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SUPAIR

34 rue Adrastée

Parc Altaïs

74650 Annecy - Chavanod

FRANCE

45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’E

English

Re

vision inde

x: 12/09/2019

FLUID LIGHT

User manual

Summary of Contents for FLUID LIGHT

Page 1: ...SUPAIR 34 rue Adrast e Parc Alta s 74650 Annecy Chavanod FRANCE 45 54 024 N 06 04 725 E English Revision index 12 09 2019 FLUID LIGHT User manual...

Page 2: ...our passion for paragliding We hope you will find this user s manual comprehensive explicit and hopefully enjoyable as well We advise you to read it carefully You will find the latest information and...

Page 3: ...ations 5 Equipment overview 6 EN 1249 Norm 7 Use 9 Reserve individual parachute connection 11 Reserve tandem parachute connection 13 Reserve individual parachute harness connection 15 Packing individu...

Page 4: ...ouse research and development team This model aims above all to be a high end quality product ensuring optimal safety We use known materials for best results and highest performance The design and mat...

Page 5: ...L Tandem Total Hooking Weight mini maxi kg 65 90 85 105 100 125 105 220 Weight kg 1 10 1 28 1 46 2 83 Surface area m 22 6 27 7 32 2 63 7 Volume cm3 3 800 5 500 6 300 7 600 Opening Time s 2 5 2 5 2 5...

Page 6: ...e 6 Equipment overview Split risers Maillons Rapides 6mm Single reserve parachute bridle loop Folded reserve parachute inside its deployment bag POD Label with serial number and manufacturing date Fle...

Page 7: ...ing a straight flight the reserve parachute is deployed In order to conduct accurately reproducible tests by avoi ding any interference from the paraglider the test pilot releases his paraglider at pe...

Page 8: ...STRUCTURAL TEST EUROPEAN NORM 12491 Norme EN 12491 Structural tests resistance consists of verifying the overall structural integrity of the parachute under maximal load for a given horizontal 32 m s...

Page 9: ...out of the outer container or harness Using the deployment handle jettison the inner pod forcefully into open air and AWAY from the paraglider The reserve parachute pod will automatically open upon re...

Page 10: ...t during similar circumstances demonstrated significant different results One pilot touched down with a 5 2 m s sink rate with his paraglider disabled The second pilot touched down with a 9 m s sink r...

Page 11: ...nd Complete tightening with pliers by making a tightening turn Tuck away the risers excess without making knots under one single flap Either to the right side if you wish to place your reserve parachu...

Page 12: ...ric ring Twist Give a second twist to the toric ring Push the buckle through the maillon Push the end of the short riser through the toric ring Push the maillon through the risers buckles Repeat seque...

Page 13: ...f MPPP044 Y tandem riser reserve parachute connection Y Tandem risers direction Reserve connection Spreader bars connection Open the Maillon Rapide Push the maillon through the flexible toric ring Twi...

Page 14: ...ge Connect one riser s bridle to one spreader bar s main attachment point Repeat the same sequence for the both sides Pilote Parachut riser s bridle 1 2 Passager Connecting Tandem reserve parachute Ta...

Page 15: ...ying the reserve parachute which will stay inside its POD Installing the parachute in its container individual or tandem Weather you have an outer front container or an integrated reserve parachute po...

Page 16: ...parachute handle to the pod Inspect the elasticated loop keeping the pod flaps securely closed If you notice something unusual send your parachute to be inspected by a professional specialized certifi...

Page 17: ...s leading edge 1 Folding preparation continued d Take the first panel and lay it out flat on the floor 12 suspension lines 12 suspension lines Apex Divide the parachute in two sections 12 lines on eac...

Page 18: ...Follow the leading edge to the next line then the panel s seam to find the second lanyard c Proceed in the same way until you have assembled all twenty four 24 layniards d Slightly tension the parachu...

Page 19: ...anel This panel is white and laid out flat in one motion in a rec tangular shape using the fold mark c Follow the leading edge to find the third panel This panel is white and it s an angle panel It sh...

Page 20: ...o d in order to fold the other three sides in the same manner Packing individual reserve Flattening resreve e Follow the leading edge to find the fifth panel This panel is white and laid out flat in o...

Page 21: ...achute in two halves and symmetrically on the floor Return a red rectangular panel 1 a second red rectangular panel 2 a red panel W shape 3 and a second red panel W shape 4 a red rectangu lar panel 5...

Page 22: ...he parachute 1 folds then fold one half over the other to make one long layer with the width of the POD Do not forget to firmly hold the cord keeping the lanyards assembled together during the folding...

