Canopy Owners Manual November 2006 working.vp
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1. 16 Part Number SSE001 Feburary 2003 Page 1 of 16 Tandem Main amp Reserve BlackHawk Main amp Reserve NightHawk Main amp Reserve AngelFire Reserve Mentor Basix amp FireBolt Owners Manual GENERAL INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new main or reserve canopy from Jump Shack As you put jumps on your new canopy and get to know it you will come to realize that you have purchased the most reliable parachute that money can buy We are sure that it is the most thoroughly engineered can opy available All of our canopies have been de signed using 3 dimensional CAD technology This manual introduces you to your new Racer Tandem Main or Reserve AngelFire Reserve BlackHawk Main or Reserve NightHawk Main or Reserve Basix Mentor or FireBolt an introduction you must have before taking to the air with it So leave yourself plenty of time between getting the canopy and making the first jump on it Use this manual to help familiarize yourself with your complete system WARNING IT IS ASSUMED THAT INTENTIONALLY JUMPING FROM AN AIRPLANE IN FLIGHT OR FROM A FIXED OBJECT IS DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND LIMB PARACHUTES DO NOT ALWAYS WORK AS DESIRED WHEN YOU TAKE IT UPON YOURSELF TO PARTICIPATE IN PARACHUTE JUMPING YOU ACCEPT THE FACT THAT NO MATTER HOW CAREFUL YOU ARE OR HOW GOOD YOUR EQUIPMENT IS YOU CAN BE SERIOUSLY OR FATALLY IN JURED DISCLAIMER It is expressly understood and agreed between the2. NightHawk 245 P N 11008NH 7 245 10 8 22 45 2 32 3800 546 Cu In NightHawk 280 P N 11009NH 7 280 11 5 24 3 2 32 3800 598 Cu In NightHawk 300 P N 110010NH 7 300 11 9 25 2 2 32 3800 702 Cu In BlackHawk 265 P N 12121 9 265 10 1 26 8 2 65 3692 580 Cu In BlackHawk 300 P N 12120 9 300 10 75 28 5 2 65 3600 702 Cu In Line Differential ification Ato B A to C A to D AngelFire 97 P N 11001 2 2 7 3 14 5 AngelFire 114 P N 11002 2 3 7 9 15 6 AngelFire 125 P N 11003 2 5 8 3 16 4 AngelFire 150 P N 11004 1 6 7 2 15 8 AngelFire180 P N 11005 2 2 8 2 17 7 AngelFire 200 P N 11006 2 4 8 8 18 5 AngelFire 228 P N 11007 2 6 9 6 20 1 AngelFire 245 P N 11008 2 5 9 5 20 4 AngelFire 280 P N 11009 2T 10 2 21 9 AngelFire 300 P N 110010 2 8 6 8 18 9 BlackHawk 265 P N 12121 25 9 15 18 9 BlackHawk 300 P N 12120 2075 9 3 19 3 Part Number SSE001 Feburary 2003 Page 7 of 16 Tandem Main amp Reserve BlackHawk Main amp Reserve NightHawk Main amp Reserve AngelFire Reserve Mentor Basix amp FireBolt Owners Manual INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS Your Parachute Labs reserve must be inspected thoroughly at the time of its initial assembly and at every Inspect amp Repack Cycle The preferred method of inspecting your ram air parachute is to hang the parachute up by the tail so that you can see the entire top and bottom skin This will make the line continuity check ea
3. seller and the buyer and any subsequent user of this parachute all or in part the manufacturer and seller shall in no way be deemed or held liable or accountable for any failure or damages resulting from failure of the product Use of this product for any purpose shall constitute waiver to the manufacturer and seller for any damages to person or property directly or indirectly caused by said use This parachute is sold with all faults and without fitness for any particular purpose and the manufacturer neither implies nor expresses any warranties or guarantees of the parachute Use of this parachute for any purpose constitutes agreement between the buyer or user and the seller according to the terms herein If the buyer refuses the terms of this agreement he must return the unused parachute to the manufacturer with 10 days of receipt of the parachute with a letter stating why the parachute was returned along with the accompanying invoice showing purchase price ABOUT THE MANUAL We have tried to write this manual for all Jump Shack canopies However it is only current for the serial number shown on the first page The data contained herein was current at the time of this writing but the sport advances rapidly Some of this information may not be true now or especially as time goes on We reserve the right to change the canopy and its procedures without notice Prudence requires that you contact us for information on updates if you ar
