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Kangook Paramotors

USER GUIDE

FEBRUARY 2020

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Page 1: ...Kangook Paramotors USER GUIDE FEBRUARY 2020 ...

Page 2: ... Systems 3 2 The Modular Cage System 5 3 Harness and Frame System 11 a Split Leg Harness System 14 4 Attachment Arms and Frame System 22 a Fixed J Bar Attachment Arms 22 b Low Swing Attachment Arms 27 c Intermediate Swing Attachment Arms 36 d Swan Neck Attachment Arms 44 5 Pre flight check 51 6 Checklist 52 7 Definitions 54 8 Recommended Tools 55 ...

Page 3: ... Canada with a continuous focus on premium quality and detailed product development In this guide you will find all the information concerning the attachment systems the paramotor components and the precautions to take before enjoying your first flight However this document does not replace the training you receive at a paramotor training centre or your local dealer s advice Please note that some ...

Page 4: ...rmed about local licence requirements if any laws rules and regulations Always perform a pre flight check of your aircraft before you take to the sky You are the pilot in command All decisions to fly are yours alone If your paramotor aircraft equipment is not working properly do not fly until you correct the issue You make the choice to go up in the air but you have no choice about coming down 1 M...

Page 5: ... Kangook Paramotors User Guide February 2020 V3 0 Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved For more information please visit the following manufacturers websites vittorazi com polinithor com corsairmotors com ...

Page 6: ...assembly of the cage on the frame is easy and can be made in three steps Note The cage sections are delivered with the connectors and the velcro straps already in position To carry out this assembly you need 1 Kangook frame 3 cage sections supplied with connectors and Velcro straps 1 foot section There are four steps 1 Foot section assembly 2 Right section assembly 3 Left section assembly 4 Top se...

Page 7: ...ook Paramotors User Guide February 2020 V3 0 Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved Step 1 Connecting the Foot section Frame without foot attachment Foot attachment Foot attachment section inserted into the Frame ...

Page 8: ...ghts Reserved Step 2 Connecting the Right Cage section 1 Insert the right section in the foot section 2 Then put the velcro strap and tighten it 3 Push on the center of the cage section in order to insert it in the frame 4 You should hear click once the section in position ...

Page 9: ...served Step 2 Connecting the Right Cage section continued 5 Then pass the frame strap through the cage section hole 6 Insert the strap into A 7 Then insert through the buckle and pass the strap into B 8 Finally tighten the strap and any cut excess Be sure to leave at least 5cm A B ...

Page 10: ... Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved Step 3 Connecting the Left Cage section Attach the left cage section using the same process as for the right side Your setup should appear as follows 1 Left and right cage sections attached to the foot and the frame ...

Page 11: ...4 Connecting the Top Cage section 1 Insert the cage section into the top of the frame 2 Insert the top cage section in the top right and left ones and attach the Velcro straps as shown 3 Attach the frame strap as shown 4 Final result should look like this including the foot and 3 cage section ...

Page 12: ...rt harness This system accommodates the full range of options when choosing one of the 6 different attachment systems offered by Kangook The following steps must be done on both sides of the frame A 1 Kangook Komfort harness 2 Place the harness against the frame and pass the strap under the hoop 3 Loop back around the hoop and insert the strap into A 4 Insert the strap into B without tightening it...

Page 13: ...tightened up afterwards 6 Pass the strap into A again keep the previous loop 7 You should now have two different loops 8 As in step 4 tighten the loop snug against the frame 9 Get rid of the previous loop by pulling the strap of the other loop 10 Keep pulling until there is only one loop left 11 Then pull the strap in order to get rid of this second loop ...

Page 14: ...o finish assure yourself that the harness is well set by checking that it is fixed by 2 straps on the top 2 straps on the sides 2 straps on the bottom carrying straps 12 13 Pull the surplus strap under the hoop 14 Then through the designed compartment 15 Tie a knot 16 Finish by covering it ...

