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VECTOR

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004

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7/20/2017

Summary of Contents for Vector 3

Page 1: ...VECTOR 3 M A N U A L MAN 004 REV 7 2 i 7 20 2017 ...

Page 2: ... TO THE RESERVE RISERS 9 ATTACHING THE RESERVE STEERING TOGGLES 9 INSTALLING AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION DEVICES AAD 14 SECTION 3 16 RESERVE PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 17 INTRODUCTION 17 RESERVE COMPONENT LIST 17 INSPECTION 18 MINIMUM REQUIRED TOOLS USED 18 SKYHOOK RSL 19 SETTING THE BRAKES 21 PACKING THE RESERVE CANOPY 23 PLACING THE CANOPY IN THE BAG 29 PLACING THE BAG IN THE RESERVE CONTAINER WITH OPTIONAL ...

Page 3: ...OUSING LENGTH 76 SECTION 6 77 MAINTENANCE CARE 78 INTRODUCTION 78 INSPECTING YOUR VECTOR 3 78 CARING FOR YOUR VECTOR 3 79 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE FOR THE BOOTH 3 RING RELEASE SYSTEM 79 PROCEDURE FOR PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF THE BOOTH 3 RING 80 RELEASE SYSTEM 80 REPLACEMENT PARTS 81 SECTION 7 82 HOW TO USE THE VECTOR 3 83 SUGGESTED TRAINING EQUIPMENT 83 PRE JUMP EQUIPMENT CHECK 83 DONNING AND ADJUSTING...

Page 4: ...LLC makes no warranty either expressed or implied This rig is sold with all faults and without any warranty of fitness for any purpose The manufacturer also disclaims any liability in tort for damages direct or consequential including personal injuries resulting from a malfunction or from a defect in design material workmanship or manufacturing whether caused by negligence on the part of the manuf...

Page 5: ...ted to you our customer through the quality and performance in the harness and container systems we design build and deliver We have stood behind our products 100 from the day it leaves our factory and reaches your doorstep and have done so for over 30 years You will find our service after the sale to be as comprehensive as our customers have come to expect from United Parachute Technologies When ...

Page 6: ...RMATION If you have any questions comments or suggestions after reading this manual please feel free to contact us United Parachute Technologies is open Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm EST Friday 8 am to 12 pm EST United Parachute Technologies 1645 Lexington Avenue DeLand FL 32724 2106 USA P 1 386 736 7589 F 1 386 734 7537 RIGGING LOFT P 1 386 736 7471 http www uptvector com upt uptvecto...

Page 7: ... page v updated Reference for Staging loop corrected Page 30 5 08 11 16 BAS Updated cutaway cable trim lengths Page 72 6 02 22 17 BAS U Stow Main Deployment bag packing details added Appendix G Page 89 7 04 06 17 BAS Added information related to the V300 Container size and small reserve pilot chute compatibility Pages 17 38 Updated parts list Appendix C Page 89 7 1 4 19 17 BAS Corrected typo Appen...

Page 8: ...17 INTRODUCTION THE HISTORY BEHIND UNITED PARACHUTE TECHNOLOGIES 2 FEATURES OF THE VECTOR 3 3 BEFORE JUMPING YOUR VECTOR 3 6 TRAINING REQUIRED 6 ABOUT MODIFICATIONS 6 SECOND HAND VECTORS 7 COMPONENTS 7 REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE VECTOR 3 7 SECTION 1 ...

Page 9: ...ems The U S Skydiving Team at the 1981 World Meet wore the very first Vectors In the late 1980s and early 1990s new freefall disciplines such as Sky surfing and Freestyle made their way into the skydiving mainstream Free flying entered the mainstream shortly thereafter These new disciplines brought with them new and increased demands on skydiving equipment In these flight attitudes the container i...

Page 10: ...ss and container systems Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need further elaboration regarding these attributes Pro Fit Harness This is a state of the art harness system that contours the jumper s body for a glove like fit while allowing maximum comfort and freedom of movement The harness is constructed of Type 7 and Type 8 Mil Spec webbing Yoke The contoured yoke brings t...

Page 11: ...e 1 closing flap and tucks upwards into itself for maximum protection against external forces Similar tuck up systems are now being implemented in rigs around the world Both the main and reserve pin covers are designed to conform better to the container This ergonomic design helps eliminate protruding corners or edges that can catch on doorjambs bulkheads or other such objects Reserve Pin Protecti...

Page 12: ...s totally committed to you our customer through the quality and performance in the harness and container systems we design build and deliver We will back our products 100 from the day it leaves our factory You will find our after sales service to be as comprehensive as our customers have come to expect from United Parachute Technologies When you buy a Vector 3 you are buying with confidence in the...

