X-dream Fly X-TRIANGLE User manual

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date 09|2017
X-TRIANGLE
Operation manual

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Text: Daniel Loritz & Gerald Roschmann
Graphic & design: Manu Feuerstein
Copyright by
X-dream Fly
Unterbach 9
A-6653 Bach / Tirol
Tel.: [phone]
Mail: info@x-dreamfly.ch
Web: www.x-dreamfly.ch
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Content
1. Forword ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 5
Safety instruction .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Intended use .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
3. Rescue Canopy X-TRIANGLE ....................................................................................................................... 5
The construction .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Necessary documentation .................................................................................................................................... 7
Components of the delivery .................................................................................................................................. 7
Quality assurance .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Materials used ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
The components .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Certification ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Operational limits .................................................................................................................................................. 8
4. Throwing the X-TRIANGLE ........................................................................................................................... 9
Deployment oft the rescue canopy ....................................................................................................................... 9
After the opening .................................................................................................................................................. 9
The scissors position ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Disconnect the glider ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Flying with the X-TRIANGLE ................................................................................................................................. 10
Landing with the rescue ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Potential errors and hazards ................................................................................................................................. 11
5. Maintenance and inspection of the X-TRIANGLE ................................................................................... 12
Behaviour if damaged ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Storage .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Cleaning and drying .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Repairs .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Correct disposal of the rescue equipment ............................................................................................................ 13
6. Attachment to the harness ........................................................................................................................... 13
7. Packing interval for the X-TRIANGLE ........................................................................................................ 13
8. Funktion & assembly for packing X-TRIANGLE ....................................................................................... 14
9. Packing manual X-TRIANGLE ..................................................................................................................... 20
10. Appendix inspection records .................................................................................................................... 36
Release .................................................................................................................................................................. 38
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1. Forword
Dear Customer,
thank you very much, that you have decided for a X-TRIANGLE. You have not only acquired one of the most
modern and innovative rescue equipment, you also opted for a brand that is committed to the sustainable use of
the earth’s resources. The ecological balance of our products is our priority. As probably not much before we dealt
with the development and construction of rescue equipment in general and dealt in particular with the Cross
canopy and steerable rescue equipment. Dozens of prototypes, hundreds of test airdrops and measuring flights
have enriched our experiences and sharpened insights.The product of this unique history is a unrivaled light
steerable rescue equipment, such as the X-TRIANGLE!
The use of a rescue system is complex and it requires some practice to complete a successful rescue deployment.
For this reason, I recommend intense workout for the use of the X-TRIANGLE. A perfect way for those who can
learn only by themselves by repeating the exercises in the event of an emergency in the prevailing difficult condi-
tion and react correctly.
We naturally hope that the X-TRIANGLE must be used as little as possible. If nevertheless, the situation requires
it, it should not be hesitated and the rescue device should be activate immediately. For this rare moments we have
invested all our knowledge and our intelligence, so you can count completely on the reliability
of the X-TRIANGLE.
We wish you much success and joy dealing with the X-TRIANGLE!
Dani Loritz and Geri Roschmann
Team X-dream Fly ...
... live your dream
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2. Introduction
Safety instruction
The X-TRIANGLE is a parachute to be release by hand for paraglider pilots who are in an emergency situation.
Due to their design characteristics it is not suitable for the free-fall! The parachute, the suspension lines and their
connection are not designed for an abrupt opening, because the necessary shock absorbers are missing. An un-
authorized use is prohibited. It is essential to ensure the proper installation of the X-TRIANGLE to the harness. In
the direct connection, a compatibility test must be carried out by an entitled person, to exclude possible non-com-
patibility between the harness and rescue device. Only a correct mounted rescue equipment can function properly
in case of an emergency and thus contribute to safety. In case of a release of the rescue device above water,
for example, as part of safety training, should pay attention to the fact that a harness foam protector generates
positive bouncy and can bring the pilots in the „head-down“ position in water. There is also the risk that the foam
protection soak water during a longer stay in the water and then pulls the pilot down.
Intended Use
This rescue device has been developed and constructed exclusively for the paragliding sport.
3. Rescue canopy X-TRIANGLE
Through intensive research work we managed to develop a rescue system with maximum reliability, strength
and fastest opening time at low sink rate. The X-TRIANGLE is easy to pack with a small packing size, low overall
weight and a very high pendulum stability. Despite a high maximum weight load we could achieve a very low sink
rate.
The X-TRIANGLE is suitable for any aspiring pilot and is for acro and XC-pilots the measure of things. The com-
pact size ensures the compatibility with most harnesses. The new idea behind the X-TRIANGLE was to develop
a steerable rescue with a vertical descent without any forward movement and no necessary pilot inputs on the
rescue straight after the deployment. If the pilot wants, or the situation requires a control of the direction we got
2 brake-steering handles just above the connection loop which makes it easy to generate and steer a forward
drive and stay so under control even in difficult conditions and wind. Especially in situations where pilots with a
normal not steerable rescue can not avoid obstacles, the X-TRIANGLE shows their strength.
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The construction
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Legend:
1. sidelines
2. middlelines
3. steeringlines
4. riser
4.1 loop in riser prolongation
5. canopy
6. flight direction
red (gray) corner
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X-TRIANGLE 100 X-TRIANGLE 125 X-TRIANGLE 160 X-TRIANGLE 220
Tandem
max. load [kg] -125 160 -
number of panels -21 24 -
weight of parachute [kg] -1,45 1,68 -
area [m²] -35,9 44,8 -
number of lines -21 24 -
number of centerlines -2 / 4 / 3 2 / 4 / 3 -
sinkrate max. load [m/s] -EN 5,43 EN 5,42 -
certification - LTF / EN (Air Turquoise) LTF / EN (Air Turquoise) -
certification number -EP 160.2016 EP 197.2017 -
container size [cm] - L 26 / B 21 / H 11 L 28 / B 23 / H 13 -
container volume [cm³] -4.900 (incl. lines) 5.450 (incl. lines) -
system lentgh [m] -6,1 6,9 -
max.area load [kg/m2]-3,48 3,57 -
We use only the highest quality materials such as Liros lines, 6.6 nylon Fabric from Delcotex, thread from the
german
manufacturer Amann in order to achieve a unique product. All materials used are manufactured in Europe. Sophis-
ticated and modern production methods after ISO 9001 guarantee the best quality and long life. Due to the low
pack size the compatibility is guaranteed with most harnesses.
Specifications:
Necessary documentation
• Operation manual
• Inspection record
Components of the delivery
• X-dream Fly X-TRIANGLE rescue
• X-dream Fly X-TRIANGLE inner container (4-leaf container)
• X-dream Fly X-TRIANGLE pack instructions (in the operations manual for free download)
• X-dream Fly X-TRIANGLE inspection record
• X-dream Fly X-TRIANGLE operation manual
The operation manual is available for download at www.x-dreamfly.ch
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Quality assurance
The X-dream Fly rescue devices go through a step by step control during the whole production. After every step,
the product is accurately checked and only after a successful pass of the test the following step will be started.
The fab- ric, the straps, lines and also the sewing machines are verified before use. Continuous quality controls of
the produc- tion process ensure an error-free production. Each rescue unit is subjected to a strict final inspection
before it leaves our factory.
Materials used
The materials used were selected very carefully and under the strictest quality standards. So we choose a rip-stop
20-dtex 6.6 nylon fabric from Delcotex. This meets the required strengths, convinced by good workmanship and
promises a longer life. The main seams are including a webbing which enhance the strength of the canopy. The
lines are made out of high-strength Dyneema for an enormous weight reduction. The middle lines are made of
polyester. The connection of the lines to the canopy are also made out of dyneema|polyester and corresponds to
the international parachute workmanship
The components
The X-TRIANGLE consists of 4 components:
• the canopy (triangle-canopy)
• the suspension lines (side and middle line)
• main riser incl. loop in riser
• inner container
Certification
The rescue device X-TRIANGLE by X-dream Fly are approved by the German airworthiness requirement LTF and
EN-12491:2001. The approval is valid only in use with the original X-dream Fly 4-leaf inner container. When using
a X-TRIANGLE in the context of a non-original inner container please note the corresponding release in the
appendix of this manual.
Operational limits
X-TRIANGLE Certification LTF = 150 km|h = 41,6m|s.
According to EN 12491 rescue equipment is not suitable for use at speeds greater than 32 m|s or 115 km|h.
Every 12 months the X-TRIANGLE rescue equipment need to be repacked. It makes sense when you throw the
rescue package for training on this occasion in a clean, dry space. Currently, there is no verification requirement
for rescue equipment. However, we recommend every 24 months a review of the rescue system. After each case
of a real
emergency opening the X-TRIANGLE rescue device should be checked by the manufacturer.
Permissible operating time: 12 years in compliance with the pack intervals and storage regulations. An extension
up to 15 years is possible after an inspection of the manufacturer.
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4. Throwing the X-TRIANGLE
The reserve is very often literally the lifesaver the “Second Chance“ for paraglider pilots. In the close flown air-space
of many flying areas a collision should not be underestimated as a danger on good flying days. Collisions with other
aircraft are one of the principal reasons to pull the parachute. Disturbance in the glider as cravats, which leave the
glider in spirals, fast twisted rotation movements or line breaks which makes the steering of the glider impossible
are other good reasons for throwing the reserve.
Deployment oft the rescue canopy
You grab the handle of the rescue and throw the canopy with a strong lively movement slightly backwards. The more
hard the movement precipitates, the faster the lines stretches themselves and pulls the canopy out of the container.
