RIGGING INNOVATIONS Telesis 3.0 User manual

RIGGING INNOVATIONS, INC.
Telesis 3.0
OWNER'S MANUAL
AND PACKING INSTRUCTIONS
PN 1313-( )
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING .....................................................................................................................
DISCLAIMER ................................................................................................................
SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF MANUFACTURE RECORD ............................
Section 1 - General Information ..................................................................
1.1 TELESIS 3.0 TSO
1.2 Certification Rigger Qualifications
Jump This Equipment?”1.3 “Am I Qualified to
1.4 Customer Service
.5 Table I - Parts List1
Section 2 - Canopy Compatibility ...............................................................
2.1 Canopy Compatibility
Compatibility2.2 Reserve
2.3 Volume
2.4 Deployment Type
2.5 Orange Warning Label Placard Data
.6 Industry Speed and Weight Limitations2
Section 3 - User Information .......................................................................
3.1 Main C and Packing Instructionsanopy Assembly
TOP pilot chute. ilot chute357L Spring type p
3.2 3-Ring Release Assembly
tic Line Lanyard System3.3 Reserve Sta
3.4 FXC Main
3.5 Harness Adjustments and Fitting
3.6 Main Static Line (MSL) installation.
OC installation.3.7 AFF MOD and AFF/B
3.8 Reserve SOS system.
3.9 Maintenance Procedures
.10 Rig Cleaning - Table III - Cordura® - recommended Stain Removal Methods3
Section 4 - Rigger Information ....................................................................
4.1 Orange Warning Label Placard Data
4.2 Parachute Assembly Inspection Form
4.3 sRam-Air Reserve Packing Instruction
stem4.3.1 Assembling Reserve Sy
4.3.2 Closing Loop Lengths lation4.3.3 Cypres AAD Reserve Instal
4.3.4 Folding Reserve Parachute

WARNING!
1. Training and/or experience are required to lower the risk of
serious bodily injury or death.
NEVER use this equipment unless you have:
A. Read the warning label and completed a “controlled
program of
assembly. instruction” in the use of this parachute
- OR-
B. Read the warning label and all appropriate owners /
flight manuals, packing instructions a
at least 100 ram-air parachute jumps. nd completed
2. Lower the risk of death, serious injury, canopy damage
and hard openings by never exceeding the limits shown
on the warning label.
Warning labels may be found in the following
locations:
Ram-Air parachute- center cell top skin at trailing edge.
Harness/Container System- backpad.

WARNING – BODY FLYING ATTITUDES (FREEFLYERS)
Some body positions (i.e. head down, stand up, and long dives) may enable the
user to reach speeds and attitudes, beyond those for which your equipment has
been designed and tested.
Premature or unintentional deployments in these body positions, even
if you are below the maximum placarded deployment speed, are
extremely dangerous.
Parachute systems are designed to operate within specific weight and speed
parameters, while oriented in a body position ranging from “belly to earth” to a
slightly “head high” attitude.
Deployments outside of these parameters could cause one or all of the following:
•Extremely hard openings resulting in equipment failure
•Severe bodily injury
•Possible harness failure or ejection from the harness
•Canopy damage, malfunction or death!

DISCLAIMER - NO WARRANTY
Because of the unavoidable danger associated with the use of the TELESIS 3.0 parachute system, the
manufacturer makes NO WARRANTY, either expressed or implied. The system is sold with all faults and
without any warranty of fitness for any purpose. Manufacturer also disclaims any liability in tort of
damages, direct or consequential, including personal injuries resulting from a defect in design, material or
workmanship or manufacturing whether caused by negligence on the part of the manufacturer or otherwise.
By using this system, or allowing it to be used by others, the buyer WAIVES any liability of or the
anufacturer for personal injuries or other damages arising from such use.m
If the buyer declines to waive liability on the part of the manufacturer, buyer may obtain a full refund of the
purchase price by returning the system, before it is used,to the manufacturer within 15 days of the date
f the original purchase with a letter stating why it was returned.o
!!! WARNING !!!