4. stow band be located on the B line This may be determined by pulling the center of the slider up into the center of the air channel with the slider grommets firmly against the slider stops Observe where the point 3 to 4 inches from the center point of the slider falls and locate the stow band on the nearest line attach ment point Part Number SSE001 Feburary 2003 Page 6 of 16 Tandem Main amp Reserve BlackHawk Main amp Reserve NightHawk Main amp Reserve AngelFire Reserve Mentor Basix amp FireBolt Owners Manual SPECIFICATIONS Canopy amp P N Cells Sq Ft Chord Span Aspect Average Peak Pack Volume Force AngelFire 97 P N 11001 7 97 6 5 15 5 2 32 3465 286 Cu In AngelFire 114 P N 11002 7 114 6 9 16 0 2 32 3465 312 Cu In AngelFire 125 P N 11003 7 125 7 8 17 57 2 32 3465 312 Cu In AngelFire 150 P N 11004 7 150 8 3 18 0 2 32 3465 390 Cu In AngelFire 180 P N 11005 7 180 925 19 5 2 32 3465 416 In AngelFire 200 P N 11006 7 200 9 75 20 6 232 3465 468 In AngelFire 228 P N 11007 7 228 10 4 22 0 2 32 3465 520 Cu In AngelFire 245 P N 11008 7 245 10 8 22 197 2 32 3800 546 Cu In AngelFire 280 P N 11009 7 280 11 5 24 3 2 32 3800 598 In AngelFire 300 P N 110010 7 300 11 97 25 2 2 32 3800 702 Cu In
5. RAM AIR CANOPY OWNERS MANUAL Tandem Main amp Reserve BlackHawk Main amp Reserve NightHawk Main amp Reserve AngelFire Reserve Mentor Basix FireBolt PARACHUTE LABORATORIES INC d b a JUMP SHACK 1665 LEXINGTON AVE SUITE 106 DELAND FL USA 32724 Tandem Main amp Reserve BlackHawk Main amp Reserve NightHawk Main amp Reserve AngelFire Reserve Mentor Basix amp FireBolt Owners Manual Table of Contents GENERAL ky oh a MAINTENANCE amp 5 INTRODUCTION REPAIR PROCEDURES 5 WARNING os 660 58 wa ya We ee ASSEMBLY i645 0 5055652N 54 bee tee 5 4 eee E 6 DISCLAIMER PARTSLIST 6 ABOUTTHEMANUAL RESERVEASSEMBLY 6 COPYRIGHTS SPECIFICATIONS 8 SERIAL NUMBER 4 4 INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS 9 TECHNICAL DATA Sal ea Ee RESERVE PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 11 CRITICAL POINT 8 as eee OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS RESERVE PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 12 CYCLIC INSPECTIONS Tandem Specific Instructions 16 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS FLAG SLIDER INSTRUCTIONS
6. an appropriate method of determining if a stain is harmful Part Number SSE001 Feburary 2003 Page 4 of 16 Tandem Main amp Reserve BlackHawk Main amp Reserve NightHawk Main amp Reserve AngelFire Reserve Mentor Basix amp FireBolt Owners Manual off as you may wish to change the toggle setting slightly at some time Instructions for Dacron or Polyester line A Route the steering line through the guide ring on he riser Then route it through the grommet in the toggle starting from the Velcro side B Then route the steering line around the toggle on the right side and then back through the grommet C Now route the steering line around the toggle on the left side and then back through the grommet D Adjust the line so that the toggle mark is on the line exiting the grommet going to the canopy at the base of the grommet on the Velcro side of the tog gle Pull out all the slack while maintaining the tog gle mark position E Tie an overhand knot in the steering line and cinch it down against the toggle TANDEM CANOPY ASSEMBLY All canopies should have a rubber stow band at tached to the line attachment point of one of the in board C lines The center of the slider should be stowed in this retainer during packing The purpose of this retainer is to prevent the slider from com ming down the lines prematurely It is a good idea to do this to any canopy Other canopies may require that the
