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USER MANUAL
GRAVITY Xfusion
EN REV.V01 - 2020
Xfusion_
USER MANUAL
EN VERS.V01 – 2020
Copyright by:
GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH
6345 Kössen / Austria
tel. +43 (0)720 519 402
mail. hello@gravityparagliders.eu
web. www.gravityparagliders.eu
photos copyright and photo & visual credits
GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH
RESCUE SYSTEM
Hütte 45
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  • Page 1 Xfusion_ RESCUE SYSTEM USER MANUAL EN VERS.V01 – 2020 Copyright by: GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH Hütte 45 6345 Kössen / Austria tel. +43 (0)720 519 402 mail. hello@gravityparagliders.eu web. www.gravityparagliders.eu photos copyright and photo & visual credits GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GRAVITY – THE COMPANY .................. 5 THE XFUSION RESCUE SYSTEM ................. 5 THE CONSTRUCTION .................... 5 Maximal values with minimal factors: ................. 6 TECHNICAL DATA PRODUCT RANGE .............. 7 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION .................. 7 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ................8 Use ..............................9 Pack &...
  • Page 3 It goes without saying that I hope that you will not need to use the Xfusion system during its lifespan. If the situation occurs however, the chute should be ready and activated without hesitation to fulfil, its purpose.
  • Page 4 “safety - so light!” USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xfusion EN REV.V01 - 2020...

  • Page 5: Gravity - The Company

    EN on the current market. The cross-canopy Xfusion is a safety and rescue parachute to be released by hand for paraglider pilots who are in an emergency situation. Due to their design characteristics, it is not suitable for the free-fall at any given time or circumstance! The parachute, the suspension lines and their connections are not designed for an abrupt opening, because the necessary shock absorbers are missing.

  • Page 6: Maximal Values With Minimal Factors

    The material-mix is aimed at long-term durability. The used canopy material Paratex SX 20 is characterized through high resistance at low elongation features. An antistatic coating avoids the layers to stick together. The Xfusion is a versatile allrounder, reserve parachute that is aimed at a wide pilot range. Petite through minimal pack volume and weight it provides reliability and performance when required.

  • Page 7: Technical Data Product Range

    Illustration 02_ GRAVITY X fusion overview The rescue device Xfusion series by GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH are approved by the airworthiness requirement of EN and LTF. The System is approved only by Shock-Loadtest. The approval is valid only in use with the original GRAVITY 4-leaf inner container/ parachute carrier.

  • Page 8: Operation Instructions

    Illustration 03_ GRAVITY Xfusion description OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH rescue devices undergo a thorough step by step surveillance during the whole production process. After every step, the product is accurately checked and only after a successful pass of the test the next step will be initiated.

  • Page 9: Use

    Pack & check guidelines The Xfusion system needs to be opened, aired out and newly packed every 12 months . The packing needs to be recorded in the service record of the rescue system. The periodic, official check of the rescue system needs to be executed every 12 months and recorded in the service record booklet.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Original container The Xfusion system is delivered in its own original container. In case the rescue pocket of your harness does not come with its own container, the Xfusion system container can be used. There are two different mounting loops to fix the release handle to the inner container.

