General care
ADVANCE recommend a complete harness inspection at
least once a year. In it the condition of seams and straps
will be inspected, and the functioning of securing devices
tested. Airing and repacking of the reserve parachute is
included. If the IMPRESS 4 has been subjected to an air-
borne reserve opening the harness will be checked by the
manufacturer or an authorised Service Centre.
Ultraviolet light, temperatures below -20°C and above
+60°C, high humidity or damp, sea water, aggressive cle-
aning products, incorrect storage and physical abuse (e.g.
dragging over the ground) all accelerate the ageing pro-
cess.
Caution:
Do not modify your IMPRESS 4 and ne-
ver fly a harness with strap damage of any kind.
The lifespan of your IMPRESS 4 can be significantly impro-
ved if you follow the following advice:
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A wet or damp harness should be allowed to dry at
room temperature or outside in the shade. Regularly
repack the reserve.
§
If the harness comes into contact with sea water it
should be thoroughly rinsed with fresh water. The re-
serve should always be repacked (after appropriate re-
serve rinsing and drying, if required).
§
The harness should only be cleaned with fresh water
and neutral soap – never chemical solvents.
Care, checks and repairs
§
The connections between harness and reserve should
always be inspected and tested after an airborne re-
serve opening.
§
After any excessive loading (e.g. serious crash) the har-
ness should be checked by a qualified person.
§
The harness should be regularly inspected for defecti-
ve seams and webbings. Particular attention should be
paid to reserve/harness connections and the seams at
the main carabiner supports.
§
Do not subject the packed harness to large tempera-
ture variations, and make sure it gets adequate air cir-
culation to prevent condensation forming.
§
Do not leave the harness in the sun (UV-radiation) wi-
thout good reason. A good flight is a good reason!
Foam protector
The foam protector does not need special care, but should
be inspected for possible damage after a significant crash.
If the outside cover is damaged the protector must be
changed.
Checks
Your IMPRESS 4 should have a full check every 24 months,
and be regularly inspected. Confirmed damage requires
the harness to immediately be sent to an authorised
Service Centre for remedy. Comprehensive information
about the worldwide ADVANCE Service-Network can be
found on www.advance.ch.
Repair
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 repairs with original materials.
Disposal
Care of the environment plays an important role in the
choice of materials and the production process for an
ADVANCE product. We use only harmless materials and
substances that have been accepted as of consistent qua-
lity and environmental friendliness. When the harness, in
a good few years, has reached the end of its useful life,
remove all metal parts and dispose of what remains at a
waste disposal plant.
Care, Checks and Repairs
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