Sunrise Manufacturing International Wings Series User manual

Sunrise Manufacturing International, Inc.
4035 Correia Drive
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.skydivewings.com
Owner’s Manual for Packing, Donning, and Maintenance of the
Wings Harness / Container System
Manual P/N: SRI-700 December 2019 Serial Number:
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WARNING!
SKYDIVING / PARACHUTING IS A HIGH RISK ACTIVITY
WHICH CAN CAUSE OR RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
The following information must be read and understood before any
use of this equipment:
USER KNOWS THE RISKS OF SKYDIVING AND
ACCEPTS THAT:
Skydiving can cause death and/or serious injuries. Many of these
deaths and injuries can be attributed to equipment problems or
malfunctions.
Skydiving equipment can fail, even if all possible precautions are
taken by the user, the equipment manufacturers and everyone else
involved with the jump.
Failure to activate the main or reserve parachute (or follow
emergency procedures) at a safe altitude, and/or equipment failure
can result in severe injury or death.
IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO:
Receive proper training before any use of all skydiving equipment.
Be extremely careful and cautious.
Read and Understand all owner’s and operating manuals for all
skydiving equipment.
Thoroughly check all skydiving equipment and replace any defective
or worn component prior to use.
Review emergency procedures before each use of this and all
skydiving equipment.
Check equipment warnings –
DO NOT EXCEED EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS!

