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- Page 1 ______________________________________________________________________________ Owner´s Manual and Service Booklet Serial Number: __________________________ Version 1.4 Gültig ab Baujahr 2011 Stand: August 2011...
- Page 2 Teil dieser Unterlagen für irgendwelche Zwecke vervielfältigt oder übertragen werden, unabhängig davon, auf welche Art und Weise oder mit welchen Mitteln, elektronisch oder mechanisch, dies geschieht. Bereitstellen dieses Buchs gibt keinen Anspruch darin enthaltenen Warenbezeichnungen, Gebrauchs- und Handelsnamen sowie sonstige geistigen Eigentümer. © 1995-2011 UP International...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Necessary skills for dealing with disturbances ............9 Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methods ........9 Suitability for training ..................... 9 ..................9 ECOMMENDED WEIGHT RANGE TECHNICAL DATA UP K2² ..................11 ......................12 ONSTRUCTION A new profile ......................12 Airfoil Stabilizing System ..................13 ...................... - Page 4 ______________________________________________________________________________ ................22 OUNTING THE TANDEM RESERVE ........................ 23 AUNCHING ......................23 PEED CONTROL Using the brakes ....................23 Using the trimmers ....................23 ........................24 URNING ........................24 ANDING ......................24 INCH TOWING Attaching the towline release system ..............25 FLIGHT SAFETY ......................
- Page 5 Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt UP K2² ................45 Service Booklet Glider- and pilot data ....................50 Used by the UP Service centre in connection with periodic service ......51 Product registration card ....................54 Important The following symbols are used to draw attention to particular sections:...
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Page 6: Welcome To Our Team
______________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to our team Congratulations on the purchase of your new UP K2². UP International is renowned across the globe for designing and building the finest paragliders available – paragliders characterised by maximum safety, performance and quality in every aspect. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
Correct behaviour Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before your first flight with the in relation to the UP K2² so that you are fully acquainted with your new glider. This manual gives environment you information on the entire specific and general flying characteristics of the UP K2², but it does not replace attending a... -
Page 8: Development Of Paragliders
Once we're happy with the new look back on such an expansive history as prototypes' behaviour in the virtual we can. The UP story started back in 1970 environment the program generates when Pete Brock graduated from the Art the templates after which the glider is Center, a world famous school for design sewn. -
Page 9: Ltf And En Classification
LTF and EN classification Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent The UP K2² is certified to the following methods classification(s): LTF09/EN B Flight manoeuvres like spiral dives and B-line stalls pose higher demands on Target group and the pilot than on lower rated wings. - Page 10 ______________________________________________________________________________ The UP K2² responds to load changes by flying either marginally faster or slower, depending on whether you in- or decrease the load. The glide ratio in still air is not affected, and the minimum sink rate only insignificantly so.
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Page 11: Technical Data Up K2²
______________________________________________________________________________ Technical Data UP K2² Size Surface area flat [m²] Surface area flat projected [m²] 31,1 34,5 14,1 Flat span [m] 14,9 Projected span [m] 10,9 11,5 Flat aspect ratio Projected aspect ratio Chambers/cells Total line length incl. brake [m] Total # of lines incl. -
Page 12: Construction
From then on it refined design and the many innovative will feel as if the wing wants to go up solutions – the best companion for you on its own. This combination of very and your passenger. -
Page 13: Airfoil Stabilizing System
Line material curvature of the important nose region. These nylon battens are strong and sturdy The UP K2² uses a mix of sheathed and preserve their shape far longer than Dyneema and Technora lines from any nose Mylar reinforcement ever will. -
Page 14: Line System
______________________________________________________________________________ performance data of the wing through the work the delta quick links should be re- reduced drag. glued with thread locking Loctite©! Line system Risers The entire line system is formed from The split A risers and B risers are individual lines, which are sewn and colour marked to improve ground looped at both ends. - Page 15 ______________________________________________________________________________ D1,2,3 C1,2,3 B1,2,3,STI A1,2 Illustration 2a: UP K2² riser...
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Page 16: The T-Bar Suspension System
In this case, The T-bar suspension simply changing the upper hang point is insufficient to avoid the passenger system being lifted up where she may obstruct the pilots' visibility – something that is This A-shaped suspension system allows completely avoided... -
Page 17: Before The First Flight
Under no circumstances should the then seek advice from either your UP lengths of the lines or risers of the UP K2² dealer or directly from UP be altered in any way. International. - Page 18 ______________________________________________________________________________ Illustration 5 and 6: Fishermans- and bowline-knots...
