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OLDING INSTRUCTIONS AND MANUAL

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EMERGENCY SYSTEM

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OLDING INSTRUCTIONS AND MANUAL

FOR

EMERGENCY SYSTEM

e-mail: mailbox@macpara.cz

Czech Republic

756 61 Ronov pod Radhoštìm

1. máje 823, C6

P. O. Box 26

MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY LTD.

Tel.: +420 571 842 235

www.macpara.com

Tel./fax: +420 571 842 332

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Page 1: ...ENCY SYSTEM FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS AND MANUAL FOR EMERGENCY SYSTEM e mail mailbox macpara cz Czech Republic 756 61 Ro nov pod Radhoštìm 1 máje 823 C6 P O Box 26 MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY LTD Tel 420 571 842 235 www macpara com Tel fax 420 571 842 332 ...

Page 2: ...any pilots This handbook describes four models of MAC emergency systems for attachment to paraglider harness one for lighter two for heavier and one for tandem pilots MAINTENANCE Your MAC EMERGENCY SYSTEM has been designed for low speed deployment Do not under any circumstances use the EMERGENCY SYSTEM for free fall parachuting Nylon is very susceptible to UVA rays therefore it is very important t...

Page 3: ... SYSTEM Familiarity with all its features will add your confidence and peace of mind in the air 4 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY AND WARRANTY Taking into consideration the risk inherent in Paragliding and Hang gliding it must be expressly understood that the Manufacturer and the Seller do not assume any responsibility for accidents losses and direct or indirect damages following the use or misuse of the ...

Page 4: ...ng the flipped gores back one by one inspecting them carefully on both sides for wear damage stains deterioration mildew etc 4 Repeat for the left hand group of gores 5 Inspect the lines for signs of wear or damage 6 Gently insert by hand the top of the canopy downwards between the gores as far as it will go Now begin to pull down the central line a little at a time After the line has straightened...

Page 5: ...e last section is tucked under the top layer 8 The size of this rectangular canopy package should conform to the inside central part of the appropriate internal container 9 Begin to fold the lines into the internal container Insert the loops of the lines into the latex rubber loops All the folds are of the zigzag S type Any twist or tangle in the lines can undone by manipulating the bridle in the ...

Page 6: ... double emergency handle lies centrally and evenly on the top of the inner container III On the outer container there are two short loops sewn onto the right hand flap 10 IV Fold the right hand flap over the inner container Fold the opposite flap over the inner container leaving the handle on top Thread the loops through the corresponding eyelets of the second flap as shown V Bring up the upper fl...

Page 7: ...s at a low height you should decide as quickly as possible It is generally considered that emergency parachutes should be carried whenever you fly higher than 50 meters and there were cases when they have saved pilots lives even lower Once you have decided to open your emergency parachute 1 Look at your emergency handle and identify it This is no time for mistakes 2 Grab the handle firmly with you...

Page 8: ...d and folded by MAC on Recommended repacking frequency once every 6 months Date Folder s Name Signature EMERGENCY OPENING REPORT Type of Parachute Glider used Damage to Parachute Damage to glider Date Time Conditions Site Pilot s qualifications and experience Description of incident Name Address ...

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