins first before pulling the inner container.

  • Page 12: Avoiding Canopy Damage

    habit), Paramotors, trikes and older harnesses may not have a built in reserve compartment at all. Depending on the construction of the external container, in most cases the SQR inner container should be used to install the reserve into the external container. Please refer to the manufacturer’s manual for the correct procedure. If using an external container, it might be necessary to remove/reattach the container to the harness before/after each flight.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Reserve

    When fitting the reserve into the harness, make sure that the inner container is neatly closed, so that the reserve fabric is completely protected from abrasion. Direct contact of the reserve canopy fabric with sharp objects or rough materials such as Warning velcro or cut strap ends can rub, scratch and weaken the canopy fabric.

  • Page 14: Compatibility Test

    secured with the supplied neoprene cover to prevent slipping (risk of fraying). These findings are based on the results of an extensive series of tests carried out in 2017. Companion, together with ADVANCE, the German rope manufacturer Edelrid and the PMA (Paraglider Manufacturers Association), extensively tested the connection between ADVANCE harnesses and Companion reserves.

  • Page 15: Using The Reserve

    The following factors can prevent a successful reserve release and result in a failed test: Reserve volume does not match the certified volume range of the container/harness compartment : the reserve is too large or too small for the compartment/container. The certified packing volume is shown on the certification label of every SQR reserve.

  • Page 16: Descending

    Achieving the fastest possible deployment is the priority in most emergency situations! DO NOT HESITATE, time is crucial! Most real-life emergency reserve throws are near the Warning ground. Emergency situations near the ground can become critical very quickly. If high g-loads and rotation or airspeed build up, throwing the reserve becomes much more difficult.

  • Page 17: Checks After Deployment

    aligned 90 degrees to the ground track (whether backwards or forwards). Don’t look down or anticipate touchdown; look at the horizon – let the ground hit you, crumple and roll progressively – feet, knees, hips, back, shoulders. Water landing If you land in water you must be aware that the air in the harness protector will try to float and may turn you head down.
  • Page 18 Fig. 5 Loose canopy prepared for airing Airing 24 Hours Pull or shake the lines apart and shake out the canopy so it lies open and loose. It’s best if the canopy is allowed to air for 24 hours before being repacked (see Fig 5). Checking the lines The lines should be checked for twists, loop-throughs or line-overs and these corrected.

  • Page 19: Verifying The Layout

    Fig. 6 Packing line and blue loops, red panel on top Use of packing loops Thread a packing line through the blue packing loops in their number order. The first loop is above the red panel (see Fig 6). Check that all the packing loops have been threaded in the correct order: 1 to 8 (SQR 100, SQR 120) or 1 to 12 (SQR 140, SQR 160, SQR 220).
  • Page 20 Fig. 7 Left and right suspension lines at the connection line (bridle), centre lines in the middle Secure the end of the bridle to a fixed object. Take the suspension lines, red left, green right in the corresponding hands, and walk them up to the canopy, keeping them under some tension and separating them as you go. Run the lines through your fingers to check for knots, damage or foreign objects.
  • Page 21 Give the canopy a shake when you reach it. The result should look like Fig 8. The red suspension lines at the canopy seams should be on the left, the green suspension lines should be on the right. Between your hands you now have two Air Jet panels – red on top,  white underneath. The centre lines must go to the middle of the canopy, between the suspension lines and the two Air Jet panels.