After the opening
When the reserve opens (usually behind the pilot) the glider is momentarily unable to fly, any prior rotation stops im-
mediately. The rescue rises above the pilot, the glider dives forward or sideways. Now you must immediately attempt
to deform the glider strongly (B- or C-Stall, or pull one line in) that the glider disturbs the rescue in his movements as
little as possible. If one does nothing at all, the glider rises above the pilot, the rescue shifts backwards and cannot
carry properly. This can occur to the dreaded scissoring position (down plane) when the glider and the rescue are at
an angle of 45° to each other. The rescue carries now only one part of the load, the rate of descent is dangerously
high. Try to deflate the glider and don´t let it fly anymore (B- or C-Stall, pull one line in). If the paraglider flutters only
like a flag upwards, the rescue canopy can carry widely undisturbed and freely of pendulum. One more option would
be the use of Quick-Out carabiners. After the rescue opening and release of first one riser and after a short moment
the second one it is possible to get rid of the glider. The pilot don´t need to stabilize the glider anymore and is able to
concentrate fully on the rescue and the landing.
The scissors position
The X-TRIANGLE is extremely pendulum stabl. Nevertheless, the danger of a scissor position (down plane) should be
reduced by stabilising or retraction the main glider. A scissor position increases the rate of descent and produce an
oblique pilot position when landing and increases the risk of injury!
Disconnect the glider
To achieve a proper operation of a steerable rescue the rescue canopy should fly without any influence of the main
glider above the pilot. A simple and effective way to achieve this situation are Quick-Out carabiners. This carabiners
make it possible to disconnect one or even both riser of the glider. We recommend for this reason the use of Quick-
Out carabiners. It is also important if using a speed system that this is separated during the release process as well.
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The main glider should be only disconnected after the rescue canopy opens proper, inflates fully and fly well above
the pilot. The separation of the two risers of the paraglider should never occur simultaneously. Separate first one
side of the risers and if necessary the second one. It might be that one disconnected riser is enough to deform the
glider to such an extent that he has no influence anymore on the rescue. If one side of the glider is disconnected the
flight direction of the X-TRIANGLE carried on side which is separated. Even in unilateral separation the flight direction
can be controlled with the handles of the X-TRIANGLE. An unilateral separation can make sense in certain circum-
stances, if you fly above forest or inaccessible areas you will not drop your glider. To achieve the maximum forward
speed, maximum glide and best controllability of the X-TRIANGLE, the glider must be completely separated or pulled
in. There is the danger that during installation or during the rescue deployment the rescue turns on its own axis.
This has the consequence that the two risers get twisted. Twisted riser have no effect on the opening behavior.
However, this may be restrict the controllability or make it even impossible. To untwist it is necessary to deform
the glider or at least disconnect one side of the glider.
Flying with the X-TRIANGLE
The unique advantages of the X-TRIANGLE lies in the choice of doing nothing if the situation requires it and achieve
a vertical sink rate or the ability of a controllable forward drive by an active engagement of the pilot. This option
makes the X-TRIANGLE unique and can thus be used for really any pilots in all skill- and education levels. The brake
handles on the X-TRIANGLE are attached with plastic sticks to a metal D-ring and a small line-loop on the riser. The
X-TRIANGLE generates no forward drive directly after the opening and the vertical descent is even at maximum
load lower then the required EN standard. On pilots request and if the situation requires it you can generate now a
forward drive by pulling one or both brake handles and steer this forward motion. The red corner of the rescue
points to the direction you fly.
IMPORTANT: Once the forward drive is applied by pulling the brake handles it cannot be removed. The use of the
two brakes of the X-TRIANGLE can similarly determine the direction of flight of the rescue system such as a paragli-
der. The forward speed and thus the controllability of the X-TRIANGLE is marginal dependent on the load and how
much influence the main glider has on the system. The X-TRIANGLE riser has a left and right side and should be
connected so to the harness. The risers converges to one and therefore the pilot may twist sideways in the forward
motion and is not positioned in the flight direction as the rescue. As orientation we recommend to visualize the red
corner of the X-TRIANGLE. The control behavior of the X-TRIANGLE is a little different than that of a paraglider or
rogallo rescue.
IMPORTANT: Visualize the red corner for the flying direction, for steering apply on one side brake input until the
rescue start to turn and the red corner is pointing the direction you want to fly and wait shortly for the rescue turning
and flying forward in this direction. The brake has a limit, thus the brake can not pulled to low. The turning perfor-
mance of the X-TRIANGLE is attenuated as dub. Simultaneously pull of both steering lines resulted in a little slow-
down of the forward drive. The X-TRIANGLE can not be stalled by pulling both steering lines. We recommend to
study and train the use of the X-TRIANGLE in advance. If your rescue is mounted to your shoulders it can be difficult
to turn your head, to orientate yourselves to the risers of the X-TRIANGLE. The position of brake handles must be
felt. We recommend to grab the riser upper your shoulder and to follow the risers up till you reach the brake
handles. In an emergency we seldom have much time and often is hectic and it is important that procedures are
rehearsed and work blind.
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