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Owner’s Manual

and Service Booklet

Serial Number: __________________________________________________

Version 1.3

Effective: 03/2011

Updated: 07/2011

Summary of Contents for Summit XC2

Page 1: ...__________________________________________________________________ 1 Owner s Manual and Service Booklet Serial Number __________________________________________________ Version 1 3 Effective 03 2011 Updated 07 2011 ...

Page 2: ... statements contained within this manual may be changed without prior notice No part of these documents may be copied or transmitted for any purpose in any manner or by any means either electronic or mechanical without explicit written permission from UP International 1995 2011 UP International ...

Page 3: ...or dealing with disturbances 9 Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methods 9 Suitability for training 9 Recommended Takeoff weight 9 TECHNICAL DATA UP SUMMIT XC 11 CONSTRUCTION 12 Airfoil Stabilising System 13 CANOPY MATERIAL 13 LINE MATERIAL 14 LINE SYSTEM 14 RISERS 14 UP BACKPACK 17 Adjustment of the backpack 18 Packing tips 18 BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT 19 ADJUSTMENTS 19 Position of th...

Page 4: ...s 29 FLYING OUTSIDE THE NORMAL FLIGHT ENVELOPE 30 BEHAVIOUR IN EXTREME SITUATIONS 30 COLLAPSING THE PARAGLIDER 30 Asymmetric collapse 30 Cravatte 30 Full frontal collapse 31 THE STALLS 31 Deep Stall 31 Fullstall 31 Spin 32 WINGOVERS 32 EMERGENCY STEERING 33 FURTHER REFERENCES 33 Rain induced deep stall 33 Adhesive logos 33 Overloading 33 Salt water 34 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 35 TAKING CARE OF YOU...

Page 5: ...E FINAL WORDS 43 Attachments 44 Line Layout Plan 45 Luftsportgeräte Kennblatt UP Summit XC S L 46 Service Booklet Used by the UP Service centre in connection with periodic service 54 Product registration card 58 Important The following symbols are used to draw attention to particular sections WARNING Failing to comply with instructions given here may lead to injury or death BEWARE Failing to compl...

Page 6: ...oducts and developments at UP as well as any technical information about the UP Summit XC We would also be delighted to hear any feedback you have concerning the glider This is only possible once we have received your product registration either through completing and sending the attached product registration card or by doing the same Online via www up paragliders com service product registration ...

Page 7: ...de outside the permitted range of adjustment invalidate any and all claims under the warranty using this paraglider is exclusively at the risk of the user the manufacturer or distributor assumes no responsibility for accidents occurring while using it it is assumed that the pilot is in possession of the necessary qualifications and provisions of any relevant laws are observed when reselling the wi...

Page 8: ...t a wing that is homogenous and pleasurable to fly and only then we re happy and ready to introduce our new UP baby to the free flying world Our gliders are developed using state of the art CAD software Our programs allow us to do the initial flight testing in a virtual environment where we can simulate a great many things before even assembling the first prototypes Once we re happy with the new p...

Page 9: ...good SIV course with the UP Summit XC to get familiar with it Necessary skills for dealing with rapid descent methods The behaviour during manoeuvres like spiral dives or b line stalls in this class can be demanding The pilot should possess adequate skills for the safe execution of these rapid descent manoeuvres In case of insufficient skills or experience in this department we strongly recommend ...

Page 10: ... their size accordingly Pilots with less experience are likely to prefer the somewhat damped reactions obtained from flying at lower wing loadings this speaks for choosing the larger of the relevant sizes And finally pilots preferring more dynamic rides will want to load their wings up well and will be choosing a smaller size ...

Page 11: ... 9 3 9 7 10 1 10 6 Streckung ausgelegt 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 Streckung projiziert 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 Anzahl Kammern 61 61 61 61 Gesamtleinenlänge incl Bremse m 286 297 309 324 Anzahl Leinen incl Bremse 166 166 166 166 Leinendurchmesser mm Schirmgewicht kg 5 7 6 6 4 6 8 Trimmgeschwindigkeit km h 38 38 38 38 Maximalgeschwindigkeit km h 55 55 55 55 Startgewicht kg 60 80 72 94 85 110 100 130 LTF EN Kategorie C...

