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Quasar II Owners Manual Rev.C 11/2000

Strong Enterprises

If you have any question about rigging and

packing your Quasar II parachute

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Summary of Contents for 115100

Page 1: ...er assembly P N 115100 Reserve Canopy P N 436000 STRONG ENTERPRISES 11236 SATELLITE BLVD ORLANDO FL 32837 Tel 407 859 9317 Fax 407 850 6978 E mail Sales strongparachutes com www strongparachutes com THE PARACHUTE COMPANY WITH IMAGINA TION 6448 Pinecastle Blvd Ste 104 Orlando FL 32809 ...

Page 2: ...ion causing serious injury or death If you are not will ing to accept these risks you may return your Quasar II unused to the dealer where it was purchased for a full refund Due to the inherent dangers associated with sport parachuting the Quasar II and all of its components are sold as is with all faults and no warranty of fitness for any purpose is either expressed or implied The manufacturer al...

Page 3: ...STALLATION 12 RESERVE PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 13 Rigger Qualifications and Required Tools 13 Round Reserve 13 Assembly 13 Folding The Canopy 14 Ram Air Reserve 15 Packing the Stellar Reserve 16 Folding The Canopy Into The Free Bag 19 Line Stows 22 Bag Placement 22 Closing The Container 23 MAIN PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 26 Proper 3 Ring Assembly 26 Attaching The Pilot Chute And Deployment Bag 27 The Deploy...

Page 4: ...model can be built to handle what ever student training you may use PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Quasar II is a single harness dual parachute pack designed for the discriminating sky diver Built Cypress ready the Quasar II features single pin closure for the main and reserve con tainers It is characterized by the main and reserve pin protector flaps which securely tuck down into a pocket on the opposed...

Page 5: ...t chute bottom of main container BOC 16 different reserve container sizes to fit canopies from 265 to 700 cu in 60 different main container sizes to fit canopies from 225 to 800 cu in Regular Shorty and Xtra Large container lengths available The shorter version is designat ed QIIS 85 possible container combinations Metal release housing Nickel plated hardware OPTIONS The following Quasar II option...

Page 6: ...Cutaway Handle 862017 1 ea alt Single point release handle Cutaway Handle for Q8 Q9 862027 2 ea Main closing loop 861013 10 ea Rubber bands 971011 1 ea Pull up cord 984119 1 ea Reserve packing data card 570500 1 ea Quasar II Owner s Manual 510050 OPTIONS 1 pr Risers Type 8 1 3 4 w mini rings 834101 1 ea Collapsible pilot chute 790200 Only the Quasar II reserve pilot chute is approved for use with ...

Page 7: ...Enterprises RESERVE by STRONG THE PN Model Area Cord Span Max Susp Pack Vol Canopy Sq Ft Ft m Ft m Weight Cu In Weight lbs kg lbs kg 430120 Stellar 120 120 7 50 2 29 15 96 4 86 144 65 265 4 2 1 9 430140 Stellar 140 140 8 08 2 46 17 13 5 22 168 76 305 4 6 2 1 430160 Stellar 160 160 8 81 2 69 18 70 5 17 192 87 345 5 1 2 3 430180 Stellar 180 180 9 24 2 82 19 46 5 93 216 98 385 5 6 2 5 430200 Stellar ...

Page 8: ...the use of this type of equipment by a certified instruc tor Furthermore it is the sole responsibility of the user to ensure that the Quasar II has been assembled and packed correctly by a person who is qualified to do so 8 Quasar II Owners Manual Rev C 11 2000 Strong Enterprises Quasar II Standard Container Reserve Q Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Reserve Vol 265 325 345 385 425 465 505 560 700 Main ...

Page 9: ...gram of instruction in the use of this harness container system and the canopies contained therein DONNING AND ADJUSTING 1 If the rig is equipped with step in style leg strap adapters first ensure that the straps are adjusted all the way out and not twisted then step through the leg straps If equipped with B 12 snaps unhook them and let them hang free 2 Now lift the rig up by its main lift web and...

Page 10: ...ne half inch of yellow release cable exposed between the handle and the chest strap 4 Make sure the reserve ripcord handle is seated completely into its pocket and that the cable moves freely in its housing 5 Check for proper routing of the chest strap through its adapter and that it is not routed through the reserve ripcord handle 6 Check the routing of the leg straps through their hardware and e...