7. and must match the guide ring and Velcro on the risers Para chute Labs canopies come with brake settings and Part Number SSE001 Feburary 2003 Page 8 of 16 Tandem Main amp Reserve BlackHawk Main amp Reserve NightHawk Main amp Reserve AngelFire Reserve Mentor Basix amp FireBolt Owners Manual toggle tie on marks set for PIA standard riser brake Parachute Labs Inc In addition any changes must dimensions This standard calls for 4 inches 10 2 be marked on the canopy s data panel cm from the top of the riser to the top of the brake setting ring If there is a differential of more 8 THE REST OF THE ASSEMBLY Follow than 1 inch 2 5 cm from this standard the canopy the instructions in the harness container manufac must be modified This modification may only be turer s owners manual to inspect the rest of your done by a master rigger and must be reported to parachute system Part Number SSE001 Feburary 2003 Page 9 of 16 Setting Brakes on the FireBolt The outer steering line from the wingtip has a brake eye the inner steering line does not Prevent these from getting twisted for easier inspection and packing Pull the outside steering line down below the guide ring Insert the nose of the toggle through the brake eye of the outside steering line Pull up on both steering lines to eliminate slack and to check that brakes have been set properly Excess steering line can be stowed in the Velcro keeper or
8. arrowing the bundle to the width of the bag Constantly work the fabric away from the links F Pull the center tab of the tail to the top exposing the air channel G Fold one half of the tail over the bundle to in spect the stabilizer folds Dress the tail stacking all chord seams neatly over the center line air channel and neatly lay all stabilizer and tail fabric to the out side Repeat with other half of tail back to the cen ter Stow the slider in its rubber band Part Number SSE001 Feburary 2003 Page 12 of 16 Tandem Main amp Reserve BlackHawk Main amp Reserve NightHawk Main amp Reserve AngelFire Reserve Mentor Basix amp FireBolt Owners Manual H Return the center tail tab to the bottom center of the bundle Where the stabilizers attach to the main body of the canopy Cocoon the canopy to the width of the bag NOTE Care must be taken during the cocoon ing process so as not to disturb the air channel and lines of the canopy I Fold the exposed stabilizers back under the tail Lay your hand 6 8 from the bottom of the bundle and fold the canopy back over itself J Fold each section of the nose outward from the center so it takes air quickly during deployment K Fold the canopy back over so you now have an 8 S fold at the bottom The length and number of S folds may vary according to the distance between the verti
9. by looping it through the top of the riser and around the nose of the toggle with metal links only If soft links are used it is not advisable to loop the excess through the top of the risers as the line can get caught on the tab of the soft links Jump Shack Risers have a loop located on the front of the rear riser made of 34 Type 3 for the purpose of providing a place to stow excess steering line The nose of the toggle is then inserted into the elastic keeper on the riser Excess line stows neatly and releases with normal pull force Sump Shack 1665 Lexington Ave 106 Deland H 52724 USA 886 734 5867 FAK 386 784 8464 www fompshack com Tandem Main amp Reserve BlackHawk Main amp Reserve NightHawk Main amp Reserve AngelFire Reserve Mentor Basix amp FireBolt Owners Manual RESERVE PACKING INSTRUCTIONS CRITICAL POINT Compatibility Make sure the canopy you re packing is the right size for the rig it s connected to Even if it was in there before someone else s mis take will become yours when you sign the packing data card SETTING BRAKES A Pull the steering line through the guide ring mounted on the riser down to the eyelet provided in the steering line B Fold the excess in half and insert through slot in top of riser C Place the loop made by the excess over and in line with the brake eyelet D Insert the toggle through the loop in C and then through the brake ey
10. cal partition that separates the main and re serve containers and the grommet in the bottom flap of the reserve container Part Number SSE001 Feburary 2003 Page 13 of 16 Tandem Main amp Reserve BlackHawk Main amp Reserve NightHawk Main amp Reserve AngelFire Reserve Mentor Basix amp FireBolt Owners Manual L Tuck the remainder of the canopy under the bun dle until it is the height of the bag PLACING CANOPY INTO BAG A Face away from the container and kneel on the packed canopy to keep it under control Shape the bundle to resemble the bag prepare the bag and in stall the canopy into it The canopy must be folded to mimic the length width