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Manual Version
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Page 2: ...ents 14 Security system 15 Shoulder adjustment 15 Carabiners opening 16 Leg cover adjustment 17 Leg cover closing 18 RESERVE INSTALLATION IN THE FRONT COMPARTMENT OPTIONAL 19 USE OF THE FRONT BALLAST COMPARTMENT OPTIONAL 20 CONTAINER FOR INSTRUMENTS 20 POCKETS 21 CAMELBACK CASE 21 Towing attack system installation 21 FINAL CHECK 22 TANDEM FLIGHT 22 WATER LANDING 23 S SO OL L HARNESS WITH THIRD PAR...
Page 3: ...3 REFERENCE HIGHT X WEIGHT 27 DATA 28 LEGEND 28 FINAL WORDS 29 WARRANTY 30 SOL WARRANTY 1 YEARS 100 HOURS 30 WARRANTY TERMS 30 WARRANTY PRE REQUISITES 30 THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 31 ...
Page 4: ...pdated on the latest news at S SO OL L we remain at your disposal Phone 0055 47 3275 7753 Mail export solsports com br or info solsports com br Don t forget to access our website often at http www solsparagliders com br to keep current on the latest models launchings results and news from the world of paragliding Welcome to the SOL Team Recommendations Please read this manual carefully and note th...
Page 5: ...eme measures to maintain our machinery and manufacturing equipment current with the world market This way we safeguard our accuracy everyday in the production process control and assuring the high quality of S SO OL L brand and products throughout more than 70 countries around the world S SO OL L is one of the few paragliding enterprises worldwide to have its own manufacturing facilities able to t...
Page 6: ...ual manufacturing of prototypes in order to ensure greater accuracy in each new design Introduction S SO OL L is producing a complete line of modern paragliders from teaching to competition and acro all pilots will find their paragliders As in any other product of S SO OL L we are using always the best and most carefully chosen materials they are granting a long life and a high security standard A...
Page 7: ...g Lateral fitting with trimmer and safety strap Water compartment hose gap Lateral aperture and for a tube Anatomic shoulders cut Elastic setter for accelerator and foot support Sliding reserve parachute container Compartment for optional front reserve Spacious baggage pocket Fitting chest lock with emergency whistle Personal identification compartment Adjustable cover Neoprene cover for reserve c...
Page 8: ...y tablet beneath the seat to avoid perforation and by the back protector Never carry instruments that may perforate the harness backing in case of impact Back protector installation Attention The back protector has to been installed through the back pocket You have to use the back protector from S SO OL L for X XL Li ig gh ht t With the use of other protectors the harness looses his certification ...
Page 9: ... 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 Accelerator installation All necessary buckles to adjust the speed system are found on the harness body Follow the instruction in the image ...
Page 10: ... Visualize the details of how to execute the reserve parachute installation The purpose of this illustration is to help you understand the process If necessary you should ask for professional help to make sure it is properly installed ...
Page 11: ...r and gets the reserve wet the reserve should be removed from the harness be dried and re packed before it is placed back into the recipient see the reserve manual Attention Before every flight inspect the activation handle and its pins to make sure they are at the correct setting position After the installation you should make a test The container s size takes to account the reserve size which wo...
Page 12: ... the references in the owner s manual for your reserve Each check is to be marked in the check protocol of the reserve Reserve installation After the first and each following installation has to be made a test for ex 2 years check to secure that the applicated force to pull the reserve lays between 2 and 5 daN In case of a first combination between harness and reserve there has to be made a test o...
Page 13: ... 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 The shoulder strap is adjustable varying according to the pilots height For better comfort the shoulder straps support part of the dorsal weight The pectoral strap regulates the distance between the two carabiners which va...
Page 14: ...14 Harness adjustment Visualize the details of how to adjust the X XL Li ig gh ht tfor flight Lateral adjustments Front adjustments ...
Page 15: ... be too tight to avoid jeopardizing good movement Make sure the setting is symmetric Shoulder adjustment Attention The adjustable chest strap is fixed on the shoulder strap This is for your comfort and safety They better be aligned with the shoulders In the lock is integrated an emergency whistle ...
Page 16: ...sted With S SO OL L paragliders you must fly within these measurements In case you are outside these measurements the paraglider s behavior can not correspond to the certification S 40cm M 42cm L 44cm XL 46cm We have included a tape with your harness to help you set the exact measurement of distance between the carabiners 0cm 46cm 44 42 40 Attention The distance has to be within the limits to obey...