Page 13: ...erson without first determining that the person is fully capable of using it properly and safely Finally nothing in this manual is meant to discourage the reader from using the Vector 3 in a reasonable and prudent way The information and specifications in this manual were in effect at the time of printing The United Parachute Technologies Inc however reserves the right to change the Vector 3 or it...

Page 14: ...r 3 COMPONENTS THE VECTOR 3 COMES COMPLETE WITH THESE COMPONENTS Harness and Container Hand deploy main pilot chute Main deployment bag Main closing loop Vector 3 balloon reserve pilot chute Reserve free bag and bridle Reserve ripcord Reserve closing loop Main risers and steering toggles 3 Ring release handle cutaway handle The Vector 3 Owner s Manual on CD Once you are sure you have these compone...

Page 15: ... MAN 004 REV 7 2 8 7 20 2017 RESERVE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES INTRODUCTION 9 ATTACHING THE RESERVE CANOPY TO THE RESERVE RISERS 9 ATTACHING THE RESERVE STEERING TOGGLES 9 INSTALLING AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION DEVICES AAD 14 SECTION 2 ...

Page 16: ...he steering toggles at the mark that is located along the steering line The mark was measured and put there by the reserve manufacturer Proper alignment of the mark and the steering toggle will ensure the canopy remains in a true no brake mode while the toggles are resting against the guide ring This will in turn ensure that the canopy maintains the correct glide during flight and landing Hanging ...

Page 17: ...ck that the right hand steering line passes through the right hand rear slider grommet and the left hand steering line passes through the left hand rear slider grommet 2 Locate the mark on the steering line that indicates the correct toggle location Verify the correct location of this mark by referring to the reserve canopy owner s manual 3 Thread the steering line through the guide ring that is l...

Page 18: ...y may not open or fly correctly 10 Verify that the brake setting measurements are correct Tighten the overhand knot at the toggle once more It is generally not a good idea to cut off the excess steering line as you may want to adjust the steering toggles after the canopy has been jumped 11 Repeat the procedure for the other toggle 12 Inspect the installation Ensure proper routing of the steering l...

Page 19: ... lines The right hand steering line must pass through the right hand rear slider grommet and the left hand line must pass through the left hand rear slider grommet 2 Locate the mark on the steering line that indicates the correct toggle location Verify that this mark is in the correct location by referring to the main canopy owner s manual 3 Using an appropriate finger trapping tool Begin the fing...

Page 20: ...line through the guide ring located on the riser then through the grommet located on toggle 8 Loop over the end of the toggle as shown 9 Draw tight and repeat the procedure for the other toggle 10 Inspect the installation Check to be sure the steering lines are routed correctly 7 8 9 ...

Page 21: ... cover for securing the excess cutter cable The thicker cutter cable of the Vigil will need to be stored inside the spandex pouch For Cypres II AAD s the excess cutter cable is stowed separately under the Velcro cover Nothing in this manual is meant to contradict any instructions or advice from the manufacturers of AADs 3 WARNING Because AAD s are reliable only if they are properly installed and m...

Page 22: ...rough the slit at the top of the reserve container 5 Out from the back pad side insert the control unit into the clear vinyl window located at the top of the reserve container 4 The control unit is slit in the pack tray under the white polyester Excess control unit cable is stowed in a long S fold under the white polyester 5 ...

Page 23: ...8 SKYHOOK RSL 19 SETTING THE BRAKES 21 PACKING THE RESERVE CANOPY 23 PLACING THE CANOPY IN THE BAG 29 PLACING THE BAG IN THE RESERVE CONTAINER WITH STAGING LOOP SKYHOOK 32 CLOSING THE RESERVE CONTAINER WITH OPTIONAL STAGING LOOP SKYHOOK 34 PLACING THE BAG IN THE CONTAINER 41 CLOSING THE CONTAINER 41 INSTALLING THE R S L RESERVE STATIC LINE NO SKYHOOK 46 SECTION 3 ...

Page 24: ...anopy packing follow the regulations and guidelines set forth by the sport parachuting governing body of the country in which you will be skydiving For example in the United States a Federal Aviation Administration or FAA Senior or Master rigger certificate is required to pack any reserve parachute that will be carried for use in the US RESERVE COMPONENT LIST Ram Air reserve canopy Vector 3 spring...

