Paraavis SPIRIT User manual

SPIRIT
Harness container system.
MANUAL
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Read and follow all WARNINGS, WARRANTY and INSTRUCTIONS for products.
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SPIRIT Harness container system.
Read and follow all operating instructions and all manufacturer specifications,
advice and requirements for use of the equipment.
Use only manufacturer recommended compatible components.
Examine and replace ANY defective, worn or deteriorated component part.
Examine all gear and equipment, including all fittings, buckles, snaps or other
fasteners before each use of any parachute product.
Use only products for parachute use.
Do not exceed recommended or stated forces, speeds, or other factors
regarding safe use of the equipment.
Read and follow all warning labels, timers or other similar equipment
before each jump or use.
Be extremely careful and cautious.
Review emergency procedures before each use.
Do not be too selfconfident.
Never use eguipment packed, prepared, assembled or fitted by others.
Examine your equipment before each use.
Failure to activate the main or reserve parachute (or execute correct
emergency procedures)
at a safe altitude, and/or eguipment failure can result in serious injury or death.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND
REQUIRED PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Dear customer!
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Features
Reserve toggles assembly
Reserve freebag set up
Packing reserve canopy to the freebag
Closing the reserve container
Main canopy control line brake settings
Main parachute closing loop set up
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RSL installation guide
Cypres assembly
Warranty and instructions
Disclaimer
Main parachute D-bag packing
Throw away pilot chute
Sizes chart
Rigger notes
Content
Page 2
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 9
Page 10
Page 11
Page 13
Reserve pin protection flap close
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3-ring release system assembly Page 16
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WARNING
PARACHUTING IS A HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY
THAT CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH
Even though the parachutes described in this manual are
intended to be life saving devices, there is no guarantee
that they will work if needed.
There are so many factors, both human and natural,
beyond our control that we want you to clearly
understand that by using or intending to use our
parachutes, you are assuming a considerable risk of
personal injury or death.
DISCLAIMER
There are NO WARRANTIES which extend beyond the
description of the parachutes in this manual, and neither
the seller nor any agent of the seller has made any
affirmation of fact or promise with respect to the
parachutes except those that appear therein.
The liability of the seller is limited to the duty to replace
defective parts found upon examination by the
manufacturer to be defective in material or workmanship
within 7 days after purchase and found not to have been
caused by any accident, improper use, alteration,
tampering, abuse or lack of care on the part of the
purchaser.
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Features
1. Harness/container system
2. Reserve freebag with bridle
3. Main deployment bag with bridle
4. Reserve spring pilot chute
5. Main pilot chute
6. Cutaway handle
7. Ripcord handle
8. Closing loop main
9. Closing loop reserve
10. Main risers with no velcro toggles
11. Reserve hook toggles
12. Passport
13. Manual
14. Pull up
15. Rubber bands
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Cypress assembly
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Put the Cypres main device
in the special pocket in the
bottom of the container.
Stretch wires through the channels
up to the top of the container.
Set the controlling device in
the special pocket situated on the
back of the container.
Push accurate the rest
of the cable inside.
Stretch the wire with a cutter
through the black channel
situated on the inside of bottom
reserve flap* of the container.
Now carefully place the rest
of the cables under the velcro.
Cypres is now installed.
* Cypres cutter is situated on the bottom reserve flap for the SPIRIT container of size 2 and 3.
For SPIRIT container of sizes #1, #0, #00, #000 cypres cutter is placed on the right reserve flap.

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Locking loops:
Type of closing loop can be used with CONTAINER.
Standard loop made of 2,3 mm diameter line.
Use the picture below to identify the correct type of loop.
The following points must be strictly respected:
The fixing of the loop must be made with the metallic washer
Provided with your harness container.
A) Mark the right lenght for the canopy to be packed, then make the knot and tight it on the
mark.
B) Make a second knot and tight it on the first one.
C) Attach a thread on the loop, then route it through the second and third hole as it is
shown.
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2,3mm Standard washer
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closing loop length.
Reserve
000 -60 mm
00 -60 mm
0 -70 mm
1 -75 mm
1/2 -80 mm
2 -80 mm
3 -90 mm
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After checking reserve canopy lines, check connectors and risers.
Control lines must set in to the reefing rings on a back
reserve canopy risers.
Reserve toggles assembly
Route the control line through the grommets on a toggle and
put loop trough toggle. Tight the loop across grommet.
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Reaching this stage of operations the reserve canopy is ready to
be packed into the deployment bag according to the specific manual.
Reserve canopy control lines
Stow line slack then secure it with the velcro fastener.
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Route the elastic endings through the grommets.
Reserve freebag set up
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Prepare the canopy following the drawings below(refer to the reserve canopy packing manual)
Roll over the bag without making twists and stow the lines into the velcro line pocket.
Packing reserve to the reserve freebag.
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Close the protection flap and roll over the deployment bag (do not twist).
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After placing canopy on the bag work one side at a time into the freebag.
Fill the top of the bag as full as possible. Close the freebag mouth lock using the safety stow.