You can substantially reduce risk by ensuring that each component of the system has been assembled and
packed in strict compliance with the manufacturer's instructions, by obtaining proper instruction in the use of
this system, and by operating each component of the system in strict compliance with owner's manual.
However, parachute systems sometimes fail to operate properly even when properly assembled, packed and
perated so that you risk serious injury or death each time you use the system.o
DANGER Each time you use this parachute
system you risk serious bodily
injury or death.
DANGER

TELESIS 3.0 P/N 6113 - (3) S/N _______________________________
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: _____________________________
REVISION DATE: June 10, 2008
Manufactured by:
Rigging Innovations, Inc.
Rd. Bldg. 14900 N. Tumbleweed
Eloy AZ 85231, USA
Telephone: [phone]
Telefax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
This manual designed and produced by
RIGGING INNOVATIONS INC.
© All Material is Co ing Innovations Inc.pyright 2008 by Rigg
All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.

Section 1.0
General
Information

.1 T1 ELESIS 3.0 CERTIFICATION
The TELESIS 3.0 harness and container system is approved as a minor design change under the original
Talon TSO and approved under FAA TSO-C23c, Category B: limited to use by persons up to 116 kg (254
lb.) fully equipped, and up to 150 knots.
NORTHWEST MOUNTAIN REGION
TRANSPORT AIRPLANE DIRECTORATE
AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION SERVICE
LOS ANGELES AI ATION OFFICERCRAFT CERTIFIC
3229 E SPRING ST.
LONG BEACH, CA 90806-2425
AUG. 7, 1989
Rigging Innovations Inc.
PresidentMr. Sandy R. Reid,
236-A E. Third St.
erris, CA 92370P
Gentlemen: Rigging In sembly,novations Inc., Telesis Dual Parachute Harness & Container As
Part Number 6113-( ); Series; Technical Standard Order C23c
Your application of June 14, 1989, requesting the issuance of a Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization in
accordance with the procedural requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 21, Subpart O, has been reviewed.
Based upon your data and statement of conformance certifying your article has met the requirements of FAR Part 21,
Subpart O, and the minimum performance standards of TSO-C23c (Ref. FAR 21.305(b)) authorization is hereby granted.
The following technical data are considered to fulfill the requirements for TSO authorization and are being retained in our
files:
1. Qualification Test Report SAE8015A - Test Summary Per AS8015A
2. Marking Requirements dated May, 1989
3. Owners Manual P/N 6113-( ) dated May, 1989
The quality control procedures contained in your quality control manual currently on file at the Manufacturing Inspection
District Office and your statement that those procedures will be applied to the manufacture of subject articles at the above
address, are considered adequate in accordance with FAR 21.143.
Effective this date you are authorized to use TSO procedures is extended to include the subject Telesis Dual Parachute
Harness and Container Assembly and you may identify this article with the applicable TSO markings as required by TSO-
C23c.
In accordance with the provisions of FAR 21.3, you are required to report to the FAA any failure, malfunction, of defect
related to your TSO authorization. As required by 21.613(b), you must also notify the FAA when you no longer manufacture
a TSO approved article.
This authorization pertains only to manufacturing operations at the above address and this office must be notified in
advance of any proposed relocation to preclude interruption while awaiting quality control approval of your new facility.

1.2 RIGGER QUALIFICATIONS
To pack and maintain this parachute system, the FAA Senior or Master Rigger or foreign equivalent -
must possess a BACK rating endorsement to his or her certificate.
Since these systems are certified only with square reserve parachutes the rigger must be trained to
pack ram-air parachutes prior to certifying the TELESIS 3.0 system for emergency use.
14 CFR Part 65.127( ) No certificated parachute rigger may –
(e) Pack, maintain, or alter a parachute in any manner that deviates from the
procedures approved by the administrator OR the manufacturer of the parachute;
or
(f) Exercise the privileges of his certificate and type rating unless he understands the
current manufacturer's instructions for the operation involved.