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Page 19: Suitable Harnesses
UP process for motorised Paragliding. Profile Bi, developed especially for tandem If you wish to fly your UP K2² with a use. motor please get in touch with the The connecting bridle from the reserve... - Page 20 ______________________________________________________________________________ All participating persons and every piece of equipment has to have the necessary and proper licenses, certifications and ratings appropriate for the country where the flights are to be made. Taking passengers on board has to be one of the most demanding challenges in the sport of paragliding.
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Page 21: Flight Practice And Safety
Pre-flight check on correctly, and ensure that both leg straps and the chest strap are Make sure whenever you get your UP K2² closed and adjusted. Also check back from somebody else to check the the rescue system pins and glider very carefully if you are not the only deployment handle. -
Page 22: The T-Bar/Spreader Bar Suspension System
______________________________________________________________________________ The T-bar/spreader bar suspension system The incorporation of two main hang-points on the T-bar serves to eliminate the disadvantages of flying with passengers either much heavier or much lighter than the pilot. Should the opposite be the case (passenger significantly heavier than pilot) the spreader bar may simply be turned around and hooking in is done at the foremost hang point. -
Page 23: Launching
(where the risers are Using the brakes attached). Any other mode of attachment The UP K2² has a wide useable speed will compromise the safety of pilot and range, coupled with excellent stability passenger in the event of a reserve at all speeds. -
Page 24: Turning
Brake input and amount of weight shift inflating the glider easier. induced will define the radius and bank angle on the UP K2², and will allow it to be Especially when you are towing at controlled with ease. Using weight shift in... -
Page 25: Attaching The Towline Release System
______________________________________________________________________________ tension is applied when the glider is not correctly positioned then a 'lock out' or a stall could occur. Try to avoid large brake inputs until you are reasonably high. Emphasize weight shift if any course correction is necessary close to the ground. -
Page 26: Flight Safety
Thermals and Flight safety Turbulence The development of high performance In turbulent air, the UP K2² should be paragliders from square parachutes has flown with a little brake to increase the meant vast improvements in speed, sink angle of attack and provide greater rate and handling. -
Page 27: Steep Spiral Dive
To induce a B-line stall, start from per second can be achieved in a steep normal, un-accelerated flight. Reach spiral dive, but it is advisable to build up up and take hold of both B risers, still gradually to these sink rates when you first with your hands in the brake loops, practice spiralling. -
Page 28: Big Ears
– your passenger will be grateful! To pull the ears in, reach up and get hold of the outermost A line (green riser) on both front risers and pull them down, simultaneously, by about 20 to30 cm until the tips collapse. -
Page 29: Flying Outside The Normal Flight Envelope
The K2² will reinflate quickly and reliably and is situations easy to control during the incident. The UP K2² is designed to be Asymmetric collapse aerodynamically stable. However as with all paragliders extreme turbulence or The UP K2² belongs to the new... -
Page 30: Full Frontal Collapse
Deep Stall WARNING! Should the pilot be The UP K2² has no inherent tendency unable to control the rotation towards deep stall. It will recover from it is normally best to deploy a deep stall brought about by over... -
Page 31: Spin
Up until the wing starts to fall back the pilot may resume normal Once the airspeed has been reduced to flight by simply releasing the brakes. -
Page 32: Emergency Steering
Emergency Steering real life flying. In both cases the brakeline travel If for some reason the UP K2² cannot be becomes very short and even small controlled with the brakes, for example if input may suddenly induce an airflow the brake handle has come off the main separation;... -
Page 33: Overloading
______________________________________________________________________________ Overloading The UP K2² is a very strong paraglider, and flying all the usual SIV and acro manoeuvres will not normally pose a structural problem. However, frequent acro training does accelerate the ageing process dramatically, and UP recommends having wings that are often... -
Page 34: Maintenance And Cleaning
______________________________________________________________________________ Maintenance and If you are storing your UP K2² for cleaning extended periods we recommend using the accordion folding method, seen here below. The UP Accordion Taking care of your bag is an ideal partner for this purpose. paraglider Pack the glider in a slightly different way every time, so that it‟s not always... - Page 35 ______________________________________________________________________________ There is however a small trick you can use to be good to your new wing, see the following illustrations: Then fold the sausage from the trailing edge forward… … all the way to the leading edge. Do NOT fold the leading edge under, as shown here above.
