U-Turn Backup RS Series User manual

Manual
English Rev. 1.1 Effective: April 2019
Please read this manual carefuly
before you use your Backup RS
reserve parachute.

Congratulations, you chose the newest round square canopy rescue BACKUP RS. We thank you
for your trust in U-Turn and view it as confirmation to further pursue and develop our uncom-
promising quality demands.
We wish you many enjoyable flights and great moments in the air, without having to use your
BACKUP.
Dialogue is important to us since we are always trying to optimise our products in the sense
“from pilots - for pilots”. Therefore we welcome active contributions in the form of suggestions
and criticism. If you have any questions, we are happy to help anytime.
In order to guarantee the best service and dialogue please register your BACKUP RS here:
This manual is an important part of the rescue system.
Please read it carefully, because there is an OBLIGATION to deal with the equipment
and its special features before use. The manual is supposed to make the handling
with the U-turn BACKUP RS as easy and safe as possible.
We Made the
square round,
so the oscillation
has an end.
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contents
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF U-TURN. 6
BACKUP RS – The squaring of the circle 7
- Usage 8
- Pack and check quidelines 8
- Pack and check certificate 8
- Two-seated Flying 8
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 9
- Short description 9
OPERATING INSTRUCTION 10
- Pre-flight check 10
- Release, in case of emergency 10
- Opening 10
- Landing 11
- After the Landing 11
BUILDIN OF THE BACKUP RS 12
- with original container 12
- into a harness with integrated reserve container 12
- into an external reserve container 12
EASY CONNECT SYSTEM 13
PACKING INSTRUCTION 14
- Packing requirements 14
- Laying out and untangling 14
- Laying of the width 17
- Packing into the container 21
- Bundling the lines 23
- Closing the container 24
MISCELLANEOUS 25
- Compatibility verification 25
- Operation limits 25
- Closing words for the handling 26
- Environmental aspects 26

MINTENANCE AND CARE 27
- Maintenance and care 27
- Storage 27
- Damage and repairs 27
- Disposal 27
ASSUMPTION OF RISK 28
- Safety advice and liability 28
- Liability Claim and renouncement of exclusion 28
LEAFLET FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIRS 29
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 29

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WelcoMe to the World
of u-turn.
FLYING IS A PRIVILEGE.
It creates moments of presence and of bliss. U-Turn is committed to the excitement of
flying and is living this not just every day itself but also wants to make it accessible to as many
people as possible. U-Turn develops innovative products for the sport of paragliding and is
offering a full-service product range.
OUR STATEMENT „SAFE FUN“ IS AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR
SAFETY.
U-Turn is pursuing the absolute upper limit of passive safety, because the products should
bring delight and joy. Part of that is also that the products support the pilot even when the
conditionsget more difficult. Because the fun factor considerably rises once the risk factor
sinks.For us not only the doable counts, but the maximum of safety. Products with high techno-
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BacKuP rs
The squaring of the circle
The long controversy whether to use round or cross canopy reserves has an end.
We are following the simple principle - the best of both. The BACKUP RS combines
the aeronautical advantages of the cross canopy with the easy handling of the clas-
sic round canopy. In the area of parachutes the construction-mix has been estab-
lished for a long time through the T-11. To the paragliding market the system was
introduced by Companion. With the BACKUP RS U-Turn offers a light alternative
based on the round-square construction principle.
Since the year one U-Turn examined the advantages of different reserve canopy shapes and continued that
through countless development innovations. The new round-square construction was also put through several
practical tests and revealed astonishing results in the test flights. That is how the positive features of both
construction designs were enhanced. The advantage of the mix-design is a very stable sinking at a high
swing resistance. Through the additional air outlets the air can escape in a controlled manner and simultane-
ously provide a fast opening of the rescue systems as well as stability. The opening time as well as the sinking
rate was considerably reduced through elaborate calculations at the BACKUP RS series, thereby we also ma-
naged to undercut the existing EN and LFT standards. The consistent lengths of the lines drastically simplify
the packing of the rescue and are easily sorted through color coding. Another innovation by U-Turn is the easy
connect. Through an integrated soft-link the main bridle of the BACKUP RX can be connected with any junction
neat and easy.
The overview of the advantages:
Through the long standing know-how from the traditional parachute production, only state-of-the-art manu-
facturing procedures on highest safety standards are used during the manufacturing process of the BACKUP
RS. The material-mixture is aimed at long-term durability. The used canopy material Paratex SX 20 is cha-
racterized through high resistance at low elongation features. An antistatic coating avoids the layers to stick
together which additionally accelerates the opening.
The BACKUP RS is a reliable rescue system, built in accordance with the latest constructional findings. Mini-
mal pack volume and weight make the BACKUP RS first choice for all pilots, who want to control their safety.
very high swing resistance through the square
surface area with flat upper side and optimized air
outlets
low tendency to gather pace through the round
square design
optimized opening time through the Rapid Infla-
tion System (RIS)in combination with the air outlet
valves
minimal sinking rate of approx.. 5 m/s
minimal weight through the resistant lightweight
material Paratex SX20
maximal reliability
simplified packing through a packing procedure
that is similar to the one of a round canopy
simplified mounting through the Easy Connect
System
RS 100 RS 100
ULTIMATE RS 120 RS 120 ULTIMATE
Weight (without Container)
Eigengewicht (ohne Container) 1,2 kg 1,1 Kg 1,5 kg 1,2 Kg
Area
Fläche 25,5 m225,5 m232,5 m232,5 m2
Volumen
Volume 3,3 l 3,0 l 4,1 l 3,3 l
Maximal charge EN
rate of descent at 5.4 m/s
Maximal Zuladung EN
Sinkfahrt bei 5,4 m/s: 100 daN 100 daN 120 daN 120 daN
Errors and omissions expected. Subject to change without
notice. Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission of U-Turn GmbH is prohibited.
Irrtümer, Druckfehler und Änderungen bleiben vorbehalten.
Nachdruck auch auszugsweise, nur mit schriftlicher
Genehmigung der U-Turn GmbH.
BacKuP rs

