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RIGGING INNOVATIONS, INC.

OWNER'S MANUAL

AND PACKING INSTRUCTIONS

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RI-1313-(2) Revision 1.0

5/3/2001

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Page 1 RIGGING INNOVATIONS, INC. OWNER'S MANUAL AND PACKING INSTRUCTIONS $8.00 RI-1313-(2) Revision 1.0 5/3/2001 page i...
Page 2 WARNING ! 1. Training and/or experience are required to lower the risk of serious bodily injury or death. NEVER use this equipment unless you have: A. Read the warning label and completed a “controlled program of instruction” in the use of this parachute assembly.
Page 3 DISCLAIMER - NO WARRANTY Telesis 2 Because of the unavoidable danger associated with the use of the parachute system, the manufacturer makes NO WARRANTY, either expressed or implied. The system is sold with all faults and without any warranty of fitness for any purpose.
Page 4 520.466.2655 FAX: 520.466.2656 E-mail: ri@primenet.com © All Material is Copyright 1998 by Rigging Innovations Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. this manual designed and produced by RIGGING INNOVATIONS, INC. RI-1313-(2) Revision 1.0...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING ......................ii DISCLAIMER ....................iii SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF MANUFACTURE RECORD ....iv Section 1 - General Information ............1 Telesis 2 TSO Certification Rigger Qualifications “Am I Qualified to Jump This Equipment?” Customer Service Table I - Parts List Section 2 - Component Compatibility ..........
Page 6: Section 1 - General Information
Section 1.0 General Information RI-1313-(2) Revision 1.0 5/3/2001 page 1...
Page 7 1.1 Telesis 2 Certification Several different levels of TSO certification are in use today. Older parachute systems are built under TSO C23b in the Low Speed Category. Newer systems are built under TSO C-23c in either Category A, B, or C depending upon weight and speed Telesis 2 limits.
Page 8: Rigger Qualifications
(f) Exercise the privileges of his certificate and type rating unless he understands the current manufacturer's instructions for the operation involved. ANYONE who circumvents Rigging Innovations, Inc. instructions is in violation of FAR Part 65.127 and is, therefore, performing an illegal procedure.
Page 9: Am I Qualified To Jump This Equipment
If you have any questions or feel uneasy about using this harness and container system, do not hesitate to ask a qualified Parachute Instructor, FAA Certified Parachute Rigger, or contact Rigging Innovations at 520-466-2655 for any further information or training you feel necessary. RI-1313-(2) Revision 1.0...
Page 10: Customer Service
Customer Service Policy and Limits Harness and Containers RI will provide no charge repair service for repairs that RIGGING INNOVATIONS INC. has determined to result from defects in material or workmanship for a period of six months from the date of purchase.
Page 11 Table I - Parts List QUANTITY Part Number DESCRIPTION HARNESS/CONTAINER ASSEMBLY 6113-(2) STEALTH RESERVE PILOT CHUTE 2237-( ) SQUARE RESERVE FREEBAG AND BRIDLE 2114-( ) RESERVE RIPCORD 2511-(5) S.O.S. RESERVE RIPCORD 2513-(3) RESERVE STEERING TOGGLES 2611-(1) RESERVE CLOSING LOOP 2913-(4) SAFETY STOW LOOP 2911-(2) MAIN RISERS TY-8...
Page 12: Section 2 - Component Compatibility
Volume, Table II, the volume compatibility may be determined. IMPORTANT NOTES ON VOLUME REFERENCES Rigging Innovations maintains the PIA canopy volume measurement study. If R.I. has not tested a particular make and model canopy in our volume chamber we cannot be responsible for its fit in a given size container.
Page 13 2.4 Reserve Deployment Bag and Bridle Only a Rigging Innovations deployment bag and bridle assembly of the correct size and properly Telesis 2 labeled with P/N 2114-( ) is compatible with the .
Page 14: Deployment Type
2.5 Deployment Type There are 5 different canopy deployment methods in common use. Of these, only TYPE 5 (free Telesis 2 bag) is approved for use in the Rigging Innovations, Inc. harness/container assembly. The description and example is as follows: Type 5: Free Bag: Canopy stowed in bag and lines stowed on/in bag.
Page 15: Section 3 - User Information
Section 3.0 User Information Figure 1 Main Container Packing Instructions Assembly Step 1 Lay out main parachute, flake canopy, and check lines for straightness and continuity. Figure 2 Step 2 With line check complete, attach connector links to main risers (nose of canopy on front riser, tail on rear riser). Note that risers are marked on back with an L or R to designate left and right.