Page 15: ... the take off and landing phases of your flight Perform the following three steps on both sides of the harness Step 1 differs according to the type of harness Low Hook In or High Hook In Step 1 Fix the harness on the hoop This is for a Low Hook In 1 Put the buckle on the strap positioned in the front as shown Stuff the second strap in the back of the harness or leave 5cm and cut it 2 Set up the ha...

Page 16: ...o B without tightening it see picture 4 A B 5 Leave a loop as shown above This will allow a better tightness afterwards 6 Pass the strap into A again keep the previous loop 7 You should now have two different loops 8 Then tighten the picture 4 loop in order to press the harness against the frame 9 Get rid of the previous loop by pulling the strap of the other loop ...

Page 17: ...right 2020 All Rights Reserved 10 Keep pulling until there is only one loop left 11 Now pull the strap in order to get rid of this second loop 12 13 Get the strap surplus under the hoop 14 If necessary tie and cover the surplus strap in the following manner ...

Page 18: ...ll Rights Reserved Step 1 High Hook In Attachment Fix the harness on the hoop 1 Place the harness as shown 2 Put the upper straps under the hoop 3 Pull the strap through the first buckle Do not over tighten 4 Pull the strap through the second buckle do not over tighten ...

Page 19: ...ser Guide February 2020 V3 0 Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved 5 Using pliers pull the end of the strap 6 Tighten the first buckle as much as possible 7 Tighten the strap snug to the fram and then rotate the harness forward ...

Page 20: ...ide February 2020 V3 0 Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved Step 2 Fix the portage strap 1 Identify the portage strap red arrow 2 Unfasten the quick release buckle then attach it on the bottom of the frame 3 Fasten the portage strap ...

Page 21: ...bruary 2020 V3 0 Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved Step 3 Fix the retaining strap 1 Identify the retaining strap green arrow 2 Unfasten the quick release buckle then attach it at the specified location 3 Fasten the quick release buckle ...

Page 23: ... or stainless steel 2 the Low Swing arm 3 the Intermediate Swing Arm 4 the High Swing Arm 5 the Kobra Fixed Arm and the 6 Swan Neck Arm in either Tubular CNC Painted or the CNC Deluxe option a Fixed J Bar Attachment Arms Characteristics This is the most widely used and the simplest arm attachment system However as arms are fixed the pilot feels less movements of wing than with swing arms Kit and t...

Page 24: ...020 All Rights Reserved Assembly Step 1 Fix the J bars to the harness 1 Pass the bar between the two straps Be careful Do not pass the bar under the two straps 2 Put the bar into the strap opening 3 Place the rivet as shown and then set it with the riveting machine ...

Page 25: ...ar Step 2 Fix the J bars to the frame Step 3 Perform a Hang test For this step it will be necessary to use a winch in order to carry out a hang test Proceed in the same way on both sides Fix the bars on the frame by means of shackles Your setup should look like this 1 To adjust the straps to the right length remove that buckle ...

Page 26: ... straps to calibrate the paramotor Reminder the plane of rotation of the propeller must be tilted between 5 and 10 degrees 3 Once the definitive position of the buckle is chosen mark it Then remove the carabiner and the buckle 4 Replace the buckle on the mark in the opposite direction it must be downwards ...

Page 28: ...g of wing movements very similar to paraglider free flight The arms articulation provides for weight shift to aid in turns Kit needed 2 low swing attachment arms 2 carabiners 2 aluminium connectors 1 large and 1 small 4 shackles 2 buckles 2 rivets 2 blocking straps 2 connecting straps Apco Tools needed Drill Staged drill bit 1 4 3 4 13 64 drill bit 13 mm spanner 6 mm Allen key Assembly ...

Page 29: ...ess users Split Leg harness users must refer to page 32 1 Make sure that the components of the connector are set in the right order picture 2 Position the arm as in the picture Important For engines with a belt drive the small connector must be placed on the left side of the chassis pilot point of view The large connector must be placed on the right side For engines with a mechanical direct drive ...

