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appendix : canopy sizing chart

Container Size

Width A

Width B

Length

Thickness

Main Canopy

Reserve Canopy

V350M

10"

12"

20"

5.5"

Falcon 215, Monarch 195, PD210,

PD218, Sabre 190, Silhouette 190,

Spectre 190

Firelite 175, PD176R,

Raven 1, Swift 175,

Tempo 170

V351M

12"

14"

21"

3.75"

Falcon 215, Monarch 195, PD210,

Sabre 190, Silhouette 190, Spectre

190

PD160R, Raven 1, Swift

175, Tempo 170

V352M

12"

14"

20"

4.25"

Falcon 215, Monarch 195, PD210,

Sabre 190, Silhouette 190, Spectre

190

Firelite 175, PD176R,

Raven 1, Swift 175,

Tempo 170

V353M

12"

14"

20"

Falcon 235, Monarch 215, PD230,

Sabre 210, Silhouette 210, Spectre

210

Maverick 200, PD193R,

Raven 2

V354M

12"

14"

21"

4.25"

Falcon 235, Monarch 215, PD230,

Sabre 210, Silhouette 210, Spectre

210

Firelite 172, PD 176R

Raven 1, Swift 175,

Tempo 170

V355M

12"

14"

21"

PD230 Dacron, Raider, Sabre 230,

Silhouette 230, Spectre 230

Maverick 200, PD193R,

Raven 2

V357M

12"

14"

20.5"

5.5"

PD230, Sabre 210, Silhouette 210,

Spectre 210, Falcon 235, Monarch 215

PD218, Swift 225, Raven

3, Tempo 250

V358M

12"

14"

21"

5.5"

PD260, Sabre 230, Silhouette 230,

Spectre 230, Falcon 265, Triathalon

220

PD218, Swift 225, Raven

3, Tempo 250

V375M

14"

16"

22"

Falcon 300, PD280, PD300

Fury 220, PD253R, Raven

3, Swift225

V378M

14"

16"

23"

Falcon 300, PD 300, PD 340

Fury 220, PD 253R,

Raven 3, Swift225

V386

15"

17"

23"

Tandem 421 / 500

Tandem Reserve

360/421

Summary of Contents for V3 M-Series

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Page 2: ...V E C T O R O W N E R S M A N U A L Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...ODUCTION SECTION 2 15 RESERVE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES SECTION 3 21 RESERVE PACKING INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 4 35 ASSEMBLING AND PACKING THE MAIN PARACHUTE SECTION 5 59 THE BOOTH 3 RING RELEASE SYSTEM SECTION 6 65 MAINTENANCE AND CARE SECTION 7 71 HOW TO USE THE VECTOR 3 APPENDIX 75 SIZING CHART TIPS AND TRICKS CONTENTS AT A GLANCE contents at a glance ...

Page 4: ...ured Relative Workshop Inc Save this manual your rigger may not have an applicable manual and will need it to service your Vector 3 This manual does not cover the correct assembly and packing procedures for the older Vector models This manual is applicable to the Vector 3 bearing the serial number Sport parachuting is a hazardous activity that can result in injury or death Parachutes sometimes mal...

Page 5: ...mer through the quality and performance in the harness and container systems we design build and deliver We have stood behind our products 100 from the day it leaves our factory and reaches your doorstep and have done so for over 30 years You will find our service after the sale to be as comprehensive as our customers have come to expect from Relative Workshop When you buy a Vector you re buying m...

Page 6: ...e of a Note An example of a Warning This convention is used to highlight additional information in the form of a note This convention is used to highlight areas of safety and to warn the user of dangers This convention is used to highlight text in the manual INFO note conventions used ...

Page 7: ...d Relative Workshop 8 The History Behind the Vector 3 8 Contact Information 9 Unique Features of the Vector 3 10 Before Jumping the Vector 3 12 Training Required 12 About Modifications 12 Second Hand Vectors 12 Components 13 Replacement Parts for the Vector 3 13 1 1 1 1 1 section 1 ...

Page 8: ...ig in the world The Vector II followed and soon enjoyed even more popularity Since 1977 teams and individuals have been winning gold medals wearing Relative Workshop systems The U S Skydiving Team at the 1981 World Meet wore the very first Vectors In the late 1980s and early 1990s new freefall disciplines such as Skysurfing and Freestyle made their way into the skydiving mainstream Freeflying ente...