and thickness of the con tainer Part Number SSE001 Feburary 2003 Page 14 of 16 Tandem Main amp Reserve BlackHawk Main amp Reserve NightHawk Main amp Reserve AngelFire Reserve Mentor Basix amp FireBolt Owners Manual Tandem Specific Instructions FLAG SLIDER INSTRUCTIONS Pull the slider up to the stops in the same manor you would for a non flagged slider Continue to pull the flag portion up towards the top of the canopy until the flag is straight and the grommets are against their stops The pockets of the flag should be point ing out or exposed Fold the canopy using the pro cedure you are most comfortable with PRO or Side packing Roll or fold the nose and make the A to B Fold if you are side pack
11. e using this manual as a guide to service a later generation Jump Shack canopy Additionally you may view the most recent version of the Owners Manual at our Internet site WWW JUMPSHACK COM COPYRIGHTS Jump Shack holds all copyrights to this manual We grant permission to anyone to reproduce it all or in part for non commercial purposes No reproduction of this manual may be sold anywhere without a roy Part Number SSE001 Feburary 2003 Page 2 of 16 Tandem Main amp Reserve BlackHawk Main amp Reserve NightHawk Main amp Reserve AngelFire Reserve Mentor Basix amp FireBolt Owners Manual alty agreement with Jump Shack Anyone copying this manual for distribution must do so without charge excepting the cost of reproduction SERIAL NUMBER The first two digits of the serial number denote the week of manufacture The third digit denotes the year The last two digits denote the sequence Caution This manual is serial numbered corre sponding to the canopy with which it was shipped Technical information in this manual refers only to the canopy of that same serial number Record the information from the data plate now along with the colors of your canopy in case your gear becomes lost or stolen Keep the record some place other than your equipment bag If you have any question regarding your canopy this manual or the procedures described in the man ual contact Jump Shack 1665 N Lexington Ave 106 DeLa
12. ed Rapide links For Rapide links turn under the edge of the riser webbing to buffer it self and install the links Turn the barrel nuts until snug plus one quarter turn B Route the steering line through the guide ring on the riser Then route it through the grommet on the toggle starting from the side with Velcro Wrap the steering line around the outside of the toggle over the grommet The locator mark should be 1 4 3cm from the side as shown C Slide the line off the toggle and tie a loose over hand knot in the folded line D Next slide the line back over the toggle and tighten the knot The idea is to use the width of the toggle as a measuring guide for the size of the loop The locator mark on the line should be just to the outside of the knot away from the toggle E Pull the knot up to the grommet Daisy chain the excess end of the steering line Don t cut the excess Part Number SSE001 Feburary 2003 Page 5 of 16 Tandem Main amp Reserve BlackHawk Main amp Reserve NightHawk Main amp Reserve AngelFire Reserve Mentor Basix amp FireBolt Owners Manual OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS CYCLIC INSPECTIONS The Federal Aviation Administration requires that all parachute systems in use for emergency circum stances be inspected every 120 days You as the user of this equipment should be familiar with and check these items PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS Only a currently FAA licensed rigg
13. elet E Insert the toggle into it s elastic keeper and seat it to the mating velcro on the riser FOLDING CANOPY A Separate the four line groups below the slider and walk the slider up toward the canopy while lift ing the canopy off the floor Seat the slider grom mets against the slider stops B Hold all the lines in one hand while standing and organize the nose It should now face the container With HANDS ON trace and clear the perimeter of the canopy pulling all stabilizers toward the out side of the bundle Part Number SSE001 Feburary 2003 Page 10 of 16 Tandem Main amp Reserve BlackHawk Main amp Reserve NightHawk Main amp Reserve AngelFire Reserve Mentor Basix amp FireBolt Owners Manual RESERVE PACKING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE This process is similar to the flaking of a opy and lay it on the floor The bundle will round canopy and must be done with care as spreadout widely but neatly panels not cleared could cause a malfunction C Place the center tab of the tail under your thumb as shown Part Number SSE001 Feburary 2003 Page 11 of 16 Tandem Main amp Reserve BlackHawk Main amp Reserve NightHawk Main amp Reserve AngelFire Reserve Mentor Basix amp FireBolt Owners Manual E Kneel at the top of the canopy facing the con tainer Draw the canopy toward you while at the same time n