Page 16 Step 6 Attach main deployment bag to canopy as follows: a. Install the RED canopy attachment loop to the top of the main canopy by looping the large end through the ring or loop on the top of the canopy. (Figure 5) b.
Page 17 M.O.D. ring, if so equipped, (Figure 10) then through the main closing loop. Stow the excess cable just under the top edge of the left main flap. (Figure 11) Telesis 2 Note: If the is set up for operation with an FXC AAD on the main, the closing sequence for the last two flaps will be reversed.
Page 18 FOLDING THROW-OUT PILOTCHUTE (T.O.P.) Step 1 Place pilotchute on a flat surface with the handle down and spread to its full size. (Figure 13) Step 2 Fold pilotchute in half and stow excess bridle near the outer edge of pilotchute. (Figure 14) Figure 13 Step 3 Fold outside edge toward handle keeping bridle inside.
Page 19 MANUAL OVERRIDE DEPLOYMENT (MOD) HANDLE Telesis 2 AFF M.O.D. or Manual Over-ride Deployment handle was first introduced on the Telesis system. The MOD is a backup main ripcord mounted on the lower left corner of the main container. This allows the reserve side jumpmaster on an AFF jump to easily deploy the main parachute.
Page 20 MAIN STATIC LINE INSTALLATION Telesis 2 main static line activates a direct bag system. With ram-air canopies, the canopy is free stowed in the bag. That is, there is no assist device or connection between the canopy and the bag.
Page 21 3.2 3-RING™ RELEASE ASSEMBLY Assembling the 3-RING™ Release with Type-8 Standard-ring Risers Step 1 With riser rings and loop facing away from harness, pass larger riser ring through harness ring from the rear and fold riser ring upward. (Figure 27) Figure 27 Step 2 Pass small riser ring through middle ring and fold small ring upward.
Page 22: Single Operation System
3.2.1 SINGLE OPERATION SYSTEM HANDLE (S.O.S.) Telesis 2 S.O.S. (Single Operating System) utilizes one handle and one operation for both the breakaway and reserve ripcord pin pull. A yellow loop style handle is placed below the three ring on the wearers left hand side.
Page 23: Reserve Static Line Lanyard System
There have been fatal cases where the Figure 34 RSL has been disconnected but the jumper waited for the RSL activation. Telesis 2 Installation - Telesis 2 RSL System must be installed when the reserve is packed since the reserve ripcord MUST pass through the ring as the ripcord is installed.
Page 24: Harness Adjustments And Fitting
Note: If you have any questions about these instructions, you should seek the help of a certified Rigger or Rigging Innovations. Inc. at 520-466-2655 contact RI-1313-(2) Revision 1.0 5/3/2001...
Page 25: Maintenance Procedures
6. All harness webbing and hardware for wear or damage. 7. All flaps closed in proper sequence and tucked in. Note: IF ANY WEAR OR UNUSUAL CONDITION IS FOUND, CONSULT RIGGING INNOVATIONS, INC. OR A QUALIFIED PARACHUTE RIGGER IMMEDIATELY! After Putting Your Rig On, Check: 1.
Page 26 Regular, careful and thorough compliance with this maintenance procedure will prolong the life of the 3- Ring™ release system, and help to insure its operation during breakaways. Note: IF ANY WEAR OR UNUSUAL CONDITION IS FOUND, CONSULT RIGGING INNOVATIONS, INC. OR A QUALIFIED PARACHUTE RIGGER IMMEDIATELY! RI-1313-(2) Revision 1.0...
Page 27 Any major alterations or repairs must be made by the manufacturer or a designated R.I. Service Center. Contact Rigging Innovations, Inc., at 520-466-2655, for the name of an R.I. Service Center in your area. RI-1313-(2) Revision 1.0...
Page 28 * Recommendations based on fabrics finished with Du Pont Teflon® WBC Soil and Stain Repellent for CORDURA®. The methods were effective on stains that were allowed to sit untreated overnight. Removal is usually easier when stains are cleaned immediately. Telesis 2 Washing Your Rigs It is acceptable to wash your containers system carefully.
Page 29: Section 4 Rigger Information
Information 4.1 Orange Warning Label Placard Data As Part of the manufacturers requirements, the ORANGE WARNING LABEL located on the back Telesis 2 pad must be filled in by the Rigger assembling canopies to the . FAILURE COMPLETE ORANGE WARNING LABEL WILL RESULT IN THE TSO BEING NULL AND VOID!
Page 30: Parachute Assembly Inspection Form
Parachute Assembly Inspection Form ! Note: Count all Tools Before Starting Assembly Qty: manufacturer: model: Harness and date of manufacture: Container serial no: Initial After Each Item If No Discrepancies Are Found Initials Main lift web Chest and leg straps Harness hardware and connectors 3-ring release Pilotchute pocket...