Page 23: ...THE CORD HOLDING THE LANYARDS TOGETHER Do not forget to firmly hold the cord keeping the lanyards assembled together during the folding procedure b Coiling the canopy Packing individual reserve Width...

Page 24: ...be under tension and best left slightly slackened atop the canopy a Place the POD atop the parachute then flip it all upside down while leaving a small space in front of the leading edge for subseque...

Page 25: ...g 1 20 m of lines for the outer coiling 6 Placing the parachute in its POD continued d Tuck away the coiled lines inside the space in front of the canopy while keeping a 1 20m line length for the subs...

Page 26: ...t none of it was mistakenly left inside the folded para chute A video about the use and folding of the para chute is available on our website a Close the fourth flap and push a 5cm 3 fingers line loop...

Page 27: ...e handle to the pod Inspect the elasticated loop keeping the pod flaps securely closed If you notice something unusual send your parachute to be inspected by a professional specialized certified outfi...

Page 28: ...1 Folding preparation continued d Take the first panel and lay it out flat on the floor 18 suspension lines 18 suspension lines Apex Divide the parachute in two sections 18 lines on each side the two...

Page 29: ...t side by side d Then push it throught the first panel lanyard buckle e Follow the leading edge to the next line then the panel s seam to find the second lanyard f Proceed in the same way until you ha...

Page 30: ...panel This panel is white and laid out flat in one motion in a rec tangular shape using the fold mark c Follow the leading edge to find the third panel This panel is white and it s an angle panel It...

Page 31: ...panel This panel is white and laid out flat in one motion in a rectangu lar shape using the fold mark f Follow the leading edge to find the sixth panel This panel is white and laid out flat in one mo...

Page 32: ...rically on the floor Return a red rectangular panel 1 a second red rectangular panel 2 a third red rectangular panel 3 a red panel W shape 4 and a second red panel W shape 5 a red rectangular panel 6...

Page 33: ...the parachute 1 folds then fold one half over the other to make one long layer with the width of the POD Do not forget to firmly hold the cord keeping the lanyards assembled together during the foldi...

Page 34: ...TOGETHER Do not forget to firmly hold the cord keeping the lanyards assembled together during the folding procedure b Coiling the canopy Packing tandem reserve Width reference Remove the folding cord...

Page 35: ...ot be under tension and best left slightly slackened atop the canopy a Place the POD atop the parachute then flip it all upside down while leaving a small space in front of the leading edge for subseq...

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Page 38: ...ial B1 4175 3865 4 Liros DC201 B2 4210 3900 8 B3 4315 4005 8 B4 4480 4170 4 A1 2060 1750 1 A2 2380 2070 4 Apex 2875 2475 2 Cousin 2411 2 times 250 mm extra lenght 50 mm loop 200 mm splice FLUID LIGHT...

Page 39: ...4240 4 Liros DC201 B2 4590 4280 8 B3 4700 4390 8 B4 4885 4575 4 A1 2230 1920 1 Liros 00099 1192 A2 2580 2270 4 Apex 3115 2715 1 Liros 00099 1629 2 times 250 mm extra lenght 50 mm loop 200 mm splice F...

Page 40: ...4615 4 Liros DC201 B2 4965 4655 8 B3 5090 4780 8 B4 5290 4980 4 Liros 00099 1192 A1 2395 2085 1 A2 2780 2470 4 Apex 3350 2950 1 Liros 00099 1629 2 times 250 mm extra lenght 50 mm loop 200 mm splice F...

Page 41: ...8 B3 7185 6875 8 B4 7345 7035 8 B5 7560 7250 4 A1 3370 3060 1 Liros 00099 1192 A2 3645 3335 4 A3 3900 3590 4 Liros DC201 Apex 4690 4290 2 Liros 00099 1629 2 times 250 mm extra lenght 50 mm loop 200 m...

Page 42: ...ur reserve parachute was designed to last ten years if properly maintained as per manufacturer s recommendations Pass that period we will recommend you to have your parachute inspected at a profession...

Page 43: ...vity requiring specific skills and sound judgement Learn how to fly within the environment of a certified para gliding school Carry an insurance policy with you in addition to you pilot certification...

Page 44: ...lp you keep record of your FLUID LIGHT scheduled maintenance Purchase date Owner s name Name and stamp of the shop Care Resale Date Workshop s name Buyer s name Care Resale Date Workshop s name Buyer...

Page 45: ...SUPAIR Parc Alta s 34 rue Adrast e 74650 Chavanod Annecy FRANCE info supair com 33 0 4 50 45 75 29 45 54 024 N 06 04 725 E...

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