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You have just purchased a sophisticated product. We place great importance on the workmanship and
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If you have any questions which are not answered in this manual, please do not hesitate to contact us
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1. Disclaimer and exclusion of liability ................................................................................................2
2. For your safety....................................................................................................................................3
3. Features of the paraglider .................................................................................................................4
3.1 What does the Cirrus 3 look like?.......................................................................................................4
3.2 Who is the Cirrus 3 suitable for? ........................................................................................................4
3.3 Connecting a harness to the Cirrus 3.................................................................................................4
3.4 Winch-towing ......................................................................................................................................4
3.5 Motorised flight ...................................................................................................................................5
4. Setting up the Cirrus 3 and test-flying .............................................................................................5
4.1 Laying out the paraglider and pre-flight check ...................................................................................5
4.2 Five-point check .................................................................................................................................6
4.3 The first flight ......................................................................................................................................6
4.4 Adjusting the main brake lines ...........................................................................................................6
4.5 Adjusting the speed system ...............................................................................................................7
5. Flying ...................................................................................................................................................9
5.1 Normal flight .......................................................................................................................................9
5.2 Instructions for extreme flying and dangerous situations ...................................................................9
5.3 Rapid descents.................................................................................................................................11
6. Looking after your paraglider .........................................................................................................14
6.1 Transporting and storing the paraglider ...........................................................................................14
6.2 Checking the lines ............................................................................................................................14
6.3 Cleaning and repairing the paraglider ..............................................................................................14
7. Inspections........................................................................................................................................16
8. Warranty ............................................................................................................................................17
9. Internet product information and safety notices .........................................................................17
3. February 2004
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
If you have any questions which are not answered in this manual, please do not hesitate to contact us directly (+ 49 81 - 41 32 77 888), or your Swing dealer. from... -
Page 2: Disclaimer And Exclusion Of Liability
1. DISCLAIMER AND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY Use of this paraglider is solely at the USER'S OWN RISK. The CERTIFICATION and the WARRANTY SHALL BE RENDERED INVALID if changes of any kind (including changes to the brake lines) or improper repairs are made to this paraglider or if any inspections are missed (annual and 2-yearly check). -
Page 3: For Your Safety
Use of the paraglider is at your own risk. The manufacturer is not legally responsible for any personal injury or material damage which occurs in connection with Swing paragliders. A specialist must test-fly the paraglider. The test-flight must be recorded on the paraglider information label. -
Page 4: Features Of The Paraglider
15 kg. 3.3 Connecting a harness to the Cirrus 3 The Cirrus 3 can be connected to any harness which has DHV “GH” harness classification. You can find out more about this on the DHV website at <www.dhv.de>. -
Page 5: Motorised Flight
Carefully separate all the rigging-lines and take care that no lines are underneath the canopy, tangled or caught up in any way. The Cirrus 3 can be reverse launched easily with a wind speed of just 3m/s. Pre-flight Before launching, always check the following:... -
Page 6: Five-Point Check
4.2 5-point check We recommend that you carry out the following 5-point check immediately before launching: 1. Is the canopy arranged in a half moon shape and are all the air-entrances open? 2. Are all the lines untangled? Are there any lines under the canopy? 3. -
Page 7: Adjusting The Speed System
4.5 Adjusting the speed system Although the Cirrus 3 is already trimmed to a sufficiently high basic speed, it is also equipped with a speed system. You will use it in particular if there is a strong headwind, when you fly over valleys or if you want to leave a dangerous area quickly. - Page 8 Function The A-, B- and C-risers can be shortened by using the speed bar. This decreases the canopy's angle of attack. Diagram left: unaccelerated right: accelerated Caution! Accident risk! Disturbances (e.g. collapses) are more dramatic with increased speed than when the glider is unaccelerated.
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Page 9: Flying
5.1 Normal flight Launch Pull the Cirrus 3 up ensuring your arms and the lines are down and behind you. Hold both the inner A-risers, without shortening them too much. The Cirrus 3 launches very smoothly and is easy to control. Launching is even easier if the canopy is arranged in a half-moon shape. - Page 10 During test flights the Cirrus 3 self-recovered on release of the A-risers which were pulled down and caused the collapse. We must point out however that the Cirrus 3 is a high-performance glider and could turn 360° before it opens completely.
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Page 11: Rapid Descents
Caution! Accident risk! Counter-braking too strongly can result in a stall on the inflated side. A full stall occurs if full brake is applied during the flight. The paraglider slows down, Full stall surges backwards and deflates. If the brakes are held down, the canopy comes up over the pilot again. - Page 12 Look down before and during a spiral dive so that you can tell how far you are from the ground! In spiral dives with a sink rate above 14 m/s, the Cirrus 3 continues to turn but without any further acceleration. This allows you to make stable spiral dives. To recover from a stable spiral dive of this kind, apply the outside brake until the Cirrus 3 slows down and stops turning.
- Page 13 B-line stall The B-line stall is another way to descend rapidly and has a sink rate of approximately 8 m/s. It is suitable where there is an average ascent rate and little wind. Grasp both of the B-risers at the coloured mark. Pull both of them slowly and evenly Starting the towards your chest until the airflow is gone and the wing goes into a vertical descent manoeuvre...
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Page 14: Looking After Your Paraglider
6. LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER 6.1 Transporting and storing the paraglider Always transport your paragliding equipment in the special backpack and/or in the inner Transport bag. Store all of your paragliding equipment away from UV light in a dry room which is well- Storing aired and has a constant temperature. - Page 15 Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or a specialist recommended by Repairs the manufacturer. You can repair small tears in the wing yourself (not at the seams) using self-adhesive sail material, as long as they are in places which do not bear heavy loads and they are not bigger than 3 cm.
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Page 16: Inspections
1. Inspection instructions for Swing gliders (required only in Germany and Austria) 2. Service papers (1 booklet for each size and model) In Germany, Swing gliders must be inspected as follows (check the situation in your Inspection country): periods... -
Page 17: Warranty
General The terms of the warranty are in the enclosed warranty card. Please remember to return the warranty card to Swing within 14 days after you purchase the paraglider. The manufacturer must be notified immediately of any defects in the product, variations or changes in flight behaviour and any warranty claims and, if necessary, the glider must be made available for inspection by the manufacturer.
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