Mounting The Reserve Parachute - Skywalk RANGE X-ALPS2 Bedienungsanleitung

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6 MOUNTING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE

The RANGE X-ALPS can be combined with most compact reserve parachutes available in
the market. The initial installation should be carried out by a certified compatibility che-
cker who will verify that your reserve parachute deploys properly and will certify its com-
patibility in the reserve's packing certificate. It is important for the pilot to perform the
test deployment of the reserve parachute himself while sitting in the harness in a simula-
tor because the results of the test are affected by body size and strength. Before instal-
lation, ensure that the rescue parachute has been packed recently. The pack interval is
normally every six months, but verify this by reading the information in the user manual of
the rescue parachute. Make sure that you have all the necessary assembly parts such as
the screw shackles.
CONNECTING THE RESERVE CHUTE TO THE HARNESS
The first step is to connect the V-line of the RANGE X-ALPS to the connection line of your
reserve chute. To connect the reserve chute to the V-line, you must use a screw shackle
with at least 2400 daN strength, e.g. Maillon Rapid 6 mm screw shackle. The lines have to
be connected on both sides of the screw shackle and must be secured with rubber bands (1).
As an alternative, you can connect the two lines with softlinks if the size of the loop on
the reserve chute allows this (2).
When you are finished, you can install your reserve chute in the front container of the
RANGE X-ALPS. If you are uncertain, you should consult a specialist or contact your local
skywalk dealer.
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