Mirage OM7 Technical Information

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Packing the Reserve ContainerPull Bodkin/T-Bar and pull up cord through the freebag.Then thread pull up cord through closing loop. Tie offwith bowline

Packing the Reserve ContainerThread closing loop and pull up cord through Cyprescutter and #1 closing flap. Use temporary pin to pinclosing loop in pl

Packing the Reserve ContainerDistribute the remaining 3-4 ft of bridle on top of the #1closing flap.[Fig. 25]Thread pull up cord through the spring pi

Packing the Reserve ContainerUsing a leverage bar with the pull up cord for leverage,pull the closing loop up through the #2 Pilot chute capclosing se

Packing the Reserve ContainerPlace your foot on top edge of the reserve pilot chutecap. Push the pilot chute towards the bottom whilepulling the #3 fl

Packing the Reserve ContainerOnce the #4 and #5 side flap grommets are drawntowards the center over the closing loop, unthread the#5 flap. Keep pressu

Packing the Reserve ContainerBefore sealing the container, count and inspect ALLtools that were used. [See Fig.1]Seal reserve pin with 5 lb seal threa

The RSL SystemThe Reserve Static Line System (RSL) is optional equipment on the Mirage harness/container. If it is notinstalled on your Mirage, you do

The RSL SystemPrior to closing flap #6, thread reserve ripcord throughthe RSL rings [Fig.5], with the ring on the RSL lanyardbetween the two rings on

The 3-Ring Release System3 RING HISTORYThe 3-Ring Release System was invented in1976. It was the first practical release thatallowed parachutists to

TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1User Warnin

The 3-Ring Release SystemUSE OF 1-INCH (TYPE 17)RISERSType 17 risers (1” wide) are a high-performancepiece of equipment. High-performance translatesto

Assembly of the 3-RingRelease SystemBefore assembling the 3-Ring release,make sure the risers aren’t twisted orreversed. Lay the Mirage face down,as y

Bring the white loop over the small ring only and thenthrough the riser grommet so it pokes out the back ofthe riser. [Fig. 3]IMPORTANT: For the prop

PRE-JUMP INSPECTION FOR THE 3-RING RELEASEBefore jumping the Mirage, check the 3-Ringrelease system for the following:1)Each ring passes through only

Assembly of Centerline Collapsible Pilot ChuteSet out your main canopy, main bag and new pilotchute. Find the bridle attachment point on your maincano

Assembly of CenterlineCollapsible Pilot ChutePass the white collapse line and the bridle through theRapid link by passing them through the open gate o

Assembly of Centerline Collapsible Pilot ChutePass the large loop at the end of the bridle through thecanopy bridle attachment loop, then pass the ent

Assembly of Standard Pilot ChuteFeed the large loop of the bridle through the grommet inthe top of the main bag from the outside in. [Fig. 1]Pass the

Packing the Main ContainerThe Mirage container system is compatible with practi-cally any ram-air main parachute that will fit into thecontainer. This

Packing the Main ContainerLay the secondary riser covers over the risers.Make sure that they are tucked into the riser channel. [Fig. 5]Helpful Hint:

INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on your purchase of a Mirage harness/container system. The Mirage is the finest harness/container system available anywher

Packing the Main ContainerClose flap #2, being sure the main bridle is routed outfrom under the right side of the #2 flap. Mate the 1” vel-cro on the

Proper Bridle Routing for Main ContainerProper routing of the main bridle for standard right-handed main deployment [Fig. 1]. Note that the bridlepass

Packing the Main Pilot ChuteStore excess bridle line on the hand deploy pilot chuteand leave approximately 8” of bridle length. Fold thepilot chute i

Maintaining Your MirageINTRODUCTIONYour Mirage will last longer, look better and function correctly if it is maintained properly. A Mirageactually re

Maintaining Your MirageYOUR MIRAGE IS MANUFACTURED MOSTLY FROM NYLON. NYLON IS VERYDURABLE, BUT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE FROM SEVERAL SOURCES:1 Sunlig

Replacement PartsComponents on any device tend to wear out with repeated use. Risers and pilot chutes are limitedlifetime components. With repeated us

User InstructionsHOW TO PUT THE HARNESS/CONTAINER ON.When putting on your Mirage, first place you armsthrough the main lift web. The container should

User InstructionsOnce you have the leg and chest strap tightened, stowall excess webbing away. Excess webbing can causean entanglement during deployme

User InstructionsIMPORTANT: This is not an alternative to afirst jump course. To active the main deployment process, the main pilotchute must be place

AppendixThe triangle method is an alternative method of foldingthe reserve bride line for better bulk distribution.Begin by removing all twists in the

WARNINGSkydiving is a hazardous activity that can result in injury or death.Parachutes sometimes malfunction even though they are properly designed, b

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Installing the Cypres processing unit(Also see the Cypres installation manual)For installation, the processing unit is placed into aspecially bolstere

Packing the Reserve Container Attach the square reserve to the container system.Attach the steering toggles, set the deployment brakelength according

The first fold places the slider grommet on the edge ofthe canopy. [Fig. 11]Helpful Hint: This fold is usually 3-6 inches, dependingon the canopy size

Packing the Reserve Container The second S fold is placed over the first fold. Thisbegins to create the desired wedge shape of thereserve container. [

Insert all but 4 inches of the remaining lines into the linestow pocket in a S fold manner, starting at the very bot-tom of the pocket.[Fig. 17]Helpfu