Page 9: ...es that make rigs safer lighter and more comfortable Many of these innovations have been adopted by the entire skydiving industry At Relative Workshop we have the facilities and expert staff to assemble pack and maintain your entire Vector 3 harness and container system Please read this manual thoroughly before assembling or using your Vector 3 even if you have owned or jumped a Vector 3 before We...

Page 10: ...ring high load situations These guides also make it very difficult to misroute the cutaway cables Cutaway Cable Housings Our flexible housings are the first step in preventing hard pulls during cutaways The upward float allowance provided by these housings significantly reduces the likelihood of near impossible cutaways Without upward float premature loading of the riser loop is almost a certainty...

Page 11: ...all Tru Lok Toggles Our new Tru Lok toggle eliminates the need for hook and loop fasteners This design utilizes a stainless steel pin to secure each toggle in place on the main riser without inhibiting the jumper from releasing the toggles after deployment Quality Just as is true of all of our containers the Vector 3 is constructed to exacting standards using only the finest materials available Ev...

Page 12: ...a Vector 3 should not loan it to another person without first determining that the person is fully capable of using it properly and safely Finally nothing in this manual is meant to discourage the reader from using the Vector 3 in a reasonable and prudent way The information and specifications in this manual were in effect at the time of printing The Relative Workshop Inc however reserves the righ...

Page 13: ...yment bag Main closing loop Vector 3 balloon reserve pilot chute Reserve bridle and free bag Reserve ripcord Reserve closing loop Main risers and steering toggles 3 Ring release handle cutaway handle The Vector 3 Owner s Manual on CD or hardcopy Once you are sure you have these components check that the containers are sized properly for your main and reserve canopies Refer to the TSO label on the ...

Page 14: ...Page 14 V E C T O R O W N E R S M A N U A L NOTES section 1 ...

Page 15: ... section 2 RESERVE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Introduction 16 Attach Reserve Canopy to Reserve Risers 16 Attach the Reserve Steering Toggles 16 Procedures 17 Method A Dacron Steering Lines 17 Method B Spectra Steering Lines 19 Installing Automatic Activation Devices 20 ...

Page 16: ...ins important information relevant to that particular make and model of reserve canopy The reserve canopy steering toggles are supplied with the Vector 3 These steering toggles are compatible with the Vector 3 reserve risers It is important to attach the steering toggles at the mark that is located along the steering line The mark was measured and put there by the reserve manufacturer Proper align...

Page 17: ...left hand rear slider grommet 2 Locate the mark on the steering line that indicates the correct toggle location Verify correct location of this mark by referring to the reserve canopy owner s manual 3 Thread the steering line through the guide ring that is located on the riser Toggles mounted too far down the steering lines will cause the canopy to be less responsive and the jumper may not be able...

Page 18: ...e canopy may not open or fly correctly 6 Continue by looping the running end of the steering line around the other side of the toggle and once again pass it through the grommet 7 Now grasp the steering line on both sides of the toggle and pull it tight ensuring the hook and loop fastener side of the toggle faces the canopy The steering line does a figure 8 through the grommet and exits on the othe...

Page 19: ... 2 Locate the mark on the steering line that indicates the correct toggle location Verify correct location of this mark by referring to the reserve canopy owner s manual 3 Thread the steering line through the guide ring that is located on the riser 5 Slide the line off the looped end of the toggle and tie a loose overhand knot in the folded line The mark on the steering line that indicates the cor...

Page 20: ...ure proper routing of the steering lines INSTALLING AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION DEVICES AAD All Vector 3 rigs are manufactured Cypress ready Consult the Cypres owners manual for instructions on installing the Cypres into your Vector 3 harness and container system A manual is provided with each Cypres device The Cypres installation was devised and tested by Airtec makers of Cypres It has subsequently been...

Page 21: ...ion 3 RESERVE PACKING INSTRUCTIONS Introduction 22 Parts List 22 Inspection 22 Commonly Used Tools 23 Setting the Brakes 23 Flaking and Folding 24 Placing the Canopy in the Bag 25 Placing the Bag into the Container 26 Closing the Reserve Container 27 Installing RSL 32 ...

