background image

Summary of Contents for Conar HG16

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...a Gliding Free Fall and Base Jumping In our opinion hangglider reserves need to be designed to open very quickly even at low descent speed for two main reasons pilots often fly close to the ground and...

Page 3: ...ent To reduce the chance of a line getting tangled there needs to be a long bridle while to get a better sink rate and stability there needs to be long line but to have a fast opening the sum of line...

Page 4: ...m UV protection sheet However total UV protection is impossible and we recommend that the parachute be inspected by the manufacturer periodically for premature ageing CAUTION A parachute has a maximum...

Page 5: ...ur sink rate under canopy valid for Conar parachutes only meters 4 x weight gores 2 Example 80 kg hook in weight if using a rigid wing add half of the wing weight and using a Conar PG16 Eq height 4 x...

Page 6: ...completely with little effort 4 Throw the deployment bag forcefully into clear space extending the lines quickly and minimising the chance of tangles If for any reason the parachute doesn t open immed...

Page 7: ...the lines or canopy take off all rings watches and bracelets You will need two people a long length of string and an area that is clean dry and smooth such as a floor large table or sheet 1 The stretc...

Page 8: ...es on the canopy and be sure they are free for the entire length If two consecutive lines are free all the others will be too If they are not free the bridle went through the suspension lines and you...

Page 9: ...y one At the same time your assistant should place one hand well inside each gore and neatly lay out the upper part of the canopy from the inside 10 Repeat number 9 to get it perfect After flaking all...

Page 10: ...the picture 14 To increase reliability fold the sides at 45 This will slightly delay the opening of the corners thus forcing the inflation through the wind channel The leading edge fold should be in l...

Page 11: ...me time 17 After this operation the canopy looks as in this picture Note the leading edge of the wind channel is in line with the side of the canopy 18 Get the air out by pushing it towards the leadin...

Page 12: ...he fold as shown in the picture 22 Make the first S fold make another one for the Conar 20 and 22 23 Make another S fold getting the forward edges in line with the leading edge and all the back edges...

Page 13: ...a deployment 25 Place the canopy onto the bag and thread the elastic string through the eyelet on the opposite fifth flap like the picture 26 Pull the elastic string through the two side flap eyelets...

Page 14: ...the suspension lines with the two lower rubber bands through the figure of eight loops as shown in the picture 30 Repeat the operation with the rest of the suspension lines up to and including the li...

Page 15: ...ide rubber band replace it if necessary The deployment bag is now ready to be fitted into the harness according to the manufacturer directions MANDATORY WARNINGS 1 Once you have the parachute into the...

Page 16: ...ossible Most stains can be avoided by immediately wiping the area with an absorbent cloth Use clean lukewarm water and sponge gently If necessary you can use a mild neutral detergent let it sit on the...

Page 17: ...rrosion improper or excessive use insufficient or improper maintenance and ageing all of which potentially cause malfunctions for which the Manufacturer and the Seller cannot be considered responsible...

Page 18: ...cking List date signature date signature date signature 18 man_Conar_HG_en 1 01 1144 Botany Road Botany NSW 2019 Australia Telephone 61 0 2 9316 4644 Facsimile 61 0 2 9316 8488 Email moyes moyes com a...

Reviews: