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BIPRO 4

Product Manual

Version 03.04.2023

Summary of Contents for BIPRO 4

Page 1: ...BIPRO 4 Product Manual Version 03 04 2023...

Page 2: ...18 5 3 Relief tube routing 19 5 4 Pack the back compartment 20 5 5 Takeoff preparation and checks 20 6 Use in Practice 20 6 1 Paraglider models of other brands 20 6 2 Winching 20 6 3 Acro 21 6 4 Tande...

Page 3: ...8 2 Support Website 26 8 3 Online Account 27 8 4 Warranty 27 9 Technical data 27 9 1 Data 27 9 2 Materials 27...

Page 4: ...ioneers we have become perfectionists and a leading worldwide comprehensive service provider Questions and support You can always contact your ADVANCE dealer or our support team we will be happy to he...

Page 5: ...ffer complete protection against injury The EN LTF certified protector can only absorb some of the energy of impacts and therefore minimise injuries that might result from unlucky takeoffs and landing...

Page 6: ...ct Register your new ADVANCE product in your MyADVANCE account no later than 10 days after purchase to benefit from the extended ADVANCE warranty More information under Warranty 4 1 1 Delivery include...

Page 7: ...ssential that pilot and packer have confidence in the system and are therefore thoroughly familiar with its operation especially when a new combination is installed new reserve in existing harness or...

Page 8: ...compatibility test Steerable reserves The BIPRO 4 is not suitable for steerable reserves Info It is not possible to install quick out carabiners 4 2 1 Packing the reserve in the inner container Genera...

Page 9: ...Now check the pull of the elastic and shorten or lengthen it as needed Info The line loop should release under the weight of the reserve parachute itself Close the last flap of the container with two...

Page 10: ...ses can also be looped with Companion reserves provided basic precautions such as center looping and maximum tightening of the straps are observed We cannot make any binding statement about the streng...

Page 11: ...e bridle of your rescue parachute with a Maillon Rapide of at least 2 400 daN strength Secure the straps in the Maillon with a rubber ring or neoprene tape to prevent slipping and thus transverse load...

Page 12: ...fix the Maillon Rapide Info When looping a COMPANION reserve with the BIPRO 4 the V line Neoprene Cover must be pulled over the connection Warning Never attach the inner container to the reserve parac...

Page 13: ...loops and cable First thread two short packing assist lines through the left hand outer container flap white closure loops Then thread the right hand pack line through the metal eyelet of the right ha...

Page 14: ...still properly closed Securing the reserve handle Fold the top container flap with the Neoprene pocket for the handle down Then push the reserve handle into the open side of this pocket leading the t...

Page 15: ...e reserve must essentially be tested by a trial release Put the harness on close it completely and then clip yourself with the BIPRO 4 by the two main carabiners into a harness hanger Then pull out th...

Page 16: ...General information Install the reserve before adjusting the harness Load the back compartment with your equipment Set all straps to the basic settings as delivered Close the harness and hang yoursel...

Page 17: ...teps Adjusting the upper body angle Upper body angle is varied using the back straps 1 Pull them in until you are sitting reasonably upright and feel comfortable These straps lie relatively high at th...

Page 18: ...go with the BIPRO 4 Hard Hybrid Soft Trim and Soft All versions can be used with Quickout paraglider carabiners Warning The two Maillon Rapide 5 mm carabiners 650 kg load capacity and 3 250 kg breaki...

Page 19: ...One end of each reserve connection line is permanently connected at the spreader main support point The other end goes on the outside of the carabiner through the magnet closed loop on the Neoprene co...

Page 20: ...e Pocket there The remaining end attaches to the reserve Soft Spreaders 175 g Soft Spreaders have three different main support points for the tandem glider The supplied Maillon Rapide quicklinks incl...

Page 21: ...readers and an optional reserve connection kit is available The kit consists of two reserve connection lines two 5 mm Maillon Rapide quicklinks and two Neoprene covers for the quicklinks Fasten the qu...

Page 22: ...on the left side To move it to the other side first release the Bullet Toggle on the bottom of the scabbard from the BIPRO 4 Similarly the two Velcro pieces that fix Selfie Stick holder to the back s...

Page 23: ...re takeoff checks 1 Harness and helmet buckled reserve OK 2 Lines free 3 Canopy open 4 Wind direction and strength assessed 5 Airspace and field of view clear Hint To get the wing in the right shape f...

Page 24: ...Tandem flying The harness BIPRO 4 is basically also suitable for single seat flying However it was not designed for this purpose 6 5 Packing the equipment The Easy Fold Feature an obvious hinge functi...

Page 25: ...und consider also cutting the paraglider risers or lines on at least one side with the hook knife before touchdown Warning The front buckle will not open under tension Immediately after touchdown open...

Page 26: ...or the harness could be hung by its carabiners and gently wafted to and fro The reserve must be taken out and dried separately Obviously it should then be repacked Info The protectors may take severa...

Page 27: ...or overheated it must be definitely repacked We strongly recommend that you let a qualified person pack your reserve ADVANCE also strongly recommends that you regularly check the yellow locking cable...

Page 28: ...pairs harness You should never carry out harness repairs yourself The various seams are prepared with the greatest precision Only the manufacturer or an authorised Service Centre should carry out repa...

Page 29: ...erates two company owned service centres that carry out checks and repairs of all types The workshops based in Switzerland and France are official maintenance operations which have many years experien...

Page 30: ...he legal warranty obligations of your country apply If you register your product for free on our website within 10 days of purchase you receive an extended warranty of 12 months beyond the legal warra...

Page 31: ...Materials Main straps Polyester 25mm 8kN Shoulder straps Polyamid 15mm 13 2kN Leg straps Polyester 25mm 8kN Seat area Nylon Oxford 210D PU3 Outer covering N P 350D melange Nylon Ripstop 210D PU3 28 28...

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