2.Purpose
The emergency parachutes are manually-released parachutes for paraglider / hangglider pilots in an emergency situation
whileflying.
3.Conditionsofuse
Maximumspeedforusage:115km/h(32m/s)
Intervalforrepacking:12month,thentherescueparachutehastoberepackedandthisrepackinghastoberecordedinthe
“Repackandinspectionlogbook”.
Interval of inspection: 24 month, then a complete inspection of the rescue parachute is necessary. The inspection have to
berecordedinthe“Repackandinspectionlogbook”.
Operational lifespan of parachute: 10 years. The lifespan can be extended for 2 more years if the rescue parachute is
inspectedyearlyduringthislasttwoyears.Sothetotalmax.possiblelifespanis12years.
4.Necessarydocumentation
a)Owner´smanual
b)Repackandinspectionlogbook
5.Modeofoperation
During an emergency situation while flying the pilot pulls at the release handle with a firm tug. Thereby the outer container
opensandthedeploymentbagisreleased.Afterthattherescueparachutepackage(whichisstillpackedinit´sdeployment
bag)havetobethrownwithadynamicmoveintothefreeair-space.Thatmeansthereleasehandlehavetobethrownaway
togetherwiththedeploymentbag!!!
Thedeploymentbagandtheconnectionbridle,aredesignedinawaywhichreleasesthelinesandcanopyoftheparachute
notbeforetheparachutepackageisthrownaway.
This prevents an unintentional or too early opening of the rescue parachute. This is minimizing the danger of tangling up
with the paraglider, the pilot or the reason which maybe causal for the emergency case (e.g. collision with another
paraglider).
Moreover the maximum throwing speed of the deployment bag should be reached when the deployment bag leaves the
pilothand.
Ingeneral:Thefastertherescueparachutepackageisthrownaway,thequickertheparachutewillopen.
After the throw the depolyment bag opens and releases lines and canopy. The powerful throw and/or the airstream
stretchesthelinesandcanopynowtherescueparachutesopens.
Aftertherescueparachuteisopenedcompletely,youfirsthavetocheckthealtitudeaboveground.
If you have still enough height you should ty to make the paraglider unable to fly according to the doctrine, to avoid an V-
positionoftheparagliderandtherescueparachute.
Ifyoudonothaveenoughheightanymore,justfocusonthegroundandprepareyourselfforthelandingfall.
6.Inspectionoftheparachute
Aparachutemustbe controlledby aregisteredpacker beforeit ispacked.Afteranemergencyopeningthe parachutemust
be inspected by the manufacturer or a workshop which is authorized by the manufacturer. After a re-pack the rescue
parachuteshouldundergoareleasetest.Thisverifiesthattheopeningforceoftheharnesscontaineroroutsidecontaineris
in between2daNand7daN.
Acompatibility test must be performed by an authorized person if the rescue system and harness (with integrated rescue
container)ismountedthefirsttimeinthiscombination.Thecompatibilitymustberecordedintheparachutelogbook.
7.Behaviourifdamagesarenoticed
If you notice any damage at the rescue parachute, which may affect the airworthy condition of the rescue parachute, you
have to send the rescue parachute for inspection/repair to the manufacturer.Also, if you are not sure about the airworthy
conditioninanyway,youhavetosendtheparachutetothemanufacturer.
Attention:Chemicals,detergents,insects,mouldstainsor thelikecanhavethe samenegativeeffectstothestrengthofthe
partsasmechanicalinfluences.
8.Storage
Oil, grease, acid and paint should not be stored near the parachute. The storage space should be dry. Parachutes which
havenotbeenusedforalongperiodoftimeshouldbeopenedandthecanopylooselyrolledandstoredinabag.
Avoidunnecessaryhightemperature(e.ginaparkingcar)!
9.Maintenance
Thelifespanandconditiondepends mainlyuponhow carefullyyou handleandmaintain yourparachute.Out ofthisreason
werecommendtocontroltheparachuteregularly,atthelatestifitisrepacked,ifthereareanywearsordamages.
Duringnormaluseyouhavetotakecareofthefollowingpoints:
If the parachute got wet, you have to open it and dry it at a well-ventilated place as soon as possible (but avoid direct
sunlight!)Thefastdryingisimportanttoavoidmouldstains.Aftertheparachuteiscompletedryitcanberepacked.
Iftheparachuteisstrainedmorethannormal(forexample:acardroveovertheharnessinwhichtheparachuteisplaced,or
itmaybeisdamagedbyasharpobject,oranyotherpossibledamage),youhavetosendtheparachutetothemanufacturer
tocheckit.
Avoidcontactwithsaltwater,acidsorotheraggressivesubstances!
Alsoavoidunnecessaryexposuretosunlight,causetheUVraysmaydamagethemolecularstructureofthematerial.
10.Cleaning
Adirtycanopyandcontainercanbecarefullycleanedwithclearwaterandasoftsponge.
Attention: Never use detergents, chemicals, brushes or hard sponges to clean the parachute! Also a cleaning in the
washingmaschineisnotallowed.
If the rescue parachute gets in contact with salt water, you have to wash it with fresh water. A cleaning accelerates the
ageingofthesystem.
11.Repairs
Repairjobshavetobeperformedonlybythemanufactureroraworkshopwhichiscertifiedbythemanufacturer.
12.Natureandenvironmentfriendlybehaviour
Pleasedoournature-nearsportinawaywhichdonotstressnatureandenvironment!Donotwalkbesidethemarkedways,
don´tleaveyour litter,don´tmake unnecessaryloud noisesand respectthe sensitivebalance inthe mountains.Especially
atthetake-offwehavetotakecareforthenature!
13.Environmentallycompatiblewastedisposal
Thematerialsof whicha rescueparachute ismade requiresa special wastedisposal. Soplease senddisused parachutes
backtous.Wewillcareaboutanprofessionalwastedisposal.
14.Spareparts/changeableparts
Excepttherubberbands ofthe innercontainerandsealingthreadnosparepartisnecessaryat theEvoCrossseries.Only
approved rubber bands with the size 30x3x1 mm or 25x3x1 mm should be used! An inexpensive purchase is possible
throughus.
The deployment bag is except for the use of an under point 18.4. described the deployment bag part of the rescue system
and may not be exchanged for an other one. If another deployment bag as described is used you will loose the type
approval.