Page 30: ...a shackle The position of the shackle depends on several factors including the pilot s weigh and motor s thrus therefore it is necessary to carry out a hang test to set it A 5 For more safety pass the buckle through the shackle optional 6 Identify the buckle A as above red arrow 7 In A pass a shackle and the buckle of the blocking strap ...

Page 31: ...ght 2020 All Rights Reserved 8 Place the arm in the shackle and screw it 9 Then pull the other end of the blocking strap in the first buckle in the bottom of the frame 10 Pull the strap through the second buckle 11 Pull the strap through the first buckle again ...

Page 32: ...ll Rights Reserved Repeat Step 3 for the other Low Swing Arm 12 Clip onthe carabiner and adjust the blocking strap 13 Once the blocking strap adjusted leave 5cm and cut the surplus 14 Finally you can remove the buckle shown on the picture useless with this type of arms ...

Page 33: ...fort harness users must refer to page 27 1 Make sure that the components of the connector are set in the right order picture 2 Position the arm as in the picture Note for engines with belts the small connector must be placed on the left side of the chassis pilot point of view The large connector must be placed on the right side 3 Tighten with the 13 mm spanner and the 6 mm Allen key Do it on both ...

Page 34: ...uckle In the lower buckle connect to the shackle which is fixed to the arm The position of the shackle depends on several factors pilot s weight motor s thrust therefore it is necessary to carry out a hang test to set it 6 Pass the blocking strap through a shackle 7 Then pass the shackle in the buckle as shown green arrow ...

Page 35: ... the shackle at the end of the arm in the last drilling blue arrow 6 Pass the other end of the blocking strap through the first buckle in the bottom of the frame 7 Pass the strap through the second buckle 8 Pass the strap through the first buckle again 9 Once the strap adjusted cut the surplus ...

Page 37: ... This attachment system gives the pilot a good feeling of wing movements but the weight shift is not so efficient than with a direct attachment on low swing arms Kit needed 2 arms 2 carabiners 2 connectors identical 4 rivets 2 buckles 2 blocking straps Tools needed Drill Staged drill bit 1 4 3 4 13 64 drill bit 13 mm spanner 6 mm Allen key ...

Page 38: ...ll Rights Reserved 2 Use the staged drill bit to enlarge the drilling Step 1 Enlarge pre drilled holes 1 Identify the drilling situated below the cage connector 3 Keep on drilling until you are able to insert the connector Repeat the step on the other side of the frame ...

Page 39: ...of the frame as shown 1 Make a mark 2 cm above the bottom of the frame Use the 13 64 drill bit to pierce only the first surface of the bar It is useless to fully drill the bar 2 Set the buckle and the rivet then rivet them 3 Make sure you obtained the correct result see picture Repeat the step on the other side ...

Page 40: ...it Leg harness users must refer to page 42 1 Make sure that the connector components are set in the correct order see picture 2 Position the arm as shown then attach with the spanner and the Allen key 3 Set the arm on the harness as shown Important take care to pass the arm between the two straps red arrows 4 Put the end of the arm in the designed compartment then position the blocking strap blue ...

Page 41: ...ry 2020 V3 0 Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved 5 Rivet 6 Pass the other end of the blocking strap through the first buckle in the bottom of the frame 7 Pass the strap through the second buckle 8 Pass the strap through the first buckle again ...

Page 42: ... sure the strap tension is correct when the arm is in a horizontal position 10 Once the strap adjusted leave at least 5cm and cut the surplus 11 To calibrate the paramotor adjust the straps thanks to the two buckles green arrows For more information about calibration refer to page 24 Hang test ...

Page 43: ...sers Kangook Komfort harness users must refer to page 39 1 Make sure that the components of the connector are set in the right order see picture 2 Position the arm as on the picture then attach with the spanner and the Allen key 3 Position the arm as shown Put the end of the arm in the designed slot Take care to pass under the strap shown by the green arrow Position the blocking strap and add a ri...

Page 44: ...the first buckle at the bottom of the frame 7 Pass the strap through the second buckle 8 Pass the strap through the first buckle again 10 Once the strap is adjustedleave 5cm and remove the surplus 10 Identify the buckle shown by the blue arrow aobve and clip to the carabiner Adjust the strap to the metal buckle red arrow as shown above ...

