Performance Variable Demon 100 Manual Download

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Date: 30.06.2004

Manual

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DEMON US

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Performance Variable e.K. Am Tower 16, D-54634 Bitburg

Table of Contents

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Warning; About this Manual

Disclaimer—No Warranty

Canopy Description; Technical Specifications

5+6

Read Before Assembly or Use

Canopy Size

Improving the Performance of Your Canopy

Assembly

Periodic Inspection Procedure

Installation of PD Soft Links

Cleaning Your Canopy; Storage

Introductory Jumps

Swoop Landings

13+14

“DOs and DON’Ts” for Consistently Good Openings

15+16

Packing Tips for Good Openings

Pre-Packing Instructions

Read the Manual First; Packing Nylsilk-Fabric Canopies

Inspection Performed Before Each Packing

Packing Procedures

Setting the Brakes

Doublestring Slider

Cloth Link Bumpers; Slider Preparation

Folding the Canopy (Illustrations 1-37)

25 - 31

Contact Performance Variable

Summary of Contents for Demon 100

Page 1: ...30 06 2004 Manual Revision 0 DEMON US Page 1 Performance Variable e K Am Tower 16 D 54634 Bitburg Performance Variable e K Am Tower 16 D 54634 Bitburg Ph 49 6561 948725 info myskyshop de www myskysho...

Page 2: ...ality and durability of this sport canopy You and your rigger should carefully inspect your new canopy Then please take the time to read this manual and thoroughly familiarize yourself with all aspect...

Page 3: ...Inspection Procedure 9 Installation of PD Soft Links 10 Cleaning Your Canopy Storage 11 Introductory Jumps 12 Swoop Landings 13 14 DOs and DON Ts for Consistently Good Openings 15 16 Packing Tips for...

Page 4: ...r organizations for instruction If you are not in the USA get instructions from a competent instructor that is rated by your country s organization Jumping this parachute without first receiving thoro...

Page 5: ...rwise By using this parachute assembly or allowing it to be used by others the user waives any liability of the manufacturer for personal injuries or other damages arising from such use If the buyer d...

Page 6: ...cted be fore its first and before each subsequent use Parachutes get weaker over time for a number of reasons They receive wear during packing de ployment and landing Exposure to many agents including...

Page 7: ...ta panel canopies of different sizes may look the same A typical ready to jump sport piggyback rig and both canopies weighs 20 to 30 lbs Add this plus the weight of your jumpsuit clothing and accessor...

Page 8: ...position it can obstruct your vision Assembly Your canopy should be assembled by a certified rigger Before you begin be sure the risers tog gles bridle deployment bag pilot chute harness container an...

Page 9: ...bric strength 3 Bottom surface Turn the canopy over and spread it out to inspect bottom skin Check for rips stains failed seams Check fabric strength and line attachment points 4 Inspect each rib from...

Page 10: ...Date 30 06 2004 Manual Revision 0 DEMON US Page 10 Performance Variable e K Am Tower 16 D 54634 Bitburg 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 9 Installation of Performance Designs Soft Links...

Page 11: ...they get wet this does not mean that they will return to the exact same size when dry Small changes in lengths may make a large difference in canopy performance To maintain the best performance avoid...

Page 12: ...eed Turn the canopy by pulling on the front or rear risers rather than the toggles Fly some practice approaches and flare the canopy as you would when you land it Notice how far you must depress the t...

Page 13: ...ot to We have included this section to minimize the risk to those who are going to at tempt swoop landings Do not try any swoop landings until you are very familiar with your canopy and the landing ar...

Page 14: ...ase in airspeed increasing the flare power on almost any landing The flare then begins with a smooth release of the front risers and is continued by smoothly pulling the toggles down as much as necess...

Page 15: ...n a larger version of the same parachute Over the past few years more and more canopies are being designed with naturally soft opening characteristics without the need for any special packing requirem...

Page 16: ...ain risers This can cause the lines to grab the bottom of the reserve container as the pilot chute lifts the main D bag out of the main container causing the bag to spin while the lines unstow Some lo...

Page 17: ...r new canopy 1 Don t forget to cock the slider 2 Make sure slider is as far up as possible and stays there 3 Keep all 9 cells together see packing illustrations 7 to 16 4 and push them back to the B l...

Page 18: ...s an indoor shady area is best Packing in the sunlight is unavoidable at most places so try to reduce your canopy s exposure to di rect sunlight as much as possible Cover it with a packing mat or jump...

Page 19: ...container manufacturer about this The key to making the job easy is to pack fast and accurately Each fold or roll must be done quickly and correctly the first time This will only come with practice Pa...

Page 20: ...he canopy and pilot chute Although the owner s manual that came with the rig contains specific inspection procedures be sure to check the items listed below Reserve It must be sealed and in date The r...

Page 21: ...ted lines it is usually better to leave the risers at tached to the harness while you correct the problem unless the risers were attached incorrectly to begin with Disconnecting the risers usually mak...

Page 22: ...mance Variable e K Am Tower 16 D 54634 Bitburg After the parachute system has been inspected stow the brakes according to the instructions pro vided by the manufacturer of your rig Different rig manuf...

Page 23: ...er B Grasp the Drawstring and pull down and back with a quick movement to the Drawstring full length This will allow the Hooks to lock the slider in the collapsed position C Release the line and fly n...

Page 24: ...ere injuries to the pilot Folding the Canopy 1 Crouch next to the risers and face your canopy Slip fin gers of your left hand between the left hand risers and be tween the left hand steering line and...

Page 25: ...ing each other and no twisted lines 5 The nose openings should be facing the rig and the tail should be farthest from the rig If the reverse is true double check to be sure the rig is container side u...

Page 26: ...entire nose with one hand as shown 8 Pull each cell completely out and keep it in your hand 9 Then pick up the next taking care not to miss any until all of them are in your hand 10 11 When you have t...

Page 27: ...go through the front slider grommets the ones that should be closest to you 15 Since there is a lot of fabric between the A and B line attachment points it is easy to separate the two line groups Loo...

Page 28: ...es Take the whole D line group on one side and pull it out gently 19 Fold the D line group in with one motion to put a real fold in the fabric between the C and D lines Do the same thing on the other...

Page 29: ...ling out the trailing edge of the canopy that extends from the inside steering line to the very center of the trailing edge 24 Wrap that part of the tail half way around the canopy Hold in place with...

Page 30: ...the deployment bag 30 Dress canopy to a width slightly wider than the bag All the slider should stay inside the rolled tail The slider must not be allowed to move down the lines even the smallest dow...

Page 31: ...r knee still in place pull the bag over the canopy one side at a time Hold the corner of the canopy bundle up while you pull the bag over it then roll the canopy into the corner of the bag This helps...

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