Air-Pol Feniks FUTURE User manual

Feniks FUTURE
Harness/Container System Instruction Manual
model: 200; 201
Instruction Manual No. 033-02-200, edition IA, 2012

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WARNING
AIR-POL has done anything and everything possible to apply the highest quality and safety standards in
manufacturing the parachute you purchased. Parachute components manufactured with the use of top-quality
materials conform to all requirements for equipment to be used with the purpose as intended in the industry. The
testing process of our parachutes has confirmed all our technical solution choices as correct. Nonetheless, AIR-
POL cannot exclude the risk of damage to or malfunction of the parachute in case of highly unfavourable
circumstances coinciding, such circumstances remaining beyond AIR-POL’s competencies or responsibility.
In order to minimize that risk:
•Always check whether all parachute system parts have been assembled and packed in conformity to this
Instruction Manual,
•Always store and use your parachute in conformity to this Instruction Manual,
•Always follow national parachute safety rules.
AIR-POL provides warranty –valid for a period of 24 months as of the date of purchase –for all parachute
components. Should you notice any anomalies or threat to the functionality of your system, the parachute ought
to be analysed by an expert recommended by an authorised dealership.
Congratulations on your purchase. We wish you joy and success in using your new system.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION...........................................................................................................................................4
1. INTENDED PURPOSE ....................................................................................................................................................................................4
2. TECHNICAL DATA..........................................................................................................................................................................................6
3. LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ...............................................................................................................................................................6
4. SYSTEM COMPONENTS:...............................................................................................................................................................................6
5. LIST OF LIMITED LIFE CYCLE COMPONENTS:.............................................................................................................................................6
SECTION II
RESERVE PARACHUTE COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY. .....................................................................................................7
1. CONNECTING THE RESERVE CANOPY TO RISERS ....................................................................................................................................7
2. STEERING TOGGLES ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................................................7
3. AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION DEVICE (AAD) ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................................9
SECTION III
PACKING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE......................................................................................................................... 10
1. COMPONENTS REQUIRED TO PACK THE RESERVE PARACHUTE AS A JUMP-READY SYSTEM............................................................10
2. MAINTENANCE CHECK OF ALL COMPONENTS .........................................................................................................................................10
3. PACKING TOOLS. ........................................................................................................................................................................................10
4. SYSTEM COMPONENT ASSEMBLY.............................................................................................................................................................11
5. CONNECTING THE RSL SYSTEM TO RISERS ............................................................................................................................................13
6. STOWING BRAKE LINES AND ATTACHING STEERING TOGGLES TO RISERS. ........................................................................................13
7. FOLDING THE CANOPY AND PREPARING IT FOR PLACEMENT IN THE FREE-BAG. ................................................................................14
SECTION IV
MAIN PARACHUTE COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................ 20
1. CONNECTING THE MAIN CANOPY TO RISERS ..........................................................................................................................................20
2. STEERING TOGGLES ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................................................................................................20
3. CONNECTING MAIN PARACHUTE RISERS TO THE HARNESS/CONTAINER. THE THREE-RING SYSTEM. ..............................................22
4. HAND-DEPLOYED COLLAPSIBLE PILOT CHUTE –KILL-LINE CONNECTING TAPE AND MAIN CANOPY BAG ASSEMBLY ......................25
SECTION V...................................................................................................................................................................... 26
1. CONTAINER CLOSING LOOP ......................................................................................................................................................................26
2. STOWING CANOPY BRAKES.......................................................................................................................................................................26
3. CLOSING THE BAG WITH THE HAND-DEPLOYED COLLAPSIBLE PILOT CHUTE ATTACHED ...................................................................27
4. CLOSING THE MAIN PARACHUTE CONTAINER WITH THE HAND-DEPLOYED COLLAPSIBLE PILOT CHUTE ATTACHED.......................28
5. FOLDING THE HAND-DEPLOYED COLLAPSIBLE PILOT CHUTE ................................................................................................................30
SECTION VI
HARNESS FITTING AND ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................ 32
1. ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM DESIGN AND ASSEMBLY......................................................................................................................................32
2. ADJUSTING THE HARNESS TO THE SKYDIVER’S BODY ...........................................................................................................................32
SECTION VII
IN-AIR AND GROUND PROCEDURES:........................................................................................................................... 33
1. PRE-JUMP INSPECTION/CHECK. ................................................................................................................................................................33
2. IN-AIR USE...................................................................................................................................................................................................33
3. RECOMMENDED METHOD OF PROCEEDING ............................................................................................................................................34
SECTION VIII
PERIODICAL SERVICING AND REPAIR ......................................................................................................................... 36
1. PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................................................................................36
2. STORAGE ....................................................................................................................................................................................................36
3. REPAIRS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................36

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SECTION I
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
1. INTENDED PURPOSE
The Feniks FUTURE system was designed for skydivers skilled in freefall or attending an AFF course. The Feniks FUTURE
system is the perfect choice for all skydiving sport disciplines. The system can be used with a variety of canopies, with the
ultimate choice dependent on the intended use (client expectations). The system’s ergonomics ensure amazing comfort, do
not impede mobility, and allow full freedom of movement. The harness design prevents the container from shifting on the
skydiver’s back.
