Independence Evo CROSS 100, Owner'S Manual

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2. Purpose
The emergency parachutes are manually-released parachutes for paraglider / hangglider pilots in an emergency situation
while flying.
3. Conditions of use
Maximum speed for usage: 115 km/h (32 m/s)
Interval for repacking: 12 month, then the rescue parachute has to be repacked and this repacking has to be recorded in the
“Repack and inspection log book”.
Interval of inspection: 24 month, then a complete inspection of the rescue parachute is necessary. The inspection have to
be recorded in the “Repack and inspection log book”.
Operational lifespan of parachute: 10 years. The lifespan can be extended for 2 more years if the rescue parachute is
inspected yearly during this last two years. So the total max. possible lifespan is 12 years.
4. Necessary documentation
a) Owner´s manual
b) Repack and inspection log book
5. Mode of operation
During an emergency situation while flying the pilot pulls at the release handle with a firm tug. Thereby the outer container
opens and the deployment bag is released. After that the rescue parachute package (which is still packed in it´s deployment
bag) have to be thrown with a dynamic move into the free air-space. That means the release handle have to be thrown away
together with the deployment bag!!!
The deployment bag and the connection bridle, are designed in a way which releases the lines and canopy of the parachute
not before the parachute package is thrown away.
This prevents an unintentional or too early opening of the rescue parachute. This is minimizing the danger of tangling up
with the paraglider, the pilot or the reason which maybe causal for the emergency case (e.g. collision with another
paraglider).
Moreover the maximum throwing speed of the deployment bag should be reached when the deployment bag leaves the
pilot hand.
In general: The faster the rescue parachute package is thrown away, the quicker the parachute will open.
After the throw the depolyment bag opens and releases lines and canopy. The powerful throw and/or the airstream
stretches the lines and canopy now the rescue parachutes opens.
After the rescue parachute is opened completely, you first have to check the altitude above ground.
If you have still enough height you should ty to make the paraglider unable to fly according to the doctrine, to avoid an V-
position of the paraglider and the rescue parachute.
If you do not have enough height anymore, just focus on the ground and prepare yourself for the landing fall.
6. Inspection of the parachute
A parachute must be controlled by a registered packer before it is packed. After an emergency opening the parachute must
be inspected by the manufacturer or a workshop which is authorized by the manufacturer. After a re-pack the rescue
parachute should undergo a release test. This verifies that the opening force of the harnesscontainer or outside container is
in between 2 daN and 7 daN.
A compatibility test must be performed by an authorized person if the rescue system and harness (with integrated rescue
container) is mounted the first time in this combination. The compatibility must be recorded in the parachute log book.
7. Behaviour if damages are noticed
If you notice any damage at the rescue parachute, which may affect the airworthy condition of the rescue parachute, you
have to send the rescue parachute for inspection/repair to the manufacturer. Also, if you are not sure about the airworthy
condition in any way, you have to send the parachute to the manufacturer.
Attention: Chemicals, detergents, insects, mould stains or the like can have the same negative effects to the strength of the
parts as mechanical influences.
8. Storage
Oil, grease, acid and paint should not be stored near the parachute. The storage space should be dry. Parachutes which
have not been used for a long period of time should be opened and the canopy loosely rolled and stored in a bag.
Avoid unnecessary high temperature (e.g in a parking car)!
9. Maintenance
The lifespan and condition depends mainly upon how carefully you handle and maintain your parachute. Out of this reason
we recommend to control the parachute regularly, at the latest if it is repacked, if there are any wears or damages.
During normal use you have to take care of the following points:
If the parachute got wet, you have to open it and dry it at a well-ventilated place as soon as possible (but avoid direct
sunlight!) The fast drying is important to avoid mould stains. After the parachute is complete dry it can be repacked.
If the parachute is strained more than normal (for example: a car drove over the harness in which the parachute is placed, or
it maybe is damaged by a sharp object, or any other possible damage), you have to send the parachute to the manufacturer
to check it.
Avoid contact with salt water, acids or other aggressive substances!
Also avoid unnecessary exposure to sunlight, cause the UV rays may damage the molecular structure of the material.
10. Cleaning
A dirty canopy and container can be carefully cleaned with clear water and a soft sponge.
Attention: Never use detergents, chemicals, brushes or hard sponges to clean the parachute! Also a cleaning in the
washing maschine is not allowed.
If the rescue parachute gets in contact with salt water, you have to wash it with fresh water. A cleaning accelerates the
ageing of the system.
11. Repairs
Repair jobs have to be performed only by the manufacturer or a workshop which is certified by the manufacturer.
12. Nature and environment friendly behaviour
Please do our nature-near sport in a way which do not stress nature and environment! Do not walk beside the marked ways,
don´t leave your litter, don´t make unnecessary loud noises and respect the sensitive balance in the mountains. Especially
at the take-off we have to take care for the nature!
13. Environmentally compatible waste disposal
The materials of which a rescue parachute is made requires a special waste disposal. So please send disused parachutes
back to us. We will care about an professional waste disposal.
14. Spare parts / changeable parts
Except the rubber bands of the inner container and sealing thread no spare part is necessary at the Evo Cross series. Only
approved rubber bands with the size 30x3x1 mm or 25x3x1 mm should be used! An inexpensive purchase is possible
through us.
The deployment bag is except for the use of an under point 18.4. described the deployment bag part of the rescue system
and may not be exchanged for an other one. If another deployment bag as described is used you will loose the type
approval.