Page 12: ...it XC you will notice a very high degree of canopy solidity the wing transmits a very reassuring feel through the risers but also a playfulness that will inspire the beanie crowd Reactions to collapses are reassuringly unspectacular and the Summit XC fulfils the LTF09 EN C test criteria with flying colours And lets not forget that this is a wing with a performance that matches even wings in the EN...

Page 13: ...lly outlast the rest of the canopy by a good margin This means that the UP Summir XC will retain its perfect launching characteristics all through its service life In the unlikely event that a batten should break it can be replaced in a few easy steps please refer to the chapter Replacing ASS battens for guidelines Performance data Main focus area during the development phase of the Summit XC was ...

Page 14: ...here it should loop around the D ring The brake is pre set so that the glider is at 0 degree brake when the toggle is free Please don t change the main brake lines without checking the new length carefully at a suitable training hill before flying The line bundles A B C and D are colour coded for easy identification and handling All main lines of each level are looped together and attached to delt...

Page 15: ... system pulls simultaneously on the A s and B s This maintains the angle of incidence around the leading edge and causes only minimal influence to the collapse resistance properties of the wing Top speed is reached when the top pulley touches the bottom extremity of the speed system down near the karabiner ...

Page 16: ...______________________________________________________________________________ 16 Illustration 2 UP Summit XC riser ...

Page 17: ...der straps can be set either loose to aid ventilation or tight for extra stability They should rise from your collarbone at about a 45 angle A hip belt is also incorporated to assist overall comfort If the hip belt is tightened then the shoulder straps can be released slightly to transfer the load away from the shoulders The hip belt is fitted with stabilisation straps which can be tightened to he...

Page 18: ...ese tips will adversely affect you carrying comfort The centre of gravity of the load should be as close to the vertical centre axis of the carrier while also being situated as high on the back as possible This allows for a vertical posture and minimises the leverage of the load against the natural posture of the carrier It also helps by reducing the oscillations of the load while walking The draw...

Page 19: ...son Position of the brakes The UP Summit XC is delivered from the factory with what we feel is the best brake position for most pilots But tall or short pilots or those with a harness with non standard attachment points might feel it necessary to change the position of the brake handles If the brakes are to be shortened it is extremely important to avoid the adjustment affecting the glider s trim ...

Page 20: ...___________________________________________________________ 20 BEWARE Loose or incorrect brake knots can cause serious accidents through loss of the steering of the glider Illustration 5 and 6 Fishermans and Bowmans Knot ...

Page 21: ...e pulley system on the front of the risers see Illustration This illustration refers to the UP harness but many harnesses are similar If in any doubt please ask the harness dealer manufacturer The length of the cords should be set so that at full leg extension the pulleys on the risers are just touching each other Any shorter and the stirrup will be difficult to reach longer and the top of the spe...

Page 22: ...avel Make sure that the reserve system you have is the correct size and that you are fully conversant with it s use For fitting the reserve system follow the instructions of the harness manufacturer Use of the UP Summit XC The UP Summit XC has been developed and tested solely for foot launched and winch launched paragliding flights It is not allowed and potentially dangerous to use the glider for ...

Page 23: ...nner This shape ensures that the centre cells inflate before the tips When unfolding your glider observe the wind direction and arrange your glider so that it is pointed directly into the wind 2 The lines must be arranged so that there are no tangles and the A lines are uppermost Once the lines are free and untangled check to make sure that they all go directly from the riser to the glider without...

Page 24: ...s a wide useable speed range coupled with excellent stability at all speeds The speed can be set with the brakes to optimise performance in any situation Maximum glide speed is achieved with the brakes released completely whereas minimum sink speed is with approximately 10 15cm of brake applied Further braking will not improve the sink rate but the brake pressure increases noticeably as the glider...

Page 25: ...nd then apply both brakes completely When landing in stronger wind less brake is required Landing from steep turns should be avoided due to the risk of an uncontrolled pendulum reaction Winch towing The UP Summit XC tows easily There are no special techniques that need to be employed but consideration should be given to the following points Especially when you are towing at an unknown field make s...

