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Version 1.01 June 2015

attached to the harness, and pull it back for another, more forceful, throw. (This scenario is extremely unlikely to
occur, even when using systems inferior to Oops 90 / 110 / 135 / Biplace 210),

WARNING! The reserve is not to be used for skydiving. According to EN 12491, the reserve is ”not suitable for
usage at speeds above 32m/s (115km/h)”.

This guide conforms to requirements specified by Regulation EN 12491.

Deploying

Summary of Contents for Oops Reserve

Page 1: ...1 Version 1 01 June 2015 ...

Page 2: ...2 Version 1 01 June 2015 Introduction 3 Description 4 Deploying 6 Packing 8 Mounting 12 Maintenance 13 Inspection 14 Guarantee 15 Closing 16 Contents ...

Page 3: ...the world s most loved and successful wings including two world championship winning designs He is assisted by test pilot Ant Green who is also our film producer Arna Goldsmith manages Sales and Marketing and our distribution is located in Austria with Christoph Scheer at the helm who is also the financial guru Our mission is to build gliders with personality exceptional wings with the refined han...

Page 4: ...bility of the cloth result in a low sink rate The lines leading from the canopy are selected for their superior strength and resilience They reduce opening shock especially at high speeds The Oops 90 110 135 Biplace 210 canopies have a centreline or pull down apex This design feature shortens the opening time and aids in stabilisation The canopy lines are packed in loops and each loop is secured w...

Page 5: ...f Panels 13 14 16 20 Max Take off Weight 90 110 135 210 kg Max Payload 86 106 130 kg Sink Rate at Max Payload 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 m s Max Speed for Opening 115 115 115 km h Weight of the Rescue 1 40 1 70 2 00 2 80 kg Certification EP 117 2015 EP 118 2015 EP 119 2015 EP 120 2015 Weight of fully equipped pilot without the paraglider Description ...

Page 6: ...e inner container forcefully into open air AWAY from the paraglider canopy 4 Throwing the inner container away will separate it from the canopy 5 The canopy thanks to the central line inflates quickly and easily 6 Collapse the paraglider by pulling the B risers to stabilise the descent As with all paraglider reserve systems the deployment throw must be forceful enough to separate the inner contain...

Page 7: ...s extremely unlikely to occur even when using systems inferior to Oops 90 110 135 Biplace 210 WARNING The reserve is not to be used for skydiving According to EN 12491 the reserve is not suitable for usage at speeds above 32m s 115km h This guide conforms to requirements specified by Regulation EN 12491 Deploying ...

Page 8: ...med at pilots who are competent in folding hemispherical parachutes with a pull down apex The manual itself cannot serve as a substitute for proper training in folding a parachute The manufacturer can ensure the safety and reliability of the system only when it has been packed by a trained professional who followed a proper packing procedure Packing ...

Page 9: ...f all equipment required for folding STEP 5 Separate the two outer lines the outside lines on the riser and lay them on the comb Flake the canopy starting with the lower panel on the right panel 16 arranging it neatly STEP 6 Successively arrange all the panels on the right one on top of the other Repeat this process with the panels on the left side starting with panel 1 STEP 4 There are folding lo...

Page 10: ... on each side is identical and matches the SPECIFIC model Take the time to verify that the leading edge is perfectly aligned STEP 11 Squeeze the air out of the canopy then REMOVE THE TIE WHICH HOLDS THE FOLDING LOOPS TOGETHER See inventory list STEP 12 Take the container and place it under the folded chute so the flap with the rubber fitting is under the canopy STEP 10 S fold the left and the righ...

Page 11: ... PACKING STEP 13 S fold the canopy into the container leaving a small space for the lines to be coiled STEP 17 Coil the remaining lines on the outside of the container STEP 18 Make sure that all the items listed in Step 1 have not been accidentally packed with the parachute STEP 16 Close the fourth flap and put a coil of lines about 4 cm through the loop of the flap with the rubber fitting in orde...

Page 12: ...10 system can be mounted in two ways 1 Inside the harness according to the instructions of the harness manufacturer 2 Outside the harness in the supplied outer container The safety system could be used only in ways described above Using the system in any other way is not possible Mounting ...

Page 13: ...de using water and a mild detergent followed by a thorough rinse and drying Use only clean water without soap to clean the canopy and lines The parachute should be checked and repacked once a year This is to ensure it remains clean and dry and does not become compressed into a solid block When repacking be sure to air the parachute and above all keep out any insects or moisture The parachute shoul...

Page 14: ...ghtly attached to the harness If you encounter any damage or contamination that may lead to system failure the system must be checked by the manufacturer If you are not certain about the reliability of the system send the system to the manufacturer for inspection Proper packing of the canopy is essential for the reliability and safety of the system Therefore it is strongly recommended to have the ...

Page 15: ...he reserves are guaranteed for 10 years against any production fault from the date of purchase THE GUARANTEE DOES NOT COVER Damage caused by misuse by neglecting the regular maintenance or in case of overloading the reserve chute Guarantee ...

Page 16: ...al contact your BGD dealer This document is not a contract BGD reserves the right to alter or modify its products without notice No reproduction without permission Bruce Goldsmith Design GmbH Am Gewerbepark 11 9413 St Gertraud Austria Tel 43 0 4352 35676 e mail sales flybgd com www flybgd com Closing ...

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