Kortel Design Krisis Karre 100, Manual

Page 1: ...209 2018 Krisis Karré 160 EP 210 2018 Krisis Karré 220 Tandem EP 211 2018 Revision 6 Last update 08 2022 Krisis Karré OPERATING PACKING INSTRUCTIONS Manufacturer Kortel Design 1096 avenue André Lasquin 74700 Sallanches Tel 33 0 9 50 10 73 27 www korteldesign com ...

Page 2: ...rect use and must be read before installation If you have any questions related to the use of this rescue system please contact KORTEL DESIGN directly If you need professional packing or repair service please contact your certified dealer or KORTEL DESIGN For more information about this and other KORTEL DESIGN products please visit our website www korteldesign com We wish you great flights and alw...

Page 3: ... Compatibility test of reserve harness pilot PRE FLIGHT CHECK INFORMATION FOR WINCH TOWING FEATURES OF THE KRISIS KARRE CANOPY FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS GENERAL ADVICE FOR THE USE OF A STEERABLE RESERVE MAINTENANCE Packing inspection record booklet Packing inspection intervals Care cleaning Storage transport Repairs Disposal Optional riser cover PACKING INSTRUCTIONS Packing preparation Packing proced...

Page 4: ...tion indicator red marking Canopy Rear vent Stabilo Stabilo Main Center Lines Control lines Lower center lines Main riser Control riser Control handle Suspension points STRUCTURAL SETUP 4 Krisis KARRE User s manual ...

Page 5: ... is not permitted The use of this rescue system requires appropriate flight training Before each take off the pilot must check all parts of the flight equipment for airworthiness CAUTION When practicing air sports the pilot bears sole responsibility for all risks up to and including injury and death Neither the manufacturer nor the seller of a rescue system can be held responsible nor can they gua...

Page 6: ...ts in the past Constructional features of KORTEL DESIGN inner containers S Red KARRE 100 M Blue KARRE 125 L Black KARRE 160 XL Orange KARRE 220 The deployment tests have shown that pulling out the first third of the container requires the most energy as the inner container often gets caught in the container compartment during this first phase of the deployment The very flat and in the front area c...

Page 7: ...ts on the harness fail e g due to carabiner breakage In addition it helps to untangle possible line twists more easily KORTEL DESIGN explicitly points out that if the connection line is removed an additional safety and backup feature is lost The Tandem version does not have the connection line due to characteristics of the system Harnesses with attachment points on the shoulder straps Harnesses wi...

Page 8: ...dable when deploying the reserve However the described installation method helps avoid them as much as possible Position the harness and container as shown on the left Then turn the container over so that the closure points to the ground When installing the container on the right side of the harness as seen in direction of flight the rotation must be made to the left from the perspective of the ph...

Page 9: ...eserve However the connection must be at least long enough to ensure that the locking pins are released when the handle is pulled To prevent an entanglement of the release handle in the suspension lines while they are stretching the maximum length of the connection from the release handle to the inner container must not exceed 37 cm There are three loop in options on the KORTEL DESIGN standard fla...

Page 10: ...ually are a single unit which has been specially tested during the approval of the harness or front container The KORTEL DESIGN pocket container can no longer be used for these harnesses Rather it is necessary that the reserve is repacked into the harness manufacturer s inner container KORTEL DESIGN permits this provided that it is a standard cloverleaf inner container and its volume is not less t...

Page 11: ...ner flaps Carefully remove the cap from the inner container Gently pull the line bundles from the closure loops Open the line compartment Tie the central line bundle together with a packing cord Gently pull the central line bundle from its closure loop ...

Page 12: ...st open under its own weight Carefully insert the cap into the cloverleaf container and remove the 3 packing cords Guide the closure loop through the central eyelet and secure it with the line bundle Insert the looped line bundles Close the container and make sure that all packing cords have been removed Packing into the cloverleaf inner container ...

Page 13: ... settings when the harness is hooked to the attachment points of the reserve After the compatibility check has been completed and passed the rescue parachute inside its inner container is reinstalled in the harness container compartment or external outer container in accordance with the operating instructions Particular attention must be paid to the following That the packing volume indicated on t...

Page 14: ... above ground to target a landing area of about 1 7 km for landing At lower deployment altitudes it is at least still possible to avoid obstacles at higher altitudes it is even possible to steer from the ridge down into the valley or towards a safe landing area The horizontal drift of the KRISIS KARRE also helps to reduce the risk of injury because the deceleration path to reduce the impact speed ...

