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QUICKFLIGHT /
QUICKFLIGHT XL
FREE FALL DEVICE
Operator Manual
Models: QF150-12A / QFXL150-20A
NOTE TO OWNERS, INSTALLERS, AND OPERATORS
Always Read Instructions Before Use
The Operator Manual contains information relating to the proper installation, operation,
and maintenance of the QuickFlight Free Fall Device and includes all product registration
and warranty information. This document must be supplied to the Owner/Operator after
installation. Ensure that this Operator Manual is readily available to responsible parties at
all times.
Head Rush Technologies QuickFlight Free Fall Device Manual
P/N 18310-06
Head Rush Technologies products are covered by a number of patents, including
U.S. Patents 8,490,751; 8,851,235; 9,016,435 and D654,412 & corresponding patents/applications in the USA and in other
countries worldwide.

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  • Page 1 Head Rush Technologies QuickFlight Free Fall Device Manual P/N 18310-06 Head Rush Technologies products are covered by a number of patents, including U.S. Patents 8,490,751; 8,851,235; 9,016,435 and D654,412 & corresponding patents/applications in the USA and in other countries worldwide.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Warnings Health and Safety Site Rescue Plan 1.0 SAFETY INFORMATION Symbols Used in this Manual 2.0 WARRANTY CONDITIONS 2.1 Owner Responsibility 3.0 CERTIFICATION 3.1 Standards 4.0 DESCRIPTION 5.0 SPECIFICATIONS 5.1 All QuickFlight Models 5.2 Mounting Heights 6.0 QUICKFLIGHT PARTS 6.1 Labels 6.2 Icon Descriptions...
  • Page 4 8.2.7 Mounting Diagram 8.2.8 Location Diagram 9.0 OPERATION 9.1 Operator Training 9.2 User Instruction 9.3 Proper Harness Connections 9.4 Carabiner Operation 9.5 Proper Webbing Retraction 10.0 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 10.1 Annual Recertification 10.2 Scheduled Maintenance 10.2.1 Safety Precautions 10.3 Daily Inspection 10.3.1 Upper Webbing Inspection 10.3.2 RipCord Webbing Inspection 10.4 Weekly Inspection...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Warnings

    Important Safety Warnings READ BEFORE INSTALLATION & OPERATION RECREATIONAL DESCENT IS A DANGEROUS ACTIVITY. THE QUICKFLIGHT FREE FALL DEVICE IS PRIMARILY USED AS A RECREATIONAL FREE FALL DEVICE. IT CAN BE USED FOR CLIMBING PROTECTION. A MANDA- TORY FALL ATTUENTATION SURFACE IS REQUIRED UNDER THE PARTICIPANT/ CLIMBER AT ALL TIMES.

  • Page 6: Health And Safety

    Health and Safety Owners and Operators must abide by all Standards, International, Federal, State and Provincial laws, and any specific health and safety regulations pertaining to the installation and use of this product. Site Rescue Plan Owners and Operators must have devised an emergency rescue plan for any Participant in distress at all sites operating QuickFlight Free Fall Devices.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Symbols Used in this Manual The following safety symbols are used throughout this manual to highlight potential dangers. One or more precautions may be associated with practices and procedures described within this manual. Failure to adhere to any precau- tions highlighted can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

  • Page 8: Warranty Conditions

    Head Rush Technologies servicing agent. This war- ranty does not cover any damages resulting from abuse to the device, damage in transit, or any other damage beyond the control of Head Rush Technologies. Head Rush Technologies makes no warranties in respect to trade accessories or component parts which are not made by Head Rush Technologies.
  • Page 9 ƒ Wearing parts such as nozzle, webbing lines, RipCord webbings, cara- biners, attachment rings, side covers, and lanyard keepers. ƒ Normal deterioration due to use and exposure. This warranty is subject to the following of the requirements of the Operator Manual supplied, Manufacturer’s instructions, and the advice given by Head Rush Technologies service technicians.

  • Page 10: Certification

    3.0 CERTIFICATION Standards NOTE If the QuickFlight Free Fall Device is resold outside of the country of desti- nation, the reseller must provide instructions for use, service, maintenance and repair in the language of the country of use. The QuickFlight and the QuickFlight XL Free Fall Devices can be used as a climbing/descent/free fall system device only in combination with other components.

  • Page 11: Description

    4.0 DESCRIPTION THE FIGURES PRESENTED IN THIS MANUAL ARE NOT TO SCALE AND MAY NOT SHOW ALL REQUIRED COMPONENTS OR STRUCTURES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: MOUNTING POINTS, CONNECTORS, SAFETY EQUIPMENT, ETC. The QuickFlight Free Fall Device is a descent device designed specifically for use as a component within a free fall system or climbing system.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    5.0 SPECIFICATIONS Every QuickFlight Free Fall Device comes with two Upper Webbings and a RipCord assembly pre-installed. The Owner should keep the original packaging to use for storage and shipping of the device. ALL QUICKFLIGHT MODELS IN ACCORDANCE WITH EN 341:2011-1A AND CERTIFICATION EN 360:2002 DIMENSIONS...

