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LINK PILOT manual EN Version 1.0 January 2021

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Avoid contact with salt water or acid liquids.

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If the harness is not used for a long time, the protector should not be stored compressed. 

Inspection

For safety, routine inspections of all of your equipment is vitally important. Bruce Goldsmith Design recommends a 
service interval of 24 months in addition to the usual pre-flight checks. 

The karabiners must be replaced according to the karabiner manufacturer’s instructions, and at least every 5 years. 
The karabiners should never be used for anything other than paragliding (eg. climbing, towing, etc). 

On inspection, visually check the stitching, webbing and all structurally important areas. Pay particular attention to 
the webbing around the hangpoint area under the karabiner, as this is where abrasion is most likely. 

For the protector, pay particular attention to all of the stitching, the outer material, and the thickness (for the foam 
protector). The foam protector should not remain squashed or deformed. 

If you find any damage or if you are in any doubt make sure the harness is checked by a professional. 

Any damaged parts should be repaired or replaced. Spare parts (protectors, karabiners, release handle and reserve 
Y-bridle) can be rordered from your BGD dealer.

Recycling

We all have a responsibility to look after the environment and protect the places in which we fly. When the harness
comes to the end of its useful life, remove all the metal parts and dispose of the rest in an appropriate recycling
facility.

Maintenance / Inspection

Summary of Contents for Link passenger

Page 1: ...1 LINK PILOT manual EN Version 1 0 January 2021 Version 1 0 January 2021 PILOT PASSENGER...

Page 2: ...ILOT manual EN Version 1 0 January 2021 Contents Contents Welcome LINK PILOT diagram Specifications Protectors Reserve Use adjustment and pre flight checks Maintenance Inspection Warranty 3 5 6 7 10 1...

Page 3: ...ersion which attach to the base of the harness using Velcro straps The protectors are very quick and easy to attach and remove The harness is only certified with one of the certified protectors in pla...

Page 4: ...chest and leg buckles should be opened on landing We recommend carrying a webbing cutter for fast extraction in emergency situations Following a tree landing the pilot and passenger should secure them...

Page 5: ...r reserve bridle Protector Shoulder strap with adjustment buckle Main suspension point Reserve container Chest strap Zipped pocket Lateral strap Reserve release handle Fixation for protector Back stor...

Page 6: ...weight kg 120 Pilot height cm 160 195 Harness weight without protector kg 1 8 Hangpoint height cm 37 Mousse Protector weight g 890 Airbag protector weight g 390 Maximum reserve volume cm3 8600 Certifi...

Page 7: ...d to the harness using the 6 Velcro connection points marked with in the pictures below and mounting rings There are two mounting rings The lower pair should be used to mount the mousse protector and...

Page 8: ...before launch In cold temperatures or if it has not been used for some time it may fill more slowly The airbag it is designed to partially inflate before launch The pilot should ensure the air intake...

Page 9: ...s to the outside The resulting deceleration distributes the impact energy over a longer period thus reducig the forces on the spine The certification test results were very good but no back protector...

Page 10: ...rm a test throw after every installation of a rescue system in a harness It should be easy to extract the reserve from the container with an opening force of between 2daN and 7daN Throwing the reserve...

Page 11: ...e loop in point on the deployment bag should be facing outwards white arrow 2 Run the rescue bridles through the channels in the harness one on each side 3 Loop in the release handle on the deployment...

Page 12: ...wing thread This thread should break easily when the handle is pulled intentionally 11 Blank patches are provided to cover the unused Velcro on the opposite side to the handle 8 Locate the yellow cabl...

Page 13: ...To open them the button must be pressed and the counterpart tilted and threaded out Chest strap The chest strap has a Safe T System The length can be adjusted by the adjustment buckle Shoulder straps...

Page 14: ...nd their passenger This means checking the glider spreader bars and both pilot and passenger harnesses are in good condition and correctly connected before flight Before flight the following points sh...

Page 15: ...ive substances Take care that no dirt gets into the mechanics of the buckles and that all moving parts of the buckles are moving freely If necessary the buckles can be lightly oiled Avoid excessive ex...

Page 16: ...ly important areas Pay particular attention to the webbing around the hangpoint area under the karabiner as this is where abrasion is most likely For the protector pay particular attention to all of t...

Page 17: ...ement of damaged parts If unapproved third parties undertake repair work there will be no entitlement to compensation under this warranty The owner is not entitled to replacement equipment during the...

Page 18: ...1 LINK PASSENGER manual EN Version 1 0 October 2020 Version 1 0 October 2020...

Page 19: ...LINK PASSENGER manual EN Version 1 0 October 2020 Contents Contents Welcome 3 LINK PASSENGER diagram 4 Specifications 5 Back Protection 6 Harness adjustment 7 Use 8 Maintenance Inspection 9 Warranty 1...

Page 20: ...t passengers from 150cm to 190cm height and up to 120kg weight The LINK PASSENGER is for tandem passenger use only for non motorised paragliding It has no integrated reserve container and can not be u...

Page 21: ...LINK PASSENGER diagram Back storage pocke accessible to pilot Under seat mousse protector Shoulder strap Main suspension point Safety T system Velcro instrument mount Lightweight synthetic seat board...

Page 22: ...SENGER manual EN Version 1 0 October 2020 Specifications unique Pilot s height cm 150 190 Maximum passenger weight kg 120 Harness weight kg 2 8 Suspension points height cm 47 Certification EN LTF Spec...

Page 23: ...o re expand to regain its full volume before flight This may take longer if the air temperature is low or if it has been compressed for a long period Before flight the pilot should ensure the protecto...

Page 24: ...a safety system to protect against unintentional opening Chest strap adjustment When the chest strap buckle is closed the Safety T system is automatically engaged so the passenger cannot fall out of...

Page 25: ...adjustment of all the straps Pre flight checks It is the pilot s responsibility to assure the safety of their passenger This means checking the glider spreader bars and both pilot and passenger harnes...

Page 26: ...e harness clean of dirt oils and corrosive substances Take particular care that no dirt gets into the mechanics of the buckles and that all moving parts of the buckle are running freely If necessary t...

Page 27: ...ebbing around the hangpoint area under the karabiner as this is where abrasion is most likely For the back protector pay particular attention to all of the stitching to the outer material and the thic...

Page 28: ...the damaged parts If unapproved third parties undertake repair work there will be no entitlement to compensation under this warranty The owner is not entitled to replacement equipment during the warra...

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