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Closing the reserve container
Before you put freebag into the container, compress it to push out air.
Arrange risers flat in the reserve container bottom, then place the freebag.
Distribute accurately the reserve canopy over the container, especially in its corners.
Close the inside up flap, then clear the bridle.
Fold the bridle in a triangle to distribute its thickness.
Routethe packingcordthrough thepilot chute grommets.
Placethe baseof thepilot chute or the exit loop grommet then compress thespringcoil
aftercoil and lockwith the pin. Clear fabric andmeshfromthe coils.
Close down flap and route pilotschute for 2-3 .
Fold and arrange the fabric as shown to avoid any clamping under the flaps.
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Close left and right side flaps. Arrange pilot chute fabric under each side fplap.
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Check ripcord housing
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After closing all flaps check closing loop condition.
If the loop have any damages, change the loop.
Check temporary closing pin. !
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Check ripcord housing
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RSL installation guide
The Reserve Static Line System (RSL) is optional equipment on the SPIRIT harness/container!
If it is not installed on your SPIRIT you do not need to read this section!
If you would like to have the RSL installed on your SPIRIT you may contact the authorised
rigger or Paraavis company at the address in the beginning of this manual!
To properly use a system equipped with an RSL" you must be familiar with its assembly"
operation and function! You must also receive training from competent instructors prior
to using such a system!
The RSL system consists of a lanyard between the left main riser and the reserve ripcord! It is designed
to use the mechanical force of the released main risers after a cutaway to pull the reserve ripcord pin!
It is not guaranteed to function properly and should not be relied on to activate your reserve!
Pict. 1
Pict.2
Insert excess RSL lanyard fold into
the space behind 3-ring cover below
the left main harness ring (see Pict.3)
Mate 1cmX3cm hook and pile Velcro
forming a fold.(Pict.2)
To install RSL mate about 17-20 cm
of hook Velcro on the RSL lanyard to
the 2,5 cm pile Velcro on the back
of the left rear reserve riser (see Pict.1)
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Check ripcord housing
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Attach the snap shackle to the main
riser RSL ring and inspect routing.
The RSL shackle must not interfere
with the operation of the 3-Ring System.
(See Pict.4)
Pict.4
Pict.5
Prior to the upper reserve closing flap,
thread reserve ripcord through the RSL
rings with the ring on the RSL lanyard
between the housing keeper and
the RSL retainer ring.(See Pict.5)
Proper configuration of the reserve
ripcord through the RSL rings is
critical to the proper function of the RSL
system(See Pict.6).
Pict.6
After closing the reserve protective flap neatly tuck the excess lanyard under the reserve riser.
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Reserve container protection flap close.
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Close the protection flap by slipping tongues under the upper flap.
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Standard 3-ring release system.
Assembly of 3-ring release system.
Caution:
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Assembly:
Before assembly, check fhat all components are new or in perfect condition.
The cables and housings should not show any damage. Keep the equipment away from the sun.
Ultraviolet light weakens nylon components without any visual sign.
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Before assembling the 3-Ring release make sure the risers aren’t twisted or reversed.
Thread each cable into its housing and mate the handle to the harness.
The handle should be positioned as close to the ends
of the housings as possible so that little or no cable is exposed.
For improved safety check 3-ring release system before each jump
and reconnect after1 months of usage or every 50 jumps.

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Main canopy toggles assembly

Main parachute closing loop set up.
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Closing loop length.
Main
000 -150 mm
00 -160 mm
0 -160 mm
1 -170 mm
1/2 -175 mm
2 -180 mm
3 -190 mm
4 -200 mm
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Main parachute D-bag packing.