  • Page 13: Mounting Heights

    METRIC UNITS ARE THE CONTROLLING UNITS OF MEASURE IN THIS MANUAL. IMPERIAL UNITS ARE PROVIDED AS A COURTESY AND HAVE BEEN ROUNDED. IF THE OWNER/OPERATOR/INSTALLER MUST MAKE ANY UNIT CONVERSIONS, THE METRIC UNITS SHOULD BE REFERENCED. MOUNTING HEIGHTS Nozzle to Platform MODEL MINIMUM MAXIMUM...
  • Page 14 QuickFlight Webbing Configurations 1M RIPCORD 2M RIPCORD THE QUICKFLIGHT FREE FALL DEVICE WITH LOW MOUNT UPPER WEBBINGS MAY NOT BE USED WITH THE 2M RIPCORD. ENSURE THAT AN ALLOWABLE COMBI- NATION OF DEVICE, UPPER WEBBINGS, RIPCORD WEBBINGS, AND MOUNTING HEIGHT IS IN PLACE BEFORE LIVE OPERATION OF THE QUICKFLIGHT FREE FALL DEVICE.

  • Page 15: Quickflight Parts

    6.0 QUICKFLIGHT PARTS Handle / Secondary Primary Mounting Casing Mounting Point (Red) Point (Black) QuickFlight Device Side Cover Side Cover (Back) (Front) Upper Webbing RipCord Webbing Nozzle Webbing Connection Rings OPA Jacket Hand Grip Primary Attachment Carabiner RipCord Bungee Secondary Attachment Carabiner Lanyard Keeper...

  • Page 16: Labels

    Operating: -4°C to 60°C (25°F to 140°F) Operating (Dry): -10°C to 60°C (14°F Operating (Dry): -10°C to 60°C (14°F to to 140°F) 140°F) HEAD RUSH TECHNOLOGIES HEAD RUSH TECHNOLOGIES 1835 38th Street 1835 38th Street Boulder, Colorado 80301, USA Boulder, Colorado 80301, USA www.headrushtech.com...

  • Page 17: Icon Descriptions

    Icon Descriptions Device Weight Only one user at a time Body Weight Harness standards EN 12277, UIAA 105, EN 361 Do not alter the line. Do Landing Speed not clamp, knot or tie on additional line Do not store the line Country of Manufacture inside the device wet Never install the device...
  • Page 18 Connect the carabiner to the designated belay Maximum Height loop of your harness, making sure the gate is locked Check descent path is clear, Always land with Inspect the Webbing slightly bent knees to absorb landing Both lines must be fully Fall attenuation surface retracted before use.

  • Page 19: Unpacking

    1. Upon receipt of QuickFlight Free Fall Device, inspect for signs of shipping damage or contamination. If QuickFlight Free Fall Device shows any signs of damage or mishandling, contact your Head Rush Technologies distrib- utor. 2. Check that all labels shown in this manual are properly affixed to the QuickFlight Free Fall Device and are legible.

  • Page 20: Storage

    3. Check the Certification Label for the ‘Next Recertification Required’ date. If the date shown has passed or the label is missing or illegible the Quick- Flight Free Fall Device must not be put into service. 4. Register your QuickFlight Free Fall Device online at www.headrushtech. com/registration 5.

  • Page 21: Installation

    8.0 INSTALLATION Precautions ALWAYS USE DESIGNATED MOUNTING POINTS Never install the Free Fall Device using any part of the device apart from the designated mounting points. Incorrect mounting can result in serious injury or death. ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT MOUNTING HEIGHT Failure to install the device at the correct mounting height could result in damage to the device or loss in device performance.

  • Page 22: Harness

    Head Rush Technologies requires anchor points to have a minimum load ca- pacity of 12 kN (2640 lbs) in expected directions of application. Other national and international standards for anchor points may apply and require higher load capacity. Consult with the authority having jurisdiction for your required load capacity.

  • Page 23: Selecting A Location

    Two EN 362 certified triple locking carabiners are installed on the primary and secondary attachment points of the RipCord assembly for Participant connec- tion. Two plastic Lanyard Keepers prevent the carabiners from rotating within their attachment points. Two EN 362 certified attachment rings are installed to connect the RipCord to the two Upper Webbings.

  • Page 24: Outdoor Installations

    When selecting a location to install the QuickFlight Free Fall Device, check: ƒ Install the device where it can be safely reached for inspections and servicing. ƒ The QuickFlight Free Fall Device will hang vertically over the line of de- scent with the nozzle pointing down.