Page 22: ...ck any reserve parachute that will be carried for use in the US PARTS LIST Vector 3 harness and container system including the Vector 3 reserve risers and reserve steering toggles Ram Air reserve canopy Vector 3 free bag Vector 3 spring loaded pilot chute with bridle Two bridle lengths are acceptable depending on canopy size Small 15 5 ft 0 25 ft 4 7m 0 1m OR Medium 18 5 ft 0 25 ft 5 6m 0 1m Safet...

Page 23: ...e guide ring to seat the toggle against the ring 1 Open the hook and loop fastener cover on the riser Use the toggle to pull the right hand steering line down until the brake loop just passes through the guide ring 3 Mate the hook and loop fastener on the toggle with that on the riser Check to be sure the tapered end of the toggle is completely seated in the loop it shouldn t be inserted past the ...

Page 24: ...laking the canopy B Folding the nose and canopy C Splitting the tail D Stowing the slider E Dressing the canopy 5 Carefully close the hook and loop fastener cover to encase the stowed toggle and folded line Be sure none of the steering line is caught between the layers of hook and loop fastener section 3 setting brakes Refer to the packing tips in the Appendix section note ...

Page 25: ...ouch on the underside of the bag using S folds that extend from one side of the pouch to the other Be sure none of the lines are trapped between the hook and loop fastener at the mouth of the pouch Another acceptable method of stowing the lines which some riggers prefer Stow all the lines on top of the pouch first either S folding or Figure 8 folding and insert the entire line group into the pouch...

Page 26: ...1 Place the bagged canopy on the main container and position the reserve risers in the reserve pack tray Fan the links rather than stacking them on each other placing the rear links to the outside Be sure to place the reserve risers far enough in the pack tray so they will lie flat over the shoulders 3 Place the bagged canopy in the pack tray taking extra care to fill the lower corners Then use th...

Page 27: ...om kicker flap Flap 1 The reserve flaps are numbered 1 6 for reference Close them in proper sequence 1 Close the inside bottom kicker flap Flap 1 and secure it with the temporary pin 2 Pack the first third of the bridle in the container by making long S folds in the bridle from the top of the bag to the bottom right hand corner of the reserve container as shown Carefully tuck the bottom of the S f...

Page 28: ...e amount of free bridle extending from the closed flaps to the base of the pilot chute there must be at least 5 feet 1 5m If there is less than 5 feet 1 5m reopen the flaps and restow the S folded bridle to make the length of free bridle at least 5 feet 1 5m maximum 6 feet 1 8m long 5 S fold the length of free bridle on top of 1 and 2 kicker flaps from right to left up to the base of the pilot chu...

Page 29: ...e spring check to make sure the pilot chute base is centered under the crown 9 Lay the fabric flat all around the pilot chute and fold it under in wide folds to the center Fold the top and bottom first then the sides Do not allow the folds of fabric from the pilot chute to get under the open flaps Folding the fabric rather than stuffing it between the coils increases pilot chute launch performance...

Page 30: ...l note 11 Thread the pull up cord through the right side flap Flap 4 then the left side flap Flap 5 in that order Close and secure with the temporary pin each time Ensure the pilot chute folds stay flat and neat 12 Thread the pull up cord through the top center flap Flap 6 13 Replace the temporary pin with the reserve pin If a cranking tool is used care should be taken that the 22lb 9 9 kg pull fo...

Page 31: ...er and more a e s t h e t i c a l l y pleasing Walking on the reserve without closing the reserve pin cover can dislodge the pin note 15 Insert the ripcord handle into its pouch on the main lift web 17 Count your tools section 3 closing the container 14 Remove the pull up cord 16 Dress the container seal sign and log the reserve Close the reserve pin protector flap ...

Page 32: ...ert the RSL pin through the loop at the end of the reserve ripcord cable section 3 installing a reserve static line INSTALLING A RESERVE LANYARD RESERVE STATIC LINE OR RSL 1 Inspect the RSL Check the stainless steel snap shackle is operating smoothly and that the spring will retain the locking pin Check that the hook and loop fastener is clean and sufficiently tacky to hold the reserve lanyard in ...