Page 11: ...r near terminal velocity a total malfunction requires immediate action The proper pro cedure is to promptly activate the reserve while remaining in a stable face to earth position A partial malfunction is when you have initiated deployment of the main parachute but for some reason it did not deploy fully Examples of partial malfunctions include pilot chute in tow bag lock streamer hung slider line...

Page 12: ...located inside the reserve container on the bot tom flap Ensure that the unit is oriented so that the exiting wires lie adjacent to the bottom wall of the container 2 First route the release unit cutter up through the grommet located near the base of the bottom sub flap and then through the channel sewn to the left side flap and seat it into the elastic pocket The hole in the end of the release un...

Page 13: ...rigger should be able to assemble and pack the Quasar II reserve REQUIRED TOOLS 1 ea temporary locking pin 1 ea 60 pull up cord 1 ea packing paddle 2 ea 1 5 x 6 pile Velcro Ram Air Reserve Only ROUND RESERVE Note Only round reserves with a full stow diaper may be packed into the Quasar II No provisions are provided for stowing the lines in the container Follow the packing instructions provided by ...

Page 14: ...er with the canopy extending out to the right side If the lines are stowed parallel with the canopy s radial seams as on the Strong 26 Lite then position the canopy so that the lines face toward the main container 5 Continue S folding the canopy toward the top of the container keeping the folds slightly wider than the side flaps The closing loop should extend between the fourth and fifth fold from...

Page 15: ...ions ASSEMBLY 1 Attach the 13 bridle free bag assembly to the pilot chute with a lark s head knot that passes through all three of the pilot chute s dacron line loops 2 Attach the canopy to the reserve risers using the supplied 5 stainless steel rapid links 3 Tighten the links securely 4 Route the control lines down through the rear slider grommets and their corresponding guide rings on the risers...

Page 16: ...aps to a secure fixture Insert the ripcord cable into its housing and route the pin out of the yoke through the reinforced slot located just beneath the reserve top flap 8 Set the right and the left deployment brakes by pulling the brake loop through the guide ring and then inserting the end of the toggle through the loop Stow the excess control line under the toggle 16 Quasar II Owners Manual Rev...

Page 17: ...its stops and cannot move any further Ensure that the lines are tensioned evenly and that all are taut 11 Flake out all seven cells of the nose and place them between your knees 12 Reach down into the center of the canopy and pleat all excess material out ward from between each set of line attach ment points Clear out the stabilizers as well 13 Flake the tail neatly with all line tabs to the insid...

Page 18: ...xt to the warning label and pull it up so that it covers the slider 16 Now release the nose from between your knees and hold the canopy up with one hand 17 Swing the tail seams around to the front of the canopy and join the two with the entire nose protruding from between them 18 Grasp the tail seams and the entire nose with your free hand and very gently with one smooth motion swing the canopy ou...

Page 19: ... into two halves as you go until you reach the nose opening of the center cell 21 Fold the entire center cell straight under the base of the canopy and again kneel on it to maintain control The canopy is now divided evenly into three sections the cen ter cell you are kneeling on and the two ears which contain the outer three cells from each side of the canopy 19 Quasar II Owners Manual Rev C 11 20...

Page 20: ...ach other 23 Now dress the ears to approximately the same width as the ear pockets in the top of the molar bag 24 Fold the ends of the ears under about eight inches and slide them into the molar bag inserting each into its respective pock et 20 Quasar II Owners Manual Rev C 11 2000 Strong Enterprises ...

Page 21: ...bag towards you while folding it under the canopy to create an S fold deep enough to fill the bottom of the bag below the ears 27 The remainder of the canopy should be S folded between the previous fold and the bag mouth 21 Quasar II Owners Manual Rev C 11 2000 Strong Enterprises ...

Page 22: ...hes from the bag to the links then remove the pile Velcro strips and mate the bag s Velcro securely being careful not to capture any lines BAG PLACEMENT 30 Spread the rapid links and reserve risers evenly across the bottom of the container so as not to create a lump in the wearer s back 31 Place the bag into the container with the line pouch facing down against the pack tray 32 Route the pull up c...

Page 23: ...hute and out of its 0 grommet in the top plate 36 With the pilot chute centered compress it fully and lock it with the temporary pin ensuring that no mesh or fabric is caught 37 Spread the pilot chute s canopy so that it lies flat Starting at the top roll the fabric down to the base of the pilot chute and tuck it under the cap 23 Quasar II Owners Manual Rev C 11 2000 Strong Enterprises ...

