19
Checks
Haven harness must be checked at least every 24 months.
Name
Company
Date
Signature & Stamp
Page 1: ...HAVEN PARAGLIDING HARNESS Please read this manual before flying with the Haven for the first time Version 1 1 Stand 1 10 2014 ...
Page 2: ...ent 15 Storage Pockets 15 Landing with the Haven 16 Miscellaneous 16 Towing 16 Tandem flying 16 Flying over water 16 Behaviour in the nature and preservation of flying site 16 Care Maintenance and Repairs 17 Care and Maintenance 17 Repairs 18 Environmentally friendly disposal of the harness 18 Checks 19 Technical Data 20 Specification 20 MAC PARA COMMUNITY MAC PARA Newsletter Facebook Twitter YouT...
Page 3: ...resell your harness Happy Flights and Safe Landings The MAC PARA Team Safety Notice By the purchase of our equipment you are responsible for being a certified paraglider pilot and you accept all risks inherent with paragliding activities including injury and death Improper use or misuse of MAC PARA equipment greatly increases these risks Neither MAC PARA ltd nor the seller of MAC PARA equipment sh...
Page 4: ...out if this might be the case The Haven is a sleek and easy harness designed for maximum comfort and ease of use The elegant design focuses on simplicity eliminating the need for complicated adjustments The overall geometry of the harness enables the pilot to feel the feedback from the glider sensitively whilst retaining a secure feeling in flight This increases the precision of turns while therma...
Page 5: ...f the back protection the rear pocket has been moved upwards offering protection for the pilot in case he accidentally falls on his back The bottom rescue container is designed to enable a fast and easy deployment of the parachute The bottom position is ideal because the weight of the rescue stays near the centre of gravity and therefore provides you with the most balanced comfort and feeling in f...
Page 6: ...case of an impact and to reduce the energy of the impact as much as possible but it cannot completely eliminate the risk of injury Speed bar The Haven is compatible with all common types of speed systems The Haven is supplied with a 3 step speed bar that allows more accurate speed control for acceleration Cockpit The light cockpit remains comfortable during flight The angle of view is automaticall...
Page 7: ...le Every first installation of a rescue system into the harness that means every new combination of harness and rescue system must be checked by a qualified paragliding professional This is called a compatibility check In this compatibility check the pilot himself who will be flying with this harness must always sit in the harness hanging on a simulator and deploy the rescue from the harness conta...
Page 8: ...sal pocket and slide the backprotector inside It needs to slide into the space underneath the seat plate and behind the back support Do not put it underneath the cross straps in the back of the harness Insert upper part of the back protector into the pocket placed on the back Attach the Velcro tapes to each other The protection should be not compressed in normal use and should not hamper the space...
Page 9: ...en comes with its own deployment handle This handle is firmly and permanently connected to the deployment bag of the parachute Other manufacturers rescue chutes may also be used but they must be folded in Haven s original deployment bag with lateral deployment handle In any case a qualified professional must check the compatibility of the system harness and rescue parachute when a rescue parachute...
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Page 11: ...st leg straps closed and symmetrically adjust the shoulder straps until they are just tight To loosen the shoulder straps pull the narrow webbing loop that protrudes downwards from the buckle cover on the shoulder strap The shoulder straps don t slip down thanks to an auxiliary strap with a plastic clip A well designed back pocket system enables easy assembly of the harness and packing in a rucksa...
Page 12: ...er the chest strap to adjust the leg straps so that they fit comfortably without being tight make sure you do it symmetrically If it is necessary to lengthen the leg straps first check that the shoulder straps are not too tight It is not normally necessary to make large adjustments from the default leg strap setting Side straps to foot support These straps help you to adjust the angle of the foot ...
Page 13: ...n the size of the Haven The chest strap may also be adjusted in flight according to the conditions for example it may be tightened in turbulent air and flown at a looser setting in more stable or weak conditions Speed bar Hanging on the simulator adjust the length of the speed bar cord so that the bar hangs at least 15cm below the front of the harness Making the cord too short could result in the ...
Page 14: ...place as you close them and a gentle pull on the fastened buckle verifies this Secure any zips after fastening the buckles Take extra care in snowy or sandy environments The paraglider is connected correctly to the harness and both carabiners are secured by their locking mechanisms The speed bar is attached correctly to the glider All pockets are closed properly and any loose items are tied down s...
Page 15: ...he reserve could prove costly if there is insufficient height If the rescue is to be deployed the procedure is as follows Look for the rescue handle and grasp it firmly with one hand Pull sidewards upwards on the handle to release the deployment bag from the harness container Look for a clear area and in a continuous motion throw and RELEASE the rescue away from yourself and the glider preferably ...
Page 16: ...the instructions in the user manual for your tow release and the tow adapter or ask for help your flight instructor who has experience with paraglider towing Tandem flying The Haven is not recommended for tandem flying Flying over water The Haven is not recommended for the extreme manoeuvres But in any case all other flights over water the back protection should be removed due to the increased pos...
Page 17: ...r back protection for damage A tear in the back protection could significantly reduce the efficiency of the protection it provides The zips and buckles may be occasionally lubricated with silicone spray no more than once a year Inspection checklist In addition to regular pre flight checks the Haven should be inspected thoroughly on every rescue repack normally every 150 days Additional inspections...
Page 18: ...hat the correct materials and repair techniques are used Environmentally friendly disposal of the harness When this paragliding harness cannot be used any longer after an extended period of life time then you must ensure that it will be disposed in an environmentally friendly way Please observe the existing regulations and laws in your country ...
Page 19: ...19 Checks Haven harness must be checked at least every 24 months Name Company Date Signature Stamp ...
Page 20: ...cm M 165 178 cm L 175 190 cm size XL 185 195 cm Weight without rescue chute and carabineers S 4 90 kg M 5 30 kg L 5 45 kg XL 5 75kg Back protection Styrofoam protection 23 cm Rescue system Integrated container tunnel system under the seat plate with a lateral handle Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is correct but please remember that it has been produced for...