  • Page 25: Mounting Diagram

    The QuickFlight Free Fall Device provides color-coded mounting points to en- sure that it hangs centrally and vertically with the webbing line nozzle pointing down. The black Primary Mounting Point should be used to hold the weight of the device and all associated forces. The red Secondary Mounting Point should be connected for redundancy using hardware that can withstand all associated forces, but with no tension during normal operation.

  • Page 26: Location Diagram

    8.2.8 LOCATION DIAGRAM Jump Direction NOZZLE TO PLATFORM 1.75m - 2.5m MINIMUM Any areas that may come in contact with the participant must be padded or protected. NOZZLE TO GROUND Mounting height range varies. See limits for device and webbing configuration.

  • Page 27: Operation

    QuickFlight XL devices back into service. If items external to the device have been removed, and retraction problems persist, immediately send the device to your nearest authorized Head Rush Technologies service center. Examples of external items that could prevent or affect retraction of a QuickFlight and QuickFlight XL devices: ƒ...

  • Page 28: Operator Training

    Operator Training All personnel involved in the operation of the Free Fall Device must be trained and deemed competent in the following aspects of QuickFlight Free Fall Device operation; ƒ Transportation and storage. ƒ Installation, use of attachment points and attachment methods and hardware.
  • Page 29 ƒ If both the primary and secondary carabiners are attached to the same harness attachment point, the carabiner gates should face opposite and opposed. Head Rush Technologies recommends that the primary carabiner latch gate faces outward away from the Participant and the...
  • Page 30 ƒ Never pass the attachment points of the RipCord Webbing through any loops on the harness. ƒ Attach both carabiners to either the front attachment points or the rear attachment points of a harness. Never attach the carabiners on both the front and back of the harness, and never attach the carabiners to the side of the harness.

  • Page 31: Proper Harness Connections

    Proper Harness Connections WAIST CONNECTION Primary carabiner on waist attachment with gate facing away from participant. Secondary carabiner on waist attachment with gate opposite primary carabiner. CHEST AND WAIST CONNECTION Both carabiners on separate attachment points with gate facing away from participant. Primary carabiner connected lower than secondary carabiner.

  • Page 32: Proper Webbing Retraction

    The carabiners are closed by releasing the gate and allowing it to snap shut, ensuring the collars have rotated back and slid back to their fully locked posi- tion. Ensure that no clothing, webbing, incompatibly shaped D-rings, or other objects are obstructing the gate or its latching function. Step 1 –...

  • Page 33: Inspection And Maintenance

    Label visible is strictly forbidden. Severe bodily injury or death may occur. The QuickFlight Free Fall Device requires an annual service and recertification inspection to be carried out by an authorized Head Rush Technologies service agent. The Certification expiration date is shown on the Certification Label located on the side of the front casing.

  • Page 34: Safety Precautions

    QuickFlight operation. Always use genuine Head Rush replacement parts; any modifications without the expressed written consent of Head Rush Technologies are not allowed. Third party components should be inspected and serviced in accordance with that manufacturer’s instructions. Supplemental instructions, demonstration videos, and inspection logs are available at headrushtech.com.

  • Page 35: Daily Inspection

    10.3 Daily Inspection The daily webbing inspection must include at least a visual inspection suffi- cient to evaluate the wear and integrity of the device’s webbing. Please see “Webbing Wear” below for a detailed description of when a webbing should be taken out of service.
  • Page 36 Face Edge Webbing Inspection Surfaces headrushtech.com | +1-720-565-6885...
  • Page 37 UPPER WEBBING WEAR TABLE - QUICKFLIGHT Webbing pictures outlined in in the tables below show webbing that MUST be taken out of service and replaced immediately to continue using the QuickFlight Free Fall Device. The green outlined photos show webbing that can be kept in operation.
  • Page 38 UPPER WEBBING WEAR TABLE - QUICKFLIGHT XL Webbing pictures outlined in in the tables below show webbing that MUST be taken out of service and replaced immediately to continue using the QuickFlight Free Fall Device. The green outlined photos show webbing that can be kept in operation.
  • Page 39 WEBBING WEAR TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Symptoms Potential Causes Potential Solutions Encourage Participants to step off the platform rather than jumping out. Partic- Participants are swing- ipants should also jump vertically. Flailing ing excessively as they motions (swinging arms and legs, leaning descend forward/back, etc.) can create more lateral movement.

