APCO Aviation Mayday Squared, Manual

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Introduction
Even pilots flying the safest paragliders, can sometimes find themselves with their glider damaged, disabled or tangled
and out of control. In such cases a reliable
Emergency system with a fast opening parachute can make the difference between a simple scare and a fatal accident.
APCO is happy and proud that its emergency systems, developed and perfected over nearly three decades have saved
the lives of many pilots, from beginners to world champions.
WARNING
Your emergency system has been designed for a fast opening at a low air speed. Do not, under
any circumstances use this emergency system for free fall parachuting.
SPEED WARNING — Not suitable for use at speeds in excess of:
49 m/s (176 km/h) (strength test 5.3.5.2 passed)
DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM WARNING
This parachute system has been tested and found compliant using the original manufacturer's
inner container. Use of any other inner container may produce different results, including failures.
Disclaimer of Liability and Warranty
In designing and manufacturing the Mayday parachutes and any of its subassemblies or
accessories, our aim has been to create a rescue system that will allow the user to engage in the sport of paragliding in
a safe and confident way.
However, paragliding is a high-risk activity, which may cause or result in serious injury or death. When you take it upon
yourself to participate in this sport, you accept the risk inherent therein. You may reduce the risk by receiving proper
instruction and by following the basic safety requirements. The Mayday Reserve Parachute System is a sensitive
device, which may easily be damaged. Before each flight, the container should carefully be inspected for evidence of
damage or wear and proper closure. Any deviation from the manufacturer's specifications concerning maintenance,
repair, alterations and modifications constitutes wilful negligence. It is expressly understood and agreed that by
the use hereof by the buyer or any subsequent user that Apco Aviation Ltd. And/or the seller shall in no way be
deemed or held liable or accountable and makes no warranty, either expressed or implied, statutory, by operation of
law or otherwise, beyond that expressed herein. Paragliding equipment is sold with all faults and without any warranty
of merchantability or fitness for any purpose, expressed or implied. Apco Aviation Ltd.
disclaims any liability in tort for damages, direct or consequential, including personal injuries, resulting from a
malfunction or from a defect in design, manufacturing, materials or workmanship, whether caused by negligence on the
part of Apco Aviation Ltd. or otherwise.
By using any Paragliding equipment manufactured or sold by Apco Aviation Ltd
Or allowing it to be used by others, the buyer and/or user waives any liability on the part of Apco Aviation Ltd., for
personal injuries or any other damages arising from such use.
The liability of Apco Aviation Ltd. is limited to the replacement of defective parts found under examination by
manufacturer to be defective in material or workmanship within 120 days after purchase, and which has not been
caused by an accident, striking, improper use, alteration, tampering, excessive use, misuse or abuse. The damages of
the buyer and/or user shall be deemed liquidated in the costs of replacement as above.
Maintenance
The materials we use to manufacture the Mayday range of parachutes are carefully selected from the best mil. spec.
products available on the market today. These materials are however sensitive to sunlight (UV). The container or
harness will protect the canopy from ultra-violet rays. When storing the parachute, it should be kept in a cool dry place.
Beware of mildew.
Should your parachute be exposed to any moisture, it must be opened and air dried, out of direct sunlight, and
repacked when completely dry.