MAC PARA Aegis SQ User manual

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Contents
MAC PARA COMMUNITY...........................................................................................2
01. FORWORD............................................................................................................3
02. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................4
03. RESCUE CANOPY AEGIS SQ..............................................................................5
04. SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................8
05. THROWING THE AEGIS SQ.................................................................................9
06. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION ...................................................................11
07. ATTACHMENT TO THE HARNESS...................................................................12
08. PACKING INTERVALL........................................................................................12
09. PACKING MANUAL.............................................................................................12
10. RELEASE............................................................................................................23
11. CONTENT ...........................................................................................................23
12. RISK ....................................................................................................................23
13. IMPLEMENTATION AND INSTALLING...............................................................24
14. CHANGES | PACKINTERVALL | QUALITY.........................................................24
INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS .................................................................................24
EMERGENCY OPENING REPORT ..........................................................................25
INSPECTION CERTIFICATE ....................................................................................26
TYPE OF RESCUE SYSTEM....................................................................................27
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01. FORWORD
Dear Customer,
thank you for choosing a MAC PARA product! With the Aegis SQ you have not only
acquired one of the most modern and innovative rescue equipment, you also opted for
a brand that is committed to the sustainable use of the earth’s resources. The ecological
balance of our products is our priority.
This manual provide important information on how to maintain, throw and repack your
Aegis SQ parachute. Please read this manual carefully before installation! It has been
written to serve as a comprehensive guide for the proper handling of your reserve
parachute. If you have any questions related to the use of this rescue system, please
contact MAC PARA directly. If you need professional packing or repair service, please
contact your local dealer or MAC PARA.
The use of a rescue system is complex and it requires some practice to complete
a successful rescue deployment. For this reason, we recommend intense workout for
the use of the Aegis SQ. A perfect way for those who can learn only by themselves by
repeating the exercises in the event of an emergency in the prevailing difficult condition
and react correctly.
We hope and wish you that the Aegis SQ must be used as little as possible.
If nevertheless, the situation requires it, it should not be hesitated and the rescue device
should be activate immediately. For those rare moments we have invested all our
knowledge and our intelligence, so you can count completely on the reliability of
the Aegis SQ.
For more information about this and other MAC PARA products, please visit
www.macpara.com.
We wish you great flights and always safe landings.

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02. INTRODUCTION
2.1 Safety Instruction
The use of this rescue system is at your own risk. The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for any personal injury or material damage related to the use of this reserve
system. The Aegis SQ is not suitable for speeds in excess of 32 m/s or 115 km/h. The
parachute, the suspension lines and their connection are not designed for an abrupt
opening, because the necessary shock absorbers are missing. Due to its design
characteristics it is not suitable for the free-fall!
An unauthorized use is prohibited. It is essential to ensure the proper installation of the
Aegis SQ in the harness. In the direct connection, a compatibility test must be carried
out by an entitled person, to exclude possible non-compatibility between the harness
and rescue device.
Only a correctly mounted rescue equipment can function properly in case of an
emergency and thus contribute to safety. In case of a release of the rescue device
above water, for example, as part of safety training, should pay attention to the fact that
a harness foam protector generates positive bouncy and can bring the pilots in the
„head-down“ position in the water.
2.2 Intended Use
This rescue systen Aegis SQ has been developed and constructed exclusively for the
paragliding sport. The deployment of the rescue device is carried out manually and is
used for the paraglider pilot and provide if need it an emergency descent.

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03. RESCUE CANOPY AEGIS SQ
Through to intensive development work, we have succeeded to develop a square
canopy for the paragliding sport. The Aegis SQ is easy to pack, with a small size and
weight and has very high pendulum stability. Despite a high maximum towing capacity,
we were able to achieve very good sink rate.
3.1 The construction
Legend:
1. Suspension lines
2. Canopy
3. Corner openings
4. Main Riser
5. Base
We only use the highest
quality materials such as
Cousin-Trestec lines or Liros
and nylon Fabric from UTT in
order to achieve a unique
product. All materials used are
manufactured in Europe.
Sophisticated and modern
production methods after ISO
9001 guarantee the best
quality and long life. Due to
the low pack size the
compatibility is guaranteed
with most harnesses.