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Page 36: Paraglider Fabric
Also note that, in spite of it being a On UP gliders the coated side of the cloth comfortable seat, the glider bag should is facing inwards. This means that the not be used as such. -
Page 37: Storage And Transport
If you feel it necessary to clean your checked for condition and length and UP K2² at any time then use lots of should be replaced where necessary. lukewarm water and a soft sponge. - Page 38 ______________________________________________________________________________ Push the batten back somewhat and release the end from the pocket, then remove it entirely. Transfer the total length precisely to the replacement material (supplied) and cut a new length. File the ends of the new batten and cover them with tape.
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Page 39: Checks And Repairs
UP recognised service centres touch your UP Warranty wing – this is also a prerequisite for the UP Warranty to be valid. So there‟s a lot Conditions and extent of the UP speaking for letting UP, or a UP affiliate, International Warranty can be found in look after your K2²! -
Page 40: International Up Warranty
Only by regularly having your rescue A complete, correct registration card parachute repacked can you has been filled in and sent to UP within guarantee its flawless operation! As 14 days of the purchase. Note that you with the glider, the rescue parachute... -
Page 41: Sending The Up Glider And Other Up Products
Sending the UP glider products from UP. You will find any technical information and accessories and other UP products for your UP K2², as well as many useful things that are necessary for The best way to send your paraglider, flying. -
Page 42: Some Final Words
We at UP wish you delightful, beautiful natural and physical laws, whether from and accident free flying with your UP ignorance or unreasonableness. -
Page 43: Attachments
Attachments Line Layout Plan ................44 „Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt“ UP K2² ............ 45 Service Booklet Glider- and pilot data ................. 50 Used by the UP Service centre in connection with periodic service ... 51 Product registration card ..............54... -
Page 44: Line Layout Plan
Line plan (K2² SM-ML 1.05.2011) -
Page 45: Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt Up K2²
DHV/OeAeC-Technikreferat LBA-anerkannte Prüfstelle für Hängegleiter und Gleitsegel Beauftragter der österreichischen Luftfahrtbehörde Herstellerangaben zum Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt Gleitsegel Musterprüfung 1. Gerätemuster: UP K2² - ML 2. Hersteller: UP International GmbH II. Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen 1. Gerätemasse(kg): 2. Zulässiges Startmasse minimal (kg): maximal (kg): 3. - Page 46 11. Leinenlängen (mm), von der Kappenmitte beginnend: Rib# Bremse Rib# 8830 8730 8760 8910 9655 8735 8630 8665 8810 9415 8710 8610 8645 8795 9355 8765 8675 8710 8860 9225 8715 8630 8665 8805 9080 8620 8545 8595 8730 9090 8580 8515 8560...
- Page 47 DHV/OeAeC-Technikreferat LBA-anerkannte Prüfstelle für Hängegleiter und Gleitsegel Beauftragter der österreichischen Luftfahrtbehörde Herstellerangaben zum Luftsportgeräte-Kennblatt Gleitsegel Musterprüfung 1. Gerätemuster: UP K2² - SM 2. Hersteller: UP International GmbH II. Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen 1. Gerätemasse(kg): 2. Zulässiges Startmasse minimal (kg): maximal (kg): 3.
- Page 48 11. Leinenlängen (mm), von der Kappenmitte beginnend: Rib# Bremse Rib# 8365 8265 8290 8430 9125 8265 8165 8200 8335 8910 8245 8145 8180 8315 8840 8295 8205 8240 8380 8715 8245 8170 8200 8335 8576 8160 8090 8125 8260 8590 8125 8055 8100...
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Page 49: Service Booklet
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Page 50: Glider- And Pilot Data
Glider- and pilot data Model: K2² SM ML Size: Serial number: Colour: _________________________________________________ Date of purchase: _________________________________________ First flight date: __________________________________________ Dealer stamp and signature Pilot (1. owner) Name: _________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________... -
Page 51: Used By The Up Service Centre In Connection With Periodic Service
Pilot (2. owner) Name: _________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________ Pilot (3. owner) Name: _________________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________________ Town: __________________________________________________ Postal code: _____________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________... - Page 52 Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form! 1st Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 2nd Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 3rd Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________...
- Page 53 Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form! 4th Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 5th Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________ Stamp Service jobs undertaken: 6th Service Assignment Nr. Performed date: _______________________________...
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Page 54: Product Registration Card
Owner Name: __________________________________________ Family name: ____________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Dealer stamp and signature Cut out this card and mail it to UP within 14 days of purchase, or register your K2² www.up-paragliders.com>Service>UP>Product Registration...
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