ANYONE who circumvents Rigging Innovations, Inc. instructions is in violation of
14 CFR Part 65.127 and is, therefore, performing an illegal procedure.
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1.3 "Am I Qualified to Use this Equipment?"
As the new owner of a Rigging Innovations, Inc. TELESIS 3.0 parachute system, before you use it,
it is very important that you can answer yes to several questions. Only by doing so can you be assured
that you have the necessary training and/or experience to safely utilize modern parachute equipment of
this type.
Question 1: Does my experience level and /or training qualify me for using this equipment?
Advanced equipment such as the TELESIS 3.0 may have features requiring a certain
level of experience and training in order to be used safely.
Question 2: Have I been briefed or trained in the operation of this equipment by qualified
personnel such as an instructor or licensed rigger?
If you have progressed to the level where you are qualified to jump advanced
equipment, or if you have been trained on other types, there may be certain features of
this system that you are unfamiliar with. Make sure that you have received a thorough
briefing from a certified instructor or rigger for the type of equipment you are about to
jump.
Question 3: Does the equipment fit properly?
Can you see and / or reach the main deployment handle(s), 3-ring release handle,
reserve ripcord and RSL? This equipment is built in a variety of container sizes,
lengths, and widths, and may have a custom pre-sized harness. These configurations
along with options such as BOC main deployment, make compatible sizing to the
individual extremely important to the safe operation of the system. If the system does
not fit properly, the handles may be inaccessible or may move during the jump thereby
causing problems in the air.
The above questions have dealt with your ability to safely jump this RIGGING INNOVATIONS
product only. If you have answered "Yes" to all the questions, you should feel comfortable using R.I.
equipment. However, there are additional factors that may influence your decision and ability that do
not relate to R.I. products. If you have any questions or feel uneasy about using this harness and
container system, do not hesitate to ask a qualified Parachute Instructor, FAA certified parachute rigger
for any further information or training you feel necessary.
Or contact Rigging Innovations at:
Telephone: [phone] or
[email protected]
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1.4 CUSTOMER SERVICE
RIGGING INNOVATIONS INC.
Customer Service Policy and Limits
Harness and Containers
RI will provide no charge repair service for repairs that RIGGING INNOVATIONS INC. has
determined to result from defects in material or workmanship for a period of six months from the
date of purchase. Date of purchase and proof of purchase must be supplied to RI by the customer
with the item in order to be repaired free of charge.
Unauthorized Modifications/Alterations
RI will charge for repair service when the damage is caused by unauthorized modification or alteration
of the product. RI reserves the right to refuse to repair any product so modified or altered.
Improper Use
RI will charge for repairs that results from improper use or from abuse such as exposure to chemicals,
saltwater, improper washing, improper packing, excessive exposure to sunlight, or negligence on the
part of the user (i.e. jumping already damaged equipment).
Limits
RI reserves the right to refuse service on equipment for which materials and / or manufacturing
patterns and specifications no longer exist.
Configuration
Articles sent in for repair should be sent in with all parts. RI may request and require additional
information pertaining to the product.
Accessory Part - Replacement
RI will recommend replacement of component parts based on inspection when safety is a factor due to
normal wear and tear or maintenance of the product.
Product Improvement
Product improvements will be available as an option and cost to the customer.
Service Request Form
Any equipment returned for service, MUST be accompanied by a Service Request Form before it will
be processed by Rigging Innovations.
