U-Turn BACKUP X100 User manual

Manual
English Rev. 1.1 Effective: Juli 2017
Please read this manual
before you use your BACKUP X100
rescue parachute.

Congratulations, you chose the newest cross canopy rescue BACKUP X100.
We thank you for your trust in U-Turn and view it as confirmation to further pursue and develop
our uncompromising 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 X100 here:
This manual is an important part of the rescue system.
Please read it carefull, 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 X100 as easy and safe as possible.
We Made the
cross canopy light,
so grabbing the
reserve gets easier.
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contents
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF U-TURN. 6
BACKUP X100 – Save your life 7
- Usage 8
- Pack and check guidelines 8
- Pack and check certificate 8
- Two-seated flying 8
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 9
- Short description 9
OPERATION 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 X100 12
- with original container 12
- into a harness with integrated rescue container 12
- into an external rescue container 12
EASY CONNECT SYSTEM 13
PACKING INSTRUCTION 14
- Packing requirements 14
- Laying out and untangling 14
- Laying of the width 17
- Bundling the lines 21
- Closing the container 22
- Compatibility verification 23
- Operation limits 23
- Closing words for the handling 24
- Environmental aspects 24

MAINTENANCE AND CARE 25
- Maintenance and care 25
- Storage 25
- Damage and repairs 25
- Disposal 25
ASSUMPTION OF RISK 26
- Safety Advice and Liability 26
- Liability claim and renouncement of exclusion 26
LEAFLET FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIRS 27
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 27

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bacKup x100
Save your life
With the BACKUP series U-Turn presents an innovative line of reserve parachutes
of the newest generation. The light-weight cross canopy X100 is built in accordance
with the newest development findings and provides all constructional advantages of
the square reserve parachute with a sensational weight of only 0.98kg.
The BACKUP X100 not only provides impressing minimum values at weight but also
at the vital opening and sinking rates. Through elaborate calculations of the cross
canopy shape and air outlets it results in a flight behavior that is almost completely
free of pendulum movements.
Thanks to the usage of state-of-the-art high-tech materials the BACKUP X100 is a lightweight despite its un-
compromisingly sized surface area. This is vital for the sinking rate and the stable flight behavior. Efficient air
inlets - in combination with the pre-tensioning at the base edge through Rapid Inflation System (RIS) - com-
pensate for the surface area at filling behavior and opening time. Therefore the reserve concept was able to
undercut the stringent norms of the LTF certification.
And also during the processing cutting-edge manufacturing methods at highest safety standards are applied.
That is the result of the long standing manufacturing-know-how from the traditional parachute production.
As another novelty the BACKUP X100 is equipped with the Easy Connect. That is an innovation by U-Turn
that drastically simplifies the mounting of the reserve. Through an integrated soft-link the main bridle of the
BACKUP RX can be connected with any junction neat and easy.
Maximal best values through minimal factors:
The material-mixture is aimed at long-term durability. The used canopy material Paratex SX 20 is charac-
terized through high resistance at low elongation features. An antistatic coating avoids the layers to stick
together.
The BACKUP X100 is a versatile all-round reserve parachute that is aimed at a wide pilot profile. Inconspi-
cuous through minimal pack volume and weight it provides reliability when it is required. Through the small
pack size it is also the perfect choice for alpine pilots with convertible and lightweight harnesses.
The BACKUP X100 is LTF certified. Backup your life!
X 100 X 115
Weight
Eigengewicht 0,98 kg 1,2 kg
Area
Fläche 28,5m236,2 m2
Maximum payload
Maximale Anhängelast 100kg 115 kg
Packing volume
Packvolumen 2380cm³ 3850cm³
Panel
Bahnen 12 20
Total length
Gesamtlänge 5,8m 6,2m
Certification No.
Zulassungsnummer
LTF
EP 187.2017
EN/LTF
EP 153.2016
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 x100 x115
Minimal sinking rate of 6 m/s
Optimized opening time through the Rapid
Inflation System (RIS)
Very high swing resistance through the deeply
downwards pulled construction of the canopy and
optimized air outlets
Minimal weight through resistant lightweight
material
Maximal safety
Simplified packing through color coded packing
loops and numbered widths for packing aid
Simplified mounting through the Easy Connect
system
Opening optimized air inlets
Opening optimized four-leaf container in
signal color

Usage
The BACKUP X100 is a manually released rescue parachute for paragliding pilots. The rescue
system enables a safe landing in case of emergency. The BACKUP X100 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 X100 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 lines
⑥ Middle line
⑦ Main suspension
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 X100 with original container
The BACKUP X100 is delivered with its own container. In case the rescue pocket of your harness
does not come with its own container, the BACKUP X100 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 X100 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 X100 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 x100

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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 X100 is equipped with the Easy Connect. That is an innovation
by U-Turn that drastically simplifies the mounting of the reserve. Through an integrated soft-
link the main bridle can be connected with any junction neat and easy.
ATTENTION:
The fastening loops are only to
be used for closing the soft-
link. 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 X100 should be aired out 2-3 days.
The packer needs to have finished at least one packing course for cross canopy rescue
systems. 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.schließlich von einem
autorisiertem U-Turn Vertriebspartner durchgeführt werden.
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 #12 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
Stretch the parachute
to its overall length
Fix the bridle and tighten
Check the lines for
straight and parallel
course
laying out and untangling

pacKing instruction
Sort canopy and if need be fix the lines
with packing cord
Lay panel 1 to the right
Bahn 1 auf die rechte Seite legen
Bottom layer - corner cut-out
place in the middle so the first panel lays
conical on the right
Smooth down layers
and edges
Pay attention to diagonal
course of the inner fabric
folding

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Now put panel after panel to the right
preferably without wrinkles. After four
panels follows the next corner panel.
Pull out the corner panel
or rather the corner ac-
cording to the picture
Repeat as above with the
next 2 panels
laying of the panels

pacKing instruction
Lay the last corner
panel in the middle, weigh
down the right side
Place left side on the
right, then place panel on
panel like the right side
Center needs to be
spared
Check the panels, there
need to be the same
amount left and right (6)
Now the packing cord is
removed from the pacing
loops. If the packing loops
were kept together, the
rescue would not be able
to open!

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The canopy is now adjusted to width of the container
with the s-flap.
After the s-flap the
protruding corners are
folded forward and back-
ward
Depiction s-flap
laying of the panels
In case a packing cord
is used it needs to be
strictly removed now

pacKing instruction
The folded rescue is now brought to the
size of the container using small s-flaps.
Completed packing of the canopy
Is now put into the
container upside down,
the base edge needs
to be on top!