WARNING!
Never violate the training and experience requirements for the
specific equipment use.
DISCLAIMER – STATEMENT OF WARRANTY
Because of the unavoidable dangers involved in the use of this and
all parachute equipment – Sunrise Manufacturing International,
Inc., (including but not limited to all owners, officers, staff, and
employees), hereafter referred to as (SMI) makes no warranties of
any kind, expressed or implied. The liability of the seller is limited to
replacing 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 an
accident, improper use, alteration, tampering, abuse or lack of care
on the part of the purchaser.
By using this equipment or allowing it to be used by others,
owner/buyer waives any liability of SMI for personal injuries or any
other damages arising from such use. Any promise or
representations inconsistent with or in addition to the Statement of
Warranty are not authorized by SMI and shall not be binding.
!WARNING!
Parachuting is a hazardous activity that can result in serious injury or
death.
Failure to follow all warnings, instructions, and required procedures
may result in serious injury or DEATH! Parachutes sometimes
malfunction even when they are properly designed, built, assembled,
packed, maintained and used.
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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by
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SMI, Inc.
Text and Copyright 2015 by Sunrise Manufacturing International, Inc. / SMI, Inc.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Product Information
 1.1 Sunrise Manufacturing International, Inc.
 1.2 Harness / Container Information
Chapter 2 Technical Information
Chapter 3 Tools
Chapter 4 Reserve Parachute
 2.1 Main Container Harness Specs.
 2.2 Main Container Assembly Specs.
 4.1 Inspections
 4.1.1 Harness /Container
 4.1.2 Reserve Parachute
 4.2 Assembly
 4.2.1 Assembly of the Reserve Parachute
 Assembly of the Reserve Parachute using Rapide Links
 Installing the Slider Bumpers
 Assembly of the Reserve Parachute using Soft Links
 4.2.2 Installing Toggles to Control Lines
 4.2.3 Assembly of the Reserve Static Line
 4.2.4 Installing the Reserve Closing Loop
 4.2.5 Installing the Automatic Activation Device (AAD)
 4.3 Packing the Reserve Parachute
 4.3.1 Setting the Reserve Parachute Brakes
 4.3.2 PRO-Packing the Reserve Parachute
 4.4 Closing the Reserve Container
 4.5 Closing with the M.A.R.D. “Reserve Boost” RSL
 3.1 Packing Tools Checklist
 3.2 Recommended Packing Tools
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Chapter 6 Donning the Wings Harness /Container
Chapter 7 Operations of the WINGS Harness / Container
 6.1 Proper Fit of the Wings Harness / Container
 6.2 Equipment Check of the Wings Harness / Container
 6.3 Donning the Wings Harness / Container
 7.1 Deploying the Main Pilot Chute
 7.2 Releasing the Main Parachute
 7.3 Pulling the Reserve Handle
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Chapter 5 Main Parachute
 5.1 Main Parachute Inspection
 5.2 Assembly Instructions
 5.2.1 Assembly of Main Canopy
 Assembly of Main Canopy using Rapide Links
 Installation of Slider Bumpers
 Assembly of Main Canopy using Soft Links
 5.3 Installing the Steering Toggles to the Main Risers
 5.4 Attaching the Deployment Bag to the Canopy
 5.5 Installation of the Main Canopy Release Handle
 5.6 Attaching the 3-Ring Risers
 5.7 Stowing the Main Steering Toggles
 5.8 Flat Packing the Main Canopy
 5.9 PRO-Packing the Main Canopy
 5.10 Closing the Main Container for Pull-out Pilot-chute
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Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance
 8.1 General Storage Requirements
 8.2 Storage Specifics to Parachutes
 8.3 In-Storage Inspections
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 9.1 Installing the Optional “Reserve Boost” RSL Extension Lanyard
 9.2 Assembly of the AFF Left Side JM Handle for T/O Pilot-chute
 9.3 Closing the Main Container for the AFF Left Side JM Handle- T/O
 9.4 Assembly of the AFF Left Side JM Handle for Ripcord
 9.5 Closing the Main Container for AFF Left Side JM Handle- Ripcord
 9.6 Closing the Main Container for Ripcord
 9.7 Closing the Main Container for Spring-loaded P/C Assist Static-Line
 9.8 Closing the Main Container for T/O Pilot-chute Assist Static-Line
 9.9 Closing the Main Container for Direct Bag Static-Line
 9.10 Using the Optional Semi-Stowless Deployment Bag
 9.11 Stowing the Optional Swoop Toggles & Risers
 9.12 Replacing the Magnets in the Riser Covers
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Notes
Chapter 9 Special Instructions
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Chapter 10 Parts List
 10.1 Parts List
Chapter 11 Spare Parts
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Chapter 1 Product Information
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1.1 Sunrise Manufacturing
International, Inc. Information
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During the early 1990’s, with increasing freefall
speeds, smaller parachute options and a
changing skydiving market, there was an
obvious need for a fresh approach to skydiving
container systems. The Wings harness/
container system was designed with those
needs in mind.
After many design and engineering trials,
testing began for the FAA TSO C23d
approval designation.
The Wings Single Harness Reserve Parachute
is approved for use by a person up to 254
lbs /115 kg fully equipped up to 150 knots.
Located in Zephyrhills, Florida USA, Sunrise
Manufacturing International, Inc. has since
gone on to produce more than 10000 of these
containers for sport, student and military
applications.
SMI, Inc. is dedicated to address your needs
with several harness/ container options.
While each system is available in a combination
of sizes and options, several Standard Features
are included on the WINGS Harness/Container
system:
 Main Pin Cover – Having an upward facing
pin cover creates the ultimate in pin
protection from unintended knocks or bumps
causing premature pin extraction.
 Bridle and Riser Cover Protection – Zero
exposed riser or main bridle ensures proper
function in any manner of orientation or use.
 Main Risers with Front Dive Loops and
Velcro-less Toggles.
 Foam Padded Yoke, Back Pad, and Leg
Straps for added comfort.
 Automatic Activation Device (AAD) Set-up -
ready for installation of many of the AAD’s in
use today.
 Reserve Static Line (RSL) Set-up - ready for
installation.
 Single Pin Reserve Closing.
 Type VII Mil-SPEC Harness and Reserve
Risers.
 1000 Denier Cordura for durable long lasting
use.
1.2 WINGS Harness / Container
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OPTIONS for the Wings Harness/ Container
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 Reserve Static Line (RSL) Lanyard
connecting the Left Main Riser and the
Reserve Ripcord Cable which allows
minimum altitude loss during the
reserve opening in the event of a
cutaway.
 “Reserve Boost” - Main Assisted
Reserve Deployment (MARD) System.
 Reserve Pin Inspection Window.
 Articulated Harness.
 Spacer Foam Back Pad and Leg Pads.
 Quilted Back Pad.
 Cut-in Laterals.
 Stainless Steel Hardware.
 Personalized Monograms.
 Mid-flap Stripes
 Pinstripes.
 Custom Colored Hacky.
 Custom Colored Free-fly Handle.
 BOC, Ripcord or Static-line Main
Deployment.
 Custom Colored Pillow Reserve Handle.
 Custom Colored Cut-away Handle.
 Hard Inserts in Pillow Handles.
 Collapsible Main Pilot-chute -
Zero-P or F-111.
 Throw-out or Pull-out Main Pilot-chute.
 Type 17 or Type VIII Main Risers.
STUDENT OPTIONS for the Wings
Harness/ Container include:
 Spring-loaded Pilot Chute with Chest or
Hip Mounted Ripcord.
 AFF Left Side Jumpmaster Handle for
Throw-out Pilot Chute.
 AFF Left Side Jumpmaster Handle for
Spring-loaded Pilot Chute.
 Static-line for Direct Bag, T/O Pilot-
Chute Assist or Spring-loaded Pilot-
Chute Assist.
 AAD Inspection Window on Reserve
Cover Flap.
 B-12 or Quick Ejector Hardware.
 Swoop Risers.
 CReW Risers and Toggles.
 Semi-Stowless D-Bag.
 Tie Dye Fabric.
 Magnetic Riser Covers.
 Hook-knife on Mud-flap.

