19.4. Harnesses with combined deployment bag/release handle
WARNING — Use of this rescue system with any alternative deployment bag: the speed of opening and opening shock test
has been completed using the deployment bag supplied.
Use of any other deployment bag may produce different results (including failure).
Several harnesses are equipped with a complete release handle/deployment bag system, which is adapted optimally to the
corresponding harness.
When using such a system ensure that the deployment bag is compatible and tested to the rescue system used. Therefore
consult the deployment bag / harness manufacturer if this deployment bag is suitable for the Trigon. The use of other (than
the original) deployment bags are in full responsibility of the manufacturer. There are at least 3 things to consider in addition:
1. The permitted volume range of the handle/deployment bag system must cover the volume of the rescue system. The
volume of the rescue system is to be found under 1. Technical datas.
2. In addition make sure that the deployment bag releases the rescue system without any problem. A deployment bag with 4
or more flaps (so called cloverleaf deployment bag) is normally compatible.
3. It is important to ensure that the manufacturer of the deployment bag releases the use of a steerable rescue system.
Mounting:
If the above conditions are met, the rescue system is to be packed by following No. 17 (Packing the parachute) step 1 to 26.
The remaining steps of stowing the rescue system in the harness specific deployment bag is shown in the manual of the
harness.
Attention:
If the parachute is mounted to a harness or a front/outer container you have to check the compatibility. This check is only
allowed to be done by therefore authorizied persons. The compatibility check have to be noticed in the “Repack and
inspection log book”.
Beside some other points you have to take care particularly that the connection length of the release handle to the
deployment bag is minimized. Therefore different loops are at the deployment bag where the release handle can be
attached. You should always try to use the shortest possible connection to ensure that the rescue parachute can be thrown
as good as possible. But you also have to take care that the release of the container is not blocked in any way. (take care
that the release pin does not block!!!). Read the manual of the harness in any way.
20. Specialities for paraglider´s winch towing
For winch towing you have to consider the instructions of the harness-, paraglider- and towing release manufacturer!
If you use a frontcontainer you have to ensure that the rescue parachute can be released in every situation.
21. Pre-flight check
In addition to a normal preflight check (see manual of the glider/harness or maybe towing device), you have to check before
every take off that the rescue container is closed correctly and the release handle is placed correctly.
If the rescue parachute connection bridle is removed after every flight (for example: when you use a frontcontainer) you also
have to check the correct attachment of the bridle!
5. To avoid an unintentional opening, the German type
approval (LTF) prescribe a minimum release-force of 20 N.
If the system does not have this minimum release-force, it is
necessary to build in a predetermined breaking point
(special thread). This have to define a minimum release
force of 20 N.
The special thread which is used as predetermined
breaking point must be put through the hole of the pin and
around the loop as shown on the picture.
Both ends of this special thread are fixed with a knot and an
additional seal.
To secure the pin it is only allowed to use certified material
because if the strength of this material is too high the save
operation of the rescue system is not guaranteed.
This thread is supplied by Fly market GmbH & Co. KG! Do
not use
other threads which may look the same!
19. Mounting / integration to a harness
The adaption of the Trigon on the harness is possible at the attachment points for rescue systems in the shoulder area or in
the main suspension.
It must be ensured with every assembly that the risers of the Trigon are mounted in the right direction and side. For this
purpose, the risers are marked with „R“ for right and „L“ for left, as well as „front“ for front.
The conection of rescue systems must always be carried out with suitable connecting links that have at in sum least a
strenght of 2400 daN for both sides.
When mounting in the main suspension of the harness (for example with a separate front container), the risers have to be
extended in order to enable steering with the control handles (also see the manual for the front container!!!)
When attaching to the shoulder straps, check that the harness has separate attachment points directly on the shoulder
straps. Whether these are available and suitable can be seen in the manual of the harness. The use with an existing bridle of
the harness is not possible!!!!
The riseres of the Trigon is normally long enough to be routed to the harness´s rescue system container. If this is not the
case, then it is not possible to use the Trigon on this harness.
In general, when assebling rescue systems on / in the harness, always consult the manual of the harness or container!!
19.1. harnesses without integrated rescue system container:
If the harness does not have an integrated rescue system container use one of the outercontainer which is shown at point
15.
The outercontainer shown at point 16 has got several loops, eyelets and velcro-tapes on it´s back side to attach it at the
harness. The possibilities of the attachment to the harness depends on the harness. For a correct mounting on the harness
please refer to the harness manual.
19.2. Usage of a frontcontainer / outercontainer of an other manufacturer:
The use of a front container or other external container as described herein depends on whether it is suitable, has the
correct size and has been type certified.
If a wrong sized container or an usuitable or not typ certified container is used, the airworthiness will expire.
For mounting the rescue system in containers of other manufacturer please refer to the manual of this container.
When using the Trigon in the main suspension of the paraglider, an extension of the risers is necessary!
19.3. harnesses with integrated rescue container:
Almost all modern harnesses have an intergrated rescue container in which a rescue system can be placed. For the correct
mounting of the rescue system in such a container please refer to the harness manual.
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