Usage
The BACKUP RS is a manually released rescue parachute for paragliding pilots. The rescue
system enables a safe landing in case of emergency. The BACKUP RS opens reliably fast and
sinks with low speed. The continued maintenance and packing according to the instructions
provide a reliable usage in an emergency.
ATTENTION: This rescue system must not be used
as flying parachute.
The paragliding rescue systems of the BACKUP series are in accordance with the LTF airwor-
thiness requirements. For possible personal or material damage in correlation with this rescue
system, the manufacturer can not be made liable. This rescue system meets the requirements
of certification at the time of delivery.
Pack and check guidelines
The BACKUP needs to be opened, aired out and newly packed every 12 months. The packing
needs to be recorded in the service record of the rescue system. The periodic check-over of the
rescue system needs to be executed every 24 months and recorded in the service record. The
required packing interval can be shortened when under extreme environmental influences like
moisture, sand, water, salt or other factors.
The check-over and packing may only be handled by the manufacturer or authorized compe-
tence centers.
ATTENTION: If check intervals are not maintained,
the certification is no longer valid.
Pack and check certificates
The documentation of the periodic check-over and a list of all packing is obligatory. Base for
that is the in the service record included with the delivery. That needs to be with the rescue
when it is sent to an authorised pack service.
Two-seated flying
Basically the BACKUP RS is not suitable for two-seated flying.
BacKuP

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equiPMent descriPtion
Short description
① canoPy
② PacKing looPs
③ corner oPenings
④ Base
⑤ cascade lines
⑥ Middle cascade lines
⑦ Main susPension Belt
With line Protection and
easy connect
②
⑥
④
①
③
⑦
⑤

Pre-flight check
Make sure to also check the following points before every start:
- is the rescue release handle mounted correctly on the harness.
- is the rescue container closed correctly and secured.
Release, in case of emergency
Grap the rescue release handle with one hand. Pull the release handle and let the BACKUP fall
into the free space diagonally behind you through a sideways movement. Mind that you need to
let go of the handle! Only then the rescue system will open!
A regularly packed rescue parachute will open immediately after the lines are stretched. Badly
maintained rescue systems can open with delay or not at all. If this happens strong and sudden
pulls on the connection line to the rescue system is necessary to try and reach an opening.
Opening
After opening the BACKUP the paraglider will become unable to fly, through which the previ-
ously occured rotations are stopped. Mind that the lines can stretch uninfluenced from the par-
aglider where possible. After that the BACKUP will open without delay and rise above the pilot,
while the paraglider dives down forward or sideward. Immediately you should try to deform the
paraglider or even pull it in, so it won’t rise over the pilot again and dangerously influences the
rescue system. The best way to succeed is with B-stall or pulling down and winding of one riser.
The outstanding features of the very high swing resistance of the BACKUP are active only when
in full load.
ATTENTION: If the paraglider is not deformed by the pilot, the dangerous
scissors position can occur. Thereby the glider and rescue system have a
45° angle towards one another, whereas the rescue parachuse only carries
part of the load. That increases the sink rate and creates a tilted position for
the pilot which leads to a high injury risk.
oPeration instruction

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Landing
Before the landing the pilot should stand up in the harness and take a ready position. This is
easier when the harness has a shoulder suspension. Shortly before landing the knees should
be bent lightly and the legs should be about the width of the hip apart. After making ground
contact the pilot should roll himself to soften the landing. It is to be minded that the paraglider
stays deformed until the landing so you won’t get pulled into one direction during the landing.
After the landing
After the landing you should deform the rescue parachute in a controlled fashion, by pulling the
middle of the canopy inside at the middle line. Strong wind can otherwise blow up the rescue
parachute after the landing and pull you into one direction. Don’t forget to look for your con-
tainer after the landing. After every landing check-over and re-packing are mandatory! In case
a possible damage to the rescue system cannot be excluded - a complete check-over is neces-
sary before re-packing.