Page 33: ...d log the reserve 10 Count your tools 5 Replace the temporary pin with the reserve pin 6 Insert the stiffened part of the RSL located close to the snap shackle into the holding pocket located under the reserve risers 8 Hook the reserve lanyard shackle to the ring on the right hand riser section 3 installing a reserve static line ...

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Page 35: ...hod B Spectra Lines 40 Attaching the Collapsible Pilot Chute 41 Operation of the Collapsible Pilot Chute 42 Setting up the Pull Out Deployment System 43 Main Canopy Packing Instructions 44 About the Deployment Brakes 44 Procedures for Setting Deployment Brakes 45 Tru Lok Deployment Brake System 45 Standard Deployment Brake System 47 Packing the Main Container 48 Closing the Main Container 50 Foldi...

Page 36: ...n the market It is the responsibility of the owner to obtain canopy packing information from the canopy owner s manual This manual will however walk you through the steps necessary to pack your canopy from the point it is inside the main deployment bag until the container is closed and pilot chute is packed ATTACHING THE MAIN CANOPY TO THE MAIN RISERS Carefully inspect the main canopy for wear or ...

Page 37: ...too high on the steering lines the canopy will fly in brakes and will not glide or land correctly Likewise if the toggles are mounted too low on the steering lines the canopy will become less responsive and the canopy pilot may not be able to apply full brakes or stall the canopy This could result in flaring difficulty while landing These situations are likely to occur when a main canopy is hastil...

Page 38: ...of the steering line through the Vector 3 steering toggle grommet Adjust it so the mark on the steering line is close to the grommet but has not passed through it 5 Loop the running end of the steering line around the toggle and thread it through the grommet again Now pull it snug Check that the mark remains in the correct place 3 Thread the steering toggle through the guide ring located on the ri...

Page 39: ...The steering line does a figure 8 through the grommet and exits on the other side of the toggle Again check the mark on the steering line ensuring it is still in the correct place 8 Tie an overhand knot in the free end of the steering line and tighten it right down to the toggle Ensure it is snug for now Beware If the knot is not snug the toggle may slip off the line section 4 attaching main steer...

Page 40: ...e toggles to it by following these steps 1 Starting at the tail of the canopy trace the upper steering lines down to the lower steering line The idea is to be sure the steering lines are routed correctly they should not wrap around any suspension lines The right hand steering line must pass through the right hand rear slider grommet and the left hand line must pass through the left hand rear slide...

Page 41: ...routed correctly ATTACHING THE COLLAPSIBLE PILOT CHUTE 1 Locate the main canopy s pilot chute bridle attachment point 2 Open the new collapsible pilot chute and bridle 6 Now slide the line back over the toggle Adjust the knot until the mark is just outside of the knot away from the toggle The loop should fit closely around the toggle Tighten the knot 3 Run the end of the bridle opposite the pilot ...

Page 42: ...ction correctly 5 Pull the two fabric loops on the bridle back so they rest against the grommet on the inside of the bag 1 To cock your pilot chute step on your main bag and pull the handle on the top of the pilot chute with one hand and with the other hand stretch the bridle until it is tight 4 Pull the bridle through the main deployment bag grommet until the grommet is snug against the stop bloc...

Page 43: ...ilot chute allows the pilot chute to inflate when thrown into the air stream An uncocked pilot chute will remain collapsed and subse quently create a pilot chute in tow situation 2 Always remember to cock your pilot chute before you begin packing and always recheck it after you place the bag into the container This assures that the bridle has not become partially uncocked while packing You must se...

Page 44: ...py from surging forward as it inflates and begins flying Malfunctions and poor deployments may result if the brakes are not set during packing if the brakes are incorrectly set or if one or both brakes release before complete canopy inflation and stabilization Incompatible toggle and riser combinations may also create similar problems Not all harness and container systems have risers that are conf...

Page 45: ...E SYSTEM 1 Insert the tip of the toggle through the cat s eye below the guide ring as you would in a standard brake setup 2 Insert the tip of the toggle firmly into the type 3 toggle keeper on the riser 3 Insert the pin into the pin keeper Ensure it is inserted all the way section 4 setting deployment brakes ...

