Most reserve parachute manufacturers recommend an inspection
and repacking every six months, so as to guarantee a fast and rou-
tine opening every time. If the reserve gets wet, damp or overheated
it must definitely be repacked. We strongly recommend that you let a
qualified person pack your reserve. In addition, ADVANCE also strongly
recommend that you regularly check the front container to see that the
yellow cables run through their loops properly. Then you can be sure
they will easily release the reserve when required.
Air-Foam Hybrid-Protector Care
For maximum protector life it should not be compressed for exten-
ded periods, and never stored wet or damp. Apart from this require-
ment the Air-Foam Hybrid-Protector needs no special care during nor-
mal use. If, however, it is involved in a crash, it must unquestionably be
inspected for signs external damage. If the Protector suffers damage it
must be replaced. The harness/rucksack must not be stored close to
aggressive substances or in long-term heat.
Check
The complete set of equipment has to have a check at an official
ADVANCE checking organisation after every 24 months. At a check all
components are evaluated according to strict guidelines and with great
care. Finally the overall condition of the paraglider is assessed and re-
corded on the test record.
You can find more information about the check in this manual in sec-
tion «Service», or on www.advance.ch.
Repairs
As a general rule you should not attempt to repair a harness yourself.
The various seams are made with great precision, and, for this reason,
only the manufacturer or an authorised service centre may make re-
pairs using original materials.
Disposal
Environmental protextion plays an important role in the selextion of
meterials and the manufagture of an ADVANCE product. We use only
non-toxic materials that are subjected to continuous quality and envi-
ronmental impact assessments. When your harness reaches the end of
its useful life in a number of years’ time, please remove all metal parts
and dispose of the rest of the harness in a waste incineration plant.
31