14. em becomes certificated in the Low Speed Category Later installation of a Stan dard Category canopy restores the system to the Standard Category Regulations require the rigger to identify the system as Low Speed Category in the appropriate manner when he installs a reserve from that category Standard Category requires no mark ings Performance limitations of the installed can opy should be placarded in the manner required by the TSO document for the user s information The 9 Cell and 11 Cell reserves certified under TSO C23 c must conform to AS 8015a The Racer Tandem Reserve canopies have been tested to 625 LBS 175 KTS Part numbers 12120 amp 12121 9 cell reserves of 300 amp 265 sq ft respectively have been approved under TSO C 23d which re quires conformance to AS 8015b They are ap proved for use in dual main amp reserve containers and are limited to use at 254 Ibs At 150 kts Part Number SSE001 Feburary 2003 Page 3 of 16 Tandem Main amp Reserve BlackHawk Main amp Reserve NightHawk Main amp Reserve AngelFire Reserve Mentor Basix amp FireBolt Owners Manual ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Canopy with Attached Lines Connector Links Rubber Stow Bands Note Only U S Military Specification R 1832 Keener Brand rubber stow bands may be used on Parachute Labs Products They are available from Jump Shack RESERVE ASSEMBLY A Connect the canopy to the reserve risers using appropriately siz
15. er may assemble inspect pack and certify a reserve as airworthy Riggers are required to have this manual available to them while servicing this canopy Per the FAA regulations you must be familiar with any type of reserve parachute you wish to certify The main canopy and its accessories may be assem bled and packed by you or a licensed rigger The FAA states that minor repairs may be done by a Senior Rigger and major repairs must be done by a Master Rigger They further define minor repairs as anything that does not affect the airworthiness of the equipment and major repairs as anything that does affect the airworthiness This regulation policy is subjective and open to discussion You as the owner and your rigger should discuss the required repair and make the best decision you can If there is still some question call us MAINTENANCE amp REPAIR PROCEDURES The best guide for the execution of general repairs to be performed on parachutes is The Parachute Manual by Poynter When performing periodic in spection to your canopy the relative line lengths should be noted A differential of more than one inch should be cause for rejection and subsequent correction before return to service Any broken fi bers or threads should be repaired or replaced Stains must be identified and documented They should be removed if possible without damaging the fabric Generally only acidic entities are harmful to nylon therefore a pH test is
16. ing NOTE The purpose of the flag is to cover the nose during deployment and for the pockets on the flag to inflate and hold the flag in place covering the nose and slowing inflation Part Number SSE001 Feburary 2003 Page 15 of 16 PERMANENT HISTORY RECORD 000000000 000000 0000 ooo 000 000000 0000 ooo 0000 000000 000000 0000 000 0000 00000 ooo 00000 0000 0000 00000000 00000 OO 0000 000000000 0000 00000000 00000 0000 000000 000000 0000 0000 OOOOO0 O000000000 7000000 00000000 0000000 0000 00000 00000000 OO0000 000000 000 0000 0000 oo0000 0000 o0000000 000000 OOOOOO000000 0000000 Part Number SSE001 Feburary 2003 Page 16 of 16 OOOO 000000 OO OOOO 0000000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 OO 000000 00000000
