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Construction of reserve
The reserve canopy of the PROTECT III NANO and the PROTECT III RIS L and XL consists of 20
panels. The material is manufactured from air-permeable, tear–resistant PARATEX RS40 nylon fabric.
Tape runs along the main seams which increases the canopy’s strength. Tape is also used to
reinforce the base and apex. The apex is pulled down and fixed with an elastic line. The high quality
stitching gives the bridle a strength of at least 2,600kg. The central line has a strength of approx.
150 kg. It is firmly spliced onto the apex lines and the bridle.
The inner container is made of tear-resistant nylon fabric. The edges are reinforced. It has a 3-point
fastener.
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Use
5.1
Purpose
These reserve systems are manually deployed emergency parachutes for paraglider pilots who find
themselves in an emergency situation during a flight. Any use other than this is not authorised.
Caution! Accident risk!
Reserve systems must not be used for sky-diving
5.2
Operating life of reserve
Permissible operating life of reserve: 10 years
, subject to inspection by the manufacturer or
approved service agent every two years.
Tip!
The reserve system must be aired and repacked every six months.
5.3
Documentation required
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Manual
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Packing records
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The attached
Luftsportgerätekennblatt
(aviation equipment data sheet) forms part of this
Manual.
5.4
How the reserve system operates
If there is an emergency situation, take hold of the deployment handle and pull it firmly. The reserve
chute package is then thrown into the air with a sweeping movement. The airflow and the pilot chute
located on the inner container stretch out the lines, thereby opening the inner container. The chute is
pulled out, unfolded and inflates.
We recommend that you frequently go over this procedure in your head, according to your own
combination of harness and reserve chute, so that you are able to react quickly and confidently if you
ever find yourself in an emergency situation. If you have the opportunity, we also recommend that you
carry out a “dry run”. Paragliding schools and clubs often organise this as part of their programme. The
more familiar you are with the procedure, the less stressful it will be if you ever really do get into
difficulty while flying.
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