AAD Vigil Cuatro, User Manual

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3.3. The Four Activation Modes
The Vigil
®
Cuatro has four activation modes that can be selected by the user. The choice can be made in the “ SETUP ” menu
(see page 1 7 § 3.5.4.). Each mode has its own factory settings. The cutter activation data is defined by selecting an activation mode.
3.3.1. “ PRO ” Mode
The Vigil ® Cuatro activates in “ PRO ” mode when it measures* 1100 ft (335 meters) (average altitude** between 840 ft and 1100 ft,
depending on body position) and below, until 150 ft (46 meters), if the freefall speed is equal or superior to 115 ft/sec. (78 mph or 35 meters/sec) .
The Vigil
®
Cuatro activates in “ STUDENT ” Mode when it measures* 1300 ft (396 meters) (average altitude** between 1040 ft and 1300 ft,
depending on body position) and below, until 150 ft (46 meters), if the freefall speed is equal or superior to 65 ft/sec. (45 mph or 20 meters/sec) .
The Vigil
®
Cuatro activates in “ TANDEM ” Mode when it measures* 2300 ft (701 meters) (average altitude** between 2040 ft and 2300 ft,
depending on body position) and below, until 150 ft (46 meters), if the freefall speed is equal or superior to 115 ft/sec. (78 mph or 35 meters/sec) .
3.2. Installation
The Vigil ® Cuatro has been designed to be compatible with most sport harness/container systems on the market today.
If a suitable installation kit for an electronic AAD is not yet installed by the rig manufacturer, a Vigil
®
Cuatro Installation Kit (pouch, controller window,
and cutter retainer) can be supplied and installed in your container by the harness/container manufacturer, or by a propper certified authorized rigger.
It can be easily sewn into any harness/container system designed for an electronic AAD.
All reserve closing loops currently on the market that are similar to
Vigil
®
Dyneema or the Spectra CSR style #9512-300 or the Cypres™ l oop (Spectra
Cord) are acceptable for use by the installation of the Vigil ® . The Vigil ® Cuatro ’s cutter must be positioned and rigged as specified by the harness/
container manufacturer’s instructions for electronic AAD’s.
WARNING: IF THE CLOSING LOOP IS NOT ROUTED THROUGH THE CUTTER, THE VIGIL
®
Cuatro WILL NOT CUT THE LOOP !
3.3.3. “ TANDEM ” Mode
3.3.2. “ STUDENT ” Mode
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VIGIL Cuatro
The Vigil
®
Cuatro activates in “ XTREME ” Mode when it measures* 1100 ft (335 meters) (average altitude** between 840 ft and 1100 ft,
depending on body position) and below, until 300 ft (91 meters), if the freefall speed is equal or superior to 141 ft/sec (96 mph or 43 meters/sec) .
3.3. 4 . “ XTREME ” Mode