ICARO JET Manual

Manual is about: rescue system

Summary of JET

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    Version 1/ 2015 ©.

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    Page 1 verification of checks and repairs jet/limit/tandem serial number: ……………………….…………… first check by icaro / date: ….………………… …………………………. Name/ stamp check (c) repair (r) which repair/ check? Check valid until? Performed by/ date check (c) repair (r) which repair/ check? Check valid until? Perfor...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Page 2 table of contents verification of checks and repairs ..................................... 1 to get to know your jet/limit/biplace ................................. 5 what to do when it happens? .................................................. 5 packing instructions ...........................

  • Page 4: Jet/limit/biplace

    Page 3 congratulations on buying your jet/limit/biplace rescue system and welcome to the family of icaro - pilots! Before you get to know your system please read the manual, there is important information inside. This manual gives you information on the entire specific and general characteristics of...

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    Page 4 any important changes to this manual will be published in our homepage ( www.Icaro-paragliders.De ). Should you decide to sell this rescue system at a later date, please pass on this manual to the new owner. Each alteration (lines, canopy) is dangerous and reactions are not predictable. Your ...

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    Page 5 to get to know your jet/limit/biplace icaro rescue systems jet limit limit limit l xl biplace area (m 2) 34 38,5 40,5 69 weight including container (kg) 1,9 2,3 2,6 4,0 maximum load allowed (kg) 100 120 148 220 maximum payload (kg) at 6,8 m/sec. 110 135 165 245 number of panels 16 22 24 36 th...

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    Page 6 after having the rescue system packed, please ensure that rescue system and harness fit to each other. The force measured in the deployment handle should be between 50 and 80 n. Pulling the packing line trough the fixing loops to help you pack the rescue system, use a short piece of old parag...

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    Page 7 sorting the panels take the lines in your hand as shown in the photo and fold over each panel from left to right like turning the pages in a book. Division of panels lay down the canopy so that there are the same numbers of panels on each side (keep the canopy under tension). Use sand sacks t...

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    Page 8 folding the canopy into thirds the left third is folded onto the middle and then the right third is folded under the middle. S-folding canopy to fit into inner container fold the canopy in “s” folds from the top right down to the base, so that it fits into the inner container. Folding the sus...

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    Page 9 fitting the rescue system into the inner container the folded suspension lines are placed on the rescue chute as shown. Use a packing thread to pull the rubber loop through the eyelets of the inner container. The rest of the suspension lines are secured with the rubber loop. Make a note of th...

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    Page 10 attachment of the connection belt with the harness for connecting the two belts use a fixable 24 kn- snap hook with a diameter of 8 mm. It is very important that the snap hook cannot twist to prevent traverse stress of the snap hook. Therefore use cable fixer, adhesive tape or strong rubber ...

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    Page 11 important points to look out for:  check (steady) • connection of the rescue system to your harness • connection of the harness and deployment handle • the closing splint must be held with a special thread line from the fixing loops is removed (after each packing) check compatibility of res...

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    Page 12 use limitation 10 years; the rescue system is allowed to be used for a time span of 10 years by observance of the regulations for packing and checking. Certification is no longer valid thereafter. The certified life span can be extended by a further three years, if the rescue system is check...

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    Page 13 what is excluded from guarantee? • rescue equipment, • which has been thrown for a emergency, • which have been changed by yourself, • that were not purchased from an authorized dealer / flight school, • where the required inspection intervals were not met and the verification of the rescue ...

  • Page 15: Annex

    Page 14 annex guarantee card please fill in the guarantee card which you find on our homepage www.Icaro-paragliders,com and send it. Checksheet for rescue systems client (name, address): type / size / year of construction : serial number: certification number: date of last inspection: memos yes no w...

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    Page 15 description of the rescue system bands bahnen lines middle lines belt base apex fixing loops.

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    Page 16 dispatch protocol/ delivery content piece check complete inner bag manual sticker ....................... ................................ Date signature.