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3.2 Necessary documentation
Operation Manual
Inspection record
3.3 Components of the delivery
MAC PARA Aegis SQ Rescue
Aegis SQ Inner container (Tube container or 4-Leaf Container)
Aegis SQ Pack instructions (in the operations manual for free download)
Aegis SQ Inspection record
Aegis SQ Operation manual
The operation manual is available for download at www.MAC PARA.com
3.4 Quality assurance
The MAC PARA rescue devices go through a step by step control during the whole
production. After every step, the product is accurately checked and only after a
successful pass of the test the following step will be started. The fabric, the straps, lines
and also the sewing machines are verified before use. Continuous quality controls of the
production process ensure an error-free production.
Each rescue unit is subjected to a strict final inspection before it leaves our
factory.
3.5 Materials used
The materials used were selected very carefully and under the strictest quality
standards. So we choose a 27g uncoated rip-stop nylon fabric from UTT. This meets the
required strengths, convinced by good workmanship and promises a longer life. The
main seams are including a webbing, which enhance the strength of the canopy.
The lines are made out of high-strength Dyneema for an enormous weight reduction.
Only the middle lines are made out of polyester. The connection of the lines to the
canopy are also made out of polyester and corresponds to the international parachute
workmanship.

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3.6 The Components
The Aegis SQ consists of 4 components.
the square form canopy
the suspension lines (sides and middle line)
Main riser
Innercontainer
3.7 Certification
The rescue system Aegis SQ by MAC PARA is certified EN and LTF to the EN
12491:2001 and LTF 91/09 standards. The approval is valid only in use with the original
MAC PARA Tube or 4-Leaf innercontainer. Use of any other inner container may
produce different results, including failures. When using a Aegis SQ in the context of a
non-original innercontainer please note the corresponding Release Note in the appendix
of this manual.
3.8 Operational limits
WARNING!
The rescue systems Aegis SQ 105 and Aegis SQ 140 are not suitable for use at
speeds in excess of 32 m/s (115 km/h).
Max. in every 12 months the Aegis SQ rescue equipment need to aired and repacked.
Currently, there is no verification requirement for rescue equipment.
However, we recommend every 24 months a review of the rescue system.
After each case of a real emergency opening the Aegis SQ rescue device should be
checked by the manufacturer. Permissible operating time: 10 years in compliance with
the pack intervals and storage regulations. An extension up to 12 years is possible after
an inspection of the manufacturer.

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04. SPECIFICATIONS
Aegis SQ 105 Aegis SQ 140
Min. Load [kg] 65 kg 85 kg
Max. Load [kg] 105 kg 140 kg
Number of panels 20 24
Weight of the parachute [kg] 1,45 kg 1,95 kg
Surface [m²] 34,5 m² 44 m²
Number of lines 20 24
Number of middle lines 1 2
Sink rate at max. Load [m/s] EN 5,49 m/s EN 5,39 m/s
Test method LTF / EN LTF / EN
Pattern test number LTF RG 065.2012 LTF RG 068.2013
Pattern test number EN EP 128.2015 EN EP 129.2015
Container dimensions [cm] L 27 | W 25 | H 9,5 L 28 | W 26 | H 11,5
Volume [cm³] 4.980 incl. lines 5.600 incl. lines
Height [m] 6,5 m 7,3 m

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05. THROWING THE AEGIS SQ
The rescue system is very often literally the lifesaver the “Second Chance“ for the
paraglider pilots. In the close flown airspace of many flying areas a collision should not
be underestimated as a danger on good flying days. Collisions with other aircraft are
one of the principal reasons to pull the rescue parachute. Disturbance in the glider as
cravats, which leave the glider in spirals, fast twisted rotation movements or line breaks
that make the steering of the glider impossible are other good reason for throwing the
rescue.
4.1 Deployment oft the rescue canopy
You grab the handle of the rescue and throw the canopy with a strong lively movement
slightly backwards. The more hard the movement precipitates, the faster the lines
stretches themselves and pulls the canopy out of the container.
4.2 After the opening
When the reserve opens (usually behind the pilot) the glider is momentarily unable to
fly, any prior rotation stops immediately. The rescue rises above the pilot, the glider
dives forward or sideways. Now you must immediately attempt to deform the glider
strongly (B- or C-Stall, or pull one line in) that the glider disturbs the rescue in his
movements as little as possible. If one does nothing at all, the glider rises above the
pilot, the rescue shifts backwards and cannot carry properly. This can occur to the
dreaded scissoring position (Down Plane) when the glider and the rescue are at an
angle of 45º to each other. The rescue canopy carries now only one part of the load, the
rate of descent is dangerously high. Try to deflate the glider and don´t let it fly anymore
(B- or C-Stall, pull one line in). If the paraglider flutters only like a flag upwards, the
rescue canopy can carry widely undisturbed and freely of pendulum.
4.3 The scissors position
The Aegis SQ is extremely pendulum stable as a square canopy can be. Nevertheless,
the danger of a scissor position (Down Plane) should be reduced by stabilizing the
paraglider or its retraction.
A scissor position increases the rate of descent and produce an oblique pilot
position when landing and increases the risk of injury!
4.4 Landing with the rescue system
Especially when triggered at low altitude the upright position in the harness is important.
If you have a shoulder mount to the harness, it usually brings you in an upright position.
It is essential to ensure that the paraglider is not deforming the rescue system just
before the ground.

