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Both halves fold longitudinally into thirds : make first 1/3 fold under RC 
and second one on the top of RC - see photo [ folding RC into thirds to 
make Z shape - one third on top and  other on bottom - improve speed and 
symmetry of opening] 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
                                                                         
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
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Straighten out all wrinkles on RC (which is folded into thirds), press out air and start folding -as shown on pictures 
and in step 1. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for SNIP L

Page 1: ...was designed for situations involving malfunction of reserve chute or cases when main reserve chute entangles with canopy itself Can also be used like main rescue parachute if the pilot machine weight are very light Development was completed with successful passing of SHV flying tests and loading tests Before your first flight with MINIPLANE parachute rescue system as a safety system please study ...

Page 2: ...l WAY RICHLY Miniplane SNIP L Miniplane size 24 m2 30 m2 cells 54 gores 16 18 Canopy weight 1600 g 1850 g Bag weight 350 550 g 350 550 g Max omologated charge 110 Kg 75 130 Kg Opening time at flight speed 4 s 4 s Max vertical speed 5 5 m s 5 5 m s omologation CEN DHV CEN DHV DISTRIBUTOR MANUFACTURER YOUR LOCAL DEALER PER IL VOLO snc Cittadella PD Italy www miniplane com www miniplane it Easy Fly T...

Page 3: ...SNIP L MINIPLANE and WAY RICHLY MINIPLANE are designed also for powered paragliding The construction considers special needs of powered paragliding Such as low weight easy mounting on all types of harnesses possibility to toss with either hand in any flying regime choice of attaching instruments and maps on the container itself Biggest advantages are choice of tossing chute with left or right hand...

Page 4: ...d 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...

Page 5: ...entally so you are aware of procedures and mainly to be aware of reserve chute in time of need The best practice and training is to take part in SIV clinic Canopy suspension lines and bridles The most important part of RC is its canopy MINIPLANE parachute rescue system is designed as proportionally shaped canopy with central line and double air filling to optimize the relation between the amount o...

Page 6: ...ntainer Outer container is designed for use with majority of modern harnesses Reserve chute is attached to a chest strap through outer container s plastic buckle and bridles are clipped into harness s main hanging points as shown on picture no ATTENTION For correctly functioning reserve chute BOTH bridles have to be connected to harness s main hanging points Don t use prolongement bridles ...

Page 7: ...dle container s elastic closing rubber bands used for attaching lines 1 Divide canopy gores evenly into right and left side SNIP L MINIPLANE 9 by 9 gores WAY RICHLY MINIPLANE 8 by 8 gores Reserve canopy gores are not symmetrical and they are numbered Always start folding with right hand side on the bottom gore 9 8 and finish the side with gore 1 on the top 2 We gently strech the lines and tuck the...

Page 8: ...ith gore 10 9 and finish with gore 18 16 4 Loose the tension on bridles side Separate the lines equally into right and left halves to prevent any tangles Tension up the bridles again and check for any line crossings or entanglements ...

Page 9: ...econd one on the top of RC see photo folding RC into thirds to make Z shape one third on top and other on bottom improve speed and symmetry of opening 6 Straighten out all wrinkles on RC which is folded into thirds press out air and start folding as shown on pictures and in step 1 ...

Page 10: ... shown in the steps 2 3 and continue after that with Z folding upwards 8 Insert folded canopy into inner container and fold up lines into loops and secure them with rubber bands and insert them into pocket of container until you reach approx 180 cm from bridles ...

Page 11: ... to open container slip the loops of lines out of rubber loops should be in range of 300 900 g The rest of lines approx 120 cm fold up into figure8 loops and secure them with rubber bands on outside of the container 10 To start folding of outer container take bridles and attach them to Velcro on inner side ...

Page 12: ... Bridles span should be similar to width of harness chest strap plus approx 7cm ...

Page 13: ...PLEASE TAKE CARE TO THE BRIDDLE ORIENTATION as shown on the following pictures ...

Page 14: ...of RC and closing of outer container have to be done carefully and slowly so that RC fits easily into outer container Check the function of outer container Attach RC to harness and make practice toss in flying position Force needed to pull out RC should not exceed 10 kg ...

Page 15: ...ate of purchase Name address please keep the purchase receipt or a readable copy with this document YEAR REPACK SERVICE RECORD date Service center complete address please signature Type SNIP L MINIPLANE WAY RICHLY MINIPLANE Serial number Production date Checked by ...

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