CHARLY DIAMONDcross 100 Basic Operating Instructions Manual Download

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DIAMONDcross 100 / 125 / 160 / 220 Basic

DIAMONDcross 100 / 125 / 160 / 220 ST

DIAMONDcross 160 ST Tandem

DIAMONDcross 125 / 160 / 220 HG

Certification standards EN 12491 and LTF NFL II 91/09

Version 07/2022 | Valid from year of manufacture 2017

OPERATING & PACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Reserve parachute DIAMONDcross

Summary of Contents for DIAMONDcross 100 Basic

Page 1: ...NDcross 100 125 160 220 ST DIAMONDcross 160 ST Tandem DIAMONDcross 125 160 220 HG Certification standards EN 12491 and LTF NFL II 91 09 Version 07 2022 Valid from year of manufacture 2017 OPERATING PACKING INSTRUCTIONS Reserve parachute DIAMONDcross ...

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Page 3: ...ust be read before installation If you have any questions related to the use of this rescue system please contact CHARLY directly If you need professional packing or repair service please contact your certified dealer or CHARLY For more information about this and other CHARLY products please visit our website We wish you great flights and always safe landings CHARLY product design test pilot Tom G...

Page 4: ...ty inner containers Compatibility test of reserve harness pilot PRE FLIGHT CHECK INFORMATION FOR WINCH TOWING FEATURES OF THE DIAMONDCROSS CANOPY FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS GENERAL ADVICE FOR THE USE OF A STEERABLE RESERVE MAINTENANCE Packing inspection record booklet Packing inspection intervals Care cleaning Storage transport Repairs Disposal Optional riser cover PACKING INSTRUCTIONS Packing prepara...

Page 5: ...ndicator red marking STRUCTURAL SETUP The figure shows the structural setup of the steerable DIAMONDcross ST The steerable Basic and HG versions are not equipped with control risers Control handle Main riser Lower center lines Suspension points Operating packing instructions DIAMONDcross 05 ...

Page 6: ... note that for the connection between the suspension lines and the Rotor the special swivel line loop is required CHARLY art no HFa161s Suspension lines Swivel line loop Swivel Main riser Surface Load max min Sink rate Max use speed Certification Approval no ST Basic ST Tandem HG Weight ST Basic ST Tandem HG without Rotor HG incl Rotor Volume DC100 25 2 m2 100 50 kg 4 6 m s 100 kg 3 6 m s 70 kg 11...

Page 7: ...kg 4 6 m s 220 kg 3 6 m s 160 kg 115 kmh 32 m s EN LTF EP 182 2017 EP 181 2017 EP 186 2017 2 46 kg 2 57 kg 2 57 kg 2 71 kg 7 300 ccm Surface Load max min Sink rate Max use speed Certification Approval no ST Basic ST Tandem HG Weight ST Basic ST Tandem HG without Rotor HG incl Rotor Volume ST steerable Basic not steerable HG hang glider not steerable Operating packing instructions DIAMONDcross 07 ...

Page 8: ...and re measured If the condition proves satisfactory the two year operating time extension will be guaranteed and documented Depending on the intended use two different inner containers are available for the DIAMONDcross Standard flat container for harnesses with integrated container compartment Inner container for external containers and front containers Both containers are designed as pocket con...

Page 9: ... CHARLY standard flat container counters this danger in the best possible way The tests prove that the flat container can be pulled out of the reserve compartment in the harness much better and with less effort than a cube shaped container even if the latter has a significantly smaller volume Thanks to its centered triangular pull tab the CHARLY flat container will slide out of the harness even if...

Page 10: ...AMONDcross Basic is connected to the carabiners of the harness using a V line With the steerable DIAMONDcross ST the V line is obsolete but please note that the right and left risers have to be extended by means of special front container extension loops CHARLY art no HFa165 before they are each hooked to the corresponding paragliding carabiner Otherwise problems may arise with the red connection ...

Page 11: ...on of flight the rotation must be made to the left from the perspective of the photo when installing the container on the left side of the harness as seen in direction of flight the rotation must be made to the right Avoiding twists when installing the inner container in the harness Then move the container to the harness as shown attach the release handle to it as described below and finally insta...

Page 12: ...east long enough to ensure that that the locking pins are released when the handle is pulled To prevent an entanglement of the release handle in the suspension lines while they are stretching the maximum length of the connection from the release handle to the inner container must not exceed 37 cm There are three loop in options on the CHARLY standard flat container The attachment to the triangular...

Page 13: ... that of the CHARLY rescue system see technical data If the design of the third party inner container differs significantly from the usual cloverleaf containers the handle inner container combination must be sent to CHARLY for approval The following steps describe the repacking of a DIAMONDcross ST from the CHARLY standard flat container into the GIN Genie Lite 3 cloverleaf inner container CHARLY ...

Page 14: ...ntly pull the line bundles from the closure loops Gently pull the central line bundle from its closure loop Open the line compartment Open the inner container flaps Carefully remove the cap from the inner container Operating packing instructions DIAMONDcross 14 ...

Page 15: ...y insert the cap into the cloverleaf container and remove the 3 packing cords Guide the closure loop through the central eyelet and secure it with the line bundle Reserve packed inside the cloverleaf inner container from GIN When lifting the reserve up by its lines the closure must open under the its own weight Operating packing instructions DIAMONDcross 15 ...

Page 16: ...elected harness settings when the harness is hooked to the attachment points of the reserve After the compatibility check has been completed and passed the rescue parachute inside its inner container is reinstalled in the harness container compartment or external outer container in accordance with the operating instructions Particular attention must be paid to the following That the packing volume...