Page 26: ...he towline For safety reasons we suggest that you always use these connectors when towing the UP Summit XC When using towline release systems incorporating distance tubes between the risers it is important to ensure that the risers are not pulled together by the system use webbing loops designed for climbing to increase the length of your release system It is also very important to fit a bungee to...

Page 27: ...flying it is very important to anticipate any likely turbulence and fly accordingly Look well ahead and as well as looking for areas of likely lift try and predict and avoid areas of sink and rough air If you do find yourself in turbulence then look for the cause and adjust your flight plan to avoid other similar places Thermals and Turbulence In turbulent air the UP Summit XC should be flown with...

Page 28: ...cious during spiral dives are not unheard of Approach this manoeuvre with caution NEVER fly a spiral dive with BigEars engaged this could lead to a catastrophic material failure B Line Stalls To induce a B line stall start from normal un accelerated flight Reach up and take hold of both B risers still with your hands in the brake loops and pull down simultaneously by approximately 15 centimetre Th...

Page 29: ...he glider will remain fully steer able through weight shifting during the manoeuvre The sink rates will be around 3 to 5 metres per Second depending on the number of centre cells still open and on the amount of speed bar employed straight ahead To end the BigEars configuration simply release the A risers and disengage the speed system and the wing will return to level flight Small collapses may be...

Page 30: ...during the execution of the following manoeuvres may seriously compromise the safety of pilot Collapsing the paraglider Asymmetric collapse The UP Summit XC belongs to the new generation of paragliders that as well as having very good performance also exhibit a high degree of stability Wing tip collapses can almost always be prevented through active flying Once an asymmetric collapse has occurred ...

Page 31: ...attack In more detail we differ between three different forms of stall BEWARE Spin and full stall are both dangerous and somewhat unpredictable manoeuvres Do not stall or spin your paraglider on purpose However it is very important to learn how to recognize the symptoms of a glider about to stall or spin so that you can take correct action to avoid it happening Deep Stall The UP Summit XC has no i...

Page 32: ...t pilots have also tested the asymmetric release of full stalls on the Summit XC This manoeuvre is ONLY for reference and should not be emulated by owners CAREFUL The approach of the minimum speed is recognised through the notable lack of forward speed and thereby wind noise and the extreme increase in brake line tension Up until the wing starts to fall back the pilot may resume normal flight by s...

Page 33: ...ered that paragliders may also be affected It is more likely to happen with new wings where the cloth is still highly hydrophobic and the drops thus do not penetrate but remain on the surface We know from computer simulations and practical tests that this is physically possible but we also suspect that it occurs very seldom in real life flying In both cases the brakeline travel becomes very short ...

Page 34: ...elerate the ageing process dramatically and UP recommends having wings that are often used for acro or SIV type manoeuvres subjected to checkups at shorter intervals than normally stipulated Salt water If you do most of your flying near the sea where the air is humid and salty the wing may age faster In this case we suggest you have it checked more often than prescribed in this manual ...

Page 35: ... may be folded as per pilot preference in the spanwise direction The pilot may opt to fold the wingtips towards the centre to fold along each cell wall or to use the now ubiquitous accordion method see illustrations above Regardless of pilot preference we recommend alternating the packing methods a little every time especially around the middle of the canopy as this area is particularly exposed to...

Page 36: ...36 Start by gathering the two sides into a narrow sausage Then proceed to fold from the trailing edge towards the leading edge Do NOT fold the leading edge inside the bundle Instead keep the entire leading edge on the outside of the bundle and secure with the UP compression strap ...

Page 37: ...o spectators and parents When folding your wing please make sure that there are no insects caught inside Many insect species contain acids that could damage the cloth Grasshoppers may use their sharp mandibles to attempt to gnaw their way out of a folded canopy making it full of holes in the process Beside they exude a dark and strong colorant that will stain the cloth if grasshoppers are packed i...

