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TEAR DROP 1 PIN OWNERS MANUAL

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

Thomas Defence Systems Ltd 

Pinfold Lane  

Bridlington 

East Yorkshire 

Great Britain 

YO16 6XS 

Tel: +44 01262678299 

Fax: +44 01262 602063 

www.thomas-sports.com

[email protected] 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Thomas Defence Systems Ltd, Issue 5, 01-05-2014, Reference Number TSE/004 

  

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Summary of Contents for TEAR DROP 1 PIN

Page 1: ...ence Systems Ltd Pinfold Lane Bridlington East Yorkshire Great Britain YO16 6XS Tel 44 01262678299 Fax 44 01262 602063 www thomas sports com enquires thomas sports com Thomas Defence Systems Ltd Issue...

Page 2: ...FORE JUMPING THE TEAR DROP 1 PIN COMPATIBILITY MODIFICATIONS 7PACKING THE MAIN 8FOLDING THE MAIN PILOT CHUTE 9INSTALLATION AND ATTACHMENT OF RETRACTABLE P C INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PULL OUT 10 22 PACKING...

Page 3: ...nual you still have questions concerning the Tear Drop 1 Pin please contact us we will be more than willing to help If you have any suggestions or see a need for some changes in the Tear Drop 1 Pin pl...

Page 4: ...release the pilot chute The pilot chute then pulls out of the main container For the apex pull out pilot chute the system of deployment activation is as is for the base mounted pilot chute however the...

Page 5: ...ly the TEAR DROP 1 PIN reserve pilot chute may be used with the TEAR DROP 1 PIN harness container system Do not substitute with any other pilot chute Only the TEAR DROP 1 PIN reserve free bag may be u...

Page 6: ...orrect size for the Tear Drop 1 Pin they are connected to There are many types of main and reserve parachutes on the market today and the Tear Drop 1 Pin can be manufactured to accept most of them Thi...

Page 7: ...deployment bag until the load bearing ring on top of the parachute seats against the grommet on the top of the main deployment bag 5 Set the deployment bag in the tray of the main container with the...

Page 8: ...e see FIGURE 3 C Fold the triangle in half forming a skinny triangle see FIGURE 4 D Fold the triangle into thirds forming a skinny triangle then fold it once more see again FIGURE 4 E Fold the pilot c...

Page 9: ...UTE UNTIL THE CENTRE LINE OF THE PILOT CHUTE IS TAUT DO THIS BEFORE PACKING THE CANOPY INTO THE BAG INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PULL OUT A S fold the pilot chute bridle across the top of the container and la...

Page 10: ...rs B Attaching toggles to steering lines C Flaking canopy D Folding the nose of the canopy E Setting deployment brakes F Splitting the tail G Stowing the slider H Dressing the canopy 3 Prepare the fre...

Page 11: ...that your knee holds the locking flap of the reserve bag in place and then stuff each arm of the V into its respective side of the reserve bag The T bar will be effectively surrounded by canopy and sh...

Page 12: ...MANUAL FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 PACKING A SQUARE RESERVE Preparation of the reserve pilot chute and closing the reserve container Thomas Defence Systems Ltd Issue 5 01 05 2014 Refe...

Page 13: ...GURE 1 Make sure the adjustment of the 1 pin quick loop is on the outside of the pop top SEE FIGURE 2 C When you have the 1 pin loop through the top of the pilot chute cap you then insert the 1 pin lo...

Page 14: ...re reserve bag FIGURE 5 shows closing the left hand side of the reserve container FIGURE 6 shows the right hand side flap been closed FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 PACKING A SQUARE RESERVE Prepa...

Page 15: ...ployment loop Approximately 2cm should be stowed into the elastic NO MORE THAN 3cm I FIGURE 10 shows the reserve bridle line then folded in half length ways and moved to the bottom of the reserve cont...

Page 16: ...the reserve container L FIGURE 13 shows the bottom flap of the reserve container now held in position over the T bar FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13 PACKING A SQUARE RESERVE Preparation of the reserve p...

Page 17: ...e now seated on top of the reserve container P FIGURE 17 shows the TEAR DROP 1 PIN in the upright position with one hand on the top of the domed reserve pilot chute cap the other on the T bar Slowly p...

Page 18: ...loop REMOVE THE PULL UP CORD R FIGURES 19 20 AND 21 show the stowing of the excess reserve pilot chute fabric underneath the domed 1 pin pop top cap FIGURE 18 FIGURE 19 FIGURE 20 FIGURE 21 PACKING A...

Page 19: ...excess reserve pilot chute fabric underneath the domed 1 pin pop top cap FIGURE 22 FIGURE 23 FIGURE 24 PACKING A SQUARE RESERVE Preparation of the reserve pilot chute and closing the reserve containe...

Page 20: ...hrough the center of the reserve pilot chute V FIGURE 27 and 28 show the stowing of the excess line on the loop FIGURE 25 FIGURE 26 FIGURE 27 FIGURE 28 PACKING A SQUARE RESERVE Preparation of the rese...

Page 21: ...he 1 pin fabric pop top cap onto the domed cap of the reserve pilot chute with the aid of a packing paddle FIGURE 29 FIGURE 30 FIGURE 31 FIGURE 32 PACKING A SQUARE RESERVE Preparation of the reserve p...

Page 22: ...IGURE 35 FIGURE 36 This procedure assures that every TEAR DROP 1 PIN has the correct loop length for a good pack job and an easy ripcord pull The CYPRES and or VIGIL loop does not stretch and allows t...

Page 23: ...he lanyard to the main risers Ensure that the fixed bail snap shackle is attached to the small ring on the risers and that it works smoothly and correctly WORKING When the cutaway procedure is activat...

Page 24: ...free bag pilot chute Check for bent pin worn out velcro broken stitches reserve flaps grommets for sharp edges bag fabric seams safety stow bridle seams pilot chute fabric damage and spring force Cor...

Page 25: ...Your rig will maintain its new appearance longer if it is kept dry 5 Soil Grass Soil or grass stains will not damage your rig Brush off the soil after it has dried and gently wash with warm water and...

Page 26: ...ore initial use According to manufacturers instructions May be carried out by Manufacturer Certified Loft Senior Rigger Master Rigger 2 Inspection Repack Before initial use within 6 months in the UK w...

Page 27: ...on the breakaway 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 to have a smooth tapere...

Page 28: ...t the free ends of the straps down the leg pads or in the elastic keepers It is important to secure these free ends a loose end can easily be mistaken for a deployment handle REPLACEMENT PARTS Thomas...

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