U-Turn PROTECT 3 NANO User manual

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Manual
Kategorie: Rescue Systems
Model: PROTECT 3 NANO
PROTECT 3 RIS L
PROTECT 3 RIS XL
Valid from: 2009
Version: 1.4
U-TURN GmbH, Paragliders & Kites
Esslingerstr.23
78054 Villingen - Schwenningen
Tel. [phone] / Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.u-turn.de E-Mail : [email protected]
Copyright:
© 2009 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or any means without the
prior written permission of U-Turn GmbH
Artwork: Ernst Strobl
Concept und text: Max Gülsever, Ernst Strobl

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Introduction:
Welcome to the U-Turn team and Thank you for the purchase of your new rescue-
system. The U-Turn rescue-sytems family “PROTECT 3“, utilizing new technology
materials, in careful combination with sound aerodynamic principles, represents a
new state of the art in rescue-systems design. The U-Turn PROTECT 3 will provide
outstanding performance if you really have to use it.
Please read and be sure you thoroughly understand this manual before flying the U-
Turn PROTECT 3. It contains information critical to the safe operation of the system.
If there is any terminology, or anything else, in this manual which you do not com-
pletely understand, please contact your dealer or the manufacturer before flying with
the U-Turn PROTECT 3 as your rescue.
Paragliding and Hang gliding are extremely demanding sports requiring exceptional
levels of attention, judgement, maturity, and self discipline. It is unlikely that you will
be able to participate in it safely unless you make a conscious and continual com-
mitment to your own safety.
Due to the inherent risks in flying, no warranty of any kind can be made against acci-
dents, bodily injury, equipment failure, and/or death.
If any questions about the PROTECT 3 occur, please ask your U-Turn Competence-
Center. If they cannot help, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We will be pleased if
we can satisfy you completely.
BE CAREFUL!
Contents
Technical Details ............................................................................... Site 2
Usage ............................................................................................... Site 2
Licensing time ................................................................................... Site 2
Structure ........................................................................................... Site 2
Necessary Papers ............................................................................ Site 3
Way of function ................................................................................. Site 3
Controlling ......................................................................................... Site 3
Damage ............................................................................................ Site 3
Canopy, Lines and Risers ................................................................ Site 3
Parachute-opening-device ................................................................ Site 3
Packing directions ............................................................................. Site 4-5
Reassembling ................................................................................... Site 6-7
Final Words........................................................................................ Site 7
DHV .................................................................................................. Site 8-10
!!! Warning !!!
This emergency system should not be used for sky diving
Emergency systems are not required to be registered by the Department of
Aviation in Germany (Luftfahrtbundesamtes LBA)
Any injuries or damage occurring in connection with this emergency system
cannot be held the responsibility of the manufacturer.

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1. Technical details
Parachute types:
PROTECT NANO, PROTECT 3 RIS L, PROTECT 3 RIS XL
Manufacturer U-TURN GmbH
Paraglider & Kites
Esslingerstr.23
78054 Villingen - Schwenningen
Technical Data U-Turn Rescue Systems
PROTECT 3 NANO PROTECT 3 RIS L PROTECT 3 RIS XL
Weight with container: 1,6 kg 2,4 kg 2,6 kg
Area in m² 25 38 42
Maximal Load 120 kg 140 kg 160 kg
Take off weight;
rate of descent 100 kg > ca. 6,0 m/s
80 kg > ca. 5,3 m/s
120 kg > ca. 5,2 m/s
100 kg > ca. 4,7 m/s
80 kg > ca. 4,2 m/s
140 kg > ca. 5,0 m/s
120 kg > ca. 4,7 m/s
100 kg > ca. 4,3 m /s
Recommended
additional load 70 kg - 100 kg 80 kg – 120 kg 100 kg – 140 kg
fabric RSTX 40 RSTX 40 RSTX 40
Middle Line 1 1 1
Help Parachute Yes Yes Yes
RIS No Yes Yes
Technical Description
The U-Turn Team relies on strong experience in personal glider development
and accessories. Due to the most innovative approach in design, the U-Turn
Team is at the cutting-edge of technology in flying sports.
New products are developed at U-Turn bases on our new concepts and re-
quirements which we receive from our customers. In combination with the latest
computer-aided R&D tools along with the most experienced test pilots world-
wide we deliver best of breed solutions in personal glider technology, rescue-
systems and accessories.
2. Usage
These Rescue Systems are for manual use by Paragliding- and Hanggliding pi-
lots who are getting in an emergency situation during a paraglider or hangglider
flight. Any other use has not been tested and certified and is therefore not al-
lowed. Especially this Rescue System is not dedicated for skydiving.
3. Licensing time
Your PROTECT 3 lifetime is 10 years i fit is treaded and cared properly. Every
two years a check and inspection by the manufacturer or a licensed service agent
is mandatory. After ten years, it can be used another two years but requires a
yearly inspection then.
4. Structure
Parachute with lines and riser
Parachute-opening-device with pulling grip
Outer container

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5. Necessary Papers
Handbook
Packing book with registration of the checks, repacks
6. Way of function
In the case of an emergency situation take the grip and pull it powerful. The both
look bolts give the way free fort he closing loops. After this, pull the packet and
throw it very powerful behind to the left or right side. The airflow and the little
helping parachute are stretching the lines and open thereby the parachute-
opening device. The parachute gets out of the parachute-opening device and is
filling.
7. Controlling
Before packing the PROTECT 3, it has to be checked by authorized service peo-
ple. In the case of throwing, the rescue has to be checked from the manufacturer
or the authorized person. If the parachute has to be packed, the pulling power has
to be checked. This has to be between 7 and 9 kg.
8. Damage
If there are some damages while checking the parachute, the parachute has to be
sent to the manufacturer ort he authorized person.
9. Canopy, Lines and raisers
The canopy differs from model to model by the number of lanes. The PROTECT 3
is made out of two different types of material. The lower part is made of very air-
tight material, the upper part of non air-tight material. Both materials are stretch
resistant material. These raisers have a special loop to connect the pilots harness
with the rescue-system.
10.Parachute-opening-device
The Parachute opening device is built from nylon cloth which is particularly
stretch-stable and durable. At the Parachute opening device you see the pulling-
grip with the pulling-loops and the small helping-parachute.

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11.Packing directions
Main Preparations
The packing should be done mostly on a table. The minimum requirement is a clean
surface. The parachute has to be stretched on his overall length.
Afterwards one line will be pulled through the packing loops and fixed at the top of
the table (see picture 1). On the lower end of the table the raiser will be fixed and the
parachute tightened. The lines will be checked on straight and parallel course. Take
line one and the last of the lines and check there course U-Turn to the raiser. If there
are twisted lines remove them.
(Pic. 1) (Pic. 2)
Panel Adjustment
In this example we are assuming parachute type PROTECT 3 RIS XL which has 20
panels. The adjustment other parachutes differs only in the number of panels, but is
done always in the same way. Take panel 1 and count to the half of the panels (for
example PROTECT 3 RIS XL – count to 10) and put the divided lines to the left and
to the right (see picture 2). Now the panels 1-10 are on the right side and on the left
side you have panels 11-20. To lay out the panels start with number 10. This is
done with following procedure: Take panel 10 and pull the panels towards you.
Place panel by panel, beginning by 10 counting to 1 in that way that the lines are
be placed between your thumb and your forefinger of your right hand. Be sure that
lines 10-1, while retaking, are between your forefinger and middle finger of your
right hand. After that, panel 20-11 will be placed between thumb and forefinger.
(Pic. 3) (Pic. 4)

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If you are using a special packing device, looking like a comb, this device will now
be put on top of the lines.
The canopy now will be divided in that way that the stamped panel (in this case
No.20) lays on the top left. Align the top of the chute which is presently held with
the packing loops.
The canopy will be folded in a `S`shape. Take care that all lines are in the centre
(see picture 3). Now try attaching the canopy with some weight. (Books, etc)
ATTENTION: Be sure to remove the line which was pulled through the packing
loops. In case of not removing this, the parachute will NOT open!
(Pic. 5) (Pic. 6)
(Pic. 7) (Pic. 7a)

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Reassembling
Loosen the raisers from table. Go behind the top part of the parachute, and place
the canopy to the back part of the parachute-opening-device (see picture 4).
(Pic. 8) (Pic. 9)
(Pic. 10) (Pic. 11)
Put the canopy in a `S`shape into the parachute-opening-device (see picture 5). The
lines will be placed with 3 by 3 aft on top of the closing-claps and secured with rubber
band (see picture 6). These 3 line packages will be placed firmly near the parachute.
(Pic. 12) (Pic. 13)

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(Pic. 14) (Pic. 15)
Closing the parachute-opening-device
The front lid of the parachute-opening-device is secured by rubber band. This rubber
band is pulled through the centre holes and holding the outer line package (see pic-
ture 4). With the remains of the lines, secure first the right side of the lid with rubber
band, and then the left side lid (front view, see picture 8).
Packing and checking book
At least, be sure to enter the date, name of the person who packed the para-
chute, what was done. The same person packing has to sign the book.
Maintenance and repairs
U-Turn Rescue Systems will retain their performance and handling characteristics
best if routine care and maintenance are performed. If cleaning is necessary, use
warm water and a soft sponge. If you must use a soft cleaning fluid, then rinse the
fabric extensively. Always store your rescue parachute in a dry, safe place away
from chemicals.
Return your rescue to the manufacturer/dealer after no more than two years for a
careful check or even If you used your parachute in an emergency condition. Re-
pairs should be performed by authorized personnel only.
If the parachute got wet, be sure to re-pack it. Otherwise malfunction is pos-
sible! Be sure to check the correct loo of the parachute before every take off.
U-Turn Rescue Systems recommends a packing period of not more than 4
months.
FINAL WORDS
The PROTCT III is at the pole in Rescue Systems research and development. We
wish you that you will never have to use your PROTECT 3. Remember to treat your
canopy properly and always fly with respect for conditions and your capabilities.
Remember that all flying is potentially dangerous and that you must take responsi-
bility for your own safety. Fly conservatively with respect to conditions and use am-
ple altitude for manoeuvring. We also strongly recommend that you use a certified
harness with a back protection, a certified glider, a certified Rescue System and a
helmet.

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