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OWNER’S MANUAL AND PACKING INSTRUCTIONS

EMERGENCY PARACHUTE SYSTEMS

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Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL AND PACKING INSTRUCTIONS EMERGENCY PARACHUTE SYSTEMS...

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Page 3: ...chute assembly OR B Read the warning label and all appropriate owners flight manuals packing instructions 2 Lower the risk of death serious injury canopy damage and hard openings by never exceeding th...

Page 4: ...ipt of said system with a letter stating the reason for its return WARNING You can substantially reduce risk by assuring that each component of the system has been assembled and packed in strict compl...

Page 5: ...Softie and Canopy can be found as described in the Warning Placard found just inside the front cover on page 1 of this manual 2 If you receive your Softie assembled and packed by either the manufactur...

Page 6: ...chart 3 4 Optimum canopy selection 3 5 Canopy volume chart 3 6 Deployment type 3 7 Deployment bag and bridle 3 8 Industry weight deployment speed limitations 4 0 Rigger Information 4 1 Parachute assem...

Page 7: ...efuse to repair any product so handled Improper Use or Abuse PPI will charge for repairs that results from improper use or from abuse such as exposure to chemi cals saltwater improper washing improper...

Page 8: ...Owners Manual Revision 1 5 6 1 0 General Information...

Page 9: ...to go over your parachute with you Put it on and pull the ripcord This will insure your awareness of the force it requires A 22 pound pull is all that the TSO allows Establish a preflight routine of...

Page 10: ...ch higher turn rate faster forward speed and are more manuverable They require that you face into the wind and flare similar to an aircraft for landing Handled properly they land much softer than a ro...

Page 11: ...9 Owners Manual Revision 1 5 1 2 Softie Letter of TSO Authorization...

Page 12: ...Softie models require a Back rating except the Seat model which requires a Seat rating endorsement Because the Back models are also certified compatible with ramair parachutes when assembled with the...

Page 13: ...SAFETY STOW LOOP SQUARE CANOPY ONLY 1 CLOSING LOOP 1 PILOT CHUTE GROMMET STRAP 1 OWNER S MANUAL AND PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 PILOT CHUTE SUPPLIED ONLY WITH SOFTIE PURCHASED COM PLETE WITH PARACHUTE DIR...

Page 14: ...Owners Manual Revision 1 5 12 2 0 User Information...

Page 15: ...t 2 Chest strap is properly threaded and running end secured 3 Leg straps are properly threaded and loose ends are stowed 2 1 3 120 Day Maintenance FAA Regulations require that If you wear a parachute...

Page 16: ...RIPCORD HANDLE WHEN THREADING THE CHEST STRAPWITH THE BUCKLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HARNESS BE AWARE THAT IMPROPER THREADING COULD RESULT INAN IMPOSSIBLE RIPCORD PULL 3 Leg straps 2 With either v r...

Page 17: ...lastic keeper Snug while standing erect is sufficient When you sit down in the aircraft the harness will now feel loose and comfortable Putting on the A Harness 1 Place the harness over your shoulders...

Page 18: ...that were allowed to sit untreated overnight Re moval is usually easier when stains are cleaned immediately STAIN REMOVAL METHOD Coffee Fruit Juice Milk Soft Drinks Tea Tabasco Sauce Wine Urine Deter...

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Page 20: ...Owners Manual Revision 1 5 18 3 0 Compatibility of Components...

Page 21: ...400 6555 240 Wedge Mini Wedge 375 6145 525 8603 275 Wedge Mini Wedge TBA TBA 180 Seat Seat 375 6145 525 8603 240 Seat Seat 375 6145 525 8603 275 Seat Seat TBA TBA 180 Chair Long Micro 275 4506 400 655...

Page 22: ...serve 1A 440 Preserve III 384 Glide Path International Cricket Reserve 347 Flight Concepts Firelite Reserve 426 International Fury Reserve 538 Maverick Reserve 468 Sharpchuter Reserve 503 National Par...

Page 23: ...ong Full Diaper Wraps around skirt of canopy with two or three locking stows and remainder of line stowed vertically parallel with radial seams Example Pre serve 1 3 Strong Lopo Lite and Hobbit Reserv...

Page 24: ...verick Reserve 150 195 Sharpchuter Reserve 150 235 National Parachute Industries Phantom 24 140 145 Phantom 26 140 180 Phantom 28 140 200 North American Aerodynamics NAA 22 130 190 NAA 26 130 250 Swif...