Page 46: ... steering line through the retaining loops on the rear of the riser opposite the toggles Ensure that the Tru Lok pin is inserted all the way into the keeper note section 4 setting deployment brakes With dacron control lines use only the bottom retaining loop note ...

Page 47: ...sert the tapered end of the toggle all the way into the loop 3 Pull on the steering line above the guide ring to seat the toggle against the ring Mate the toggle hook and loop fastener with that on the riser Check to be sure the tapered end of the toggle is completely seated in the loop It shouldn t be inserted past the end of the taper or it may be difficult to extract in the air section 4 settin...

Page 48: ...rted into the main deployment bag according to canopy manufacturer s instructions 3 Use your knees or feet to walk on the bag squeezing air out and distributing the bulk until the packed canopy is uniformly distributed within the bag 4 Fold the bight of line between the toggle and loop with 3 inches 7cm folds and stow it in the hook and loop fastener tab next to the toggle Repeat the procedure for...

Page 49: ...ontinue routing the main risers down along side the reserve container and close internal riser cover B over the main risers c Close external riser cover C over the risers insert tuck tab into pocket A d Close main container by the numbers 4 Pick the bag up by its sides and set it into the container on its line stows section 4 packing the main container Once you have 50 jumps on the container you m...

Page 50: ...the Vector 3 is to function properly The position of the pin whether it is from right to left or vice versa is much less critical as it will release from all possible angles 8 Kneel on the center of the bag and pull up the main container side flaps until the bag fills the container and is flush with the container 1 Insert a pull up cord through the closing loop located on the bottom flap of the ma...

Page 51: ...the 1 top flap 5 Thread the pull up cord through the 2 right side flap and then through the 3 left side flap The flaps MUST be closed in this order section 4 closing the main container 6 Insert the closing pin located on the bridle through the closing loop from right to left Failure to remove the pull up cord will result in a pilot chute in tow malfunction The container will not open in freefall ...

Page 52: ...ainer Ensure the bridle extends from the locking pin to the pilot chute without passing through the harness Mate the loop fastener on the bridle to the hook fastener on the bottom flap you ll have to tuck the bridle under the 2 right side flap to do this Close the main pin cover flap and be sure it completely covers the pin and bridle 7 Slowly remove the pull up cord to prevent excess friction fro...

Page 53: ...ER BOC 1 Lay the pilot chute out mesh side up so the edge of the circle is at the mouth of the Spandex pouch S fold the bridle on the half of the pilot chute over the pouch 2 Fold the pilot chute in half over the bridle 3 Fold the pilot chute into thirds as shown section 4 folding pilot chute for BOC ...

Page 54: ...e is even with the skirt 5 Before inserting the pilot chute into the pouch pat the bottom of the rig to flatten out the pouch area Doing so will allow more room to insert the pilot chute and will minimize a difficult extraction 6 Flip the pilot chute over section 4 folding pilot chute for BOC ...

Page 55: ... chute resembles a hotdog bun 9 Insert the pilot chute into the pouch until only the handle is exposed Once again pat the pouch to flatten it reducing the amount of force necessary to extract the pilot chute If you have any excess bridle after inserting the pilot chute tuck it away in the BOC pouch between the pilot chute and the container note section 4 folding pilot chute for BOC ...

Page 56: ...ridle over the bag as shown 2 At the bottom right outside corner of the container is a flap Secure the soft deployment handle to the hook and loop fastener under this flap and the hook and loop fastener tab opposite the pin just above it 3 S fold the stretched out pilot chute on top of the bag so that it fits over the main bag and is centered as shown at right section 4 packing pull out deployment...

Page 57: ...he loop Close the main pin cover flap and make sure it completely covers the pin and bridle cord Tuck any excess bridle under the right side flap section 4 packing pull out deployment system 5 Close the top flap 1 again keeping the pin to the right and outside the flaps to the bottom as shown Make sure there are no twists in the bridle and make sure the bridle is not looped around the tab that has...

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Page 59: ...V E C T O R O W N E R S M A N U A L SECTION THE BOOTH 3 RING RELEASE SYSTEM Introduction 60 Getting to Know the Booth 3 Ring 60 Assembly 61 Pre Jump Inspection 63 Trimming Cutaway Cables 64 5 5 5 5 5 section 5 ...

