Kangook Paramotors
USER GUIDE
FEBRUARY 2020
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...
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 pr...
Page 4: ...med 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 a...
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 co...
Page 6: ...ssembly 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 yo...
Page 7: ...ok 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 th...
Page 8: ...hts 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 ins...
Page 9: ...erved 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...
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 righ...
Page 11: ...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 fra...
Page 12: ...t 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...
Page 13: ...ightened 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 l...
Page 14: ...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...
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...
Page 16: ...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 di...
Page 17: ...ight 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...
Page 18: ...l 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 ti...
Page 19: ...er 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 rot...
Page 20: ...de 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 fra...
Page 21: ...ruary 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 locatio...
Page 22: ...21 Kangook Paramotors User Guide February 2020 V3 0 Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved Final result of a Split Leg Harness attached to the frame...
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...
Page 24: ...20 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 Pl...
Page 25: ...r 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 o...
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...
Page 27: ...26 Kangook Paramotors User Guide February 2020 V3 0 Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved Finally reposition the carabiner in the following manner...
Page 28: ...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 l...
Page 29: ...ss 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 wi...
Page 30: ...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...
Page 31: ...ht 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 sec...
Page 32: ...l 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 r...
Page 33: ...ort 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 c...
Page 34: ...ckle 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...
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 buc...
Page 36: ...35 Kangook Paramotors User Guide February 2020 V3 0 Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved 10 Final result Repeat Step 3 on the other side of the harness...
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 connec...
Page 38: ...l 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...
Page 39: ...f 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...
Page 40: ...t 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...
Page 41: ...y 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...
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 t...
Page 43: ...ers 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 th...
Page 44: ...he 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 I...
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 shac...
Page 46: ...he 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 fo...
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 on...
Page 48: ...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 shac...
Page 49: ...oth 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...
Page 50: ...ed 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 t...
Page 51: ...r 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...
Page 52: ...ulley 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...
Page 53: ...nal 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 w...
Page 54: ...uary 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 WA...
Page 55: ...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...
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 A...
