AAD Vigil Cuatro, User Manual

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5.5. Cutter Unit
The Cutter Unit is patented and designed especially for the Vigil
®
Cuatro and has a life expectancy of 20 years.
The cutter severs the reserve loop using a pyrotechnical cutting action with a circular knife. Due to ahigh internal
temperature, it will also melt the loop to ensure its separation.
The cutter is completely enclosed to avoid any possible damage to the parachute.
If the Vigil
®
Cuatro is activated for a lifesaving event, a new cutter will be supplied free of charge, only upon
presentation of a complete Life Saving Report, approved by Vigil
®
.
This document can be completed online @ www.vigil.aero/life-saving-report or downloaded from the
Vigil
®
website www.vigil.aero/wp-content/uploads/life_saving_report.pdf
 Some countries’ regulations require a certified rigger to do such replacements.
In this situation you must adhere to your country’s rules.
 A Dual Cutter can be supplied for reserve containers closed with a dual pin.

The cutter is field (rigger) replaceable. (see page 3 2 § 7.2).