The entirely back-mounted Feniks system consists of a reserve parachute container, a main parachute container, and a
container-integrated harness for a single skydiver.
The main parachute container has been adapted for collapsible pilot chute hand deployment, with the pilot chute placed in an
external bottom-of-container pouch.
In case of main parachute malfunction, the skydiver can disconnect it from the harness with the use of a three-ring release
system, with the cutaway handle placed under the chest strap on the right main harness strap.
The reserve canopy container is closed with a single closing pin, and fitted with a deployment handle placed on the left main
harness strap. It is fitted with a spring-loaded pilot chute placed entirely within the container, and a reserve canopy free-bag
with an integrated connecting tape allowing use with the “Smart Loop” system. The container allows the assembly of an
Automatic Activation Device (AAD) initiating the reserve canopy deployment process. The standard design of the
harness/container includes a detachable RSL (Reserve Static Line) system, which deploys the reserve parachute
immediately upon main parachute release. As an option, the Feniks system may be fitted with an extra RSL system
component –the “Smart Loop”.
The “Smart Loop” design is based on the concept of shortening the time it takes for the reserve parachute free-bag to leave
the container upon main canopy cutaway. In the traditional RSL system, after the main parachute has been released, the
process of reserve parachute deployment is initiated by the container closing loop being pulled. This is where the RSL
system purpose ends, and the reserve parachute is pulled out by the spring-loaded pilot chute mounted within the container.
When coupled with the RSL system, not only will the “Smart Loop” open the reserve parachute container, but also pull the
reserve parachute out, unfold the suspensions lines, and release the reserve parachute free-bag from the canopy. The main
parachute canopy takes over as the deployment pilot chute, which –thanks to its significantly larger surface and the
generated resistance –shall significantly accelerate the speed of the reserve parachute deployment process. Should the
reserve parachute be deployed by the direct use of the deployment handle, the “Smart Loop” system is disconnected
automatically, and the reserve canopy is pulled out of the container by the spring-loaded pilot chute.

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Photo No. 1
1. chest strap
2. chest strap buckle
3. leg strap
4. leg strap buckle
5. vertical main harness strap
6. harness adjustment system
7. cutaway system
8. cutaway handle grip
9. reserve canopy deployment handle grip
10. RSL tape carabineer
11. hook knife pouch
Photo No. 2
12. reserve parachute container
13. reserve parachute closing pin protection flap
14. closing pin check window
15. automatic activation device control panel
window (under the flap)
16. main parachute container
17. main parachute closing pin protection flap
18. riser flap
19. hand-deployed collapsible pilot chute handle
20. main parachute hand-deployed collapsible pilot
chute pouch
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2. TECHNICAL DATA
Container model
Container size (H x W x D) [mm]
Reserve canopy
[or similar volume]
Main canopy
[or similar volume]
Feniks Future 200
450x300x160
R-Max 208, R-Max 228,
Falcon 215, Raven I,
Raven II
Voyager 200, Voyager 220,
Falcon 215, Silhouette 210
Feniks Future 201
450x300x145
R-Max 168, R-Max 188,
Falcon 175, Raven I
Voyager 160, Voyager 180,
Falcon 175, Silhouette 170
Main parachute deployment system:
•Hand-deployed collapsible pilot chute placed in bottom-of-container pouch.