Page 60: ...rs the white loop the release is disengaged Slowly pull one of the risers off the harness As you pull you ll notice that the white loop gets pulled through the grommet by the action of the smallest ring While opening shock may exceed 1 000 lbs the yellow cable never sees a force in excess of about 10lbs This is due to the mechanics of the Booth 3 Ring release system Because of the tremendous mecha...

Page 61: ...d A Rigs without RSL each yellow cable should extend about 6 inches 15 2 cm past the housing ending B Rigs with RSL the right RSL side yellow cable should extend 7 inches 19 1 cm past the housing ending The left non RSL side should extend 5 inches 14 cm past the housing ending 2 With the rings of the riser facing toward the floor pass the ring on the end of the riser middle ring through the large ...

Page 62: ...ugh the cable housing grommet on the end of the cable housing The flat side of the cable housing grommet should be against the riser 6 Thread the yellow cable through the white loop making sure the loop isn t twisted Be careful not to bend or kink the cable as you insert it through the white loop Insert the remaining free end of the cable into the channel which is on the back of the riser section ...

Page 63: ...ntainer If a Vector 3 is fitted with 3 Ring risers that were not built by Relative Workshop it is important that they be checked for proper configuration The side view above shows a correctly built Booth 3 Ring riser attached to the harness ring and put under moderate tension NOTE THE FOLLOWING The rings overlap each other and maintain metal to metal contact The rings are aligned in parallel plane...

Page 64: ...unt point using your fingers The finished point should completely cover the inner steel cable so that no sharp edges are exposed Be careful not to overheat the nylon as you could burn your fingers It is always a good idea to consult a rigger if you have any doubt about how to safely accomplish this procedure SAFETY TIP If you are jumping a high performance ram air canopy you should consider instal...

Page 65: ... V E C T O R O W N E R S M A N U A L SECTION6 6 6 6 6 section 6 MAINTENANCE AND CARE Introduction 66 Inspection 66 Caring for Your Vector 3 67 Periodic Maintenance for the Booth 3 Ring 68 Replacement Parts 69 ...

Page 66: ...r to take a look at it GEAR INSPECTIONS SHOULD COVER ALL PARTS OF YOUR HARNESS AND CONTAINER SYSTEM WHILE PAYING PARTICULARLY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THESE AREAS Cutaway System Refer to the 3 Ring section in this chapter for detailed information on inspecting the canopy releases Reserve System This includes the reserve ripcord closing loop pins handle housing container and associated sewing You should ...

Page 67: ...r 3 out of direct sunlight as much as possible Structural weakening of nylon may not be immediately noticeable Prevention is the key Acids Acids damage nylon Keep your Vector 3 away from hangar floors dirty car trunks and similar areas where acids may be found If such contamination does occur immediately and thoroughly wash the rig with plenty of warm soapy water Until a rig can be washed baking s...

Page 68: ... While the system is disassembled closely inspect it for wear Check the white locking loops the ones that pass over the smallest ring and through the grommet to be sure they are not frayed 3 Check the hook and loop fastener on the cutaway handle and main lift web to be sure it is clean and adequately holds the handle 4 Check the cable ends for a smooth finish The ends are finished at the factory t...

Page 69: ...r before using the Vector 3 12 Reassemble the system Double check it Make sure the risers aren t reversed The Relative Workshop appreciates and welcomes any comments from users that relate to the safety operation or maintenance of the 3 Ring release REPLACEMENT PARTS The Relative Workshop supplies replacement parts for its rig at a reasonable cost When ordering parts for your rig include the seria...

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Page 71: ... R S M A N U A L SECTION HOW TO USE THE VECTOR 3 Suggested Equipment 72 Pre Jump Equipment Check 72 Donning and Adjusting the Vector 3 73 Jumping the Vector 3 74 Deploying the Main 74 Deploying the Reserve 74 7 7 7 7 7 section 7 ...

Page 72: ...same positions as the Vector 3 rig PRE JUMP EQUIPMENT CHECK The equipment check should follow a logical order For example top to bottom front to back STARTING AT THE FRONT Make sure the 3 Ring system is assembled correctly and free of any dirt or other foreign matter Check the position of the cutaway handle and reserve ripcord handle Do not remove them from their pockets unless you suspect a probl...