  • Page 22: Sorting The Canopy

    The use of packing aids such as a line holder, packing clamps, packing rods (for straight folds) and/or packing weights can make packing safer, faster, easier and neater, but they are not essential. 8.4. Sorting the canopy First, fold all panels from the right side over, on top of the left ones. The routine described here begins with right over left.
  • Page 23 Fig. 11 Colour sequences of SQR sizes. Text refers to 100/120 sizes 8.5. Folding the canopy In this chapter we introduce two certified folding methods for the SQR reserve systems: Method A - The simple S-folding method Due to variations in container widths, folding habits and packing experience, we have introduced this folding method which makes packing a little easier.
  • Page 24 Fig. 12 Pull out the first orange layer and hold it at points A and B When you lay each panel out make sure the lines stay in the centre (line holder) and that the folded panels are pulled flat. First lay out the bottom white layer (Air Jet) to full length, and then pull out the first orange layer neatly.
  • Page 25 Fig. 13 Pull in the midpoint (B) to the lines Fig. 14 Fold the top half over 22 / 49...
  • Page 26 Fig. 15 Fold the whole panel in the middle Pull in the midpoint of the panel (B) to the lines between the layers and fold the top half onto the bottom half of the panel, effectively folding the whole panel in the middle. Fig.
  • Page 27 Fig. 17 The red layer (Air Jet) goes on top Repeat the process for all the orange panels on this side. Warning Do not fold the white and red (Air Jet) panels in the middle, just flatten them out neatly. The first half of the canopy is finished when one red panel (Air Jet) lies flat on top.
  • Page 28 Fig. 18 Middle of the canopy bulging out Fig. 19 Corrected canopy and centred lines The gathered canopy apex makes a square pocket between the centre lines. Sometimes this bulges out of the centre during the folding process (Fig 18). This pocket should be pushed back between the centre lines towards the packing loops, at the top-centre of the canopy (Fig 19).
  • Page 29 The length/tension of the centre line is carefully set for each model, taking into account construction, ageing, opening behaviour and packing characteristics. Depending on the model, you may need to apply a load of 1-2kg to your centre lines to Warning push the canopy centre back (Fig 19).
  • Page 30 Fig. 21 Folding the right side under Fig. 22 Folding layout with one side folded Now fold the remaining side on top. Grab all the layers at the folding point and fold the canopy over itself. The final shape of the canopy now should look like Fig 48. 27 / 49...
  • Page 31 Fig. 23 Folding the left side over Fig. 24 Folding layout with both sides folded Note that if you have a narrower container, S-fold the last, smaller parts over, and under Warning on each side, as shown in Fig 25. Info Folding layout with narrower container Matching the inner container length...
  • Page 32 carefully, so as not to ruin your previous work. Packing clamps or weights at the fold lines will help (Fig 26).   Remove the packing line from the packing loops.  Fig 27 shows the final result. Check that all your packing equipment is present.
  • Page 33 Fig. 26 Upwards S-folds to match the container length. Remove the packing line. Do not forget to remove your packing line. A forgotten line will result in an opening Warning malfunction and could be fatal. Putting the folded reserve into the inner container Flip the inner container and place it on the top of the folded reserve, upside down.
  • Page 34 Fig. 27 Flip the container and pull on to the package 8.5.2. Folding method B – The triple S-folding method Fig. 28 Bottom edges in a straight line 31 / 49...
  • Page 35 Fig. 29 Pull out the top and bottom corners for a flat result When you lay each panel out make sure the lines stay in the centre (line holder) and that the folded panels are pulled flat. Make sure the panels lie neatly one on the other, and that the bottom edges make a straight line. We recommend that you first hold a bottom corner of each panel in position (1.), then pull out the top corner (2.) for a flat result (Fig 29).
  • Page 36 If you hold the bottom corners (Fig 29/1) of the already flattened panels with the fingers from one hand, you can avoid mixing up the panel order and will get a neater, ordered bottom edge (Fig 30). Fig. 30 Prepared side fixed in place; left side now on top Repeat the same procedure for the other side, without disturbing the prepared side underneath.