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It is important to note the following when landing on the rescue:
Upright pilot position
Legs together and knees slightly bent
be ready to roll over yourself
4.5 Potential errors and hazards
Error in the Deployment Rescue response/hazard: Pilot reaction:
Release handle
can not be achieved Rescue can not be triggered Compatility-Check after each complete new
Closure on the outer
container can not be
opened
Rescue can not be
triggered C-Check after each complete new installation
Inner container is not
thrown away aggressively Rescue does not open or very delayed strongly pull on the lines or riser of the rescue, pull
No deformation of the
paraglider Scissor position, strong commuting, uncontrolled
impact
Deform the gilder, get rid
of the glider (Quick-Out)
Too much concentration
on the glider, pilot forget
the upright position
pendulum, uncontrolled
landing Occupy upright pilot position, prepare for
landing
During the landing legs not
together, wrong pilot
position
Uncontrolled landing Ouch!!!

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06. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
Before each packing the parachute must be inspected by the person who is packing it.
If the rescue system has been deployed in an emergency situation or during a safety
training, it has to be re-checked by the manufaturer or by an authorised service centre.
It must also be thoroughly inspected by a competent person after every larger stress
exposure (e.g. a tree landing).
5.1 Behavior if damaged
If a check of the rescue system found some damage which affect the airworthiness of
the device, the rescue system has to be send to the manufacturer for repair. This also
applies to damages whose impact on the airworthiness of the system and cannot be
uniquely determined.
5.2 Storage
A rescue device exists to save the life of the owner. It needs careful maintenance and
care. UV radiation, moisture and chemicals are the worst enemies of your Aegis SQ
rescue system. Oils, greases, acids and dyes must not be stored in close proximity to
the rescue system. Avoid unnecessary burdens and let your Aegis SQ never
unnecessarily lying in the sun. The rescue equipment should be dried in clean, dry and
dark rooms. Rescue packages that are no longer used should be stored loosely rolled in
a bag.
5.3 Cleaning and drying
Dirty canopies and containers can be washed with clean clear water. Acids and mildew
can affect the strength of the components. Such polluted parachutes have to be sent to
the manufacturer for investigation and repaired if necessary.
5.4 Repairs
The manufacturer or an authorised service centre must perform all repairs. Spare parts
are available by the manufacturer.
5.5 Correct disposal of the rescue equipment
As an environmentally conscious manufacturer of rescue equipment we pay great
attention to produce our products Eco social tolerated. The material we use in our
products is evaluated according to environmental criteria and subject to constant
control. For the proper disposal the steel fittings should be separated at the metal
disposal point. The canopy, the lines and straps can be disposed with household waste.

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07. ATTACHMENT TO THE HARNESS
The Aegis SQ is only available with the short bridle option. The short bridle option is for
harnesses that already have reserve bridles in place.
The Aegis SQ must be connected with a carabiner or by looping through the V-
line to the harness.
When using a connection carabiner the breaking load of the carabiner must have a min.
of 2400 daN.
Each new combination of harness and rescue has to be checked (Compatibility Check)
after the first packing by the manufacturer of the harness or by a trained and appointed
person. Deploying the rescue system has to be possible out from each flying position
according with the requirements of the building regulation. It should be noted that the
release force of 7daN is not exceeded.
08. PACKING INTERVALL
Ideally our parachute should be repacked every 6 months, preferably by a qualified
professional to ensure best operation. Maximal interval is 12 months. It makes sense
when you throw the rescue package for training on this occasion in a clean, dry space.
Before the rescue is repacked it must be subjected to a visual inspection by the packer.
The reserve parachute must therefore be aired at a humidity of 60-65% for 24 hours.
The packing shall be done as possible on a packing table, but at least on a clean,
antistatic surface. The following photos below are from packling the Aegis SQ. We
remind you that you fly at your own risk. This also applies to the use of this life-saving
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09. PACKING MANUAL
Before you start to pack, the Aegis SQ should be checked for any damage to the
canopy, the lines and the main riser. The lines should be checked for proper
performance and to unravel if necessary. The Aegis SQ is a square canopy and has
four corners. One of these corners is at the bottom when folding, one corner on the left
and right and the last above.

