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Before your first flight, we recommend to suspend the harness from a suitably strong point to check that it fits you correctly and to become familiar 
with the features and adjustments. You can set the shoulder adjustment-straps to find the best fit, and adjust the lumber support so that they leave 
you in a comfortably reclined position. Fine tuning can then be made during your first flights to find the perfect set up for you.

SHOULDER STRAPS

The length of the Shoulder straps can be modified using the adjustment straps. Adjust the shoulders whilst 
standing up with the harness on so that they are comfortably snug. Whilst suspended in the seated position 
ensure the straps are comfortable and supportive, they should not be too tight nor too loose.

LUMBER SUPPORT

The  Lumber  support should  be  adjusted for  a  comfortable flying  position. Precise adjustments can  be 
made in the air so that your lower back is completely supported and there is no tension in your stomach 
muscles.  Be  sure  to  adjust  the  lumber  supports  carefully,  setting  them  too  loose  will  result  in  a  very 
reclined position in the air. 

FITTING / ADJUSTMENTS

Summary of Contents for Solos

Page 1: ...Pilots Manual ...

Page 2: ... 03 Preparation 05 Underseat Mousse 05 Speed System 05 Reserve Parachute Installation 07 Fitting Adjustments 12 Reversing the Harness 15 Features 17 Use and Maintenance 19 Ozone Quality Guarantee 22 Technical Specifications 23 EN v1 0 July 2019 ...

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Page 4: ...e know that quality and value for money are essential considerations when choosing equipment so to keep costs low and quality high we build all our wings and harnesses in our own production facility During production all Ozone products undergo numerous rigorous quality control checks This way we can guarantee that our equipment meets the same high standards that we expect ourselves If you need any...

Page 5: ...ranges Please remember that flying outside of certified configurations may jeopardise any insurance e g liability life etc you have It is your responsibility as the pilot to verify your insurance cover Make sure you complete a thorough daily and pre flight inspection of all of your equipment Never attempt flying with unsuitable or damaged equipment Always wear a helmet gloves and boots All pilots ...

Page 6: ...th of the Solos pack is unique to each size and matches the harness back support length this ensures that your pack fits you as well as the harness does A hybrid leg strap seat board design provides a precise feel in flight with easy weight shift control and comfortable feedback The seat board is removable if weight savings are a priority and in this configuration the SOLOS remains agile and comfo...

Page 7: ...support adjustments Reserve Parachute handle Reserve Parachute container Side Pocket Shoulder straps Rear pocket Shoulder strap adjustments Lumber adjustments Under seat protection Hydration system anchor point Velcro Main riser hangpoints Speed bar retainer ...

Page 8: ...pocket The mousse are already in place within the structure of the harness upon delivery Make sure the thinner piece is inserted first and that it is seated all the way towards the front of the compartment directly under the seat plate Access is through the grey zipped pocket located at the bottom of the rear pocket Insert the large mousse into the same grey zipped pocket The mousse should be inse...

Page 9: ...front of the seat plate Ensure that the lines run cleanly through the pulleys and pass to the outside of all structural webbing straps Attach the bar with a suitable knot Once in the air and when it is safe to do so check that you can place your foot on the bar easily and that the system operates smoothly all the way to full speed IMPORTANT The speed bar lines must be of equal length ensure they a...

Page 10: ...have any doubts Make sure you perform a practice throw from a static hang point Not only does this ensure the correct functioning of your deployment system it also allows you to become more familiar with the installation process NOTE The parachute can only be deployed with the right hand To install a reserve parachute you should first pack the parachute so that it matches the shape and dimensions ...

Page 11: ...a short bridle Attach the harness bridle to the parachute bridle using a suitable connector and secure the ends with elastics not supplied Place the deployment bag neatly within the container matching the position of the arrow and to the main flap The parachute lines should be uppermost 1 NOTE The parachute container has a small foam block held in position by Velcro This must be left in position f...

Page 12: ...n the handle and container Slide the black tag of the handle between the bridle and harness to hold it in position Now feed the yellow securing pins through the pin eyelets Start with the pin located near the bridle Each pin always starts with a red eyelet feed the pin through each eyelet in order make sure to not miss any inadvertently 2 ...

Page 13: ...d pocket to fully secure it Now feed the reserve handle fully into the slot at the upper front part of the container This secures the handle in position Now secure the next upper pin routing it through the eyelets Ensure the red eyelet is routed first ...