2007
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1.6 PARTS LIST TABLE I
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION Part Number
HARNESS/CONTAINER ASSEMBLY 6113-(3)
CONTAINER ASSEMBLY 4113-(3)
1
HARNESS ASSEMBLY (STANDARD)
HARNESS ASSEMBLY (MULTI-FLEX)
HARNESS ASSEMBLY (RAPA)
5113-(3)
5113-(6)
5113-(7)
1STEALTH RESERVE PILOT CHUTE 2237-(3 )
1SQUARE RESERVE FREEBAG AND BRIDLE 2132-( )
1 SAFETY STOW LOOP 2911-(2)
1RESERVE RIPCORD -TAS 2511-(8)
1RESERVE RIPCORD-SOS 2513-(3 )
1
1
MAIN RIPCORD- PINLESS
MAIN RIPCORD- USAFA- FXC MAIN
2531-(1)B
2531-(4)
2RESERVE STEERING TOGGLES 2611-(2)
1RESERVE CONTAINER CLOSING LOOP 2913-(7)
1 MAIN CONTAINER CLOSING LOOP 2913-(5)
2
2
MAIN RISERS- TY-8 STD
MAIN RISERS- TY-8 SOS
2431-(2 )
2431-(2)A
2 MAIN TOGGLES-VELCROLESS 2621-(2)
1 3-RING RELEASE HANDLE 2521-(1 )
1 MAIN DEPLOYMENT BAG 2125-( )
1 MAIN PILOT CHUTE- T.O.P.- 33” ZP
MAIN PILOTCHUTE- 357 MAGNUM
2241-(1 )
2239-(2)
1
1
M.O.D. HANDLE- BOC RIPCORD
AFF/BOC HANDLE
2532-(4)
2532-(5)
1 MAIN BRIDLE- BOC
MAIN BRIDLE- RIPCORD
2321-(11)A
2321-(3)A
1 RSL LANYARD 2811-(13)
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NO SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENT PARTS IS AUTHORIZED!
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Section 2.0
Component
Compatibility
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2.1 CANOPY COMPATIBILITY
IMPORTANT!
It is imperative that the rigger and the owner understand what canopies are compatible with a
particular model of Rigging Innovations, Inc. harness/container assembly.
IF INCOMPATIBLE CANOPIES ARE USED WITH THIS TELESIS 3.0 SYSTEM, IT
COULD FAIL TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN
DEATH TO THE USER
2.2 RESERVE COMPATIBILITY
To determine whether a particular reserve canopy is compatible with a TELESIS 3.0
harness/container assembly, there are several requirements that must be met. They are pack volume,
deployment type, TSO certification, and placard limitations.
2.3 VOLUME
The pack volume of a canopy is determined by using the standard Parachute Industry Association
(PIA) volume measurement as determined by PIA Technical Standard TS-104 in its most current
edition. By cross referencing this measurement to the Rigging Innovations, Inc. Main/Reserve
Container Volume, Table II, the volume compatibility may be determined.
IMPORTANT NOTES ON VOLUME REFERENCES
Rigging Innovations maintains the PIA canopy volume measurement study. If R.I. has not tested a
particular make and model canopy in our volume chamber we cannot be responsible for its fit in a
given size container. We will accept orders for specific size rigs if no reference to canopy make or
model is made. However, if canopy sizes are stated on an order form then R.I. will determine what is
the best container size for those canopies.
Proper container sizing is one of the more difficult processes in determining the correct size of main to
reserve canopy compatibility. Volume testing by the Parachute Industry Association has shown a
volume variable of up to 20% for a given canopy model.
The PIA canopy volume may be based on a single sample and should serve only as a rough guide in
selecting the correct size of container to canopy. Factors such as temperature, humidity, age, number
of jumps and packing technique affect the volume of a given canopy.
R.I. generally takes a conservative approach when selecting the appropriate container size for a given
canopy combination. R.I. sizes containers a little on the soft side to ease packing, while making the
TELESIS 3.0 more comfortable and durable.
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TABLE II
TELESIS 3.0 Main/Reserve Container Volumes
All numbers refer to the cubic inch volume of the containers.
Container size Volume/Reserve/Main
TS1 400/500
TS2 450/625
TS3 500/700
TS4 550/750
TS5 600/800
TS6 700/950
2.4 DEPLOYMENT BAG AND BRIDLE
Only a Rigging Innovations reserve deployment bag and bridle assembly of the correct size and
properly labeled with P/N 2132 - ( ) is compatible with the TELESIS 3.0. No other deployment
bag is approved for use with the TELESIS 3.0 system.
