Skywalk FLAREM CONROUR, User Manual

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COMPATIBILITY TEST
The correct installation of the reserve chute should now be verified with
a test deployment.
To do this, put on the harness, close the leg loops and hang the main cara-
biners in a harness simulator. Then pull out the reserve chute by the handle.
For this test, it is not enough to deploy the reserve chute without sitting in
the harness. It must be possible for you to reach and pull the handle with
no problem from the flying position, in accordance with the instructions of
the particular manuals. The deployment force must not be below 2 daN and
must not exceed 7 daN.
In case of uncertainties you should consult a specialist or contact FLARE
Pro Partner.
The reserve chute must be deployed with the correct throwing technique,
with a continuous and steady pull in a forward movement away from the
harness. Otherwise, deployment may be difficult.
A reserve chute deployment can be made more difficult by the following
factors:
> The reserve chute is too large or too bulky for the compartment or the
deployment bag.
> The reserve chute is not packed in the shape of the front container.
> The reserve chute is not thrown with the appropriate throwing technique.
> The reserve chute has too much volume after repacking.
> Because arm length is crucial for a successful reserve chute deployment,
smaller persons with short arms may not be able to deploy the reserve
chute. In emergency situations, high G-loading can occur, which can make
deployment even more difficult.
BEFORE EACH FLIGHT, CHECK TO SEE IF THE RESCUE HANDLE
IS IN THE RIGHT POSITION AND WHETHER THE SPLINTS OF THE
HANDLE ARE SITTING CORRECTLY. REACHING FOR THE RELEASE
HANDLE TO TEST ITS POSITION EVERY FLIGHT CAN HELP YOU
MEMORIZE THE POSITION SUBCONSCIOUSLY.
7 HARNESS ADJUSTMENTS
MOUNTING THE PERMAIR PROTECTOR
4 line loops and 2 webbing loops are installed on the seat shell. These 6
connection points enable the PERMAIR add-on to be connected to the
seat shell. To establish the connection, proceed as follows:
1. Start with the loops on the front of the harness.
To do this, guide the line loop of the PERMAIR
protector through the line loop of the seat shell.
2. Secure the line loop of the PERMAIR protector
with the ball.
3. Repeat the process on the other side and sub-
sequently fix the back loops with the same system.
4. Put the orange nylon cotter pins of the PERMAIR
protector through the webbing loops on the seat
shell and hide the ends in the channel on the
PERMAIR protector.
5. Your CONTOUR is then equipped with an LTF 91/09
tested harness protector.
Proceed in reverse order to separate the PERMAIR protector
from the seatshell.
PROPER USE OF AN LTF 91/09 CERTIFIED PROTECTOR IS
OBLIGATORY IN GERMANY AND IS A REQUIREMENT FOR VALID
INSURANCE COVERAGE OF THE PILOT! REMOVING THE
PERMAIR IS DONE SO AT YOUR OWN RISK AND IS THE FULL
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PILOT! DOING SO INVALIDATES THE
LTF 91/09 CERTIFICATION!
PERMAIR PROTECTOR
The CONTOUR is a harness with permanent-airbag protector. The protector
is approved according to the rigorous criteria of LTF91/09 and meets these
requirements when installed.
The protector provides the best protection when fully inflated and can be in-
flated with the PERMAIR mouthpiece.
FLARE recommends the use of an inflation aid as the moist breathing air can
cause condensation and thereby the formation of mold.
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