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10. RELEASE
Release of MAC PARA rescue equipment for external containers (harnesses with
integrated reserve container)
status date 08 | 2019
11. CONTENT
This release is valid for all MAC PARA Aegis SQ rescues in conjunction with non-
original inner containers.
WARNING — Use of this parachute with any alternative inner container: the speed of
opening and opening shock test has been completed using the inner container supplied.
Use of any other inner container may produce different results (including failure).
12. RISK
The compatibility of a harness with integrated / solid inner container to an external
emergency equipment must be guaranteed by the manufacturer of the harness and is
tested by internal tests with different bulky containers. The opening processes of the
rescue device are dependent on the type and size of the inner container. There is the
possibility that the rescue equipment has a slowed-down opening or not even open in
use of a smaller inner container or inner container of other design.
The original Aegis SQ container have a separate line compartment for the S-loop line
packages for a defined opening sequence. In a container without a separated line
compartment the throwing power slows down by the early release of the entire rescue
system. The MAC PARA containers provide a maximum of throwing power and quality
of defined opening. This ensures a faster opening. In addition, Dyneema lines are
installed in most modern rescue equipment. These lines are coated with a polyurethane
resin.
In the rescue manufacturing we take care that different materials are handled
separately. It is possible that minimal parts of this coating are solved and get transferred
on the fabric if the lines and the fabric are packed together. This can lead to bonding
and thus a delayed opening. Similarly, a defined packing method is recommended
which is not useful or possible in each inner container from other brands.
Changes that differ from the original packing method or the packaging size can increase
the opening time and reduce the opening quality.