Page 73: ...n the harness is properly adjusted Pick up the Vector 3 using the main lift web close to where the 3 Rings are located Put on your Vector 3 in the same way you would put on a coat Check the leg straps for twists before threading them Make sure you route the webbing correctly before tightening them until they are snug Slide the excess strap through the black elastic keepers provided and then stow t...

Page 74: ...d up straight and secure the chest strap it should not be cinched too tightly JUMPING THE VECTOR 3 DEPLOYING THE MAIN PARACHUTE Before a jumper uses a hand deploy system they should first practice the procedures on the ground under an appropriately rated instructor s supervision DEPLOYING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Before a jumper uses a Vector 3 they should first practice the reserve procedures on the...

Page 75: ... V E C T O R O W N E R S M A N U A L A Sizing Your Vector 3 76 B Canopy Sizing 76 C Tips on Ordering Your New Vector 3 77 D Vector 3 Reserve Packing Tips and Tricks 78 Canopy Sizing Table 81 APPENDIX appendix ...

Page 76: ...n the sample group This will compromise the functionality of the system It is possible to temporarily use a main canopy one size larger than the recommended sample group However this is not recommended for cosmetic and packing reasons The sizing chart should serve as a reference only when determining which Vector 3 container will best fit your canopies Many factors influence a canopy s pack volume...

Page 77: ... know the state or country of origin of your customer This will help us decide if the container fit is compatible Example A V5 has a main pack volume range between 425 550 cubic inches When choosing canopies keep in mind that a main canopy with a stated volume of 548 cubic inches may not fit The reason is canopies that are the same model produced by the same company but are made of different color...

Page 78: ... FLAKING THE CANOPY This causes the canopy material to fold at the line of tension allowing better control KEEP ALL SUSPENSION LINES IN THE MIDDLE WITH THE CANOPY MATERIAL EVENLY SPREAD TO THE SIDES The center cell s center seam should run down the middle of the pack job to ensure the center cell bulk is evenly distributed WIDTH REDUCTION FOLDS SHOULD PRODUCE A FOLDED CANOPY THAT IS APPROXIMATELY ...

Page 79: ...h as the line stow pocket Distribute the lines evenly from the bottom of the pocket to the top to minimize bulk Leave 12 inches of line unstowed between the bag and riser ends USE A INCH OPENING IN THE RESERVE CLOSING LOOP This allows a temporary pin to remain in place while the loop is pulled through the reserve flap grommets It gives you a chance to determine if you can close the flap prior to u...

Page 80: ...ING FLAP 2 Ensure that the risers are at the edge of the pack tray with the rear riser fanned to the outside Adjust the risers so that they lay flat against the yoke or shoulder padding HOLD A PACKING PADDLE ACROSS THE TOP OF THE RESERVE BAG AND BRIDLE TO HOLD THEM IN POSITION WHILE CLOSING FLAP 2 This prevents the top of the bag from rolling up and creating a lump at the top of the pack job Too m...

Page 81: ...reme 104 Monarch 120 PD135 Sabre 120 Spectre 120 Stiletto 120 Micro Raven 109 120 PD113R V328M 10 12 17 75 5 Batwing 134 Falcon 150 Monarch 135 PD150 Sabre 135 Silhouette 135 Spectre 135 Stiletto 135 Micro Raven 135 Mini Cricket 130 PD126R V335M 10 12 19 5 3 5 Batwing 98 Falcon 120 Sabre 97 107 Spectre 107 Stiletto 97 107 Micro Raven 109 120 PD113R V336M 10 12 20 3 5 Batwing 116 Falcon 135 Icarus ...

Page 82: ...35 Monarch 215 PD230 Sabre 210 Silhouette 210 Spectre 210 Maverick 200 PD193R Raven 2 V354M 12 14 21 4 25 Falcon 235 Monarch 215 PD230 Sabre 210 Silhouette 210 Spectre 210 Firelite 172 PD 176R Raven 1 Swift 175 Tempo 170 V355M 12 14 21 5 PD230 Dacron Raider Sabre 230 Silhouette 230 Spectre 230 Maverick 200 PD193R Raven 2 V357M 12 14 20 5 5 5 PD230 Sabre 210 Silhouette 210 Spectre 210 Falcon 235 Mo...

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