Usage
The BACKUP RS is a manually released rescue parachute for paragliding pilots. The rescue
system enables a safe landing in case of emergency. The BACKUP RS opens reliably fast and
sinks with low speed. The continued maintenance and packing according to the instructions
provide a reliable usage in an emergency.
AttEntion:
This rescue system must not be used
as flying parachute.
The paragliding rescue systems of the BACKUP series are in accordance with the LTF airwor-
thiness requirements. For possible personal or material damage in correlation with this rescue
system, the manufacturer can not be made liable. This rescue system meets the requirements
of certification at the time of delivery.
Pack and check guidelines
The BACKUP needs to be opened, aired out and newly packed every 12 months. The packing
needs to be recorded in the service record of the rescue system. The periodic check-over of the
rescue system needs to be executed every 24 months and recorded in the service record. The
required packing interval can be shortened when under extreme environmental influences like
moisture, sand, water, salt or other factors.
The check-over and packing may only be handled by the manufacturer or authorized compe-
tence centers.
AttEntion:
If check intervals are not maintained,
the certification is no longer valid.
Pack and check certificates
The documentation of the periodic check-over and a list of all packing is obligatory. Base for
that is the in the service record included with the delivery. That needs to be with the rescue
when it is sent to an authorised pack service.
two-seated flying
Basically the BACKUP RS is not suitable for two-seated flying.
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