Reserve parachute deployment system:
•Manual deployment with the use of a handle placed on the left main harness strap, under the chest strap, on the outer
side, or
•By the RSL system, or
•By the Automatic Activation Device.
It is allowed to use parachute canopies differing in size from those quoted in this Instruction Manual provided that all
conditions specified in Instruction Manual parts concerning parachute canopy assembly have been fulfilled.
3. LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
Maximum operating load: ........................................................................................................................120 [kg] / 264,5 [lb]
Maximum operating speed: ............................................................................................................... 277,8 [km/h] / 150 [kts]
Maximum storage time for packed reserve parachute: ............................................................................................ 360 days
Maximum storage time for packed main parachute: ................................................................................................ 360 days
4. SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
1. Container with harness: ........................................................................................................ 033.230.00.00-(model No)
2. Collapsible pilot chute with kill-line (main parachute): ......................................................................................NA-49.880
3. Spring-loaded pilot chute (reserve parachute): ....................................................................................................NA-38.1
4. Main canopy bag: ..............................................................................................................................NA-16.(model No)
5. Reserve canopy free-bag: ................................................................................................................ NA-17.S(model No)
6. Main canopy risers: .................................................................................................................................. 033.250.00.00
7. Main canopy steering toggles (yellow): ................................................................................................................. NA-41
8. Reserve canopy steering toggles (red): ................................................................................................................ NA-25
9. Main canopy cutaway handle (pillow): .......................................................................................... NA-43.47.1.L-490/980
Optional: Main canopy cutaway handle (tape): .............................................................................. NA-43.45.1.L-460/950
10. Reserve canopy deployment handle (metal D-ring): ................................................................................ NA-29.44.2-695
Optional: Reserve canopy deployment handle (pillow): ........................................................................NA-29.47.2.P-695
11. Line with reserve parachute closing pin: ...........................................................................................................NA-22.10
12. RSL system tape: ............................................................................................................................................NA-22.20
13. “Smart Loop” system line (optionally): ...............................................................................................................NA-22.30
14. Main parachute closing loop: ................................................................................................................................ NA-51
15. Reserve parachute closing loop: .......................................................................................................................... NA-19
5. LIST OF LIMITED LIFE CYCLE COMPONENTS:
1. Suspension line rubber stows: ............................................................................................................................2” x 3/8”
2. Suspension line rubber stows: ......................................................................................................................1 1/4” x 3/8”
3. Reserve canopy free-bag loop: ............................................................................................................................ NA-28

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SECTION II
RESERVE PARACHUTE COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY.
Any maintenance or servicing of the reserve parachute may only be performed by a person authorised to do so under
domestic legislation of the country where parachute/skydiving jumps shall be performed.
The Feniks harness/container system is compatible with practically all certified ram-air canopies available on the market.
Nonetheless, it should be checked whether the recommended canopy size is appropriate. A too-small canopy may cause
accidental container opening, while a canopy packed too tightly may increase the force required to pull the release handle.
Notably, canopy size after packing depends on a variety of factors: temperature, moisture, manner of unpacked canopy
storage, and the packing technique. To ensure reliable reserve parachute functioning, the user should pay attention to the
general canopy size after packing as well as to threshold closing loop length values, and to the force required to pull the
reserve canopy deployment handle in the planned direction.
Contact Air-Pol in case of any doubt as to the canopy type compatible with your container.
ATTENTION!
The force required to pull the deployment handle shall be no less than 2.25 kg and no more than 9.9 kg in directions
ensuring easiest and most difficult deployment (±45º from the most favourable direction), respectively
1. CONNECTING THE RESERVE CANOPY TO RISERS
Connect the canopy with suspension lines and slider to harness/container risers following the canopy manufacturer’s owner’s
manual. Check the canopy-container alignment twice. Check for twisted and/or interwoven parachute canopy suspension
lines twice.
Components connecting the canopy to the risers are delivered with the parachute canopy.
If twisted links, such as French, or Rapide connector links are used, make sure that they have been twisted snugly and
correctly. Tighten them manually as hard as possible, then add a quarter turn with the aid of a tool (spanner). If connector
link casings are used, make sure that they are protected against sliding off the links.
