MAC PARA CHARGER, User Manual

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The internal reinforcements maintain the precise form of the canopy and increases
stability. The cell openings on the under-surface of the leading edge provide good
airflow into the glider. Load bearing support straps with diagonal ribs at the suspension
points ensure an even distribution of load throughout the canopy. Stretch resistant Mylar
strips on the top and bottom panels of the openings run the length of the trailing edge
defining the wingspan. This ensures optimized sail tension and guarantees high canopy
stability. Large cross ports allow effective airflow inside the canopy providing good re-
inflation without interrupting the profiles shape.
The Charger is mainly made from proven high quality Nylon fabrics. Skytex 38
Universal, Skytex 40 HF from Porcher Sport are the carefully selected materials.
Important care must be taken to maximize the life of your glider because like any
synthetic material, this can deteriorate through excessive UV exposure.
Rigging system:
The suspension lines are comprised of “cascaded top lines” (attached to the under-
surface), and “main lines”. Main lines lead to the “quick links” (a small triangle
carabineer which connects lines to the risers). The “stabilizer lines” connect the upper
stabilizer lines on the outer suspension points with the quick link. The “brake lines” are
not load carrying suspension lines. They lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the
main brake lines and run through the pulleys on the D-risers to the brake handles. Two
black marks on the main brake line indicate the two possible positions of the brake
handles. This adjustment allows for sufficient brake to be applied during flight and
landing safety. It also ensures that brakes are not too short causing permanent applied
brakes during flight (especially when fully accelerated). Having your brakes too short is
dangerous!
Special attention is required before adjusting your brakes.
For differentiation purposes, the A-lines are coloured red, the brake lines are orange,
and all remaining lines are yellow. The main suspension loop on the bottom of the riser
is reinforced and covered red. This is where the main carabineer should be hooked in
connecting the risers to the harness.
The lines of the Charger are made of strong and stretch resistant HMA Aramid/Kevlar
(yellow core) lines and PES/Dynema (white core) for brake lines. The entire rigging
system comprises of individual suspension lines looped and stitched at each end. This
contributes to the glider being incredibly strong.
The main Polyester sheathed ARAMID lines have strengths from 190 up to 340 kg. The
upper cascade lines have strengths from 60kg up to 80 kg. The Dynema brake lines
have strengths from 80 kg up100 kg. The main Dynema brake line has strenght 240 kg.
Add up the strength of all the lines to understand the design of the Charger provides you
with safety and confidence.