Swing ORANGE CROSS L, Manual

Page 1: ...Introduction Chapter 01 1 PArAglider Version 2 0 Date 15 09 2017 Orange Cross Manual EN ...

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Page 3: ...e it properly You will be impressed by the rapid deployment times high level of pendular stability and the astonishingly low sink rate of the ORANGE CROSS reserve systems Consistent development work and the innovative combination of the materials used have resulted in a product which satisfies our demanding requirements and those of pilots too and which sets standards for others to follow If you h...

Page 4: ... PURPOSE 10 OPERATING THE RESERVE SYSTEM 10 DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED 10 04 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 11 TECHNICAL DATA 11 CONSTRUCTION OF RESERVE 11 Canopy suspension lines and bridles 11 Inner container 12 Front container and the ORANGE CROSS 12 05 LOOKING AFTER YOUR RESERVE 13 PACKING 13 COMPATIBILITY TEST 13 CLEANING 13 Dampness wetness 13 Contact with salt water 13 STORAGE 13 INSPECTION 13 General i...

Page 5: ...HE RESERVE LOGBOOK 23 07 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB 24 SWING WEBSITE 24 FACEBOOK TWITTER YOUTUBE 24 Paragliding 24 Speedgliding 24 Swing TV 24 Swing App 24 08 APPENDIX 25 ADDRESSES 25 Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH 25 Paraglider recycling 25 DHV 25 EAPR 25 Air Turquoise SA 25 VERSIONS 25 Version 2 0 25 RESCUE CHUTE DETAILS 26 PILOT DETAILS PROOF OF OWNERSHIP 26 RESERVE LOGBOOK 27 NOTES 28 ...

Page 6: ...s part of the certification Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH Special text DANGER Sections of text headed Danger indicate a situation where there is imminent danger which in all probability will lead to death or serious injury if the instructions given are not followed WARNING Sections of text headed Warning indicate a potentially dangerous situation which may lead to death or serious injury if the instr...

Page 7: ...re values of Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH and they have implications for everything we do We also believe that our customers share our environmental awareness Respect for nature and the environment You can easily play a part in protecting the environment by practising our sport in such a way that there is no damage to nature and the areas in which we fly Keep to marked trails take your rubbish away ...

Page 8: ...s in which you fly and also to the safety reserve which you factor into your flying manoeuvres Do not under any circumstances use the paraglider as a parachute Acrobatics are not permitted We recommend that you only fly with a glider and harness which have been tested and certified and that you wear a suitable helmet In Germany paragliders are subject to the guidelines for air sports equipment and...

Page 9: ... exclusion of liability Operating limits Use of the product is at the pilot s own risk The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or material damage which arises in connection with Swing products The certification and warranty shall be rendered invalid if there are changes of any kind or incorrect repairs to the rescue chute or if any inspections or packings are skipped Pilots ...

Page 10: ...uring a flight Any use other than this is not authorised DANGER Reserve systems must not be used for sky diving Operating the reserve system If there is an emergency situation take hold of the deployment handle and pull it firmly The reserve chute package is then thrown into the air with a sweeping movement The chute is pulled out unfolded and inflates We recommend that you frequently go over this...

Page 11: ...r high breaking load and their elasticity and shock absorption In contrast the high strength bridle s length remains stable Why is the cross canopy used In essence because it has excellent pendulum stability The cut and the four air vents ensure optimum airflow into the canopy and allow the air to escape out of the canopy This prevents any spill over of air and associated pendulum effect It allows...

Page 12: ...open This interval ensures that the chute does not open until it is a safe distance from any aerodynamic wake caused by the pilot Any wake can delay and or prevent the chute from opening There is also a risk of the rescue chute getting caught on or even wrapped around the pilot WARNING The inner container belongs with the reserve You must consult with the manufacturer if you wish to change the inn...

Page 13: ...ss wetness If the reserve gets wet or damp it should be dried as soon as possible in a well ventilated place but out of the sun It may take some time before the reserve is completely dry because the fibres absorb water Mould may form if the reserve is stored wet and the fibres may rot particularly when it is warm This can result in the reserve becoming unsuitable for use within a short time Contac...

Page 14: ... it has to be inspected and repacked prior to next usage Repairs The reserve system must be sent for repairs to the manufacturer or an approved service agent if any damage is discovered which affects its airworthiness This is also the case if damage is suspected but it is not possible to definitively determine the effect of the damage on the equipment s airworthiness PLEASE NOTE Repairs should onl...

Page 15: ...e The reserve should ideally be packed on a special packing table If none is available a clean flat surface can be used Stretch out the reserve chute to its full length on the packing table or other suitable surface Insert a temporary line through the packing loops and attach it to the top end of the packing table Fig 1 Fig 1 Attach the bridle to the other end of the packing table and stretch the ...

Page 16: ...1 13 pull it towards you and then put each panel on top of the next one by one going from panel 11 20 13 24 The panels and lines are different lengths so the lower edge will be staggered not in a straight line Fig 5 The panels with the air vents are pulled outward at the seam and then folded so that they end up the same width as the other panels Fig 6 Fig 7 ...

Page 17: ...long its length Method 1 is comparable to the traditional technique with an S fold as is used with most round canopies This ensures both rapid opening and also the usual steps In method 2 an air passage is formed to allow for more uniform aeration of the canopy This results in an opening time that is even shorter compared to the traditional packing method This method is more complex due to separat...

Page 18: ...scue chute Figs 9 and 10 Fig 9 Fig 10 and then next one third is folded on top of the rescue chute Figs 11 and 12 Folding the rescue chute into thirds to make an S shape improves the speed and symmetry of opening When doing this make sure that the folded width of the reserve is not wider than the width of the inner container wider side Fig 11 Fig 12 ...

Page 19: ... are then slackened panel 1 folded upward Fig 13 each side of the bottom edge folded from the inside 45 to the left right Fig 14 so that there is a space between the two sides the width of the container Fig 15 Panel 11 13 is now lifted up and the two sides of the bottom edge turned under ...

Page 20: ...ner and the lines are stretched tight again Fig 18 Fig 19 The two halves are now folded along their length Firstly one side is folded around the bottom edge parallel to the upper seam then the second side When doing this make sure that the folded width of the reserve is not wider than the inner container wider side Fig 20 ...

Page 21: ...thods From here on the two methods are the same DANGER The line which was inserted though the pack loops to assist packing must now be removed otherwise the reserve cannot be deployed If a special packing line was used this must now be removed Fig 19 and 20 Fig 23 Fig 24 ...

Page 22: ...hown in Figs 21 to 24 Fig 25 Fig 26 Fig 27 Fig 28 Place the container over the folded canopy Make sure that it is the right way round the two elastic loops on the container must be on the side with the lines Fig 29 Fig 30 Now turn the container over so that the lines are still on the same side Then close the container on three sides so as to hold the canopy firm ...

Page 23: ...Fig 27 and 28 Fig 31 Fig 32 Closing the inner container Close the container placing the bundle of lines in a coil through the elastic loop The lines should form a loop about 3 4cm long Fig 29 The force needed to open the container to pull the lines out of the elastic loop must be in the region of 300 to 900g Fold up the rest of the lines about 55cm into a figure 8 and secure them under the elastic...

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Page 26: ...anufacturing Date Serial number Orange Cross __ __ 201__ OrC __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Pilot details Proof of ownership 1 Owner Name Address Telephone Email 2 Owner Name Address Telephone Email 3 Owner Name Address Telephone Email ...

Page 27: ...Reserve logbook Date Work carried out General condition on delivery Carried out by Name Stamp and signature ...

Page 28: ...Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Germany Notes ...