17. nd Florida 32724 USA TEL 386 734 5867 FAX 386 734 8464 TECHNICAL DATA These Reserve Parachutes are approved under one of the following Part number SST202 7 Cell Re serve sizes 97 through 226 has been certificated in the Low Speed Category by the Federal Aviation Administration FAA under Technical Standard Or der TSO C 23 b It is limited to use in Aircraft under 150 It is additionally limited to use with less than 254 pounds The AngelFire 245 280 and 300 and the NightHawk 245 280 and 300 are certified for a maximum weight of 330 pounds at 180 KTS This TSO refers to National Aircraft Standard NAS 804 published in September 1949 The 9 Cell and 11 Cell Tandem Reserve are Certi fied under TSO C23 c this TSO refers to AS 8015a published September 30 1982 To meet these requirements the manufacturer must submit the de sign in drawings to the FAA Engineering District Office The FAA then inspects and certifies the manufacturing facility and approves the quality con trol of the manufacturing process as described in the manufacturer s manual The FAA further assures that the manufacturer will trace and inspect each piece of fabric and hardware he uses during the manufacturing process of the equipment Under TSO C 23 b equipment can be tested to Standard Category sometimes called High Speed or Low Speed Category A rig may be assembled with a Low Speed Category reserve canopy but then the entire syst
18. rrect for this reserve This can be done while the canopy is in the hanging position or with the canopy neatly laid out on its side Check the condition of the stabilizers and slider stops on the stabilizer 5 SUSPENSION LINES Check the full length of each line for damage and wear Look for fraying at all cascades and where each line attaches to the connector link Check that all lines are sewn and that the stitching is good Check the continuity and routing of each line 6 SLIDER Be sure the fabric isn t torn that the grommets are undamaged and have no sharp edges and that they are securely attached to the slider Be sure every suspension line and both steer ing lines pass through the proper grommet on the slider 7 RISERS amp LINKS Be sure the barrels of the connector links have not moved by checking the match marks Visually check the match mark and link condition If the match mark is still intact and the link is not bent or damaged the link is OK for continued service If the upper and lower parts of the mark become misaligned then the barrel has shifted Should this happen the link must be immediately disassembled cleaned and inspected If no damage has occurred the riser link line slider bumper assembly may be reattached Ensure that the slider bumpers located on the connector links are the correct ones are positioned correctly and are properly tacked to the links The toggles must be installed correctly
19. sier too Clamps attached to a spreader bar that is at least the width of the can opy make this job a cinch An FAA certificated rigger must inspect your new Parachute Labs reserve and determine its compati bility with your rig The inspection should be done in clean well lit area that will allow the canopy to be completely spread out VISUAL INSPECTION It s best to inspect your reserve in a careful sys tematic way We recommend starting at the top of the canopy and working down to the risers as de scribed below 1 TOP SURFACE Hang the canopy or spread the canopy out on its bottom surface and inspect the top surface starting at the front of the left end cell Check half of the cell from nose to tail Then check the other half cell going tail to nose Repeat this pat tern until all the cells top surfaces are inspected Look for rips stains or failed seams 2 BOTTOM SURFACE Again use the proce dure of inspecting half cells as on the top surface Check for rips stains and failed seams Look very closely at the line attachments Even slight damage is cause for rejection in these areas Line attach ments must be completely free of any damage or defects 3 INSPECT EACH RIB From leading edge to the trailing edge by looking inside each cell Pay ex tra attention to the line attachment points 4 Check that all lines in each line group are the same length and that the trim differential be tween each line group is co
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