Technical specifications
SNIP L MINIPLANE and WAY RICHLY MINIPLANE
comes with the front mount container.
It consit in a 33cm cylinder , 13cm in diameter
,
with possibility to attach instruments on top of it
.
optional - a container designed as instrument panel with map holder and compact 5l ballast pocket.
Applications
SNIP L MINIPLANE
was designed and tested as a paragliding and paramotoring reserve chute.
WAY RICHLY MINIPLANE
as a second spare paragliding reserve chute
They was
not
designed or tested for use in skydiving or base jumping , and such as has to be used with [certified]
paragliding harness only.
Components
- canopy, main and central lines, bridles
- outer and inner container
- two bridle straps used for attaching with harness’s hanging points
Operational time limits
Ten years fitness is guaranteed only if:
- manufacturer or authorized dealer service performs 5 year warranty check and following year checks.
- every 12 months repack is provided by manufacturer or authorized service
- after every use, when reserve chute was deployed, opened and flown, it was sent for check to manufacturer
Maintenance
- store reserve chute in dry and clean place
- due to used materials, avoid any direct sunlight. UV rays cause fast deterioration of canopy materials, so never
expose it to extended direct sunlight
- check after flying in rain if reserve is damp. If yes, dry it immediately to prevent mildew damage
- if reserve gets in contact with salt water, rinse it as soon as possible with fresh water and dry it
- if soiled with grease, oil or other chemicals, it has to be send to manufacturer for check up. Grease, oil or
chemicals can destroy materials.
- while in transport it should not be exposed to temperature above 50c
Repairs
- all repairs have to done by manufacturer. Any unprofessional interference or modification can cause reserve chute
failure and manufacturer cannot be responsible for any of it
Checks
- before every flight it is necessary to check whether outer container is secured by reserve pins so it does not open
spontaneously
- reserve chute has to be regularly repacked, thanks to used materials repack period can be extended to 12 months.
IT IS NECESSERY TO MAINTAIN THIS PERIOD, if not repacked for extended time it can prolong the opening .
- every repack has to be kept on record in service book