If the canopy is delivered with soft links, follow the respective assembly manual delivered with the links.
Should you decide to connect the reserve canopy using soft links not delivered with that canopy or not offered by Air-Pol,
make sure that such links are duly certified for use in reserve canopy assembly.
2. STEERING TOGGLES ASSEMBLY
Use correct (red) steering toggles appropriate for the harness/container system.
Check the reserve parachute canopy owner’s manual for information whether the manufacturer has specified a method of
connecting toggles to steering lines.
Steering toggles should be mounted at an identical distance from the parachute canopy on “telltale” markers on steering
lines. A different way of assembly may result in limitations to reserve canopy performance, and make canopy piloting more
difficult.
Should a used canopy be assembled, special attention should be paid to whether steering line length is correct.
Prior to assembly, make sure that steering lines have been threaded correctly from the canopy through to guide rings on the
risers. Lines leading from the canopy should be free of twists and interweaving, and threaded through correct slider
grommets directly to riser rings. The right steering line shall be threaded through the right rear slider grommet to the ring on
the right riser. The same principle applies to the left steering line.
Should the steering line on the canopy to be assembled be equipped with a factory-fitted loop, it shall be threaded from
under the toggle through the grommet. Then the lower part of the toggle shall be threaded through the line loop. Finally, the
line shall be tightened on the toggle and grommet.
Should steering lines on the canopy to be assembled not be factory-fitted with loops, follow the instructions below when
assembling the canopy.
There are several methods of fastening steering lines to toggles, depending on the steering line type used.

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2.1. DACRON Steering Lines (larger diameter lines).
Photo No. 3
1. Thread the steering line through the grommet
from under the toggle (from the part of the
toggle fitted with mounting flaps).
2. Wrap the toggle from one side with the
steering line and thread it through the
grommet starting from the upper part of the
toggle.
3. Wrap the other side of the toggle and thread it
through the grommet from below.
You have an 8-shaped weave.
Photo No. 4
4. Adjust the weaves so that the “telltale” marker
on the steering line is located against the edge
of the grommet in the lower part of the toggle.
5. Tie a knot as close to the grommet as
possible. Leave some excess line, should
steering line adjustments be required.
6. Repeat the procedure for the other steering
line.
7. Check the length and symmetry of steering
lines.
2.2. Microlines (Spectra, Vectran, HMA, etc.)
Photo No. 5
1. Make a loop on the steering line below the
“telltale” marker (1) by tying a knot. The loop
should be approximately 5 mm wider than the
steering toggle tape.
Photo No. 6
2. Thread the loop through the grommet from
under the toggle (from the part of the toggle
fitted with mounting flaps), then thread the
lower part of the toggle through the loop.
Finally, tighten the line on the toggle and
grommet.
3. Leave some excess line, should steering line
adjustments be required.
4. Repeat the procedure for the other steering
line.
5. Check the length and symmetry of steering
lines.
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3. AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION DEVICE (AAD) ASSEMBLY
All Feniks containers are delivered with components required for the mounting of CYPRES AADs duly tested and approved
for use by Airtec, the AAD manufacturer. Any AAD resembling CYPRES in design may be mounted on the Feniks container,
provided that such an AAD:
•Is fitted with a central unit mounted on the bottom surface of the reserve parachute container,
•Is fitted with a device to cut a closing loop mounted on the side flap above the spring-loaded pilot chute,
•Is fitted with a control panel appropriate for mounting in a pouch on the top of the container.
Prior to AAD assembly, read its owner’s manual, and become familiar with its limitations and specificity. Check for service
validity, proper battery condition, and whether the device can be switched on properly.
Proceed with assembly only when the AAD is switched off.
Photo No. 7
Components required for CYPRES AAD assembly
are placed in each delivered unit of the Feniks
harness/container system.
•Central unit pouch (1)
•Cutter cable orifice (2)
•Cutter cable casing (3)
•Flexible cutter handle/tape (4)
•Entry point of the control panel cable (5)
•Exit point of the control panel cable (6)
•Control panel pouch in the top of the container
(7).
Photo No. 8
1. Place the AAD central unit in the pouch (1) on
the bottom surface of the reserve parachute
container.