  • Page 11: Laying Out & Untangling

    Xfusion rescue device. Avoid unnecessary loads and avoid exposing your Xfusion to heat and sun light at all times. The rescue equipment should be folded up, according to the manufacturer’s manual and kept and stored in a dry, clean and dark place when not used.
  • Page 12 Before you start to pack, the Xfusion should be checked for any damage to the canopy, the lines and the main riser. The lines should be checked for proper performance and to unravel if necessary. The Xfusion is a cross-canopy and has four corners.
  • Page 13 Fix the bridle and thighten Check the line for straight and parallel course USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xfusion EN REV.V01 - 2020...
  • Page 14 Sort canopy and fix/ attach the lines with packing cord - lay panel 1 to the right Bottom layer – corner cut out place in the middle so the first panel lays conical on the right USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xfusion EN REV.V01 - 2020...
  • Page 15 Smooth down layers and edges Pay attention to diagonal course of the inner fabric folding USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xfusion EN REV.V01 - 2020...
  • Page 16 Now put panel after panel to the right preferably without wrinkles. after four panels follows the next corner panel 10. Pull out the corner panel or rather the corner according to the picture. Repeat as abouve with the next 4 panels USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xfusion EN REV.V01 - 2020...
  • Page 17 Lay the last cornerpanel in the middle, weigh down the right side Place the left side on the right, then place panel on panel like the right side USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xfusion EN REV.V01 - 2020...
  • Page 18 14. Check the panels, there need to be the same amount left and right. Now the packingcord is removed from the packing loops. If the packingloops were kept together, the rescue would not be able to open! USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xfusion EN REV.V01 - 2020...
  • Page 19 15. After the s-flap the protruding corners are folded forward and backward 16. The canopy is now adjusted to width of the container with the s-flap USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xfusion EN REV.V01 - 2020...
  • Page 20 In case a packing cord is used it need to be stricktly removed now! depicitions s-flap 20. The folded rescue is now brought to the size of the container using small s-flaps USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xfusion EN REV.V01 - 2020...
  • Page 21 Completed packing of the canopy. 22. Is now put into the container upside down, the base edge needs to be on the top! PLEASE NOTE_ Our rescue series Xfusion will be available from 2020 and comes in the new 4-leaf container.
  • Page 22 23. The Xfusion should now be placed with narrow S-curves to a tower 24. The width of the S-turns should be about 8 - 10 cm wide. USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xfusion EN REV.V01 - 2020...
  • Page 23 26. The inner container should be closed now with the lines. Note that the central rubber closes first. First the slot and after the line container flap, after you close both sides of the line container flap. Laterally projecting loops of the lines should be kept as small as possible. USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xfusion EN REV.V01 - 2020...
  • Page 24 28. The cover sheet of the inner container should be closed with the rubber at the end of the slot anda final short line loop. The Xfusion is now ready for installation into the harness. The connection of the Xfusion to the harness is installed according to the recommendations of the harness manufacturer (harness manual).
  • Page 25 It is important that the base edge of the Xfusion is placed at the top of the 4-leaf container facing towards cover leaf No. 5. The leafs 1 - 4 of the inner container will be closed with the black rubber band in the correct order.
  • Page 26 31. Fold the cover sheet to the right, push the black rubber through the eye of cover of the container. 32. The Xfusion is now ready for installation into the harness or the external container. The connection of the Xfusion to the harness shall be made due following the recommendations the harness manufacturer (harness manual).
  • Page 27 – also on tandem harnesses. Being safe at all times and training for an unexpected situation or emergency is essential. Come and train on with our hydraulic simulator! USER MANUAL GRAVITY Xfusion EN REV.V01 - 2020...

  • Page 28: Compatibility Verification

    The rescue system is not designed as a regular flying parachute, the maximum permitted speed at which it may be released is 115 km/ h - 32m/ s. The Xfusion has an operation time limit of 10 years. Requirement for that is the compliance with the regular, authorised check intervals and the verifiable, recorded packing in the booklet.

  • Page 29: Enviromental Aspects

    GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH in advance. All technical information in this manual has been carefully checked by GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH. However, we would like to point out that no liability is accepted for any incorrect, specified technical information. This applies to legal responsibility and liability for consequences that are based on incorrect information.

  • Page 30: Maintenance & Care

    GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH could suffer as a result of the usage of the Xfusion. This includes but is not limited to lawful or contractual...
  • Page 31 GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH and all other contracting parties as a result of the of production and processing the Xfusion series and all its components. With the occurrence of death or disability, all directives stated here come into force and bind their beneficiaries, next of kin, trustees, legal successors and/or representatives.

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