Nova PHILOU, Operator'S Manual

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How is it fitted ?
Most harness on the marked have allredy fixed pulleys for the
speedsystem. If not, you have to fix some pulley by sawing on loops on
the right position. It is important to ensure that they are sewn on in such
a way that allows the pilot to maximise the power-vector of his/her legs
without ‘pushing up’ in the harness.
Pull both ends of the cord through the aluminium tube ( stirrup ) and
secure them with a knot inside the tube ( see overview ).Thesetwo cords
run from the stirrup through the rolls on the harness up to the clip.
The length of the cord leading to the stirrup should be such, that it is
easy to put your feet into the stirrup in flight, while allowing use of the
full speed range. Test your speedsystem for the correct length of rope
on the ground first, with your harness and risers, before flying with it !
How does it work ?
The speed system utilises a pulley mechanism which results in shorten-
ing the risers as described above.
How to use it ?
Before launch first attach the risers to the maincarabiner and then hook
the clip to the loop on the end of the rope, which leads through the
pulley on the middle of the riser ( see figure 1 ). Ensure that the speed
system is untangled and runs freely for operation.
Be careful !
When using the speedsystem, the angle of attack is lowered, thus
airspeed is increasing, and the canopy is destabilising. Therefore do not
use the speedsystem in turbulent conditions, close to the ground or near
other airspace users !
DO NOT USE THE SPEEDSYSTEM IN ANY EXTREME MANOEU-
VRES! IF THE CANOPY DOES COLLAPSE, RELEASE THE STIRRUP
IMMEDIATELY AND CORRECT ANY TUCKS AS NORMAL !
USING THE SPEEDSYSTEM MAY CHANGE THE GUETESIEGEL-
CLASSIFICATION : HAVE A LOOK AT THE DHV CERTIFICATE !