Feniks STUDENT Instruction Manual, No.
033-02-100
edition
IA
, 2012, page
38
of
38
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ATTENTION!
REMEMBER THAT DEPLOYING YOUR RESERVE PARACHUTE AT A SAFE ALTITUDE IS YOUR PRIORITY!
If altitude does not allow for the main canopy to be cut away, skip the cutaway procedure and deploy the reserve parachute
regardless of your body position. NOTE: Do that only if the low altitude does not allow the full procedure to be followed!
Should the main parachute not emerge from the container (e.g. as in case of the “hard pull” malfunction – the collapsible pilot
chute cannot be pulled out of its pouch, or the “pilot chute in tow” malfunction – the pilot chute is out of the pouch, but the
container doesn’t open) – the main canopy cutaway procedure can be skipped. Remember: in case of the “pilot chute in tow”
malfunction, the main parachute may deploy at any time. This is why we recommend cutaway handle use whenever altitude
allows it.
After the canopy inflates check its condition, then unstow your steering lines by gripping the steering toggles, and pulling
them downwards vigorously and symmetrically.
SECTION VIII
PERIODICAL SERVICING AND REPAIR
1.
PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE
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The technical condition of the harness/container shall be assessed by the user before use.
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Parachutes packed as jump-ready systems shall be aired no less frequently than once every six months (180 days).
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Parachutes shall be aired in low-moisture space with no exposure to sunlight.
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Whenever the reserve parachute is (re)packed, the overall technical condition of all components forming part of the
harness/container shall be checked in detail.
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The three-ring release system of the main canopy shall be disconnected every three months, with all fabric components
“loosened’.
2.
STORAGE
Materials used in the manufacturing of parachute systems, harnesses/ containers included, are sensitive to the following
factors and should be duly protected against them:
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Ultraviolet radiation (sunlight)
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Moisture – radical changes in moisture levels are unacceptable
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Saturation – parachutes shall be dried out prior to packing or storage
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Temperature – the permanent storage temperature of parachute equipment shall range from 5 to 30 degrees Centigrade
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Temporary storage (up to 16 hours) temperatures shall not be lower than minus 40 degrees, or higher than 93 degrees
Centigrade
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Sharp-edged objects
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Substances emitting active gases, paint, varnish, fuels and lubricants, acids
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Saltwater – in case of saltwater saturation the harness/container shall be rinsed in clean fresh water and dried out
Furthermore, the following rules shall be conformed to:
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Parachute equipment shall not be wringed out to release water.
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Parachute equipment shall be aired in low-moisture space with no exposure to sunlight.
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No chemicals shall be used to wash parachute equipment.
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Ventilation – parachute equipment storage space shall have ventilation access.
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The relative moisture content in parachute equipment storage space shall range from 30-70%.
3.
REPAIRS
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Never repair your own parachute equipment if you are not duly authorised to do so and if you lack appropriate
knowledge.
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Should you notice any signs of wear and tear, contact the manufacturer or a duly certified rigger for a maintenance
check.
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We recommend that any major repair be performed by the manufacturer.