  • Page 40: Ripcord Webbing Inspection

    10.3.2 RIPCORD WEBBING INSPECTION The RipCord Webbing does not wear significantly under normal operation, but requires daily inspection for damage and degradation. Webbing must be removed from service if it does not pass inspection. Continued use of webing beyond stated limits may result in separation, disconnecting the Participant from the QuickFlight Free Fall Device.
  • Page 41 tacks, and stitching for damage. Check that the OPA Jacket is not dam- aged and that webbing is still clamped to the OPA Jacket and positioned so that the Jacket is centered between the bar tacks at the ends of the OPA section.

  • Page 42: Weekly Inspection

    RIPCORD WEBBING DEGRADATION TABLE Webbing pictures outlined in in the tables below show webbing that MUST be taken out of service and replaced immediately to continue using the QuickFlight Free Fall Device. The green outlined photos show webbing that can be kept in operation. Degree of Wear UV Damage STAGE 1...
  • Page 43 Flight Upper Webbings are both fully closed and tightened according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Inspect the rings for damage and replace if necessary. Head Rush Technologies allows the use of the Petzl Ring Open only to connect the RipCord Webbing to the Upper Webbings.

  • Page 44: Bi-Annual Inspection

    Check for cracks or damage. Inspection of Lanyard Keeper 10.5 Bi-Annual Inspection The QuickFlight Free Fall Device requires an in depth six (6) month inspection by the Operator to maintain its safe and efficient operation. For the six monthly inspections the unit must be dismounted and removed to a sturdy work table. 10.5.1 INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1.

  • Page 45: Upper Webbing Replacement

    REQUIRED” DATE MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. The QuickFlight Free Fall Device requires an annual service and recertification inspection to be carried out by an authorized Head Rush Technologies Autho- rized Service Agent. The QuickFlight device should be packaged in its original protective foam and box in order to safeguard the device from damage during shipping.
  • Page 46 Drum Lead Holding Pin Shackle Shackle Pin (2) Shackle (2) Pin Flush with Shackle Shackle Pin Drum Lead Upper Webbing Upper Webbing (2) Drum Lead Diagram To replace an Upper Webbing: 1. Disconnect the Webbing Connection Ring from the Upper Webbing being replaced.
  • Page 47 ALWAYS USE A NEW SHACKLE PIN PROVIDED WITH THE WEBBING REPLACE- MENT KIT. NEW SHACKLE PINS COME WITH THREAD LOCKING COMPOUND THAT CAN ONLY BE USED ONCE. 6. Install the new Upper Webbing and new Shackle Pin, ensuring the shackle loop is fitted to the drum lead and shackle pin to the end of the webbing.

  • Page 48: Nozzle Replacement

    10.7 Nozzle Replacement The nozzle assembly is located on the QuickFlight device casing and pro- vides guidance for the dual Upper Webbings during extraction/retraction. the nozzle assembly is a wear component and will need to be inspected regularly; replacement is on a conditional basis. Service of the nozzle assembly may be carried out with the QuickFlight in place or removed and secured to a work- bench.

  • Page 49: Side Cover Replacement

    10.8 Side Cover Replacement The QuickFlight Free Fall Device side covers are removable and simply snap into place on the device casing. Remove side covers by placing a flat head screwdriver under the edge of the cover and carefully levering it up. To re- place, align the outer profile of the side cover with the profile of the casing and snap into place.

  • Page 50: Ripcord Webbing Replacement

    10.9 RipCord Webbing Replacement Replacement of a RipCord Webbing assembly may be carried out with the QuickFlight in place or removed and secured to a workbench. To replace a RipCord Webbing: 1. Disconnect both Webbing Connection Rings from their respective Upper Webbings.

  • Page 51: Long Term Storage

    10.10 Long Term Storage If the QuickFlight Free Fall Device is to be placed into storage or left unused for longer than two weeks, ensure the device and all webbing components are clean and dry and protected from the environment. Ensure the Upper Web- bings are fully retracted into the device.

  • Page 52: Replacement Part

    Head Rush Technologies Distributor or Service Center, or online at https://store.headrushtech.com. When shipping the unit back to an autho- rized Head Rush Technologies Service Center, place it in the box with the front cover with bump facing UP and the white foam facing UP. You will be respon- sible for the cost of any damage and necessary repairs due to shipping your QuickFlight in unauthorized packaging.

  • Page 53: Manufacturer's Details

    11.0 MANUFACTURER’S DETAILS For Recertification or unscheduled service or repairs, return your QuickFlight Free Fall Device to your nearest Head Rush Technologies Authorized Service Center or to the Manufacturer at the address shown below. ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS Head Rush Technologies...
  • Page 54 REGISTER YOUR DEVICE Get automatic updates on recertification and product information – visit headrushtech.com/register ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED Please keep the shipping box for your device. For instructions on annual recertification, visit headrushtech.com/recertification +1-720-565-6885 www.headrushtech.com info@headrushtech.com Oct 2019...

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