  • Page 37 Fig. 31 Middle of the canopy bulging out Fig. 32 Corrected canopy and centred lines The gathered canopy apex makes a square pocket between the centre lines. Sometimes this bulges out of the centre during the folding process (Fig 32). This pocket should be pushed back between the centre lines towards the packing loops, at the top-centre of the canopy (Fig 33).
  • Page 38 The length/tension of the centre line is carefully set for each model, taking into account construction, ageing, opening behaviour and packing characteristics. Depending on the model, you may need to apply a load of 1-2kg to your centre lines to Warning push the canopy centre back above the bottom edge (Fig 33).
  • Page 39 Fig. 34 Right side will go underneath – folded on top first We start with the side that will be on the bottom when the S-folds are finished. First fold the entire right side over the left (again) disturbing it as little as possible, bearing in mind that the central width is now our reference – not the canopy centre-line.
  • Page 40 Fig. 35 S-folding the lower side on top Fig. 36 Rotating the folded package and sliding it underneath The diagram below shows the result (3 S-folds under): the red dot is the position of the reserve centre-line. It should look as shown in Fig 38. 37 / 49  ...
  • Page 41 Fig. 37 Ready for the left side to be folded on top Fig. 38 S-folds complete 38 / 49...
  • Page 42 Now fold the remaining side on top – 3 S-folds as shown in Fig 39 and below. Matching the inner container length Fig. 39 Adapting to the container length for the remaining folds 39 / 49...
  • Page 43 Fig. 40 Upwards S-folds to match the container length. Remove the packing line! The canopy is now ready to go into the container. Measure the S-fold length required from the canopy edge upwards (Fig 40). Start at the lowest fold and lift the same length of bundle over, sliding the remaining canopy towards you. Do this carefully, so as not to ruin your previous work.
  • Page 44 Fig. 41 Folded canopy in the inner container Lay the folded canopy into the container (Fig 25). Pull up the flaps to make a neat and firm package. Hold the folded canopy edge while doing this, to keep it in shape. Keep the correct sequence when closing the flaps (see label/manual).
  • Page 45 Fig. 42 Lines, pins (turnposts) and figures of eight Release the bridle tension. Warning Take care that the bridle does not tangle with or go through the suspension lines. To stow the suspension lines it is easiest to use a board with correctly spaced pins/posts. The pins should be set at a lateral distance equivalent to the width of the inner container, e.g.
  • Page 46 Fig. 43 Figures of eight Stow/secure the lines in three groups. The table above gives the number of turns round each pin (6 pins/3 groups ) for each reserve model (at 20 cm post spacing), calculated so that the same length of closure line remains. Consistent figures of eight are required.
  • Page 47 Fig. 44 Line bundles in the container, ready to close the last flap Fig. 45 Closing the last container flap Close the last container flap and secure it with a line loop through the red bungee (elastic rope) (Fig 29). 44 / 49...
  • Page 48 Fig. 46 Line bundles arranged, checking the diameter of the closure loop Arrange the line bundles under the container flaps. They should lay neatly inside the container. The closure line loop in the red bungee should have a length of 5-6 cm / 2-3 finger widths. A significant deviation from this loop size can prevent opening. A long loop can get Warning blocked, a short one can open unintentionally (inside the harness or before throwing).
  • Page 49 Fig. 47 Line loops to close the securing container cover Close the cover of the SQR inner container using two line loops of the same size (5-6 cm / 2-3 finger widths) as the final one inside (Fig 31). Different elastic bands are used for this, and they are first pulled through the eyelets on the cover.
  • Page 50 Fig. 48 Reserve packing complete Your SQR reserve has now been repacked, and is ready to go in the harness (Fig 32). For the installation procedure see chapter 6. If you disconnected the reserve for packing, don't forget to reconnect Enter the date (online) in your pack and inspection record.
  • Page 51 Work your way around the canopy, panel by panel, inspecting the entire surface until you come to the centre. Carefully check the area around the packing loops. Look closely at the suspension line attachment points. The attachments must show no sign of damage or flaw. 9.1.2.
  • Page 52 9.3. Support If your local specialist cannot answer your questions or does not have an original spare part, please contact us at support@companion.aero. 10. TECHNICAL DATA SQR Classic Area 25.4 32.4 37.8 Minimum load Max. TOW Sink rate at Max. TOW m/s Weight reserve 1258 1534...

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