2. Thread the AAD cutter through the orifice (2)
in the bottom flap, then through the casing (3)
on the side flap, and place the cutter’s
operating edge in the rubber pouch (4).
3. Place any excess cable in the AAD pouch (1),
following the AAD owner’s manual.
Photo No. 9
4. Thread the control panel through the orifice in
the bottom of the reserve parachute container
(5) and through to the exit point in the upper
part (6), then –pushing it through the opening
–place the control panel in the transparent
pouch under the last flap (7).
5. Place any excess cable in the AAD pouch (1),
following the AAD owner’s manual. It is
possible to place the control panel cable in a
casing on the bottom of the container (5).
6. Make sure all cables are protected against
sharp edges, and exposed as little as possible
outside their respective casings/pouches.
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SECTION III
PACKING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE
After having met all the requirements specified in Section Two of this Instruction Manual you can proceed with packing the
reserve parachute. Nonetheless, before you proceed read the entire Section of this Manual, which describes the procedure
of assembly and packing of the reserve parachute.
Given the vast array of reserve canopies available on the market, this Instruction Manual does not cover the procedure
required for the periodical check (maintenance), assembly, or packing of the reserve parachute canopy. To that end, follow
the relevant owner’s manual delivered with the reserve canopy.
Before you begin packing the reserve parachute, make sure that all components used are appropriate for the
harness/container, and fully operational –otherwise the system may not function properly.
The reserve parachute may be packed only by a person authorised to do so under domestic legislation of the country where
parachute/skydiving jumps shall be performed.
1. COMPONENTS REQUIRED TO PACK THE RESERVE PARACHUTE AS A JUMP-READY
SYSTEM.
•Feniks harness/container (including risers and reserve canopy steering toggles)
•Ram-air reserve canopy, including suspension lines and a slider
•Spring-loaded pilot chute
•Reserve canopy bag with connecting tape
•Rubber loop for the canopy free-bag
•CYPRES woven closing loop, including the CYPRES disc
•RSL tape, including line and closing pin
•“Smart Loop” system line (optional)
•Deployment handle
2. MAINTENANCE CHECK OF ALL COMPONENTS
Before proceeding to pack a reserve parachute as a jump-ready system, each and every reserve parachute system
component shall be maintenance-check assessed.
Check for the following: wear, cracks, stratification, corrosion, and/or damage to fabric, netting, tapes, straps, lines, stitching,
metal components and their connectors, and to individual component connectors.
3. PACKING TOOLS.
All tools should be duly marked for easy location in a parachute under maintenance.
You may find the following tools useful:
•Weights or spring-loaded clamps
•CYPRES silicone for moistening the closing loop (if AAD fitted)
•Temporary closing line (CYPRES line, if AAD fitted)
•Temporary closing pin
•Packing rulers (wooden or metal)
•NSN 8310-01-493-6030 sealing thread, break resistance no higher than 2.15 kg (4.75 lbs)
•Paper or lead seal
•Tape with buckle
•Scissors
•Flap clamping and closing plate
•Soft Velcro tape sections
ATTENTION!
Always be aware what tools you used and how many.
If you leave a tool in the reserve parachute, this may lead to its malfunction.
After you finish packing, count your tools. Their number has to be identical to the number you began packing with!

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4. SYSTEM COMPONENT ASSEMBLY
Figure No. 1
1. Prepare the reserve parachute container
closing loop, and place it in the container
bottom stiffener. Follow the AAD owner’s
manual to meet the requirements for the
given AAD.
Use materials approved by the given AAD
manufacturer only.
The Feniks harness/container system is
delivered with a closing loop required for the
CYPRES AAD.
The figure shows the way of preparing the
closing loop for the CYPRES AAD. In case of
other AADs, the procedure of preparing the
closing loop may differ from that described in
this Instruction Manual. In such case, prepare
the closing loop following the owner’s manual
for the AAD used.
The recommended length of the closing loop
from disc exit to loop end measures
11-14 cm.
ATTENTION!
It may be necessary to adjust the closing loop length upon closing the container. If the parachute was packed, check –prior
to opening the container –whether the loop length was correct. The pilot chute should be compressed in a way preventing
the top of the pilot chute from swinging inside the container.