Page 15: ...er about five seconds the brake can be released briefly to resume full speed Then it can be pulled fully again for directional correction With this method the canopy turns into the curve most quickly and in a defined manner The control forces of the KRISIS KARRE are relatively high and the system reacts much slower to direction changes than a paraglider There is no danger of a stall not even with ...

Page 16: ...es 2 Check Is the canopy inflated What is the height above ground 3 Check Orientation what is the direction of flight indicated by the red corner 4 Adjust the direction of flight If there is an imminent collision with an obstacle immediately change the flight direction by pulling the brake loop side does not matter Immediately try to do this even when the reserve is twisted 5 Pull in or separate t...

Page 17: ...a rescue parachutes deployment Packing inspection record booklet A packing and inspection record booklet must be kept as proof of care and for reasons of insurance coverage and warranty maintenance The following shall be noted therein On the part of the manufacturer The routine test On the part of the seller the date of purchase and the compatibility test On the part of the service companies packi...

Page 18: ...re fluctuations and ensure sufficient air circulation to prevent condensation Do not expose the reserve unnecessarily to the sun UV radiation Allow the wet or damp reserve to completely dry unpacked at room temperature or outdoors in a shaded area After contact with salt water rinse the reserve thoroughly with fresh water as soon as possible Clean all components only with fresh water and at most w...

Page 19: ...cue system The preparation of repair instructions by the manufacturer is subject to a charge In case of non compliance with the repair instructions the airworthiness certified according to EN or LTF expires automatically Acid and mildew stains as well as rips and scuff marks may affect the strength of the components Such damage must be checked and if necessary repaired by the manufacturer or an au...

Page 20: ...sleeve To install the riser cover guide it all the way from the reserve riser loop to under the cover of the pilot s harness shoulder attachment points The zipper must be opened a few centimeters at the end on the side the shoulder attachment points Attach the white loop at this end to the harness using a small cable tie When the reserve is deployed the zipper of the riser cover opens automaticall...

Page 21: ...d can be used as weights to facilitate packing and reduce the packing volume All packing rubbers must be replaced with new ones for each packing operation We strongly recommend to let the reserve be packed by a trained professional PACKING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION In an emergency situation the pilot s life may depend on the operational reliability of the rescue system Incorrect packing can therefore h...

Page 22: ...d on page 8 and place the harness on the ground with the back part facing upwards Sorting the lines Separate the lines of the risers Start on the harness side and continue in the direction of the canopy When you reach the center line fork drop the knot and continue separating the two bundles until you reach the cap ...

Page 23: ...s riser with 3 lines from the harness to the canopy Resolve any twists so that the lines lead freely to the canopy CAUTION If the center lines are outside the canopy is twisted in on itself inside out line overthrow Face the red direction indicator of the canopy towards the ground Slightly tension the canopy along the entire circumference so that all main and center lines are brought to tension an...

Page 24: ...l Presorted canopy after line and twist control Place the right half of the canopy over the left half as shown in the picture so that the red marking is visible and facing the packer For packing bundle the lines with packing cord ...

Page 25: ...the already sorted panels at the apex with the right hand and pull up the next panel with the left hand starting at the base Due to its asymmetrical lines the KRISIS KARRE has only one packing loop However this is sufficient and saves time when packing The packing loop is attached at the same strap as the front red marking Position the sewn on reinforcement tapes along the center line and always k...

Page 26: ...ther panels In the picture an inner container is used as a marker Position all center lines in the middle and tension them with a light pull 5 lines for KRISIS KARRE 100 125 8 lines for KRISIS KARRE 160 9 lines for KRISIS KARRE 220 Smooth the canopy material upwards above the center lines and also position it in the center ...

Page 27: ...rrowly as this will increase the height of the container If necessary use packing clips or weights Continue sorting until all panels are on one side and the red direction indicator mark is visible again Put back half of the panels and remove the marker Lift the edge of the center panel up about 30 cm and fold it to the left side ...

Page 28: ...ng over the folded panels and open the gap as wide as the panels This packing method guarantees a controlled opening with low shock loads This further reduces the opening time especially in rotations with high sink rates while the opening time is often significantly longer when the canopy is folded with conventional S folds Unhook the packing loop and push the panels together at the apex to approx...

Page 29: ...ng into the inner container Form several vertical S folds and push them into the container Multiple small S folds keep the container flat CAUTION A flat and compact packing method without excess air between the panels is important A too high packing pressure can impair the reserve canopy s ability to slide out of the inner container CAUTION If the packing cord is not removed the reserve will not o...

Page 30: ...User s manual Divide the risers and place them in the container Bundle the lines according to the picture and tie three max 4 loops per side and bundle with packing rubbers Close the container with the two rubber loops ...

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