Page 25: ...ng loop MINIMUM REQUIRED TOOLS USED The following is a list of recommended tools you may need Screw Driver appropriate for the L Bar screws Rubber Mallet for setting L Bars Scissors snips Pull up cords Velcro line protector strips for Reserve freebag Bodkin Soft or metal Temporary pin with flag Seal seal press seal thread L Bar separator Packing Paddles Weight bags Clamps Cranking positive leverag...

Page 26: ... is up to three times faster than a pilot chute can do it alone If you have a main total malfunction or you re AAD fires the Skyhook Lanyard automatically releases and therefore does nothing to hinder normal reserve deployment The Skyhook RSL System has four parts 1 The RSL Lanyard 5 8 black webbing with a snap shackle that connects to your right main riser at one end and the yellow Collins Lanyar...

Page 27: ...ch easier to read and the holographic serial number seal makes it much easier for us to keep track of different Skyhook batches Please notice that while the arrow on the Skyhook II points the same way as the original Skyhook the to pilot chute text is flipped to make it right side up when viewed from the top of the rig 3 Sealing the Skyhook lanyard with a single piece of red rigger seal thread pas...

Page 28: ...f the Skyhook is SEWN to the bridle upside down It cannot be caused by a packing error SETTING THE BRAKES 1 Open the hook and loop fastener cover on the riser Use the toggle to pull the right hand steering line down until the brake loop just passes through the guide ring 2 Insert the tapered end of the toggle all the way into the loop Pull on the steering line above the guide ring to seat the togg...

Page 29: ...loop into 3 inches 7 6 cm folds and lay it neatly next to the toggle 4 Carefully close the hook and loop fastener cover to encase the stowed toggle and folded line Be sure none of the steering line is caught between the layers of hook and loop fastener 5 Repeat the process for the other toggle 1 5 4 3 ...

Page 30: ...HE FLOOR Lay the canopy out on its side and pull all the cell s high points even before starting the pack job This reduces the amount of work required to flake the canopy and produce a neat orderly pack job with good bulk distribution MAKE ALL YOUR FOLDS AS NEAT AND WRINKLE FREE AS POSSIBLE Less wrinkles less bulk easier and neater pack job REDUCTION FOLDS 2 After flaking begin reduction folds by ...

Page 31: ... 004 REV 7 2 24 7 20 2017 3 Fold the A s to B s and B s to C s over together and then the C s to D s are folded under A s to B s B s to C s C s to D s Folded C s to D s Folded A s to B s and B s to C s Repeat on opposite side ...

Page 32: ...OR 3 M A N U A L MAN 004 REV 7 2 25 7 20 2017 4 Pull out and use the width of the center cell to begin the cocoon Then fold it under the C s to D s to produce a nice sharp cocoon shape Left side Right side ...

Page 33: ...olding the canopy LARGER S FOLDS SHORTER S FOLDS NOTE The use of the following clamps and packing paddles are optional and will help maintain control over the canopy and produce good sharp clean s folds Some riggers may prefer not to use them NOTE The width of the Cocooned canopy should be only slightly wider than the free bag never narrower ...

Page 34: ...VECTOR 3 M A N U A L MAN 004 REV 7 2 27 7 20 2017 6 Begin the S folds by placing the packing paddles or your hands as shown 7 Produce the first fold as shown with the paddles in place ...

Page 35: ...VECTOR 3 M A N U A L MAN 004 REV 7 2 28 7 20 2017 8 Produce the second fold by flipping the canopy as shown 9 Reposition the top paddle for the third fold ...

Page 36: ...an overhand knot on the bottom side of the bag Alternatively insert a metal bodkin for drawing the loops through 12 Gather the short section of the center cell to form molar shape and carefully slide the bag under the canopy Then remove 2 of the clamps as illustrated right and reposition the other 2 clamps if used WARNING If a Molar strap is used make sure that it is removed before placing the can...

Page 37: ...14 Before making the first locking stow separate the slider grommets to make room for the AAD 15 Lock the bag closed with two bites of suspension line A shock cord safety stow is used not rubber bands The locking stows should be no shorter than 2 and no longer than 3 long This section of the bag should be hard This section of the bag should be soft NOTE The bag should now resemble this V shape 14 ...

Page 38: ...ct the lines 17 Stow the remainder of the suspension lines into the pouch on the underside of the bag using S folds that extend from one side of the pouch to the other as shown in figures 17 a 17 b Be sure none of the lines are trapped between the hook and loop fastener at the mouth of the pouch 18 Remove the two hook and loop fastener strips from the bag 17b 17a ...

Page 39: ...ers 2 Pass a pull up cord through the reserve closing loop and a second pull up cord through the shock cord staging loop as shown NOTE The pre stretched reserve closing loop will measure 4 Color coded pull up cords are helpful NOTE Regardless of the loop length the staging loop will always be 1 shorter than the Cypres loop This ensures proper tension on the reserve bridle for all V3 models 3 Pass ...

