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- Page 1 ALFAcross series manual Version 1.2 from 02/2022 ALFAcross 80 ALFAcross 100 ALFAcross 115 ALFAcross 120 ALFAcross 140 ALFAcross 220...
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Page 2: Safety Note
ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual Congratulations on your purchase of a FLUGGERÄTE GMBH product. We remind you that all our products are the result of meticulous research in constant collaboration with pilots from all over the world. That’s why your opinion is so important. Your experien- ce and collaboration help us constantly improve our products, to always get the best out of every Fluggeräte GmbH creation. - Page 3 ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual INDEX 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 2 - TECHNICAL DATA 3 - TO GET TO KNOW YOUR QUARO 3.1 - What to do when it happens? 4 - PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 - Packing preparations 4.2 - Pulling the packing line trough the fixing loops 4.3 - Sorting the panels...
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Page 4: General Information
Every pilot bears the responsibility of his/her own safety. The manufacturer or distributor assumes no responsibility for accidents occurring while using it. It is strictly prohibited to use the ALFACROSS series: - beyond the maximum recommended weight - for skydiving - with damaged canopy, lines, connection belt or seams or- without regular check (check interval). -
Page 5: Technical Data
ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual 2 - TECHNICAL DATA ALFAcro ALFAcross ALFAcross ALFAcross ALFAcross ALFAcross Certification LTF / EN LTF / EN LTF / EN LTF / EN LTF / EN LTF / EN Working load 80 kg 100 kg... - Page 6 ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual 3 - TO GET TO KNOW YOUR ALFACROSS The ALFACROSS series is a manually deployable rescue system it is for suitable paragliding pilots in an emergency situation and is made by high quality materials and has a quadratic canopy with one middle line which pull down apex.
- Page 7 ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual If you find yourself in an uncontrollable situation in the air, pull hard on the deployment handle. This will open the outer reserve container and release the reserve parachute. Then throw the reserve package forcefully away from you.
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Page 8: Packing Instructions
ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual 4 - PACKING INSTRUCTIONS It is advisable that the reserve parachute be folded by qualified and experienced folders before installation in the harness. The effectiveness of your reserve parachute depends on correct folding. If you wish to perform the folding process yourself, we recommend that you follow the instructions carefully and, in case of any doubt, contact qualified and experienced staff. - Page 9 ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual Secure the main belt on a fixed point to keep it stretched and under tension. Check for the lines to run freely from the main riser loop connection to the canopy edge. ATTENTION: There should not be any tangles or knots in the lines. All lines must have a straight course and may not have any twists.
- Page 10 The fixing loops are sewn on the canopy. Depending on the model the ALFAcross series have different numbers of packing loops attached to the canopy to enable an easy repack:...
- Page 11 ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual It is advisable to tension the emergency to facilitate folding. 4.3 - Sorting the panels Put all the panels to the right side and fold over each panel from the right side onto left side like turning the pages in a book and pull the top of the opening outward.
- Page 12 ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual Now fold all panels stored above the packing weight to the right side. The panel on the bottom is panel 11 at ALFAcross 80 and 100, panel 13 at ALFAcross 120 and ALFAcross 140, panel 15 for ALFAcross 220.
- Page 13 ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual The left third is folded into the middle and then the right third is folded under the middle. Do the same on top of the canopy. Pay attention to the size of the container! ATTENTION: Remove the line from the fixing loops! 4.5 - S-folding canopy to fit into inner container (standard version)
- Page 14 ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual Alternative way to refold: Fold the whole canopy into the container. Close both sides of the inner container and the top pocket with the rubber, which you fix with one loop of all the suspension lines.
- Page 15 Make a note of the date of packing in the pack control booklet. 5- INSTALLATION ON THE HARNESS The ALFACROSS series rescue parachutes are compatible with all FLUGGERÄTE GMBH harnesses. They can also be used with most other manufacturers’ harnesses, as long as you first make sure with your instructor/dealer everything works properly.
- Page 16 5.1.3 - Installation of the rescue parachute in an external container If your harness does not have a built-in container, you can still use the ALFACROSS series rescue parachutes using an external front container. FLUGGERÄTE GMBH can provide an optional front rescue container with rescue handle in different versions.
- Page 17 ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual on its size and therefore you must make sure it is not too small. If in doubt, look for professional advice. 5.1.4 - Connection of the tandem reserve parachute The tandem emergency connection need the exclusive addition of the V line for TANDEM.
- Page 18 ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual 5.1.7 - Compatibility- check A control of every new combination of rescue system and harness/outer container has to be carried out by either the producer of the harness or the rescue system or an authorized person (dealer or flight instructor). The activation of the rescue system in flight position has to be correct and in conformity to the construction guidelines.
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Page 19: Care, Maintenance And Repair
ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual Check (regularly): • connection of the rescue system to your harness • connection of the harness and deployment handle • Check compatibility of rescue system and harness In addition to a normal preflight check (see manual of the glider/harness or maybe towing device), you have to check before every take off that the rescue container is closed correctly and the release handle is placed correctly. - Page 20 ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual 6.3 - Use limitations, packing- and check intervals In the ALFACROSS series rescue parachutes, there is nothing that can or should be adjusted. 6.3.1 - Packing interval 6 to12 month: the rescue system also must be aired recurrent.
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Page 21: Terms Of The Guarantee
ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual Please always respect the environment when practising our sport: do not litter, do not leave marked trails and do not make loud noises. TERMS OF THE GUARANTEE Fluggeräte GmbH guarantees the proper processing, an operation within the allowable limits of proper operation and the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria of rescue. - Page 22 ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual...
- Page 23 ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual MAINTAINCE AND PACK-INTERVAL OVERVIEW DATE WORK USED RESULT SIGNATION BY OPEN It is compelling advised to check and repack the rescue ALFACROSS every 12 months. In the case of ignoring this, there might be problem with...
- Page 24 ALFACROSS SERIES - user’s manual Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is correct, but please remember that it has been produced for guidance only. This owner’s manual is subject to change without prior notice. Please gleitschirm-retter.at...