Page 31 manufacturer: model: Square Reserve Canopy date of manufacture: and Pilotchute serial no: Initial After Each Item If No Discrepancies Are Found Initials Risers Connector links Sliders & Grommets A-lines and attachment points B-lines and attachment points C-lines and attachment points D-lines and attachment points Steering lines and toggles Canopy cells and cross ports...
Page 32 Assembly of Main Canopy to Container Initial After Each Item If No Discrepancies Are Found Initials Inspection of canopy and Container completed (parts A & B ) Continuity of all lines Slider on correctly Cutaway handle cables are proper lengths Rapide link barrels tightened properly Steering lines tied to toggles on mark Steering line length equal to each other...
Page 33: Ram-Air Reserve Packing Instructions
. The rigger who assembles the reserve is responsible for completing the Orange Warning label. Refer to the Rigging Innovations Warning Label Placard Data Sheet for proper information. NOTE: Minimum qualification; FAA Senior or Master Parachute Rigger or foreign equivalent.
Page 34: Closing Loop Lengths
Only modern “loop cutter” type AADs have been tested and approved for use with the system. The most popular brand of loop cutter AAD is the Cypres manufactured by Airtec GmbH, Telesis 2 in Germany. The was designed from the beginning to utilize a loop cutter AAD. The small...
Page 35 Step 1 Reserve locking loop supplied with CYPRES MUST be used. Special discs supplied with CYPRES must also be used to make knots for locking loop. Step 2 Adjust locking loop to appropriate length in accordance with Table IV. Install locking loop into container. Step 3 Install CYPRES processing unit into pocket provided on Figure 40 divider wall at bottom of reserve container.
Page 36: Recommended Tools List
4.3.4 Recommended Tools List: 1- 1- Tie cord - red or brightly colored (30” recommended.) 2- 1-packing weight, 22 Lb. (10 Kg.) 3- 5-plastic or rubber tipped packing clamps, (PONY size 3202) 4- 1-Packing Paddle 18” or longer (50 Cm.) 5- 1-Pull-up cord, 72”...
Page 37 !! WARNING !! : Use of T-Bars or "Positive Leverage Closing Devices" is Telesis 2 prohibited. Under no circumstances are T-Bars to be used when packing containers. These tools can damage containers and cause impossible ripcord pull forces. RI-1313-(2) Revision 1.0...
Page 38: Canopy Folding Instructions
NOTE: Minimum qualification; FAA Senior or Master Parachute Rigger or foreign equivalent. Rigging Innovations mandates PRO (Proper Ram-air Orientation) packing on the floor. This is the method used in the testing and certification and results in the best bulk distribution and Figure 47 the greatest comfort for the wearer.
Page 39 Dress the Folded Parachute Step 1. Kneel on right side of parachute. Gently push tail panels away from you. Locate and grab all 8 "D" line attachment points. Gently flake 4 bottom skins outboard between line groups to dress the C-D folds. (Figure 51) Repeat for both B-C and A-B folds. Step 2 Grasp suspension lines at base of stabilizers.
Page 40 Step 12 Pull slider up to slider stops at base of stabilizers. Lay slider flat in wind channel. Lay slider grommets side by side to minimize lumps. (Figure 57) Step 13 Make appropriate stacking folds in one of the following Figure 57 manners: a.
Page 41 Putting Parachute in Deployment Bag Step 17 Lay deployment bag beside canopy with line stow pocket underneath. Align bottom edges of deployment bag and canopy. Lay cleaning rod across d-bag grommet. Fold top of canopy towards container. Clear canopy nose. (Figure 61) Figure 61 Step 18 Fold canopy towards top.
Page 42 Step 24 Remove all clamps and the molar strap. Dress the canopy folds and the mouth of the bag. If it looks like too much canopy is sticking out of lower corners, it is probably correct, especially if an AAD will be packed into the rig. If no AAD is installed, adjust canopy bulk so bagged canopy is flat across bottom.
Page 43: Closing Reserve Container
4.3.6 Closing Reserve Container Step 31 Close inner top flap (rectangular flap with no grommet) so lower edge touches d-bag grommet and re-clamp. Step 32 Use .22 caliber (5.56 mm) gun cleaning rod to thread pull- up cord through Stealth pilotchute from bottom to top. Figure 69 Step 33 Center base of pilotchute on center grommet of d-bag.
Page 44 CAUTION: Place closing plate on bottom edge of top flap. Placing closing plate or kneeling on pin protector flap will kink or break the flap. Rigger should determine how tight closing loop is and decide whether to perform a pull test. WARNING: MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PULL FORCE ON RESERVE RIPCORD 22 POUNDS (10 KILOGRAMS).