Chapter 2 Technical Information
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2.1 Container Harness Specs:
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2.2 Container Assembly Specs:
 Harness is Tested and Approved under FAA
TSO C23d.
 Main Lift Webbing, Type 7 Mil-W-4088
Tensile Strength, 6000 lbs.
 Leg Straps and Laterals, Type 7 Mil-W-4088
Tensile Strength, 6000 lbs.
 Chest Strap, Doubled Type 8 Mil-W-4088
Tensile Strength, 4000 lbs.
or
 Chest Strap, Doubled Type 17 Mil-W-4088
Tensile Strength, 2500 lbs.
 Reserve Risers, Type 7 Mil-W-4088
Tensile Strength, 6000 lbs.
 Main Harness Riser Ring, No.1 or No.8
Proof Load, 2500 lbs.
 Optional Adjustable Hip Ring, 555-2 Ring.
 Leg Strap Hardware, PS 22040-1 or Flip-Flop
Stainless Steel Adjuster
Tensile Strength, 2500 lbs.
 Chest Strap Hardware, PS 70101-1 or 1”
Quick Fit Adapter
 Type 17 Mini Risers, Mil-W-4088, Tensile
Strength, 2500 lbs.
 Large Ring Main Risers, Type 8 Mil-W-4088,
Tensile Strength, 4000 lbs.
 Reserve Container and all pertaining
parts are Tested and Approved under
FAA TSO C23d.
 Automatic Activation Device (AAD) set-up
with the Control Unit in the Reserve Top
Cover Flap or Back Pad.
 1000 Denier Cordura lined w/ 1/4”
Para-pack nylon backed black foam.
 Inboard Reserve and Cutaway Handles.
 0# Stainless Steel Grommets.
 All Stainless Steel Housings
 .040 Nylon Stiffeners
 .062 Aluminum Reserve Floor Plate
 500 Denier Cordura Main Deployment
Bag.
 Velcro-less Main Toggles.
 Stainless Steel Reserve Ripcord Handle.
 Left Riser Reserve Static Line (RSL).

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Chapter 3 Tools
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3.1 Packing Tool Check-List
Use this page to record which tools are used during the packing of your SMI, Inc. WINGS Harness/
Container System. Mark which tools, and how many were used for packing and document all tools
after work is complete.
Tool used: Pre-packing Post-packing
Packing paddle ____ used ____ used
Shot bag ____ used ____ used
.22 Gun cleaning rod ____ used ____ used
Pull up cord ____ used ____ used
Leverage device ____ used ____ used
Temporary pin ____ used ____ used
Mechanical Tension Device ____ used ____ used
Closing plate ____ used ____ used
Additional tools:
________________ ____ used ____ used
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SHOT BAG
MECHANICAL TENSION DEVICE
PACKING PADDLE
TENSION PLATE
TEMPORARY PIN
.22 GUN CLEANING ROD
SCREW DRIVER
SCISSORS
PULL-UP CORD
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3.2 Recommended Packing Tools