We recommend, to have your rescue system built into your harness from authorized packers
only. To ensure the rescue parachute has been installed correctly a compatibility verification
is mandatory! Also it needs to be recorded in the service record.
Build-in of the BACKUP RS with original container
The BACKUP RS is delivered with its own container. In case the rescue pocket of your harness
does not come with its own container, the BACKUP RS container can be used.
There are two different mounting loops to fix the release handle to the inner container. Please
follow the manual of your harness for the build-in of the rescue parachute. The connection be-
tween release handle and inside container must never be under tension after built in, otherwise
there’s the risk that the opening of the rescue pocked is impaired or even inhibited.
Build-in of the BACKUP RS into a harness with integrated rescue container
In case your harness has an integrated container, that should be used. The packed rescue
parachute is taken out of the original container and built into the integrated container of the
harness. Please follow the manual of your harness on that.
Build-in of the BACKUP RS into an external rescue container
In case your harness does-not have an integrated rescue pocked, external front-container are
used. These need to be certified and compatible with the rescue parachute. Please follow the
manual of the container for that.
Build-in of the BacKuP rs

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hooK the v-lines through the
easy connect and fix theM into
Place
close the easy connect
As another novelty the BACKUP RS is equipped with the Easy Connect. That is an innovation
by U-Turn that drastically simplifies the mounting of the reserve. Through an integrated softlink
the main bridle can be connected with any junction neat and easy.
ATTENTION:
The fastening loops are only to
be used for closing the softlink.
The rescue parachute must not
be mounted to it directly, but
is to be hooked into the closed
soft-link.
easy connect systeM
1
11 21 31 4
Pull
hard!
rescue
v-lines harness

Packing requirements
Before the re-pack of the rescue, it is to be checked by the packer. If the parachute has been
opened for a rescue, a complete check-over is to be made. Before re-packing the BACKUP
RS should be aired out 2-3 days.
The packer needs to have finished at least one packing course for cross canopy rescue sys-
tems. But we strongly recommend, to let the rescue parachute be packed in an authorized
company.
ATTENTION: The mounting of the rescue is to be made exclusively by an
authorized U-Turn distribution partner.
Laying out and untangling
The packing should be made on a packing table is possible, but the minimum requirement is a
clean, anti-static surface. The parachute has to be stretched to its overall length.
Afterwards a line is pulled through the color coded packing loops and mounted at the top of the
packing table. It is important to take care that no loops are forgotten. At the bottom end of the
table the main suspension is fixed and the parachute is tightened. The lines will be checked on
straight and parallel course. Therefore the lines are checked from the base to the main sus-
pension e.g. #1 and #20 are run through the fingers. Any tangles are removed.
The canopy has four corners, when packing the first of them needs to face downwards, one left,
one right and the last is lying on top.
PacKing instruction

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Thread and fix the packing loops
one by one > take care of the correct
order (alternating colors)
Fix and sort the bridle and lines (left /
right / middle)
Separate the line bundles (l / r / m )
and check the run of the lines
The white middle lines
should be free in the
middle, whilst positioning
the coloured bundles left
and right
laying out and untangling

PacKing instruction
The canopy is now
arranged so that panel 1
is visible in the middle and
panel 2is left and right
Make sure that the number of
panels (8) is the same on both
sides left and right
Now the lines should be
pulled - that simplifies the
packing and laying of the pan-
els and minimizes the risk of
a line overthrowing
The complete right side is now folded
over the left so the neat laying out of the
panels is simplified
Firstly the bottom corner (8) is being
pulled out and laid out cleanly like in the
picture
Panel 7is now also
being laid out. The upper
edge of the canopy should
also be pulled out tightly
thereby the inner folding
of the fabric is taken into
account and the same is
done with panel 6

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Next up is panel (3)
the base edge always
needs to be pulled to the
outside neatly
Pull out the smaller corner panel (5)
and place it on the opening neatly
Place the second corner
panel (4) on top - take care
that the lines stay centered
laying of the Panels

Now the complete left side is being
folded over to the right and folded back
layer for layer like explained before
PacKing instruction
The last corner is being laid out and
the 1 stays on the left side
After laying the left side,
the last corner panel (1)
should be laying in the
middle
The finished right side
is not being fixated with
packing claps or weights

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Now start with the s-flab and place
the right side onto the left, the point of
the s-flap should be approx. half of the
witdh of the container
Now the folded side is being folded
back to the right. For the folding width
use the width of the container.
To also use the s-flap on the left side, the finished
triple s-flap is turned to the bottom - see charting 1-3
on the side. The help of a second person makes this part
a lot easier because the reserve can be fixed at top and
bottom through all of these steps.
laying of the Panels
②
①
③

PacKing instruction
S-flap after successfully
flipping over the reserve
Now the s-flap is
being continued
Finished canopy in the
s-flap