SAFETY STOW
Only a Rigging Innovations safety stow of the correct size with P/N 2911 - (3) is compatible with the
TELESIS 3.0. No other safety stow is approved for use with the TELESIS 3.0 system.
DEPLOYMENT TYPE
There are 5 different canopy deployment methods in common use. Of these, only TYPE 5 is approved
for use in the Rigging Innovations, Inc., TELESIS 3.0 harness/container assembly.
The description and example is as follows:
Type 5: Free Bag: Canopy stowed in bag and lines stowed on/in bag.
Examples: PD reserve canopies, Precision R-Max series reserves, and Aerodyne
Smart reserves.
2.5 ORANGE WARNING LABEL PLACARD DATA
As part of the manufacturer’s requirements, the ORANGE WARNING LABEL located on the back
pad must be filled in by the rigger assembling and packing the TELESIS 3.0.
FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE ORANGE WARNING LABEL
WILL RESULT IN THE TSO BEING NULL AND VOID!
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The data required for the warning label is obtained from the canopy manufacturer and should be found
on the canopy warning label or data panel.
2.6 INDUSTRY SPEED AND WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
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Section 3.0
User
Information
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3.1 MAIN CONTAINER PACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly
Step 1: Lay out main parachute, flake canopy, and check lines for straightness and continuity.
Step 2: With line check complete, attach connector links to main risers (nose of canopy on front
riser, tail on rear riser). Note that risers are marked on back with an L or R to designate left and right.
Double check that you have the proper riser on the appropriate side of canopy.
Step 3: Route steering lines through guide rings on rear risers. Attach steering toggles to lower
control lines in accordance with canopy manufacturer’s instructions or standard practice. Double
check that toggle is secure and knot will not slip.
CAUTION: Some canopies have brake-setting loops large enough that they can pass over and
below the toggle loop where the control line attaches, or over and below the knot which forms
the loop for attaching the toggle. Either occurrence may cause difficulty releasing the brakes.
Step 4: Check that elongated diameter of canopy brake-setting loop and toggle-attach loop is 3/4”
max. Zigzag, hand stitch, or re-tie loops as needed to reduce the loop length to 3/4 inch. (Fig 3-1)
Step 5: Attach the risers to harness making sure you have left on left and right on right.
Lower Control Line Toggle
3/4” 3/4”
Fig 3-1
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Main Deployment Bag attachment
Fig 3-2
Step 7: Install rubber bands provided onto main deployment bag.
The main parachute is now ready to pack according to canopy
manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 8: Set deployment brakes by pulling steering lines down until
locking loops are just below guide rings on main risers. Insert main
toggle upper end into locking loop on steering line and into keeper
sleeve above the guide ring. The steering line should be outboard of
the toggle and pocket. Lower end of toggle is inserted into fabric
loop below the guide ring (Fig 3-2) and stow excess steering line in
the Velcro keeper mate toggle Velcro to risers (Fig 3-3)
Fig 3-3
Main Packing
Step 1: When packing the main canopy, dress it approximately 4”
wider than bag (2” each side) to fill out sides and not concentrate
bulk in the center. For best appearance, bulk must be distributed
evenly in the bag. Route lines out center and lock the center
locking stow. Lock the two outer locking stows and finish stowing
lines to within 18” of the connector links.
Press the air out of bag at this time to flatten bag prior to placing it
in container. Place the bag at the bottom of main container. Fig 3-4
Step 2: Route the main risers over the shoulders. Stow the main Fig 3-5
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risers according to the instructions on the orange tabs (Figs 3-4
thru 3-8). Close the main riser covers. Route the main risers down
along side the reserve container with the main toggles facing
inboard.
Fig 3-6
Fig 3-7
Fig 3-8
Fig 3-9
Step 3: Place bag into main container with the lines to bottom of
container (Fig 3-9).
Push the top of the bag down into the container while pulling up
on the center flap to seat the bag in the container
(Fig 3-10).
Fig 3-10
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