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TEAR DROP 1 PIN OWNERS MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
First of all we would like to thank you for choosing a Thomas Defence Systems
Ltd Tear Drop 1 Pin, you have shown impeccable taste.
The Tear Drop 1 Pin is a harness and container system designed for free fall
sport parachuting. It is available in a wide variety of container sizes to fit
practically any main or reserve canopies on the market today. This
harness/container system is the most innovated on the market today. TDS have
developed the single pin pop top reserve container, giving both safety and ease of
packing. The TEAR DROP 1 PIN version also lends itself to the CYPRES and
VIGIL A.A.D.
PATENT NUMBERS:
U.S.A #4898346. GERMANY #3805085.
EUROPEAN # P58903422. 7-08. TSO C23D FAA Ref; GH/vk/12/01/4615:94
Please read this manual thoroughly before assembling, packing or using your
Tear Drop 1 Pin. Your Tear Drop 1 Pin should be assembled and packed by a
certified Rigger (or equivalent rated person in your country). Assembly of this
harness/container must also be in accordance with the reserve parachute
manufacturer's manual and the AAD manufacturer's manual.
If after reading this manual you still have questions concerning the Tear Drop 1
Pin please contact us, we will be more than willing to help. If you have any
suggestions or see a need for some changes in the Tear Drop 1 Pin please let us
know by calling or writing to:
Thomas Defence Systems Ltd
Pinfold Lane
Bridlington
East Yorkshire
YO16 6XS
Tel: + 44 (0) 1262 678299
Fax: + 44 (0) 1262 602063
www.thomas-sports.com
FACTS: about Thomas Defence Systems Ltd
TDS has been manufacturing parachute equipment since 1968 and has provided
services from students to British team members. Over fourty-five years in our
sport has provided TDS with a wealth of experience in developing and
manufacturing parachute equipment with an enthusiasm and commitment in
the complete sense, a service second to none. This in turn means you can be
confident in the knowledge that with TDS you are using the very best available,
from the initial PLF through to the highest levels of competing. Each rig has
been designed, tested and built with quality materials, quality workmanship,
system functionality and longevity. Qualified personnel oversee all aspects of
the production, maintenance and repairs operations at the loft. Every care is
taken to ensure that each rig from TDS meets the highest possible standards.
Thomas Defence Systems Ltd, Issue 5, 01-05-2014, Reference Number TSE/004
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