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07. ATTACHMENT TO THE HARNESS
The Salvage SQ is only available with the short bridle option. The short bridle option is for
harnesses that already have reserve bridles in place.
The Salvage SQ must be connected with a carabiner. Direct connection between the main
riser and the harness bridle is not recommended, as a wrongly installed knot or shock
opening could significantly weaken the system depending on the configuration!
When using a connection carabiner the breaking load of the carabiner must have a min. of
2400 daN. The carabiner has to be secured on both sides with rubber bands or O-rings by
means of a Larks Head knot, with fixing tape or a neoprene jacket to protect against fraying
and abrasion.
It is important to ensure that the connection is centred, that is, the two connecting lines
leading to the shoulder straps are of the same length. If the harness does not have an
integrated/ designated attachment points for the reserve chute on the shoulder straps, then
the reserve chute connecting line can, alternatively, be attached to both main carabiners. If
using the main carabiners, again ensure that the connection is centred(equidistant
connecting lines).
COMPATIBILITY TEST
Each new combination of harness and rescue has to be checked (Compatibility Check)
after the first packing by the manufacturer or by an expert or compatibility-testing authority.
Please refer to the harness or the front container user’s manual if available. This
requirement is necessary to make sure that no unsuitable harnesses with integrated outer
containers are used in combination with our reserve. Deploying the rescue system has to
be possible out from each flying position according with the requirements of the building
regulation. It should be noted that the release force of 7daN is not exceeded.
Please refer to the harness or the front container user’s manual if available. This
requirement is necessary to make sure that no unsuitable harnesses with integrated outer
containers are used in combination with our reserve.
Be careful with back protector manipulation in your harness when the rescue parachute is
already installed. Depending on the design of the harness, protector positioning or the
rescue parachute container may affect the ability to easily pull the rescue parachute out.
After any changes it is absolutely essential to do a simulated deployment under a static
swing, ensuring that the parachute release system operates correctly and the parachute
comes out easily.