Page 40: ...nopy fabric away from where it will seat The reserve flaps are numbered 1 6 for reference Close them in proper sequence Skyhook equipped rigs will have the additional 2A flap NOTE When preparing the container for the bag turn the upper reserve corners inside out This allows the reserve bag and canopy to drop straight down into the container It also makes it easier to fill the bottom corners of the...

Page 41: ... Flap 1 and secure it with the temporary pin 6 While keeping knee on center of the bag carefully pop the corners of the bagged canopy into the corners of the container Pushing too hard can result in moving bulk away from the corners Firmly Push the AAD into the space made when closing the bag NOTE Ensure closing loop passes through AAD cutter ...

Page 42: ...s shown and then fold it in half 8 Stow 1 25mm of folded bridle as shown and tuck the excess slack under flap 1 as shown NOTE CHECK RESERVE RISER PLACEMENT BEFORE CLOSING FLAP 2 Ensure that the risers are at the edge of the pack tray with the rear riser fanned to the outside Adjust the risers so that they lay flat against the yoke or shoulder padding ...

Page 43: ... flap You may have to open the pocket a little with a pencil before inserting the flex tab Lift the Lexan cover slightly rotate the Skyhook enough to slip the loop on the end of the red Skyhook lanyard over the Skyhook and rotate it back into position The Skyhook should be held firmly in place between the two pockets with less than 7mm of play NOTE It should take a force of 5 7 lbs to pull the red...

Page 44: ...et on the 2 flap 13 Complete the Skyhook assembly to the diagram on flap 2A Close and pin flap 2A then S fold remaining 5 1 52m of bridle line as shown NOTE CHECK RESERVE RISER PLACEMENT BEFORE CLOSING FLAP 2 The Skyhook has a Lexan cover piece designed to Hinder anything but the Skyhook Lanyard from entering the Hook slot Lower the chance that the hook area might be damaged by use or misuse Make ...

Page 45: ... This container must ONLY use Reserve Pilot Chute P N 022 001 001 which is easily identified by the RED cap The part number is also located on the envelope stamp The V300 container incorporates a warning label on the underside of the center flap which is also RED to correspond with the top of the pilot chute NOTE V303 V397 container size s are compatible with both Reserve Pilot Chutes manufactured...

Page 46: ...e pull up cord through the right side flap Flap 4 then the left side flap Flap 5 in that order Close and secure with the temporary pin each time Ensure the pilot chute folds stay flat and neat NOTE Fully compress the spring to see how much loop can be pulled through the top of the pilot chute If you can pull more than to inches 1 3 cm 1 9 cm through then it is too long This would be the best time ...

Page 47: ...ations in your area and close the pin cover NOTE If the force necessary to close flaps 4 and 5 seems excessive the loop may be too short Use a scale to determine how much force is needed to extract the pin 8lb 3 6 kg to 12lb 5 4kg is correct A short loop can also bend the reserve loop anchor WARNING Make sure that the Skyhook lanyard goes directly from the RSL lanyard to the Skyhook hardware witho...

Page 48: ... pre stretched reserve closing loop will measure 4 2 Pass the pull up cord through the reserve bag as usual 3 Place the bagged canopy in the pack tray taking extra care to fill the lower corners Then use the pull up cord to pull the closing loop up through the bagged canopy Secure it with a temporary locking pin CLOSING THE CONTAINER The reserve flaps are numbered 1 6 for reference Close them in p...

Page 49: ... temporary pin The bridle should come out between Flap 1 and Flap 2 Check the amount of free bridle extending from the closed flaps to the base of the pilot chute there must be at least 5 feet 1 5m If there is less than 5 feet 1 5m reopen the flaps and re stow the S folded bridle to make the length of free bridle at least 5 feet 1 5m maximum 6 feet 1 8m long NOTE If the staging loop is not going t...

Page 50: ...ll up cord up through the center of the pilot chute from bottom to top 9 Make sure the pilot chute is centered over the loop then compress it straight down and lock it with the temporary pin 10 Pull all the pilot chute fabric out away from the spring After pulling the fabric away from the spring feel around and check to make sure the pilot chute base is centered under the crown ...

Page 51: ...mporary pin 13 Thread the pull up cord through the right side flap Flap 4 then the left side flap Flap 5 in that order Close and secure with the temporary pin each time Ensure the pilot chute folds stay flat and neat NOTE Fully compress the spring to see how much loop can be pulled through the top of the pilot chute If you can pull more than to inches 1 3 cm 1 9 cm through the loop is too long Thi...