Chapter 4 Reserve Parachute
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 Main Lift Web
 Optional Adjustable Main Lift Webbing -
Sizing identification symmetrical (same color).
Fold-over is present and sewn.
Harness stitching 3 and 4 point stitching is intact, no broken stitches.
Selvage edge is intact.
Webbing is free of wear and abrasions.
Velcro for Main Release Handle and Reserve Ripcord is correct and in place.
Main Release and Ripcord Housings are in place and secured.
Chest Strap fold-over is present and sewn.
4.1.1 Harness / Container
 Laterals
Symmetrical (if adjustable)
Harness stitching present and correct.
 Leg Straps/ Leg Pads
Fold-over is present and sewn.
Leg pads have reinforcing bar tacks.
Harness stitching is present and correct.
 Reserve Container
Grommets secure without burrs or sharp edges.
Binding tape is secure and sewn correctly.
AAD pocket and window sewn in place for AAD set-up.
Floor Plate sewn in place.
RSL Ring in place.
 Reserve Risers
Symmetrical
Harness stitching present and correct.
Toggles and Velcro in place.
Guide rings present, free of wear, no abrasions
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Reserve Free-Bag and Pilot-Chute
Grommets secure without burrs or sharp edges.
Bridle bar-tacked.
Spring crimped, TSO Label present.
Cap and snaps present and secure.
Free bag size matches container.
Velcro and pocket secure, TSO Label present.
 Reserve Ripcord
 Handle is correct shape and smooth.
 No broken strands of cable.
 Straight pin.
 Ball & Shank in place.
 Reserve Static-Line (RSL)
Bartacks are present.
No Corrosion or wear.
Velcro secure and in good shape.
Release clasp is in working order.
Mini Ring present and round in shape.
 Main Container
Binding Tape, present and no stitches missing.
Closing Loop Retainer present.
Grommets, free of burrs, sharp edges.
Housings are secure and no sharp edges.
Main Parachute Release Handle is clean, free-moving in housings.

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4.1.2 Reserve Parachute
 Links should be:
 Clean of corrosion, debris and without cracks or visible damage.
 No sharp or raw edges.
 Free moving barrel, which should be able to tighten 2 ¾ turns from first
engagement of the barrel without resistance.
 Rapide Link Covers
 Covers should be firmly seated on top of links.
Covers tacked in place to prevent slippage.
Lines
No excessive fraying or damage to lines.
Continuity is correct.
Bartacks sewn correctly on each line.
 Each line is without twists and correctly installed from link to parachute,
passing through the correct slider grommet.
Slider
 Slider is without holes, burns, or other damage.
 Reinforcement tape in place and secure.
 Grommets seated correctly without burrs or damage.
Bottom Skin
 Inspect each cell for any tears, fraying or other damage.
 Seams and attachment points stitched correctly and evenly.
Ribs
 Cross ports without damage.
 Stitching correct on seams.
 Reinforcing tape present on loaded ribs.
 No other damage on entire rib section.
 Top Skin
Seams are sewn correctly.
Leading edge bar tacks are in place.
Control line attachment points are reinforced.
 Stabilizers
Slider stops are present and secured.
Lines bar tacked to lower edge of stabilizer.
Slack is present in stabilizer when line is taut.

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4.2 Assembly Instructions
After inspecting the Parachute and the Wings
Harness/Container System, hang or lay the
parachute out on the ground with the nose
section on the ground and the Wings Harness/
Container System oriented face down.
When using Rapide Links, check to see that
bumpers have been installed. See pg.5 for
instructions on bumper installation.
4.2.1 Assembly of Reserve Canopy.
Fold the ends of the risers to narrow the top
section. Place the link of the Right Front line-set
onto the end of the Right Front Riser. Be
careful not to twist the line sets.
Tighten the barrel finger tight and then an
additional ¼ turn with a small wrench until the
link is tight. Pull the Bumper down and secure
as per the instructions on page 5 of this chapter.
Begin the assembly process by ensuring that all
lines are connected to the links correctly with
the Outboard “A”-lines on the outside of the link
and the Center “A”-line towards the inside of the
link, the longer side of the link towards the riser.
Once the continuity of the lines is set, ensure
the slider is correctly oriented; the slider should
be longer span-wise than chord-wise, with the
reinforcing tape of the slider on the side facing
the reserve parachute.
Repeat these steps for the two Rear Risers,
ensuring that the Outboard “C” line is on the link
first.
Assembly of Reserve Canopy using Rapide Links.
Inboard “A” line
Outboard “A” line
Right Front Riser
Left Front Riser Inboard “A” line
Outboard “A” line