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Page 26: ...24 Owners Manual Revision 1 5 4 0 Rigger Information...

Page 27: ...et strap tacking 9 Packing card and information 10 Comments 4 1 2 Round Canopy and Pilot chute Inspection Checklist 4 1 1 Harness and Container Inspection Checklist 4 1 Parachute Assembly Inspection F...

Page 28: ...ufacturers instructions 9 Reserve pin sealed 10 Comments Model Date of manufacture Serial No Initial After Each Item If No Discrepancies Are Found Initials 1 Risers 2 Connector links 3 Sliders Grommet...

Page 29: ...d to toggles on mark 6 Steering line length equal to each other 7 Safety stow on deployment bag installed 8 Pilot chute and grommet strap attached and tacked 9 Packing card filled out 10 Packed accord...

Page 30: ...proved type and size parachute to the Softie harness and container system ensuring the following 4 3 1 Canopy and container are face down on an appropriately sized and surfaced packing table 4 3 2 Lin...

Page 31: ...Be sure the grommet strap is centered and one end is on Pilot chute canopy reinforcement tape nearest the spring swage located on the top coil of the spring Use double wrap double strand of heavy dut...

Page 32: ...cerned the two most important features of any emergency parachute pack job are comfort and thickness Unless you are packing for a steady client and are already familiar with their particular needs it...

Page 33: ...he canopy down one side of the container so that it extends four 4 inches beyond the bottom edge of the container Figure 4 7 4 4 7 4 Let the canopy pivot just above the diaper into the upper corner of...

Page 34: ...op and fold in an appropriate manner to fill in the empty area of the container on the pack tray stiffener below the diaper Figures 4 7 8 and 4 7 9 4 8 Softie Wedge 4 8 1 Lay the risers in the contain...

Page 35: ...8 3 4 8 7 Lay the lower pull up cord over the canopy folds toward the bottom end of the container Figure 4 8 7 4 8 8 Make two 2 more S folds across the container between the two 2 ends of the closing...

Page 36: ...container are required install rubber bands on pack tray stiffener and stow the lines according to canopy manufacturers instructions 4 9 3 Insert pull up cords two 2 into both ends of closing loop Fig...

Page 37: ...6 4 9 7 Fold number three 3 should be 4 beyond the right side with the canopy placed between the second grommet and the rear wall Figure 4 9 6 4 9 8 Fold number four 4 should be 4 beyond left side Fi...

Page 38: ...container 4 10 1 Lay the risers in the container and close the riser covers on the yoke and shoulder pads 4 10 2 Insert pull up cords two 2 into both ends of closing loop 4 10 3 Turn the skirt of the...

Page 39: ...se of the special long folds made in the canopy Figure 4 10 both lower corners should now contain an equal amount of canopy fabric Figure 4 10 5 4 10 6 Slide remainder of canopy sideways toward the ot...

Page 40: ...n tainer equal to the length of the container plus about four 4 inches 4 11 4 Lift and move that point on the canopy to about four 4 inches beyond the bottom of the container letting the canopy pivot...

Page 41: ...r and the lower end of the closing loop Figure 4 11 7 4 11 8 Lay the remainder of the canopy and apex across the middle of the container between the two 2 ends of the closing loop and fold in an appro...

Page 42: ...loops pull up cords and grommets while closing the container 4 13 Softie Back Wedge Chair and Original 4 13 1 Close bottom flap of container first threading lower pull up cord through grommet at uppe...

Page 43: ...closing loops and secure the Pilot chute in place with the two temporary pins Figure 4 13 7 4 13 8 Close the Velcro on the top and bottom flaps Note Be sure that the hook velcro does not contact line...

Page 44: ...card in the packing data card pocket 4 14 Softie Seat 4 14 1 Close the rear flap of the container first Be sure to place the canopy protector flaps into position as shown in Figure 4 13 1 Close the fr...

Page 45: ...r one fold up and in on the right side Repeat with the number three fold Figure 4 14 4 Note When rolling the folds into position use the edge of the container as a guide The canopy fabric will natural...

Page 46: ...5 4 Route the leg straps through the slot in the pad and attach the snaps at the front of the slot 4 15 5 Attach the snaps at the front corners of the pad 4 16 Repair Log for Softie Serial Number ____...

Page 47: ...45 Owners Manual Revision 1 5 Emergency Parachute Systems by Para Phernalia Inc 19124 59th DRIVE BUILDING 4 ARLINGTON AIRPORT ARLINGTON WA 98223 360 435 7220 360 435 7272 www softieparachutes com...

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