Page 38: ...thereby damaging the coating High temperatures in combination with moisture are a particularly volatile mix that will accelerate the hydrolysis process where the fibres and the coating are decomposed The chemical composition of the canopy material may begin to change from temperatures as low as 60 Celsius Cleaning If you feel it necessary to clean your UP Summit XC at any time then use lots of luk...

Page 39: ...ten back somewhat and release the end from the pocket then remove it entirely Transfer the total length precisely to the replacement material supplied and cut a new length File the ends of the new batten and cover them with tape Push the new batten into place and secure ASS similar to Summit XC ...

Page 40: ...ng After 100 flights These limits have been set by the German Free Flight Federation DHV and make no less sense for wings flown outside of Germany Austria Contact your local dealer for information about the nearest UP approved checking facility We will happily service the glider more often if you feel that it is necessary CAREFUL If you notice new or unusual behaviour from your wing please hand it...

Page 41: ...ervice centre has performed repairs or service jobs on the paraglider A complete correct registration card has been filled in and sent to UP within 14 days of the purchase Note that you may also register your paraglider with UP via the UP homepage www up paragliders com service UP Product registration UP reserves the right to refuse any claims not honouring one or several of these conditions Howev...

Page 42: ...so able to give you information about your nearest Authorised Service Centre as well as other manufacturers who are authorised to check and repair UP gliders and equipment UP International GmbH Abteilung Service Kreuzeckbahnstraße 7 D 82467 Garmisch Partenkirchen Email service up europe com Telefon 49 0 88 21 7 30 99 0 Fax 49 0 88 51 92 92 60 16 Disposal Even the best products have a limited servi...

Page 43: ...e aware that any kind of air sport is potentially dangerous if you overstep the natural and physical laws whether from ignorance or unreasonableness Probably there are only a few sports where success requires besides physical fitness understanding the processes in nature to such a high degree a fact which distinguishes paragliding as sport especially The charm of flying lies in understanding the p...

Page 44: ...s Line Layout Plan 45 DHV Luftsportgeräte Kennblatt UP Summit XC S L 46 Pre flight check sheet 51 Service Booklet Used by the UP Service centre in connection with periodic service 54 Product registration card 59 ...

Page 45: ...Line plan ...

Page 46: ...Gerätemuster UP Summit XC S 2 Hersteller UP International GmbH II Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen 1 Gerätemasse kg 5 7 2 Zulässiges Startmasse minimal kg 60 maximal kg 80 3 Anzahl der Sitze 1 4 Klasse C 5 Gurtzeugbeschränkung GH 6 Fußbeschleuniger ja 7 Trimmer nein 8 Projizierte Fläche m 19 3 9 Windenschlepp ja 10 Tragegurtlängen mm Tragegurt A Tragegurt B A3 Tragegurt C normal 480 normal 480 normal ...

Page 47: ...5 12 17 6880 6820 6880 6935 7330 14 20 6745 6700 6785 7295 16 22 6640 6605 6680 7180 18 25 6505 6485 6550 7145 20 27 6485 6460 6515 7185 22 29 6275 6260 7045 24 31 6195 6970 26 31 6200 6940 28 31 6265 6950 30 12 Sonstige Besonderheiten III Betriebsanweisung in der Fassung vom 01 01 2008 Bearbeitungsvermerk DHV Kennblatt geprüft am von Ort Datum Stempel und Unterschrift des Herstellers Garmisch Par...

Page 48: ...Gerätemuster UP Summit XC SM 2 Hersteller UP International GmbH II Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen 1 Gerätemasse kg 6 0 2 Zulässiges Startmasse minimal kg 72 maximal kg 94 3 Anzahl der Sitze 1 4 Klasse C 5 Gurtzeugbeschränkung GH 6 Fußbeschleuniger ja 7 Trimmer nein 8 Projizierte Fläche m 20 8 9 Windenschlepp ja 10 Tragegurtlängen mm Tragegurt A Tragegurt B A3 Tragegurt C normal 480 normal 480 normal...

