SOL paragliders CX MAX Manual Download Page 1

Manual

LTF / EN 

Version 1    8 / 2020

Summary of Contents for CX MAX

Page 1: ...Manual LTF EN Version 1 8 2020 ...

Page 2: ...Adjustment ventral 24 Legs adjuntments 25 Safety system 26 Leg cover adjustment 27 Leg cover closing 28 Container for instruments 28 Hydration Compartment 29 Pockets 30 Anti G parachute compartment 30 Ballast compartment 31 Adjustment for flight 33 THE HARNESSE INFORMATION 35 Tow release take off 35 Tandem flight 35 Compatibility 35 Take Off Check List 36 EXTREME FLIGHT SITUATIONS 36 Water landing...

Page 3: ...ning whenever possible especially on the ground is indispensable and necessary A poor handling and control of the glider especially on the ground is one of the most frequent causes of accidents Always be prepared to improve your skills Attending special workshops will improve your skills and maintain your knowledge about materials and techniques which always are developing up to date Only use a ce...

Page 4: ...y are based on new paragliding designs where the harness is a key element for piloting and performance CX MAX THE PROJECT Comfort Security Modern design Easy handling Long life Aerodynamics Along with your harnesses you receive The CX MAX has a LTF EN certification The certification details are available on www solparagliders com br The CX MAX harness is a faired harness designed for racing cross ...

Page 5: ... closure by pulley system 7 Composite Divinycell lightweight seat plate 8 Cable guide for accelerator 9 Easy speedbag entry and exit 10 Composite Divinycell lightweight footboard 11 2 side pockets 12 Speed system with 39mm ball bearing pulleys 13 Two connection points for medium or large pulleys 14 8 liter ballast compartment with side hose outlet Technical Resources HARNESS 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 8 10 11 ...

Page 6: ... carabiner distance 35 55cm 8 Inclination and length adjustment of the speedbag 9 Anti forget closure system in T 10 Lateral plates for weight distribution 11 Anatomic shoulder shape 12 Independent and adjustable ABS 13 Seat plate inclination adjustment 14 Front closure system in V 28 mm Comfort 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 8 10 11 13 14 6 1 2 3 6 8 10 10 10 13 14 8 8 12 12 ...

Page 7: ... G compartment 4 Independent bridles system according to LTF EN norm 5 Rescue compartment left side 6 Safety T lock 7 Impact protection and perforation plate 1 Profiled rear spoiler 2 Aerodynamic Speedbag nose 3 Speedbag with built in container Safety Aerodynamics 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 1 3 2 ...

Page 8: ...ith two rescue systems Easier to connect and disconnect from the harness Essential anti forgetting feature for connecting leg Protectors designed and tested for real additional passive safety Is the hybrid utilization of various types of fabrics and lines An optimised combination of durability and resistance with low deformation and less weight Cutting edge technology laser equipments prepare all ...

Page 9: ...ou have to look out regularly for thin fissures and or mal function The carabiner has to close always 100 If you choose to change the carabiners even made of steel at least each 5 years or after 250 flight hours you are making a wise decision We know that the choice of carabiners is an option of the customer seek to use compatible products SOL Back protector installatiom It s mandatory to use the ...

Page 10: ...nto the harness beneath the seat For installation details take a look at the drawings The drawings should help you to understand the installation In case you are uncertain ask a professional for help to be sure that the installation is correct Rescue parachute compartiment volume Principal parachute Right 4000 9000 cm Principal parachute Left 2500 4500 cm Rescue parachute installation Step 1 Step ...

Page 11: ...20 21 Step 9 Step 13 Step 10 Step 14 Step 11 Step 15 Step 12 Step 16 Step 21 Step 22 Step 23 Step 17 Step 18 Step 19 Step 20 ...

Page 12: ...utes in the market In any case you must install simulate and perform all testing so that you will not have any surprises in case you need to activate it Any questions concerning its operation must be dealt with during the installation and setting of the harness before the first flight If you need a strong force to remove the rescue parachute check the installation again All questions about operati...

Page 13: ...ated in the picture above The distance has to be within the limits to obey the characteristics of the certification With SOL paragliders you must fly within these measurements In case you are outside these measurements the paraglider s behavior can not correspond to the certification Legs adjuntments 1 Legs adjuntments Make sure the legs adjustments setting is symmetric for your safety and comfort...

Page 14: ...djustment Composed by strips that can extend or short the leg cover 8 cm Find the best position for your legs 1 Adjustment Composed by velcro which allows to extend or shorten the bellow part of the leg cover 10cm The adjustments must be always symmetric to avoid discomfort Its position gets altered when the reserve or baggage is placed Put all these items at the moment you are making the adjustme...