Page 52: ...its pouch on the main lift web 18 Dress the container seal sign and log the reserve Close the reserve pin protector flap 19 Close the pin cover and count your tools WARNING If a cranking tool is used care should be taken that the 22lb 9 9 kg pull force is not exceeded This is stipulated by the FAA FAR s NOTE Walking on the reserve with stocking feet or clean shoes to help expel air from the contai...

Page 53: ...t 2 Start by routing the RSL along its hook and loop fastener path alongside the right hand riser 3 Insert the RSL pin through the loop at the end of the reserve ripcord cable ensure the pin runs the same direction as the cut in the marine eye Replace the temporary pin with the reserve pin Remove the pull up cord 5 Ensure the yellow release cable passes through the Collins lanyard NOTE RSLs should...

Page 54: ... lanyard is completely inserted into the holding pocket located under the reserve risers 7 Attach the main parachute risers to the harness 8 Hook the reserve lanyard shackle to the ring on the right hand riser 9 Dress the container seal and sign and log the reserve Close the pin cover 6 8 ...

Page 55: ...APIDE LINKS 49 ATTACHING THE MAIN STEERING TOGGLES 49 ATTACHING THE COLLAPSIBLE PILOT CHUTE 55 PREPARING THE MAIN PILOT CHUTE 56 SETTING UP THE PULL OUT DEPLOMENT SYSTEM 57 SETTING MAIN DEPLOYMENT BRAKES 58 SELECTING THE MAIN CLOSING LOOP 61 CLOSING THE MAIN CONTAINER 62 FOLDING THE PILOT CHUTE FOR BOC POUCH BOTTOM OF CONTAINER BOC 66 PACKING THE PUL OUT DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM 68 SECTION 4 ...

Page 56: ...he main risers included with the Vector 3 following the canopy manufacturer s instructions Double check the orientation of the canopy and the continuity of the lines Check that the links are tightened securely and correctly Leaving the risers attached to the harness while attaching the canopy will help minimize confusion USING SOFT LINKS Follow manufacturer s instructions on installation of the so...

Page 57: ...way and reserve deployment PROCEDURE There are 3 methods for attaching steering toggles to steering lines Method A is for main canopies with Dacron polyester lines Method B is for main canopies with small diameter Spectra Microline that have a finger trapped and sewn loop ends Method C is for main canopies with small diameter Spectra Microline that have only a mark for attaching the toggle METHOD ...

Page 58: ... mark on the steering line is close to the grommet but has not passed through it 5 Loop the running end of the steering line around the toggle and thread it through the grommet again Now pull it snug Check that the mark remains in the correct place 6 Loop the running end around the other side of the toggle and pass it through the grommet once again ...

Page 59: ...ent brakes set and with the brakes not set to be sure that it is correctly configured The main canopy owner s manual contains the correct brake settings and steering line lengths Keep in mind that there are NO standardized dimensions Therefore unless the lines are the correct length the canopy may not open or fly correctly 10 Once the measurements have been verified tighten the overhand knot at th...

Page 60: ...py trace the upper steering lines down to the lower steering line This is to ensure the steering lines are routed correctly they should not wrap around any suspension lines The right hand steering line must pass through the right hand rear slider grommet and the left hand line must pass through the left hand rear slider grommet 2 Thread the end of the steering line through the guide ring located o...

Page 61: ...rk is in the correct location by referring to the main canopy owner s manual 3 Using an appropriate finger trap tool Start the finger trap as show to the right 4 The finger trap must begin from 3 8 10mm to 1 2 13mm from mark as shown This will ensure that the finger trap is locked in the knot 5 Form a finger trapped loop 2 61mm from the manufacturers mark to the end as show 6 Tie and adjust an ove...

Page 62: ...deployment bag The bridle should be inserted from the outside to the inside of the bag 4 Pull the bridle through the main deployment bag grommet until the grommet is snug against the stop block of the bridle on the outside of the bag 5 Pull the two fabric loops on the bridle back so they rest against the grommet on the inside of the bag 6 Attach the pilot chute and bag to the pilot chute bridle at...

Page 63: ... to be sure it is cocked Always recheck it after you place the bag into the container This assures that the bridle has not become partially un cocked while packing WARNING Your pilot chute must be cocked to function correctly WARNING Cocking the pilot chute allows it to inflate when thrown into the airstream An un cocked pilot chute will remain collapsed and subsequently create a pilot chute in to...