The force required to pull the deployment handle shall be no less than 2.25 kg and no more than 9.9 kg in directions
ensuring easiest and most difficult deployment (±45º from the most favourable direction), respectively.
Photo No. 10
2. Place the closing loop (1) in the bottom of the
container, threading it through the grommet
from the inside.
The part of the loop with the disc should be
placed in the pouch (2) to prevent it sliding
out.
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2
1
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length
knot
knot
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Photo No. 11
3. Place the deployment handle in the pouch
firmly, and secure it with Velcro tape.
4. Place the line in the protective casing.
Photo No. 12
5. Tie a granny knot to connect the RSL tape to
the line with the pin.
Photo No. 13
6. If using the “Smart Loop” system, attach a
line with “Smart Loops” to the RSL tape. The
larger loop should remain free.
Photo No. 14
7. Place the RSL tape in the container. The part
with the carabineer should be placed against
the riser ring. The part with the closing pin
(and the “Smart Loop” line) should be placed
against the reserve parachute container.
After you finish assembly, check whether the
tape is free of twists, firmly secured with
Velcro tape, and properly wrapped in the
casing.
Photo No. 15
8. Fasten the RSL carabineer temporarily on the
riser ring on the inner side of the harness.
ATTENTION!
The entire system MUST be placed under
reserve parachute risers, allowing system
release from the container on the inner side of
the harness.

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5. CONNECTING THE RSL SYSTEM TO RISERS
Photo No. 16
1. The main parachute risers must be attached to
the harness.
2. Make sure that the RSL tape is leading directly
out of the pouch/casing to the inside of the
container under the reserve parachute risers (1).
3. Close the RSL carabineer on the main parachute
riser (2).
ATTENTION!
Threading the RSL tape over the reserve
parachute risers may interfere both with the
main canopy cutaway and the reserve parachute
deployment processes.
Using the RSL system is not obligatory. Under certain conditions, use of the RSL system is not recommended as stipulated
in local or training methodology. The RSL system may be disconnected at any time. To disconnect the RSL system, open the
carabineer.
When planning a jump, in the course of which the use of the RSL system is not recommended, open the carabineer and
place it in the harness casing (3) between the chest strap and the largest ring of the three-ring release system to prevent its
accidental slide-out.
6. STOWING BRAKE LINES AND ATTACHING STEERING TOGGLES TO RISERS.
Photo No. 17
1. Unfasten the Velcro tape protecting the
block/stop-ring and excess steering line. Keep
the hooked side away from the canopy
suspension lines.
2. Pull on the steering line to thread the loop (1)
on the line through the guide ring (2), leading it
down and under.
3. Thread the blocking loop (3) of the toggle
through the steering line loop as shown in the
photograph.
Photo No. 18
4. Attach the toggle to the riser with the use of
toggle flaps and the riser pouch.
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Photo No. 19
5. Place any excess line left after its blocking in
the loop on the line stop-ring-block, and
secure it with Velcro tape.
6. Remember to keep the line away from the
hooked side
Photo No. 20
7. Repeat the procedure for the other steering
line.
7. FOLDING THE CANOPY AND PREPARING IT FOR PLACEMENT IN THE FREE-BAG.
Photo No. 21
1. Tie a granny knot to attach the canopy free-
bag tapes to the loop at the base of the
spring-loaded pilot chute.
Photo No. 22
2. Prepare the reserve parachute free-bag (1)
and the free-bag closing loop (2).
Photo No. 23
3. Place the free-bag closing loop in the free-bag
casing (3).
4. Thread the loop ends through grommets (4) at
the exit opening of the casing.
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Photo No. 24
5. Follow the owner’s manual of the given
canopy when folding the canopy, the leading
edge, and the trailing edge, and determining
the position of the slider.
6. The Feniks container requires that the reserve
parachute canopy be U-shape packed,
allowing the closing loop to be threaded
through the inside of the free-bag.
The folded canopy should be approximately
5 cm wider than the free-bag. This allows for
the free-bag and the reserve parachute
container to be well filled.
ATTENTION!
In the photograph, the canopy is blocked with
a tape (5) which must be removed after
closing the free-bag.
Photo No. 25
7. Thread the temporary closing line (6) through
the eyes in the upper and lower free-bag
surfaces.