Page 24: ...om letting all of the fold ed material lie in a 1 5 to 2 inch space beside the cap Next close the left side flap over the pilot chute and lock it closed with the temporary pin 40 Now close the remaining right side flap and lock it closed with the temporary pin Using a packing paddle insert the top sub flap tuck in tabs into the container under the reserve canopy 24 Quasar II Owners Manual Rev C 11...

Page 25: ...rom the end of the flap 42 Close the top reserve flap and lock it closed with the temporary pin Close the bottom reserve flap remove the temporary pin and lock it closed with the ripcord pin 43 Seal the ripcord pin and record your work on the packing data card 44 COUNT YOUR TOOLS 25 Quasar II Owners Manual Rev C 11 2000 Strong Enterprises ...

Page 26: ... their corresponding guide rings on the main risers 4 Attach the toggles by passing the loop at the end of the control line up through the grommet and then around the end of the toggle Refer to page 15 step 5 PROPER 3 RING ASSEMBLY Inspecting the 3 Ring release Riser releases should be inspected prior to every jump They should be disas sembled and cleaned at the beginning of every jump day but at ...

Page 27: ...h deflation line and retainer into grommet in top of bag mini mum grommet size 4 2 Insert 4 Rapide link in bridle loops on inside of bag Make sure deflation line white Spectra is in the center of link 3 Attach deflation line and retainer strap Type I 9 16 to canopy attachment point with 4 Rapide link Operation 1 Pack the canopy per manufacturer s instruc tion 2 S fold the canopy into the D bag 3 P...

Page 28: ...ust now be Inflated First ensure that the canopy s bridle attachment ring or Link is seated firmly against the bag s grommet without capturing any canopy fabric Now pull the pilot chute handle away from the bag until all of the deflation line rests inside of the hollow bridle Check window in bridle to make sure pilot chute is cocked Failure to do so may result in a pilot chute in tow malfunction C...

Page 29: ... once again and close the left side flap next followed by the right side flap and secure them with the bridle s curved ripcord pin Safety Tip Pin should point up so that shifting prior to the jump will be to keep the pin secure 7 Tuck the bridle under the right side flap into the bridle flap of the container and then close the pin protector flap by folding it up over the side flaps and inserting i...

Page 30: ...in half 9 Now fold its curved side and the bridle back to the handle 10 Fold the pilot chute in thirds and then roll it into a tight cylindrical shape 11 Slide the folded pilot chute and all excess bridle into the Spandex pouch located on the bottom of the container 30 Quasar II Owners Manual Rev C 11 2000 Strong Enterprises ...

Page 31: ...tched and their plastic stiffeners distorted seriously shortening the container s life INSPECTION The Quasar II and its components should be inspected for signs of wear or damage every fifty jumps or at each reserve repack whichever comes first The closing loop deployment bag and pilot chute of the main container will receive the majority of the wear and these items should be checked each time the...

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Page 33: ...ainless steel snap shackle 24 Steering Toggles Main or Reserve 15 Closing Loop Main 1 Closing Loop Reserve 1 Owner s Manual 5 The QUASAR II container is manufactured with 1000 denier Cordura for durability Parapak 420 denier is also available The Strong Enterprises gear bag has been the choice of the U S Style Accuracy and Para Ski Teams for several years It is made out of 1000 denier Cordura in y...

Page 34: ...TH IMAGINATION Address City State Zip Country Telephone Email Embroidery Options Collapsible 25 00 30 00 15 00 150 00 25 00 125 00 30 00 Install CYPRES Call You may choose between Quasar II or Quasar II Shorty or we will decide based on your canopy sizes and your body measurements You choose based on my body and canopy sizes Standard Standard features Check one Type 17 1 Risers Mini Rings Large ri...

Page 35: ...e any question about rigging and packing your Quasar II parachute system do not hesitate to call Strong Enterprises 800 344 6319 or fax 407 850 6978 or email Sales strongparachutes com This manual is available in color on our website www strongparachutes com manuals html ...

Page 36: ...ENTERPRISES 11236 SATELLITE BLVD ORLANDO FL 32837 Tel 407 859 9317 Fax 407 850 6978 E mail Sales strongparachutes com www strongparachutes com THE PARACHUTE COMPANY WITH IMAGINA TION 6448 Pinecastle Blvd Ste 104 Orlando FL 32809 ...

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