Page 45: ... system provides the pilot a good feel of wing movements very similar to high swing arms The wing attachment is a bit lower than with high swing arms Kit needed 2 carabiners 2 swan neck arms CNC 4 shackles Wichard 1243 2 aluminium connectors left and right 2 connecting straps Tools needed Drill Staged drill bit 1 4 3 4 13mm spanner 6mm Allen key ...

Page 46: ...the cage connectors on the frame with the staged drill bit Carry on until the connectors can fit in Result Be careful to attach the left and right connectors based on the counter balance requirement for your specific engine type Direct drive motors pull to the left while belt drive motors pull to the right This picture shows the correct assembly for a belt drive engine ...

Page 47: ... Paramotors User Guide February 2020 V3 0 Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved Step 2 Swan Neck Attachment Arm assembly Assemble the left swan neck arm following the pictures Do the same for the right one 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 48: ...n neck arms Step 4 Connecting straps 1 If present remove the metal buckle shown above 2 Use the 1 inch strap for the next steps 3 Insert the shackle as shown on this picture 4 Connect the previous shackle to the top of the swan neck arm Adjust depending on the weight and comfort of the pilot 5 To be safer get the ring inside the shackle to prevent undesired loosening pictures 5 and 6 6 ...

Page 49: ...both sides 1 First prepare the connection strap as shown above 2 Identify the horizontal strap with the metal buckle 3 Make a buckle loop with the connecting strap around the horizontal strap 4 The end result should look like this 5 Connect the shackle with the swan neck arm and adjust depending on the weight of the pilot ...

Page 50: ...hed on both sides of the frame 1 Identify the carrying strap and pass it under the horizontal strap 2 Pass the previous strap under the lowest bar of the frame 3 Loop back around the frame and insert the strap into A 4 Pull the strap in order to tighten it around the frame 5 Insert the strap into B 6 Finally insert it into A again B A ...

Page 51: ...er Guide February 2020 V3 0 Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved 7 Cut the extra strap at the front of the harness 8 Heat seal the end of the strap 9 Attach the strap located at the middle of the harness to the back of the frame ...

Page 52: ...pulley Motor Check the rubber mounts for both the Motor supports and exhaust system Check that the Muffler has no cracks or leaks and for proper spring tension Gas tank has no leaks and the fuel cap is closed Check hoses for leaks and not slack near the exhaust Carburetor and airbox firmly attached to the frame Spark plug is properly screwed into the motor and that the sparkplug resistor cover is ...

Page 53: ...inal Checklist before take off The wing inspection is crucial Check the upper and bottom surface areas and that the lines are not damaged Ensure the risers are in good condition A preinflation of the wing is important in order to ensure none of the lines are incorrectly positioned or twisted Before take off engine on and breaks in hand final checks Leg straps fastened correctly tightened Chest str...

Page 54: ...ruary 2020 V3 0 Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved Confirm wind strength and direction using the windsock Ensure the Take off area and and sky are clear of traffic START YOUR MOTOR RUN OR TRIKE YOUR WAY INTO THE SKY AND ENJOY YOUR FLIGHT ...

Page 55: ...h attaches to the main frame with a mounted engine The frame protects the pilot from the propeller and also aids to keep the paraglider lines free from the propeller Carabiner A coupling link or spring loaded hook with a safety closure Paramotor carabiners are designed to meet specific load requirements Hang Test The Pilot sits in a harness while suspended from a secured support to determine the c...

Page 56: ... a backpack or Wheeled when the pilot sits in a chassis with 3 or four wheels Shackle A U shaped piece of metal with a pin and spring attachment used to secure one item to another 8 Recommended Tools Allen Key Metric o 6mm o 8mm Electric Drill o Staged drill bit 1 4 3 4 o 13 64 drill bit Needle Nosed Pliers Rivets o 3 16 o 1 8 Riveting Machine Scissors Wrench Spanner o Adjustable o 13mm ...

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