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Manual

Relax 22/25

Summary of Contents for Relax 22

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Page 2: ...2 f Anströmkante Assembly drawing Nameplate Downsail Leading Edge Main Lines Brake Lines Brake Handle Main Brake Lines Riser Carabiner Stabilizer Stabilizer Lines ...

Page 3: ...ly a combination of all required components is permitted This must be explained by a routine test of the manufacturer This is especially important when exchanging individual components All information and properties of the RelaX necessary for flight operation are to a considerable extent influenced by the trike used For this reason also the manual of the trike must be considered We hereby expressl...

Page 4: ...b Each supporting profile rib is hung on 4 line connections Tension bands are sewn in between the main line groups which regulate the sail tension In the profile nose reinforcements are sewn in which ensure high dimensional stability and stability At the inflow and outflow edge a stretch poor band is sewn in This ensures a uniform distribution of stress throughout the cap Suspension Depending on t...

Page 5: ...d the B straps would extend up to 2 5 cm C straps by up to 6 cm and the D straps by up to 12 cm A straps will not last longer It is recommended to set the trimmers sysmetrically at the start At the instruction of the individual trike manufacturer is to be paid in any case Function of the trimmer The trimmer can easily be operated even under high loads The built in pulley allows this The illustrati...

Page 6: ...araglider On the risers the two brake lines run through a pulley and are each connected to a brake lever These control handles are attached during transport by means of two magnets on the strap The steering lines are set correctly at the factory This set point is permanently marked on the brake line It must have at least 5 cm freewheel 8 Flight Operation The following pages are not intended to be ...

Page 7: ...es it difficult to undercut the cap All cm specifications apply from the moment when the brake lines begin to grip 8 4 Accelerated Flight When the trimmer system is activated the angle of attack changes The speed increases up to 15 km h With opened trimmers the cap is more unstable and collapses lighter and heavier For safety reasons the trimmers should be closed in case of turbulence Never let th...

Page 8: ... drop the paraglider on the front edge after tough down 9 Extreme Situations 9 1 Asymmetric collaps The lateral collapse is probably the most common disturbance in paragliding This usually only occurs on the outer wing of the RelaX In order not to turn away the brake must be countered on the other side The speed of the engine should be drastically reduced If it is a strong lateral Einklapper may b...

Page 9: ...as no forward drive with simultaneous strong sinking A constant stall can be caused by Too much engine thrust Einflug in strong thermals Strong air permeability of the paraglider fabric Tighten the C or D lines Wet paraglider If you are in a stable stable the thrust of the engine must be stopped Also the brakes must be released Do not use the brake lines A full stall can happen in result Under nor...

Page 10: ... the RelaX it can be controlled with the rear risers D The way to the stall is of course much shorter and is 5 10 cm 10 Descents 10 1 Deep Spiral The deep spiral is the safest way to quickly reduce altitude However there are large loads on material and pilot The high G load significantly increases the risk of losing consciousness If consciousness becomes cloudy or eyesight narrows the spiral must ...

Page 11: ...3 B Stall The B stall is not to fly for Trike structures by the high wing loading in principle For this reason this flight maneuver may not be flown 11 Care storage repairs disposal Life in the air depends on the condition of the structure A well maintained and properly treated paraglider can reach twice the age So that the Relax carries his pilot as long as possible and safely through the air the...

Page 12: ...manufacturer The disposal happens here professionally For the sake of the environment Let s do this sport as much as possible in harmony with nature 12 Enviroment 13 Line lengths Name of the lines All lines are described by Independence according to the same scheme Linen are ordered according to the explanation below indicating the model and size The first digit indicates the Lines level A B C D K...

Page 13: ...119 5 127 124 116 109 5 116 127 134 5 138 5 463 151 151 469 139 139 470 129 1 2 9 3 49 83 65 5 8 3 61 5 83 69 5 463 151 5 1 1 9 46 139 1 9 3 70 4 9 12 129 463 151 151 4 9 6 139 139 470 129 2 1 9 1 2 9 29 1 83 2 2 5 242 138 129 216 147 147 216 7 1 3 173 4 3 6 51 1 151 9 46 139 139 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 A Riser A Riser A Riser B Riser C Riser C R...

Page 14: ...a 1 Einzelleinenlängen Relax 22 Handbuch Relax 11 2017 13 1 ...

Page 15: ...80 2 7195 7130 7190 7285 7360 7735 3 7185 7120 7165 7270 7345 7640 4 7230 7165 7215 7325 7385 7515 5 7185 7120 7170 7265 7515 6 7120 7055 7100 7200 7430 7 7100 7030 7080 7175 7290 8 7130 7065 7110 7200 7250 9 7065 7010 7045 7120 7195 10 6995 6945 6970 7040 7155 11 6925 6885 6905 6970 7215 12 6845 6810 6820 6860 7165 13 6470 6470 6435 6505 7105 14 6390 6395 7130 15 7110 16 7055 17 7040 Handbuch Rel...

Page 16: ...55 7730 7640 9 7430 7400 7490 7570 7600 10 7355 7325 7415 7485 7560 11 7280 7265 7350 7410 7630 12 7190 7180 7250 7305 7575 13 6830 6820 7510 14 6730 6745 6785 6865 7575 15 7570 16 7525 17 7525 mm normal beschleunigt A 375 A B 400 C 435 D 495 375 375 375 375 375 375 13 2 Total Length RelaX 25 13 3 Riser Lengths All lengths are measured from the shoulder strap to the bottom sail All lengths are mea...

Page 17: ...ecommend this because neither expertise nor the necessary equipment is usually available If the paraglider itself is tested third persons may not fly with it If a defect is found it must be repaired by the manufacturer before the next flight 14 2 Check Intervals Commercial Each year or every 100 hours Privately used Every 24 months or every 100 h 14 3 Personnel requirement for check Possession of ...

Page 18: ...tion and identification of the paraglider Check the type chart Visual inspection of the cap Examination of topsail Bottom sail leading edge ribs cell walls Flares and lineloops coating and enter in the log Visual inspection of the lines Check the lines for damage creases and chafing as well as the seams of the linen Visual inspection of the risers Check by shackles chafing Trim s wear Maximum leng...

Page 19: ... values of 10 15 mm o or 25 of the lines deviate from the tolerance limits in both directions or Example A B lines are 10 15mm longer while the C D lines are 10 15 mm shorter than in the type label trim shift to the rear due to aging Control of the linen strength Main line From each line level A B C one main line is removed from the middle of the screen and determine the breaking load with the ten...

Page 20: ...ree Likewise the brake lines are to check that everything is properly tucked in and is free The visual inspection must correspond exactly to the linen overview plan Check flight Check flights are only required for major repairs During check flight it must be determined if the flight characteristics of the structure to be checked have changed compared to a brand new device The examiner must be able...

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