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MAN
-0012
Rev
. I
Performa
nce
Designs R
am Air
Reserve P
arachute
Manual
2
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Section 1
7
General Information about this Manual
7
Read before Assembly or Use
7
Section 2
8
Choosing the Correct Reserve Size
8
Wing Loading, Canopy Size, and Skill Level
9
High Temperature and Field Elevations
9
Wing Loading Descriptions
10
Wing Loadings Less than 0.45 Lb/Sq.ft
10
Wing Loadings between 0.45 and 0.7 Lb/Sq.ft
10
Wing Loading between 0.7 and 1.0 Lb/Sq.ft
10
Wing Loadings between 1.0 and 1.4 Lb/Sq.ft
10
Wing Loadings above 1.4 Lbs/Sq.ft, and below the Maximum Suspended Weight
11
Flight Characteristics
11
Basic Instruction for Low Wing Loadings
12
Tips for Flying at Higher Wing Loadings
12
Section 3
14
Deployment Body Position and Airspeed
14
Deployment Speed
14
High Freefall Speeds
14
Minimum Deployment Altitudes
15
The Effects of Altitude on Airspeed
15
The Effect Temperature Has on Airspeed
15
In Summary
16
Maximum Certificated Weights & Speeds
16
Safe Operating Guidelines and Common Sense
16
Section 4
18
Canopy Care and Condition
18
Degradation from Use
18
Inspection Instructions
18
Visual Inspection
19
Fabric Testing
20
Strength Test
20
Permeability Check
21
Maintenance and Repairs
22
Minor Repairs
22
Major Repairds
22
Factory Repairs
22
Wet Canopies
22
Section 5
24
Side and Frontal Views
24
Deployment Systems
25
Repack Cycles
25
Service Life
25
Compatibility Check
25
Attaching the Reserve to the Risers
26
Connector Links
26
Stainless Steel Links
27
Slinks
28
Attaching Steering Lines to Toggles
28
Toggle Attachment: Microline Steering Line with Factory Made Loop
30
Toggle Attachment: Microline Steering Line
31
Toggle Attachment: Dacron/Polyester Steering Lines
32
Pro Packing Instructions
33
Appendix
41
Flat Packing Instructions
41
Pd Series Specifications
42
Optimum Series Specifications
54
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