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Before each packing slide on the
packing loops on a line (packing cord).
Now you pull the whole rescue under
tension, all the fabric and lines are
under tension except the 4 corner lines.
The rescue canopy should now be well
positioned.
10 panels (blue arrows) lay to the left
and 10 panels (green arrows) on the
right. The corner line with the two
opposite (green and blue) arrows
should be located down on the bottom.
NOTE: There are 10 panels at the
Aegis SQ 105 and
12 panels at the Aegis SQ 140.
Now you have to arrange panel by
panel to the right (green arrows).
The panels should be as wrinkle-free
as possible. Note that the lines
remain pooled on the basis below.
The first panel has come to be
tapered at the top.

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After follows three rectangular panels
which will be placed from the left to the
right side (Aegis SQ 105).
NOTE:
At the Aegis SQ 105 there are three
panels and on the Aegis SQ 140
there are four panels.
The following panel and as the same
time the middle panel on the green side
is the corner panel and should be
placed as a triangle. Here the slot
(corner of the rescue), is visible on the
right side. This panel is wider than the
under- lying panels. The out looking
area is inserted later on the S-turns.
Keep on folding the panels on the
green side till the panels with the two
arrows pointing to each other is
visible. Now we can fix the right side
panels with some sand bags, this
recommended especially for less
experience

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Then we must move the left (blue
arrow) panels over to the right ones
(green arrow).
All panels are now right.
Same like we did with the right side
panels now the left ones with the blue
arrow must be placed according to the
same procedure as the right side, clean
and wrinkle-free. Beginning with the
first at the bottom.
Same as on the right side with the
green arrows the panels are defined
with the blue arrows. There are three
rectangular panels before the lateral
corner panel. It should be noted that
the lines must be located in the
centre of the base bellow. Here you
a can help yourself with sand bags.
NOTE: The Aegis SQ 105 has
three panels and the Aegis SQ 140
has four panels.

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The fourth panel is a blue corner panel
as already on the right side and is
accordingly also laid down as flat as
possible.
NOTE: In the Aegis SQ 105 it is the
fourth panel and on the Aegis SQ
140 it is the fifth panel.
The other panels are placed clean
down till the top corner panel is
achieved. This panel is recognizable by
the two arrows pointing to each other.
The Aegis SQ is now symmetrical and
nicely folded in front of you.
The base can be seen below with
the centrally located lines, all panels
with the blue arrows are left and all
panels with green arrows are the
right of the lines. In the middle are
the arrows which are pointing to
each other.

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In the center of the canopy the middle
line and the top should be recognizable
through the slot.
Similar to round canopies the rescue is
now folded with the help of S-turns to
the width of the inner container.
The corner panel is simply folded
back to the left side.

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The entire parachute is now rotated
around it axis 180º to the left. This act
is the most difficult and it is easier if two
people working in sync for the rotation.
At the base edge the two arrows
pointing away from each other are now
visible.
The left side panels with the green
arrows are defined as S-curve to the
right on the inner container width. The
lines should now be centrally located in
the middle of the rescue again.
The triangle panel get´s folded to the
left on top to reach the inner
container width. The Aegis SQ is
now longitudinal S-folded
symmetrically in front of you. The
lines are in the middle of the base
edge.

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The packing line for holding the
packing loops together can be
removed now. It is important that this
line is removed completely.
Otherwise it will prevent the opening
of the Aegis SQ!
The Aegis SQ should now be placed
with narrow S-curves to a tower.
The width of the S-turns should be
about 11 - 140 cm wide.
The length of the S-curves is
depending on the size of the
container. The length of the inner
container from the Aegis SQ 105 and
140 are different.
The lines are collected in S-folds
so that it gives about 3 - 4 line
bundles. Again, care should be
taken that the excess of the line
loops behind the rubber are kept
as small as possible.

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The inner container is placing on top of
the existing S-turns. The slot of the
inner container should look towards the
lines.
It is important that the base edge of the
Aegis SQ is placed at the top of the
4-leaf container facing towards cover
leaf No. 4.
The lines are collected in S-folds so
that it gives about 2 - 3 line bundles.
Again, care should be taken that the
excess of the line loops behind the
rubber are kept as small as possible.
From the last line groups to the main
riser should be left 40 cm of lines for
closing the cover part.