Page 64: ...setup must first be attached to the pilot chute To do this perform the following 1 First thread the end of the bridle with no hook and loop fastener on it through the loop located on the handle pin setup 2 Next thread the end of the bridle through the crossed tape and centerline at the base of the pilot chute 3 Finally thread the end of the bridle back through the opposite end of the bridle ...

Page 65: ...akes are incorrectly set or if one or both brakes release before complete canopy inflation and stabilization Incompatible toggle and riser combinations may also create similar problems Not all harness and container systems have risers that are configured like those shipped with the Vector 3 Different riser designs require different procedures and a rigger should be consulted for the correct one PR...

Page 66: ...ed in the keeper It shouldn t be inserted past the end of the taper or it may be difficult to extract in the air 4 Fold the bight of line between the toggle and loop with 3 inches 7cm folds and stow it in the hook and loop fastener tab next to the toggle Be careful to avoid contact between the brake line and the hook Velcro as this will damage the line Repeat the procedure for the left hand toggle...

Page 67: ... the material holding the ring to the riser 3 Insert the tip of the toggle into the keeper located above the riser ring Cat Eye WARNING Always stow excess steering line Failure to do so may result in a knotted steering system and uncontrollable canopy The TruLok toggle system allows the most secure steering line stowage available Nevertheless always look at your toggles before releasing to make su...

Page 68: ...is update will use the shorter closing loop installed in the bottom main flap See APPENDIX F for Closing the container with the previous design CURRENT CLOSING LOOP The length of the closing loop is determined by canopy size and type of pack job performed For assistance in setting the length contact your rigger or the UPT rigging department PREVIOUS CLOSING LOOP For closing loops that are anchored...

Page 69: ...ine bights leaving no more than 15 to 20 inches of lines un stowed between the bag and the connector links 3 Prep the main container for the deployment bag by opening up all flaps and covers then pick the bag up by its bridle 4 Without rotating transfer the bag over the reserve and past the main container 5 Lay the risers over the shoulders of the harness and alongside the reserve container Separa...

Page 70: ... in the container with the line stows against the bottom flap Lift up on the top main flap as you push the top corners of the bag into the top of the main container so that the connector links are kept in place between the bag and the sides of the container Make sure that none of the flaps are under the bag 8 Kneel on the center of the bag and pull up the side flaps until the bag fills the contain...

Page 71: ...main flap 11 Route the pull up cord through the grommet of the top container flap flap 2 Pull the pull up cord towards the bottom of the container avoid overstressing the grommet NOTE The following steps show the updated method for closing the main container and routing the updated bridle design For the alternative methods of container closing using the previous bridle design skip to APPENDIX F 9 ...

Page 72: ...ece of hook Velcro present used with older old bridles This can either be removed or covered with a piece of pile 14 Ensure the grommets are offset as shown Stow the bridle under the right closing flap as indicated Note that the grommets do not line up the binding tapes should stack It may be necessary to adjust the length of the closing loop to make the flaps align properly The curved pin should ...

Page 73: ... CHUTE FOR BOC POUCH BOTTOM OF CONTAINER BOC 1 Lay the pilot chute out mesh side up so the edge of the circle is at the mouth of the Spandex pouch 2 Fold the pilot chute in half over the bridle 3 Fold pilot chute into thirds 1 2 3b 3a Free Fly Handle Tab should face up ...

Page 74: ... tube 6 Insert the pilot chute into the pouch until only the handle is exposed If you have any excess bridle after inserting the pilot chute tuck it away in the BOC pouch between the pilot chute and the container NOTE If you have any excess bridle after inserting the pilot chute tuck it away in the BOC pouch between the pilot chute and the container 5a 4 5b 5c 6 ...

Page 75: ...UT DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM 1 When closing the main place the bag in the pack tray as usual with the lines at the bottom of the container S fold the bridle over the bag as shown 2 At the bottom right outside corner of the container is a flap Secure the soft deployment handle to the hook and loop fastener under this flap and the hook and loop fastener tab opposite the pin just above it 7 ...

Page 76: ...e main bag and is centered as shown at right 4 Close the top flap 2 keeping the pin to the bottom right and outside the flaps as shown 5 Close side flaps 3 and 4 and secure with the main closing pin NOTE Make sure there are no twists in the bridle and make sure the bridle is not looped around the tab that has the grommet set in it ...

Page 77: ... Slowly remove the pull up cord under the closing pin while extracting it Doing so will reduce the wear on the loop Close the main pin cover flap and make sure it completely covers the pin and bridle cord Tuck any excess bridle under the right side flap ...

