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9.  Protector

The harness is equipped with a 15 cm thick airfoam protector. Fixing the protector is demonstrated below.

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The protector does not need special attention, as long as no hard or water landing occurred. If any of these happens, please follow 

paragraphs  17 “Cleaning and storage” & 18 “Operation and repairs”  

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Summary of Contents for Funky 2018

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL FUNKY 2018 EDITION 2_07 2019...

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Page 3: ...of the Funky thus maximizing comfort and fun of each flight We wish you a lot of safe and enjoyable airtime Contents 1 Safety 4 2 Description 4 3 Cockpit 5 4 Footrest 6 5 Speedbar 8 6 Rescue chute in...

Page 4: ...ze Comfortable ventilated backrest and a new ergonomic seat with profiled board ensure maximum comfort in flight Large adjustment range makes sure that every single pilot will be able to find his her...

Page 5: ...nt panel is adjustable The additional panel featuring safety knife 2 can be easily detached with all instruments still present Under this shelf there is a pocket accessible in flight to reach an energ...

Page 6: ...rness in four points to the carabiners and sides of the seat 5 and its length is adjustable 1 The lower part of the footrest is elastic shrinking when not under load Designed in this way the footrest...

Page 7: ...After adjusting the footrest length and side attachment points close the side covers as shown below 7...

Page 8: ...bber band Find the best length of the rubber so that the speedbar is easily accessible in flight In order to adjust the whole system you have to sit in the harness while it is hanged by the paraglider...

Page 9: ...the release handle to the point in the middle of the bag Connect the V riser to the riser of the rescue chute with a C6 quicklink The V riser should be fixed with an o ring see picture on the right an...

Page 10: ...If necessary put in the container an insert reducing its capacity Put the rescue chute into the container 10...

Page 11: ...Lead the assist lines through the loops 11...

Page 12: ...Lead the assist line through the loop of the container flap the one closer to release handle and gently move the zipper upwards Close the right part of the container by moving the zipper down 12...

Page 13: ...Lead the assist line through the loop in the zip cover Put the shorter pin of the release handle through the loop 13...

Page 14: ...Fix the release handle to the Velcro strap Gently remove the assist line 14...

Page 15: ...Lead the assist line through the left loop of the container flap and gently move the zipper upwards Close the left part of the container by moving the zipper down 15...

Page 16: ...Lead the assist line through the strap loop Put the longer pin of the release handle through the loop 16...

Page 17: ...Put the remainder of the pin in the slit of the Velcro strap Gently remove the assist line 17...

Page 18: ...Close the V riser tunnel if opened earlier 18...

Page 19: ...Close the pin cover and fix the upper part of the handle a magnet 19...

Page 20: ...ight The rescue chute must be periodically aired and repacked according to its manual The Funky harness will best accommodate light rescue chutes Globe Light 90 Globe Light 110 or Globe Light 135 manu...

Page 21: ...ed If everything went smoothly put the chute back into the container However if the chute is not properly released the most probable reasons are too big a chute in relation to the container after repa...

Page 22: ...ut for symmetry left and right side should be adjusted the same The first test flight should be done in easy weather conditions with necessary corrections applied afterwards Do not adjust the harness...

Page 23: ...upport of the lumbar spine by shortening the adjustment line moving the red ball up until enough All settings are to be verified during first flight and can be further modified at any time Bear in min...

Page 24: ...bable to get a twist in emergency then In order to avoid falling out of the harness it is imperative to check before each launch if the chest and legs straps are closed Failure to close the straps is...

Page 25: ...nd much more In the upper part on both sides there are two entries for a Camelbak hose or a radio antenna Additionally there is a pocket under the instrument panel of the cockpit Both side and cockpit...

Page 26: ...airfoam protector Fixing the protector is demonstrated below The protector does not need special attention as long as no hard or water landing occurred If any of these happens please follow paragraph...

Page 27: ...rded against accidental opening 11 Harness tow connection The only safe way of attaching the tow line is a dedicated tow release The harness is not equipped with additional tow release fix points ther...

Page 28: ...re closed and locked without any damage the speedbar is clipped to the paraglider 13 Using rescue chute The rescue chute should be used in case of emergency when it s not possible to recover the parag...

Page 29: ...sk of drowning If it is unavoidable prepare yourself by releasing all the buckles and straps beforehand In the last moment get out of the harness to avoid getting tangled in suspension lines or other...

Page 30: ...out of the harness and dried with its zip opened If this will not be enough remove the airfoam and dry it separately Soaked rescue chute has to be always completely removed from the harness dried and...

Page 31: ...aler or manufacturer and or send it to an authorised workshop for closer inspection i The Funky harness has an airworthiness certificate for 10 years since the date of production The AF 15 2018 protec...

Page 32: ...the protector carabiners speedbar footrest and cockpit A set includes 1 Harness 1 Release handle of the rescue chute container 1 Footrest 1 Two part V strap 1 Carbon seat plate 2 Dudek 20 kN carabiner...

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