Adjusting The Speed System; Installing The Parachute - Nova MONTIS+ Handbuch

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Adjusting the speed system

The MONTIS comes with a very lightweight
speed bar. The pulleys are larksfooted onto the
upper dyneema loops. The same applies to the
two rings and the lower dyneema loops. Then
thread through the speed bar cords, starting
from the rings. The Brummel hook acts as a
stopper to prevent the speed bar cord from undoing itself. Tie the bungees to the
rings – they retrieve the speed bar. The speed bar cord and the wing are connected
together using a lark's foot. If a speed bar is not necessary, the rings and pulleys
can be removed, which saves weight.
The correct length adjustment is important. If the cords are too short, there is
the danger that the wing is constantly accelerated, which should be avoided at all
costs. If the cords are too short there is also the possibility that the speed bar is
unreachable.
If the cords are set too long, it is not possible to accelerate the wing to its maxi-
mum speed.
We recommend setting the cords a little too long when first fitting the speed sys-
tem, so that the free play can be judged during flight. Then the slack can be taken
up if necessary.

Installing the parachute

General
The MONTIS or the MONTIS+ is not fitted with an integrated parachute container.
The harness is designed to be flown with a front mounted parachute. Its connecti-
on strap or Y-bridle must be attached to the main carabiners.
The horizontal distance is very important: the parachute must not take on the la-
teral tension. This load must be taken by the chest strap. The parachute container
should be taught, but must still have some play.
For reasons of safety, compatibility checking and parachute installation should be
performed by an expert. We recommend contacting your NOVA Service Partner:
www.nova.eu/en/try-buy/
Choosing a parachute
A front mounted parachute has the advantage that the deployment handle is al-
ways visible. Generally, we recommend parachutes which are light but which also
have a low sink rate, like the PENTAGON. Less weight not only helps when carrying
up a mountain – it also simplifies handling the harness while on the ground. Follow
the parachute manufacturer's advice when selecting your rescue equipment.
Steerable parachutes
The MONTIS can be fitted with a steerable parachute like the BEAMER, which
is available from the NOVA shop. When fitting the parachute, make sure that the
left and right hang points protrude on the correct side and are correctly clipped
into the main hang points. As with standard parachutes, steerable parachutes also
require a compatibility test. NOVA recommends that this is performed at an appro-
ved service centre.
Connecting the Y-bridle and the parachute
Connect the Y-bridle and the parachute using a maillon. We recommend using oval
carabiners with a minimum breaking load of 2500 kilograms (>2500 daN). The
Maillon Rapide Normal has been proven to have a sufficiently high breaking load
(depending on the diameter).
The bridle and harness attachment point should be secured into place with rubber
O-rings. Close the maillon gate with a spanner. To do this, follow the instructions of
the maillon manufacturer.
Please note: do not overtighten the gate. This could lead to damage to the thread
and may reduce the maillon's breaking load.
Compatibility check
After fitting the parachute, it is essential to perform a deployment check. Hang the
harness by its carabiners, sit in it and pull the deployment handle. In the flying posi-
tion, deployment should be easy and conform to the manufacturer's specification.
The required force must not exceed seven (7) daN.
At this point you should also check that the speed bar and/or stirrup do not impede
the parachute deployment.
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