Page 78: ... U A L MAN 004 REV 7 2 71 7 20 2017 THE BOOTH 3 RING RELEASE SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 72 GETTING TO KNOW THE BOOTH 3 RING 72 ASSEMBLY 73 PRE JUMP INSPECTION 75 TRIMMING CUTAWAY CABLES TO MATCH HOUSING LENGTH 76 SECTION 5 ...

Page 79: ...e When the cable clears the white loop the release is disengaged Slowly pull one of the risers off the harness As you pull you ll notice that the white loop gets pulled through the grommet by the action of the smallest ring While opening shock may exceed 1 000 lbs the yellow cable never sees a force in excess of about 10lbs This is due to the mechanics of the Booth 3 Ring release system It is impo...

Page 80: ...xposed 2 With the rings of the riser facing toward the floor pass the ring on the end of the riser middle ring through the large harness ring from above Fold it back toward the canopy and risers 3 Thread the smallest ring through the middle ring in the same way but make sure it doesn t pass through the large ring as well A Rigs without an RSL each yellow cable should extend about 6 inches 15 2 cm ...

Page 81: ...the white loop through the cable housing grommet on the end of the cable housing The flat side of the cable housing grommet should be against the riser 6 Thread the yellow cable through the white loop making sure the loop isn t twisted Be careful not to bend or kink the cable as you insert it through the white loop Insert the remaining free end of the cable into the channel which is on the back of...

Page 82: ...risers that were not built by United Parachute Technologies it is important that they be checked for proper configuration The side view above shows a correctly built Booth 3 Ring riser attached to the harness ring and put under moderate tension NOTE THE FOLLOWING The rings overlap each other and maintain metal to metal contact The rings are aligned in parallel planes The smallest ring is not pulle...

Page 83: ...a good idea to consult a rigger if you have any doubt about how to safely accomplish this procedure SAFETY TIP If you are jumping a high performance ram air canopy you should consider installing UPT cutaway cable housings on your risers Doing so will allow you to cutaway more easily if you experience line twists which are severe enough to twist down into your risers Type Right short side Left long...

Page 84: ...INTENANCE CARE INTRODUCTION 78 INSPECTING YOUR VECTOR 3 78 CARING FOR YOUR VECTOR 3 79 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE FOR THE BOOTH 3 RING RELEASE SYSTEM 79 PROCEDURE FOR PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF THE BOOTH 3 RING 80 RELEASE SYSTEM 80 REPLACEMENT PARTS 81 SECTION 6 ...

Page 85: ...Ring section in this chapter for detailed information on inspecting the 3 ring releases Reserve System This includes the reserve ripcord closing loop pins handle housing container and associated sewing You should NOT attempt any repairs or modifications to ANY of these items unless you are an appropriate certified rigger You can however identify smaller problems before they become more severe Some...

Page 86: ...ld thoroughly inspect your Vector 3 Pay attention to where you place or store your rig Oils and Grease Most petroleum compounds do not weaken nylon they simply stain it A rigger using the proper petroleum solvent should promptly remove such stains Water Water will not structurally damage your Vector 3 but prolonged agitation in fresh water weakens webbing or may cause some fabric and tape colors t...

Page 87: ...holds the large rings to the harness 6 Check that all 3 Ring release housings are firmly clamped behind right ring cover and under yoke The housing ends lie at the chest strap area check for proper stretch by pulling downward on them to confirm that they don t move downwards more than inch The end of each housing at the end fitting must be even with or up to 1 25mm longer than the top of the large...

Page 88: ...replacement parts for its rig at a reasonable cost When ordering parts for your rig please include the serial number and date of manufacture of your Vector so the proper items can be quickly supplied This information is written on the label tucked under the left hand ring cover See APPENDIX C for parts list ...

Page 89: ...CTOR 3 M A N U A L MAN 004 REV 7 2 82 7 20 2017 HOW TO USE THE VECTOR 3 SUGGESTED TRAINING EQUIPMENT 83 PRE JUMP EQUIPMENT CHECK 83 DONNING AND ADJUSTING THE VECTOR 3 85 JUMPING THE VECTOR 3 86 SECTION 7 ...

Page 90: ...TING AT THE FRONT Make sure the 3 Ring system is assembled correctly and free of any dirt or other foreign matter Check the position of the cutaway handle and reserve ripcord handle Do not remove them from their pockets unless you suspect a problem as this puts unnecessary wear on the hook and loop fastener Ensure that the chest strap is not threaded through the reserve ripcord handle If you step ...

Page 91: ...ake sure they also follow proper procedures Check the 3 Ring release cutaway handle The hook and loop should be mated correctly No more than inch 1 2cm of yellow cable should be visible between the cutaway handle and the cable housings If you have an AAD installed make sure that you switch it on per the instructions provided by the manufacturer WARNING Routing the bridle around the leg strap will ...