Page 49: ...5 12 17 7165 7105 7185 7240 7630 14 20 7035 6990 7080 7600 16 22 6920 6885 6970 7475 18 25 6785 6765 6845 7440 20 27 6760 6740 6805 7480 22 29 6545 6535 7335 24 31 6470 7260 26 31 6475 7235 28 31 6540 7240 30 12 Sonstige Besonderheiten III Betriebsanweisung in der Fassung vom 01 01 2008 Bearbeitungsvermerk DHV Kennblatt geprüft am von Ort Datum Stempel und Unterschrift des Herstellers Garmisch Par...

Page 50: ...Gerätemuster UP Summit XC M 2 Hersteller UP International GmbH II Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen 1 Gerätemasse kg 6 4 2 Zulässiges Startmasse minimal kg 85 maximal kg 110 3 Anzahl der Sitze 1 4 Klasse C 5 Gurtzeugbeschränkung GH 6 Fußbeschleuniger ja 7 Trimmer nein 8 Projizierte Fläche m 22 6 9 Windenschlepp ja 10 Tragegurtlängen mm Tragegurt A Tragegurt B A3 Tragegurt C normal 530 normal 530 normal...

Page 51: ...0 12 17 7445 7390 7460 7515 7960 14 20 7305 7255 7335 7915 16 22 7190 7150 7230 7795 18 25 7045 7020 7095 7755 20 27 7020 6995 7055 7790 22 29 6790 6775 7655 24 31 6710 7565 26 31 6710 7540 28 31 6780 7545 30 12 Sonstige Besonderheiten III Betriebsanweisung in der Fassung vom 01 01 2008 Bearbeitungsvermerk DHV Kennblatt geprüft am von Ort Datum Stempel und Unterschrift des Herstellers Garmisch Par...

Page 52: ...erätemuster UP Summit XC L 2 Hersteller UP International GmbH II Merkmale und Betriebsgrenzen 1 Gerätemasse kg 6 8 2 Zulässiges Startmasse minimal kg 100 maximal kg 130 3 Anzahl der Sitze 1 4 Klasse C 5 Gurtzeugbeschränkung GH 6 Fußbeschleuniger ja 7 Trimmer nein 8 Projizierte Fläche m 22 6 9 Windenschlepp ja 10 Tragegurtlängen mm Tragegurt A Tragegurt B A3 Tragegurt C normal 530 normal 530 normal...

Page 53: ...0 12 17 7840 7770 7865 7920 8350 14 20 7705 7655 7750 8305 16 22 7585 7550 7640 8180 18 25 7435 7410 7495 8135 20 27 7400 7380 7455 8180 22 29 7180 7165 8030 24 31 7090 7945 26 31 7080 7910 28 31 7140 7920 30 12 Sonstige Besonderheiten III Betriebsanweisung in der Fassung vom 01 01 2008 Bearbeitungsvermerk DHV Kennblatt geprüft am von Ort Datum Stempel und Unterschrift des Herstellers Garmisch Par...

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Page 55: ..._____________________________________ Family name ____________________________________________ Street _________________________________________________ Town __________________________________________________ Postal code _____________________________________________ Country ________________________________________________ Telephone ______________________________________________ Fax ________________...

Page 56: ...______ Email __________________________________________________ Pilot 3 owner Name _________________________________________________ Family name ____________________________________________ Street _________________________________________________ Town __________________________________________________ Postal code _____________________________________________ Country _______________________________...

Page 57: ...ice Performed date _______________________________ Service jobs undertaken 3rd Service Performed date _______________________________ Service jobs undertaken Please verify that your UP Service Centre has correctly filled in the form Assignment Nr Stamp Assignment Nr Stamp Assignment Nr Stamp ...

Page 58: ..._____ Service jobs undertaken 5th Service Performed date _______________________________ Service jobs undertaken 6th Service Performed date _______________________________ Service jobs undertaken Assignment Nr Stamp Assignment Nr Stamp Assignment Nr Stamp ...

Page 59: ...ily name ____________________________________ Address ________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Telephone ______________________________________ Fax ____________________________________________ Email __________________________________________ Cut out this card and mail it to UP within 14 days of purchase...

Page 60: ...UP International GmbH Kreuzeckbahnstrasse 7 82467 Garmisch Partenkirchen GERMANY ...

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