Page 17: ...ain part which details must be carefully observed They are the ones that make your flight position erodynamic and comfortable Composed by strips that can extend or short the leg cover 5 cm Find the best Composed by velcro which allows to extend or shorten the bellow part of the leg cover The adjustments A and B must be always asymmetric to avoid discomfort ion gets altered when the reserve or bagg...
Page 18: ... leg cover is composed by 2 closing points A B are closing the above part of the cover C is closing the second point We advise that at the moment of taking off and landing this one is open to make easy running entrance and exit ...
Page 19: ...19 Reserve Installation in the front compartment optional ...
Page 20: ... The container is retrievable and has a safetystrap If you install a front reserve you can not take ballast with you Use of the front ballast compartment optional Retrievable compartment for 8L ballast truments The container has 2 divisions A and B help to fix the instruments container They can be adjusted in case you need to change the container angle With the strap C you can fix the cockpit to y...
Page 21: ...s pockets were designed in such way that they will keep its contents from falling Your S SO OL L X XL Li ig gh ht t harnesses has a located at the harness back An opening allows the radio cable and or the camelback hose exit next to the pilot according as indicated see Foto wing attack system installation can be flown by tow as long as it is towing flight system Towing Attack System In turn this m...
Page 22: ...ed The carabiner opening is correct Using the harness X XL Li ig gh ht t make sure that all hooks are closed pay attention to the audible click Also pay attention that no dirt or ice is getting in the mechanism If necessary lubrificate with se wing oil The cover could avoid to see the leg locks Make sure that the locks are closed before you close the cover Tandem flight Your S SO OL L X XL Li ig g...
Page 23: ...ning The foam already saturated with water will 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 column protector off seat board reserve parachute all lateral protectors and let them all dry under shade in a breezy area S SO OL L Harness with third party paragliders S SO OL L Harness does...
Page 24: ...ground on rocks or on wet surfaces Prolonged exposure to UV light sunlight humidity and heat must be also avoided to prevent early and unnecessary material deterioration Zipper The zipper must open and close softly If there is any difficulty to move it you must apply paraffin or a spray lubricant to diminish the attrition among the components You will notice the difference when you move it It is p...
Page 25: ...igh altitudes must be avoided It is highly recommended to leave the harness stored away and well protected when it s not being used Avoid storing the harness for long periods in areas with high humidity or heat this causes premature aging of the materials Keep away sand stones or snow from entering the harness cells because any weight on the trailing edge slows the canopy down possibly creating a ...
Page 26: ...r extreme maneuvers the period of inspection has to be shorter It is of utmost importance to follow these guidelines Without performing the mandatory inspections the harness loses its certification and the respective S SO OL L warranty becomes null and void Always check your equipment after an incident or in case the harness has been stored for a long time Repairs must be performed only by the man...
Page 27: ...aximum pilot weight allowed 120 kg 120dkN The harness is a light flight equipment Reference Hight x Weight Attention This table is only a reference Speak with your seller or flight shool to know your exactly harness size ...
Page 28: ...s leves Fechos automático Fechos automático T Fechos automático V Container de reserva inferior Container de reserva dorsal Français Potection dorsale 12cm Potection dorsale 18cm Airbag Cygnus Protection latérale Poche latérale Poche dorsale Cale pieds Sangle de reserve Poulied accélérateur Double poulied accélérateur Bouclerie légère Bouclerie automatique Bouclerie T anti oubli Bouclerie V anti o...
Page 29: ...ions are not favorable keep your equipment stored away Don t overestimate your skills and be honest with yourself Every year we see many accidents which in most cases could be prevented with a minor adjustment We are a part of the community in which we live friends family and even people we don t necessarily know worry about us Our obligation towards this community is to keep ourselves healthy and...
Page 30: ... requisites 1 A three copied filled out form One copy to be sent to SOL Paragliders within 30 days after purchase one copy to the sales person and one copy to the purchaser 2 All flights must be logged providing information on date place and length of flight 3 The equipment must be kept in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual All the storage folding cleaning and care instructio...
Page 31: ...operation of the harness 5 A harness that may have been subjected of any alteration from the original design and without proper permission from SOL Paragliders 6 Damages caused by inappropriate transport storage or settings of the harness 7 Damages caused by the use of not compatible components with the harness 8 Damages caused by the use of inappropriate packaging for the transport 9 Harness with...