Page 92: ...e adjuster Adjust it so the main lift webs are parallel when the chest strap is tight Stow the end through the black elastic keeper An un stowed running end will cause major slippage 2 Check the leg straps for twists before threading them Make sure you route the webbing correctly before tightening them until they are snug Slide the excess strap through the black elastic keepers provided and then s...

Page 93: ...R 3 DEPLOYING THE MAIN PARACHUTE Before a jumper uses a hand deploy system they should first practice the procedures on the ground under an appropriately rated instructor s supervision DEPLOYING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Before a jumper uses a Vector 3 they should first practice the reserve procedures on the ground under an appropriately rated instructor s supervision A skydiver may be faced with a nu...

Page 94: ...PENDIX B SIZING YOUR VECTOR 3 88 APPENDIX C VECTOR PARTS LIST 89 APPENDIX D WASHING YOUR VECTOR 90 APPENDIX E INSTALLING AN OLD STYLE RESERVE LANYARD RESERVE STATIC LINE OR RSL 91 APPENDIX F CLOSING THE MAIN CONTAINER PREVIOUS METHODS 93 APPENDIX G U STOW MAIN DEPLOYMENT BAG PACKING METHOD 95 APPENDIX ...

Page 95: ... as Colorado or Arizona you may need to go up one container size for the canopies to fit properly If you are a dealer ordering a Vector 3 please let us know the state or country of origin of your customer This will help us decide if the container fit is compatible We have found that the pack volumes given by the canopy manufacturers can range from 5 20 less or more than the actual pack volumes tha...

Page 96: ...GING LOOP P N 027 006 001 RESERVE CLOSING LOOP P N 031 002 001 SPECTRA RESERVE RIPCORD Available as Pillow Metal D Mini D or Low Profile D handles RESERVE DEPLOYMENT BAG SAFETY STOW METAL RESERVE RIPCORD Available as Standard D Mini D or Low Profile D handles RESERVE STATIC LINE R S L SKYHOOK LANYARD 025 009 002 RSL UNIVERSAL LANYARD P N 025 009 001 PILLOW RESERVE HANDLE RESERVE TOGGLES P N 029 00...

Page 97: ...ve ripcord and cover all hook Velcro Use a big tub let the rig stay in the soapy water 4 hrs Occasionally swish the rig around in the tub to loosen dirt Drain soapy water fill tub with clean water and swish rig around until the clear water becomes soapy and cloudy Drain tub and repeat until all soap and dirt residue are gone usually in 3 rinses Let the rig naturally dry without direct sunlight We ...

Page 98: ...art by routing the RSL along its hook and loop fastener path alongside the right hand riser Insert the pin end of the RSL through the guide ring on the 6 top reserve flap Mate the patch of yellow pile hook and loop fastener on the top reserve flap 3 After threading the reserve ripcord through the housing and placing the ripcord handle into its pocket insert the RSL pin through the loop at the end ...

Page 99: ...he RSL located close to the snap shackle into the holding pocket located under the reserve risers 7 Attach the main parachute risers to the harness 8 Hook the reserve lanyard shackle to the ring on the right hand riser 9 Dress the container seal sign the data card and log the reserve ...

Page 100: ... bridle through the closing loop from left to right The green indicator on the bridle should facing down Cover the unused hook Velcro with pile Velcro Slowly remove the pull up cord to prevent excess friction from damaging the closing loop Ensure the grommets are offset as shown Ensure the grommets are offset as shown Stow the bridle under the right closing flap as indicated Note that the grommets...

Page 101: ...the closing loop from right to left The green indicator on the bridle should facing up Slowly remove the pull up cord to prevent excess friction from damaging the closing loop Ensure the grommets are offset as shown Stow the bridle under the right closing flap as indicated Note that the grommets do not line up the binding tapes should stack It may be necessary to adjust the length of the closing l...

Page 102: ...ent bag keeping the lines under tension Rotate the deployment bag up upwards keeping the suspension lines in the center 5 6 Make your first locking stow Make your second locking stow Depending on the bag size 2 3 or 4 stows are needed 7 8 Route lines from the locking stows over the top of the bag to the bottom of the line stow pouch Use your thumb to form the first figure 8 9 10 Continue figure 8 ...

Page 103: ...stow remainder of lines The last line stow should finish in the center between the two tuck tabs 13 14 With the deployment bag upright close both tuck tabs making sure not to pinch the lines into tab pocket Close the second tuck tab 15 The U stow main bag is now closed ...

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