Page 15: ... Adjustament 1 Adjustament 2 Container for instruments The container has a detachable platform for the instruments with zipper fixation 1 2 Hydration Compartment Your harnesses has a camelback compartment located at the harness back An opening allows the camelback hose exit next to the pilot according as indicated Step 1 Step 2 1 2 Step 3 Step 4 3 4 ...

Page 16: ...ute compartment Ballast compartment With a new concept a CX MAX brings even more options for pilots The current compartments comes with the possibility to use with a side hose outlet So you can work better within the weight range of your paraglider 1 Superior 10 liters 2 Lower 8 liters 1 Pockets 2 Side pockets 2 1 2 1 Step 1 Step 2 1 2 Step 3 Step 4 3 4 2 1 1 Read the user manual for your Anti G p...

Page 17: ...ack pocket is filled with objects the pilot would normally carry during flight The pilot must choose the best body inclination respecting a central vertical line We don t advise a steep inclination so that vision and access to commands are not jeopardized Avoid a laying flying position as this alters the paraglider s commands Your command is shortened and More vulnerable to a twist Step 1 Step 3 S...

Page 18: ...ly and steady above the pilots head THE HARNESSE INFORMATION Tandem flight The CX MAX was not designed and is not certified for tandem flight SOL Paragliders doesn t recommend this type of flight Compatibility SOL harnesses have no restrictions for use with other brands of paragliding see also your paragliding manual Note the incompatibility of accessories this can bring risk to your flight The in...

Page 19: ... get heavy and may naturally sink In case of water landing open as fast as you can the locks and get out off the harness After a water landing you must take the protector seat board and let them all dry under shade in a breezy area Avoid storing the harness for a long time in the back of the car or under extreme sun Heat could jeopardize the materials and or the proper function UV radiation destro...

Page 20: ...s and fabric consume Do not apply on the sewing lines INSPECTION REPAIRS The harness must follow the revision schedule The first inspection check is mandatory completing 12 months 100 flights or 100 hours flights whichever comes first After the first review the harness needs to be reviewed every 12 months 100 flights or 100 flight hours whichever comes first It may happen that in the review a shor...

Page 21: ...e manufacturer or an authorized repair shop and a record should also be kept 4 The harness needs to be revised every 12 months 100 flights or 100 flight hours whichever comes first Without these revisions harness loses its homologation and this respective warranty 5 All shipping and handling expenses are paid by the owner 6 The final decision on exchanging or repairing the respective harness will ...

Page 22: ...uld know how to handle it FINAL WORDS Safety is the major theme of our sport In order to fly safely pilots must train study practice and be alert to the dangers around us In order to achieve excellent safety levels we must fly regularly as much as possible don t go beyond our limitations and avoid exposing ourselves to unnecessary dangers Learning to fly is a slow process and takes years so don t ...

Page 23: ...al distance min max 38 55 38 55 38 55 38 55 cm Pilot height min max 160 175 170 185 180 195 190 200 cm Rescue compartment right side min max 4000 9000 4000 9000 4000 9000 4000 9000 cm Rescue compartment left side min max 2500 4500 2500 4500 2500 4500 2500 4500 cm Superior ballast capacity 10 10 10 10 L Lower ballast capacity 8 8 8 8 L Luggage capacity 31 31 31 31 L Harness weight 7 5 7 9 8 3 8 7 K...

Page 24: ...46 47 Reference table Height X Weight This table is only a reference Speak with your seller or flight shool to know your exactly harness size ...

Page 25: ...0003 11 ZIPER SINT PES CONT ESPIRAL 3MM 9 21151 003 005043 12 FITA PES 12MM VERMELHA 9 21102 012 000002 13 FITA PES 20MM PRETO 9 21102 020 000001 14 TECIDO CORDOBA RIPSTOP RESINAD U 2 00247 UNI 000001 15 CABO ELASTICO 3MM SORTIDO 9 22018 003 999999 16 CORDA NY SEM ALMA 3MM BRANCA 20 9 20005 003 000033 17 PASSADOR A4928 28 3PC 28MM VERM 1 21050 028 000002 18 REGULADOR 20MM PRETO 9 21027 020 000001 ...

Page 26: ...RETO 9 22105 UNI 000001 26 FITA PES 17MM PRETA 9 21102 017 000001 27 REGULADOR TRIMMER ISR 20MM PRAT 1 21010 020 000014 28 REGULADOR TRIMMER ISR 25MM PRAT 1 21010 025 000014 1 2 2 3 4 3 4 6 6 7 7 9 9 12 13 20 20 13 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 21 22 23 25 25 25 25 25 26 28 ...

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