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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Thank you for flying ADVANCE

1

2. Safety information

1

2.1. General safety advice

1

2.2. Range of use and load limits

1

3. Handle with Care

2

4. Features

2

4.1. Features

2

5. Preparing the product

3

5.1. Delivery

3

5.2. Installing a reserve

4

5.3. Adjusting the harness

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6. Preparation for flight

16

6.1. Takeoff preparation and checks

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7. Use in Practice

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7.1. Paraglider models of other brands

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7.2. Winching

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7.3. Acro

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7.4. Tandem flying

17

8. Maintenance

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8.1. Maintenance harness

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8.2. Check harness

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8.3. Carabiner service life

18

8.4. Overstress

18

8.5. Repairs harness

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8.6. Removing & replacing components

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8.7. Disposal

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9. Service & Warranty

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9.1. ADVANCE Service Center

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9.2. Support (Website)

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9.3. Online Account

20

9.4. Warranty

20

10. Technical data

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10.1. Data

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10.2. Materials

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Summary of Contents for STRAPLESS BI 3

Page 1: ...STRAPLESS BI 3 Product Manual Version 01 03 2023...

Page 2: ...16 6 1 Takeoff preparation and checks 16 7 Use in Practice 16 7 1 Paraglider models of other brands 16 7 2 Winching 16 7 3 Acro 17 7 4 Tandem flying 17 8 Maintenance 17 8 1 Maintenance harness 17 8 2...

Page 3: ...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 4: ...nical stresses such as dragging on the ground etc accelerate the ageing process and should be avoided A lightweight product is much more sensitive to stress of all kinds SIV Overloads Do not use this...

Page 5: ...lete and that the basic settings are correct Register your new ADVANCE product in your MyADVANCE account no later than 10 days after purchase to benefit from the extended ADVANCE warranty More informa...

Page 6: ...Options SQR Light 190 STRAPLESS 3 passenger harness Tandem spreaders Light 5 2 Installing a reserve General The reserve compartment is located under the right legpad 4 21...

Page 7: ...ified limits for a harness still may not release without problems Warning If a reserve volume lies within the top third of the certified volume special care must be taken that the reserve is folded to...

Page 8: ...e does not fit in the inner container without excessive squeezing this indicates that it is too big for the WEIGHTLESS Close inner container Close the five flap inner container in the order of the num...

Page 9: ...t the factory 5 2 2 Connecting the reserve to the harness By looping Based on extensive testing ADVANCE harnesses and reserve bridles can also be looped with Companion reserves provided basic precauti...

Page 10: ...2 Detailed view STRAPLESS BI 3 4 Neoprene cover 8 21...

Page 11: ...scue 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 loading of the Maillon...

Page 12: ...he supplied Maillon Rapide 1 Warning The Maillon Rapide must be tightened with a wrench Tightening by hand is not sufficient Info We recommend the ADVANCE Tandem Spreaders Light Reserve connection lin...

Page 13: ...s on the backs of the spreaders The left hand line goes through the channel on the chest strap to the right hand side where it joins the right hand connection line In addition fix each connection line...

Page 14: ...Overview 2 5 2 4 Putting the inner container in the reserve compartment 12 21...

Page 15: ...ntainer to the reserve parachute 5 2 5 Closing the reserve compartment The outer container flaps are closed by white closure loops and yellow cables The design of the outer container creates the neces...

Page 16: ...erve it is mandatory to remove all auxiliary equipment and the packing device Danger of release blockage Warning To ensure correct operation always make sure that the yellow cables are routed correctl...

Page 17: ...iner Reserve not packed to the dimensions of the inner container Reserve not pulled out with the correct technique A pull then throw to the side is correct The volume of the reserve worked originally...

Page 18: ...nd direction and strength assessed 5 Airspace and field of view clear Hint To get the wing in the right shape for takeoff do the following pull the brake lines in while you are sorting the lines until...

Page 19: ...nded considerably if you pay attention to the following points Allow wet or damp harness to dry completely at room temperature or outside in the shade Repack the reserve regularly Thoroughly rinse a h...

Page 20: ...information about the check in the Service chapter of this manual or at www advance swiss 8 3 Carabiner service life Check regularly Check the Maillon Rapide regularly visually If they show visible f...

Page 21: ...rised Service Centre should carry out repairs with original materials 8 6 Removing replacing components Legpad nitinol wire The nitinol wire is located in a pocket under the legpad and helps to stretc...

Page 22: ...NCE account at www advance swiss garantie and register your product directly online after purchase In the MyADVANCE account you will find all documents for your product as PDF e g the manual security...

Page 23: ...nd test the variety of materials on offer Like all ADVANCE products the STRAPLESS BI 3 has been designed and manufactured according to the latest findings and processes We have chosen the materials ve...

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