8. Place the prepared canopy inside the free-bag
filling it snugly, and form it to fit the shape of
the reserve parachute container.
9. Thread the canopy suspension lines between
the eyes (7)
10. Close the free-bag with the closing flap by
threading appropriate ends of the rubber loop
through the flap’s grommets, and block it with
line weaves.
External weaves shall be no less than 5 cm in
length.
ATTENTION!
If using a buckled tape (5) to keep the folded canopy in place –make sure it was removed! (Photo No. 24.).
Photo No. 26
11. Place suspension lines in the pouch in the
bottom of the free-bag as shown in the
photograph.
Before placing lines in the pouch, secure the
hooked side of the Velcro tape with a
temporary Velcro tape section.
12. Leave approximately 30 cm of suspension
lines unwoven.
13. Remove temporary Velcro tape sections and
close the line pouch.
Make sure that canopy suspension lines are
not trapped between Velcro tape sections.
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Photo No. 27
14. Tighten suspension lines, and place them on
the bottom of the container. Place any
unwoven canopy suspension lines
symmetrically, avoiding entanglement.
To improve the comfort factor, risers may be
placed next to each other, so that risers with
steering toggles remain on the outside.
15. Place the reserve parachute canopy –folded
into the free-bag –in the container.
16. Correct the way the canopy is placed in the
container, making sure the container is snugly
filled. There should be as little free space as
reasonably possible. Pay special attention to
lower container corners.
Photographs Nos. 28 through 37 show the procedure of closing the reserve parachute container from the perspective of the
rigger, working at the upper part of the container (the main parachute container is visible in the upper part of the photograph).
Photo No. 28
17. Close flap No. 1, threading the temporary line
with the closing pin through its grommet, and
block it with the temporary closing pin.
18. Adjust the placement of the weaves of lines
closing the canopy free-bag. They should be
placed in the upper corners of the lower part
of the container.
19. Arrange the connecting tape in a V-shape up
to the mounting location of a part of the
“Smart Loop” system (8).
The “Smart Loop” system component should
be placed as shown in the photograph.
Photo No. 29
20. Thread the temporary line and closing loop
through flap No. 2 and block it with the
temporary closing pin formerly removed from
the loop.
In the photograph, the line with “Smart Loops”
(9) prepared for use has been placed on flap
No. 2.
Should the “Smart Loop” system not be used,
that line will be absent.
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If not fitting the harness/container with the “Smart Loop” system, skip items 21-24 and item 33
(all items marked green).
Photo No. 30
21. Place the “Smart Loop” line (9) in the pouch
(10) on flap No. 2. Line tucks should be
aligned after the line is folded.
Photo No. 31
22. Place the section with the connecting tape
eye on flap No. 2 to enable threading the
“Smart Loop” line through the tape eye (11).
Photo No. 32
23. Block the loop leading out of the eye with the
remaining section of the connecting tape.
ATTENTION!
The loop block (12) should be approximately
10 cm in length, allowing the free-bag tape
pouch (13) to be filled snugly.
24. Place the folded tape (12) blocking the “Smart
Loop” line in the tape pouch (13) next to the
eye.
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Photo No. 33
25. Arrange the remaining free-bag tape in a
V-shape.
26. Thread the temporary line through the pilot
chute spring (14) from underneath, and then
through the eye in the top of the pilot chute.
ATTENTION!
Make sure that the temporary line is not
placed on the outside of the spring coil.
27. Place the pilot chute base centrally around
the eyes of closed flaps (15).
Photo No. 34
28. Compress the spring to prevent the trapping
of pilot chute material and/or netting between
spring coils.
29. Block the spring with the closing pin formerly
removed from the temporary loop, and place it
in the closing loop again.
30. Arrange the pilot chute material and netting
around the spring.
Photo No. 35
31. Thread the temporary line through the cutting
edge of the AAD (if fitted), and then through
the eyes of flaps Nos. 3 and 4.
32. At the same time, tighten the temporary line
until flap eyes meet at the closing loop.
Remove the temporary pin and block it above
flap No. 4.
Patting container sides helps when closing the
container. Moreover, using knees and stiff
knee plates around flap eyes makes it easier
to close the flaps without applying excessive
force.