Page 17: ... can be converted to be steerable by the manufacturer at a later date Forward motion Significant forward speed only occurs after the paraglider has been pulled in or separated The trim of the DIAMONDcross canopy results in a flying speed of up to 15 km h or a glide ratio of about 1 1 5 This gives the pilot the possibility e g at 500 meters above ground to target a landing area of about 1 7 km for ...

Page 18: ... leg kicks and thus the direction of rotation must be changed Spiraling The DIAMONDcross can be steered using the brake loops on the rear risers This is most effective when one side is pulled through quickly and to full deflection to fly a turn After about five seconds the brake can be released briefly to resume full speed Then it can be pulled fully again for directional correction With this meth...

Page 19: ...d 3 Check Orientation what is the direction of flight indicated by the red corner 4 Adjust the direction of flight If there is an imminent collision with an obstacle immediately change the flight direction by pulling the brake loop side does not matter Immediately try to do this even when the reserve is twisted 5 Pull in or separate the paraglider optional Separation can be done by Separation cara...

Page 20: ...inspection record booklet must be kept as proof of care and for reasons of insurance coverage and warranty maintenance The following shall be noted therein On the part of the manufacturer The routine test On the part of the seller the date of purchase and the compatibility test On the part of the service companies packings repairs and inspections Thereservemustbeopened ventilatedandthenrepackedsix...

Page 21: ...l soap never use chemicals containing solvents Oils greases acids and paints must not be stored in the immediate vicinity of the parachute Storage should take place in a well ventilated dry room Rescue parachutes which are not used for a longer period of time should be stored unpacked Prolonged exposure to pressure as well as extreme heat such as in the trunk of the car in summer should be avoided...

Page 22: ... preparation of repair instructions by the manufacturer is subject to a charge In case of non compliance with the repair instructions the airworthiness certified according to EN or LTF expires automatically Acid and mildew stains as well as rips and scuff marks may affect the strength of the components Such damage must be checked and if necessary repaired by the manufacturer or an authorized servi...

Page 23: ...ARLY Art No HFa195RST To install the riser cover guide it all the way from the reserve riser loop to under the cover of the pilot s harness shoulder attachment points The zipper must be opened a few centimeters at the end on the side the shoulder attachment points Attach the white loop at this end to the harness using a small cable tie When the reserve is deployed the zipper of the riser cover ope...

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Page 25: ... new ones for each packing operation Original packing rubbers can be obtained from CHARLY CHARLY Art Nr HFa1991 We strongly recommend to let the reserve be packed by a trained professional Required material Packing instructions Packing cords Connecting links 2x Packing rubbers 6x Packing table clamps weights optional Packing inspection record booklet Packing video PACKING INSTRUCTIONS Packing prep...

Page 26: ...tion of the canopy Connect the rescue parachute to the harness as described on page 9 and place the harness on the ground with the back part facing upwards Sorting the lines When you reach the center line fork drop the knot and continue separating the two bundles until you reach the cap Preparation Operating packing instructions DIAMONDcross 26 ...

Page 27: ...ine overthrow Only ST versions Follow the brake lines riser with 3 lines from the harness to the canopy Resolve any twists so that the lines lead freely to the canopy Face the red direction indicator of the canopy towards the ground Slightly tension the canopy along the entire circumference so that all main and center lines are brought to tension and stretched Folding the canopy Operating packing ...

Page 28: ...t control Place the right half of the canopy over the left half as shown in the picture so that the red marking is visible and facing the packer For packing bundle the lines with packing cord Operating packing instructions DIAMONDcross 28 ...

Page 29: ...ith the lap seams Stabilo triangles are attached to the lateral corners A special folding technique for these parts is not required Continue folding the canopy to the rear gap path 8 for DIAMONDcross 100 125 path 10 for DIAMONDcross 160 path 12 for DIAMONDcross 220 Due to its asymmetrical lines the DIAMONDcross has only one packing loop However this is sufficient and saves time when packing The pa...

Page 30: ...ntainer is used as a marker Position all center lines in the middle and tension them with a light pull 5 lines for DIAMONDcross 100 125 8 lines for DIAMONDcross 160 9 lines for DIAMONDcross 220 Smooth the canopy material upwards above the center lines and also position it in the center Operating packing instructions DIAMONDcross 30 ...

Page 31: ...sorted panels inwards twice at about one third of the depth no S folds Do not fold too narrowly as this will increase the height of the container If necessary use packing clips or weights Continue sorting until all panels are on one side and the red direction indicator mark is visible again Operating packing instructions DIAMONDcross 31 ...

Page 32: ... sink rates while the opening time is often significantly longer when the canopy is folded with conventional S folds Unhook the packing loop and push the panels together at the apex to approximately the width of the container Fold the edge of the center panel to the right side as seen in the direction of flight the lower side in the picture and roll the panels of the other side inward as well Oper...

Page 33: ...al vertical S folds and push them into the container Multiple small S folds keep the container flat CAUTION A flat and compact packing method without excess air between the panels is important Atoo high packing pressure can impair the reserve canopy s ability to slide out of the inner container CAUTION If the packing cord is not removed the reserve will not open when released An improper functioni...

Page 34: ... loops per side and bundle with packing rubbers Divide the risers ST versions left picture or line bundles Basic HG versions right picture and place them in the container Close the container with the two rubber loops Operating packing instructions DIAMONDcross 34 ...

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