Page 14: ...close the zips just enough to secure the pin eyelets in position Feed the yellow plastics through the eyelets Red eyelet first Make sure both pins down each side of the container are correctly secured The parachute container and bridle compartment zips can now be closed fully Secure the zips within the tags On the container the tags are coloured red and on the bridle sleeve it is coloured black ...

Page 15: ...of the Shoulder straps can be modified using the adjustment straps Adjust the shoulders whilst standing up with the harness on so that they are comfortably snug Whilst suspended in the seated position ensure the straps are comfortable and supportive they should not be too tight nor too loose LUMBER SUPPORT The Lumber support should be adjusted for a comfortable flying position Precise adjustments ...

Page 16: ... the silver boss so that the red button is depressed and then slide the buckle backwards The red button will pop up the buckle is then locked in place Ensure the buckles are closed properly the red button should be up and the female buckles pulled fully so they are seated within the slots To undo the buckles first depress the red button and slide the buckle forward ...

Page 17: ...eightshift the chest strap and leg straps should be left in their longest position For greater roll stability the straps can be tightened It is important to test fly and adjust to find the position that is best for your style of flying and overall comfort The shoulder strap retainer clip should now be fastened ...

Page 18: ...irst remove the tube from the shoulder anchor points Ensure all the buckles carabiners risers and structural straps are placed on the inside of the harness structure then fold the harness in half so the parachute is uppermost Undo completely the zip of the rear pocket and turn it inside out it can now be done up again to completely enclose the harness structure REVERSING THE HARNESS ...

Page 19: ...rn it inside out The wing can be placed on top of the harness structure and compressed into place with the adjustable strap Now you can zip up the rucksack leaving the Camelback in place HARNESS MODE To convert from backpack mode to harness mode reverse this procedure ...

Page 20: ... the right hand side the Camelback can be left in place when converting into harness mode the tube can be routed through the opening on the left hand shoulder and secured in the anchor point VELCRO SHOULDER MOUNTING On the opposite shoulder strap there is a lightweight Velcro mounting point for a small vario tracking device or a radio ...

Page 21: ...t Route it through the structural webbing into the thin pocket and secure the Velcro tabs to hold it into position STORAGE POCKETS In addition to the main rear pocket in harness mode there is a side pocket with an internal retaining clip There are three pockets in backpack mode a hip pocket with retaining clip on the waist strap the large Hydration pocket and a smaller pocket with retaining clip l...

Page 22: ...g for cracks or any signs of fatigue Risers connected correctly to the carabiners without twists Speed system attached and not tangled around the webbing Ensure all pockets are closed and zipped up Leg Chest strap done up correctly Shoulder strap retainers fastened correctly Double check your leg straps Attach the wing s risers to the carabiners at the main hang points The A risers should be facin...

Page 23: ... this B line stall rear riser stall gathering the canopy by working up the A lines until you have the material in your hands or using the brakes to stall the wing The best technique depends entirely on the situation The most important thing to remember is to completely disable the wing so that it does not act against the parachute and cause a down plane Whichever method you choose do so symmetrica...

Page 24: ... keep your harness clean and airworthy please note the following Avoid excessive exposure to UV heat and humidity Pack the harness dry and store in a cool dry place Never drag your harness especially when landing Keep you harness clean of dirt and away from any oils or other corrosive substance Use water and a cloth to clean INSPECTION For safety routine inspection of all of your equipment is vita...

Page 25: ...rs around us To achieve this we must fly as regularly as we can ground handle as much as possible and take a continuous interest in the weather If you are lacking in any of these areas you will be exposing yourself to more danger than is necessary Every year many pilots get hurt launching don t be one of them Launching is the time that you are most exposed to danger so practice it lots Some launch...

Page 26: ...Bridles Dyneema 6mm Buckles AustriaAlpin HS150 Carabiners Edelrid Foras CERTIFICATION The Solos is certified EN 1651 2017 and LTF with a maximum load of 120kgs In addition the under seat foam protection is certified to the CE standard by CRITT France Weight kg 3 1 3 3 3 7 Recommended pilot height cm 175 170 185 180 Weight includes all standard options Back protection carabiners and rescue bridles ...

Page 27: ...1258 Route de Grasse Le Bar sur Loup 06620 France ...

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