Photo No. 36
33. Place the “Smart Loop” line, including the
attachment knot, under upper flap No. 5.
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Photo No. 37
34. Thread the temporary line through the eyes of
flaps Nos. 5 and 6, and block the closing loop
with the formerly removed temporary closing
pin.
Photo No. 38
35. Thread the RSL line pin through the handle
line loop, and place it in the closing loop after
having removed the temporary closing pin.
The RSL system closing pin eye should be
located at an approximate distance of 5 mm
from the flap eye edge.
36. Attach the Velcro tape of the line with the
closing pin placed on the upper flap.
37. Seal the parachute with sealing thread
NSN 8310-01-493-6030 sealing thread, break
resistance no higher than 2.15 kg (4.75 lbs).
Photo No. 39
38. Close the closing pin protective flap by
placing its edges (16) under flap No. 5.
Place the lower part of the protective flap in
the pouch/casing (17) on flap No. 6.
Photo No. 40
39. Shape the reserve parachute closed in the
container by pressing against it gently and
smoothly with your knees or hands. Use a
rigging ruler if necessary.
ATTENTION!
After you finish packing, count your tools. Their number has to be identical to the number you began packing with!
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SECTION IV
MAIN PARACHUTE COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY
The Feniks harness/container system is compatible with practically all certified ram-air canopies available on the market.
Nonetheless, it should be checked whether the recommended canopy size is appropriate. A too-small canopy may cause
accidental container opening, while a canopy packed too tightly makes it impossible to open the container (the pilot chute in
tow malfunction).
Notably, canopy size after packing depends on a variety of factors: temperature, moisture, manner of unpacked canopy
storage, and the packing technique. To ensure reliable parachute functioning, the user should pay attention to the general
canopy size after packing as well as to threshold closing loop length values, and to the force required to pull the reserve
canopy deployment handle in the planned direction.
ATTENTION!
The force required to pull the deployment handle shall be no less than 2.25 kg and no more than 5.5 kg.
The parachute may be assembled/connected to the Feniks harness/container system only by a person authorised to do so
under domestic legislation of the country where parachute/skydiving jumps shall be performed.
Given the vast array of canopies available on the market, this Instruction Manual does not cover the procedure required for
the periodical check (maintenance), assembly, or packing of the parachute canopy. To that end, follow the relevant owner’s
manual delivered with the canopy.
1. CONNECTING THE MAIN CANOPY TO RISERS
Connect the canopy with suspension lines and slider to harness/container risers following the canopy manufacturer’s owner’s
manual. Check the canopy-container alignment twice. Check for twisted and/or interwoven parachute canopy suspension
lines twice.
ATTENTION!
One riser is fitted with a ring to attach the RSL system tape carabineer. Before assembling the canopy make sure that the
riser with the RSL system ring is on the right (the ring should be facing the inner riser surface)
Components connecting the canopy to the risers are delivered with the parachute canopy.
If twisted links, such as French, or Rapide connector links are used, make sure that they have been twisted snugly and
correctly. Tighten them manually as hard as possible, then add a quarter turn with the aid of a tool (spanner). If connector
link casings are used, make sure that they are protected against sliding off the links.
If the canopy is delivered with soft links, follow the respective assembly manual delivered with the links.
Should you decide to connect the reserve canopy using soft links not delivered with that canopy or not offered by Air-Pol,
make sure that such links are duly certified for use in reserve canopy assembly.
2. STEERING TOGGLES ASSEMBLY
Use correct (yellow) steering toggles appropriate for the harness/container system.
Check the reserve parachute canopy owner’s manual for information whether the manufacturer has specified a method of
connecting toggles to steering lines.
Steering toggles should be mounted at an identical distance from the parachute canopy on “telltale” markers on steering
lines. A different way of assembly may result in limitations to reserve canopy performance, and make canopy piloting more
difficult.
Should a used canopy be assembled, special attention should be paid to whether steering line length is correct..
Prior to assembly, make sure that steering lines have been threaded correctly from the canopy through to guide rings on the
risers. Lines leading from the canopy should be free of twists and interweaving, and threaded through correct slider
grommets directly to riser rings. The right steering line shall be threaded through the right rear slider grommet to the ring on
the right riser. The same principle applies to the left steering line.