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Date: 01.08.2008 

Manual

 

Revision: 

 

XF 15 

  

 

 

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JO JO WINGS, 

Chvalínská 2109, zip: 413 01, Roudnice n/L, [email protected]

 

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Summary of Contents for XF 15

Page 1: ...Date 01 08 2008 Manual Revision XF 15 Page 1 JO JO WINGS Chval nsk 2109 zip 413 01 Roudnice n L jojowings jojowings cz JOJO JOJO...

Page 2: ...andings as well as the quality and durability of this sport canopy You and your rigger should carefully inspect your new canopy Then please take the time to read this manual and thoroughly familiarize...

Page 3: ...8 Periodic Inspection Procedure 9 Installation of PD Soft Links 10 Cleaning Your Canopy Storage 11 Introductory Jumps 12 Swoop Landings 13 14 DOs and DON Ts for Consistently Good Openings 15 16 Packi...

Page 4: ...countries have similar organizations for instruction If you are not in the USA get instructions from a competent instructor that is rated by your country s organization Jumping this parachute without...

Page 5: ...urer or otherwise By using this parachute assembly or allowing it to be used by others the user waives any liability of the manufacturer for personal injuries or other damages arising from such use If...

Page 6: ...ng packing de ployment and landing Exposure to many agents including sunlight heat and household chemicals significantly weakens parachutes The damage may or may not be obvious To help minimize the ri...

Page 7: ...lly check the data panel canopies of dif ferent sizes may look the same A typical ready to jump sport piggyback rig and both canopies weighs 20 to 30 lbs Add this plus the weight of your jumpsuit clot...

Page 8: ...s stowed position it can obstruct your vision Assembly Your canopy should be assembled by a certified rigger Before you begin be sure the risers tog gles bridle deployment bag pilot chute harness cont...

Page 9: ...ck the fabric strength 3 Bottom surface Turn the canopy over and spread it out to inspect bottom skin Check for rips stains failed seams Check fabric strength and line attachment points 4 Inspect each...

Page 10: ...Date 01 08 2008 Manual Revision XF 15 Page 10 JO JO WINGS Chval nsk 2109 zip 413 01 Roudnice n L jojowings jojowings cz JOJO 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 9 Installation of Performance Designs Soft Links...

Page 11: ...However if they get wet this does not mean that they will return to the exact same size when dry Small changes in lengths may make a large difference in canopy performance To maintain the best perform...

Page 12: ...d minimum air speed Turn the canopy by pulling on the front or rear risers rather than the toggles Fly some practice approaches and flare the canopy as you would when you land it Notice how far you mu...

Page 13: ...ion to minimize the risk to those who are go ing to attempt swoop landings Do not try any swoop landings until you are very familiar with your canopy and the landing area Even people who are very skil...

Page 14: ...e increase in airspeed increasing the flare power on almost any landing The flare then begins with a smooth release of the front risers and is continued by smoothly pulling the toggles down as much as...

Page 15: ...cutaway than a larger version of the same parachute Over the past few years more and more canopies are being designed with naturally soft opening characteristics without the need for any special packi...

Page 16: ...o the main risers This can cause the lines to grab the bottom of the reserve container as the pilot chute lifts the main D bag out of the main container causing the bag to spin while the lines un stow...

Page 17: ...ar with your new canopy 1 Don t forget to cock the slider 2 Make sure slider is as far up as possible and stays there 3 Keep all cells together see packing illustrations 7 to 16 4 and push them back t...

Page 18: ...achutes an indoor shady area is best Packing in the sunlight is unavoidable at most places so try to reduce your canopy s exposure to di rect sunlight as much as possible Cover it with a packing mat o...

Page 19: ...t the container manufacturer about this The key to making the job easy is to pack fast and accurately Each fold or roll must be done quickly and correctly the first time This will only come with pract...

Page 20: ...rk up to the canopy and pilot chute Although the owner s manual that came with the rig contains specific inspection procedures be sure to check the items listed below Reserve It must be sealed and in...

Page 21: ...ed or twisted lines it is usually better to leave the risers at tached to the harness while you correct the problem unless the risers were attached incorrectly to begin with Disconnecting the risers u...

Page 22: ...2109 zip 413 01 Roudnice n L jojowings jojowings cz JOJO After the parachute system has been inspected stow the brakes according to the instructions pro vided by the manufacturer of your rig Different...

Page 23: ...ace Locate the two pull tabs at the rear of the slider B Grasp the Drawstrings and pull down and back with a quick movement to the Drawstring full length This will allow the Hooks to lock the slider i...

Page 24: ...result in an excessively hard opening canopy damage malfunction and or severe injuries to the pilot Folding the Canopy 1 Crouch next to the risers and face your canopy Slip fingers of your left hand b...

Page 25: ...ing each other and no twisted lines Resetting the Slider 5 The nose openings should be facing the rig and the tail should be farthest from the rig If the reverse is true double check to be sure the ri...

Page 26: ...flake the entire nose with one hand as shown 8 Pull each cell completely out and keep it in your hand 9 Then pick up the next taking care not to miss any until all of them are in your hand 10 11 When...

Page 27: ...t slider grommets the ones that should be closest to you 15 Since there is a lot of fabric between the A and B line attachment points it is easy to separate the two line groups Look down inside the fi...

Page 28: ...eering lines Take the whole D line group on one side and pull it out gently 19 Fold the D line group in with one motion to put a real fold in the fabric between the C and D lines Do the same thing on...

Page 29: ...g held under your thumb and pull the excess material straight out You re pulling out the trailing edge of the canopy that extends from the inside steering line to the very center of the trailing edge...

Page 30: ...sh the nose gently into the middle back to the B line group And flake the slider in the middle 28 Now wrap the trailing edge all around and roll it lightly together starting at the slider to wards the...

Page 31: ...wider than the bag All the slider should stay inside the rolled tail The slider must not be allowed to move down the lines even the smallest downward movement of the slider may increase opening shock...

Page 32: ...knee still in place pull the bag over the right side of the canopy This helps get the canopy firmly into the cor ners making a neater pack job The whole canopy should be in the bag before you re move...

Page 33: ...nual Revision XF 15 Page 33 JO JO WINGS Chval nsk 2109 zip 413 01 Roudnice n L jojowings jojowings cz JOJO Thanks again for choosing our product JO JO WINGS Chval nsk 2109 zip 413 01 Roudnice n L jojo...

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