Operating Notes - Independence Freestyle One Betriebsanleitung

How to secure the release handle:
To avoid an unintentional opening it is obligatory to use a seal thread in the opening mechanism. This defines a minimum
opening force. This special thread must be put through the loop at the release handle and harness and has to be fixed by
a knot. (See picture 7, red arrow)
To secure the pin it is only allowed to use certified material because if the strength of this material is too high the save
operation of the rescue system is not guaranteed.
This thread is supplied by Flymarket GmbH & Co. KG! Do not use other threads which may look the same!
Attention:
After every installation of a rescue-system in a harness there must be a test if the opening force is between 2 and 7 daN. If
harness and rescue parachute are combined the first time a compatibility check have to be performed by an authorized
person!
The compatibility must be confirmed in the parachute repack log book.

Operating notes:

Operation of the protector:
The Freesstyle serie has a type certified back protector made out of a special foam, which is sewn in a nylon fabric cover.
Before every take off you have to check that the protector is completely filled up with air. Especially on low temperatures
and after long disuse of the protector (if compressed during storage) it may take a little longer to be inflated completely.
During a hard landing the air inside of the protector will be compressed and the air will be deflated through the seams of
the nylon fabric cover. The resulting deceleration distributes the impact energy over a longer period and protects the
spine from extreme peak loads. The G-forces achieved in the type certification were very good. However, even the best
back protection does not guarantee the prevention of back injuries!!!
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For this reason, the protector should not be used for unnecessary seat board landings. With every use the protector will
be less efficient and the effect of protection less - even if no damage is visible.
If a damage is visible the protector is not to be used anymore as well as after a hard landing!! In this case the protector
must be exchanged or repaired from an authorised dealer/workshop.
Before use of the harness the following points should be checked:
! Outer shell of the protector and the entire belt system intact?
! Protector fully inflated?
! Rescue container and release handle properly closed and mounted?
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Acceleration system (if mounted) properly mounted and adjusted?
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All harness buckles are operational, properly closed and adjusted?
Maintenance / service life of the protector:
The protector is almost maintenance free. Before each take off the protector should be checked if in right position and
fully inflated. The protector is, because of to the mounting position between rescue container and seat board, protected
from mechanical damage. Visible damage (holes, cracks) must be repaired, otherwise the outer shell can break during
an impact with a loss of damping.
After a hard landing with the use of the protector and if a damage is visible the protector must be repaired or exchanged
by the manufacturer or an authorised dealer/workshop.
Tandem flights:
The Freesstyle serie is only suitable as a passenger harness. As a pilots harness the Freesstyle serie is not suitable
because the rescue system container will not fit for a tandem rescue system.
Towing:
The Freesstyle serie is suitable for towing if the main carabiners are used as attachment points for the towing release.
There are no separate attachment points to mount a towing release!
Please check the towing release manual for a correct adaption on the harness.
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