Pilot´s Manual
Harnesses
Spring
Airbag
07/2009
Page 1: ...Pilot s Manual Harnesses Spring Spring Airbag 07 2009 ...
Page 2: ...US 39 Pre Flight adjustments and installations 39 Installing the protectors 40 Installing the airbag Spring Airbag Cygnus 41 Installing the carabiners 41 Position adjustments 41 Rescue parachute compartment 44 Installing the rescue parachute 44 Water Ballast Compartment 48 Storage in the airbag compartment 48 Installing the speed system 48 Tension Spring Retrieve System 49 Installing the foot stir...
Page 3: ...u will find important information about using your new equipment In the event you should have any questions about its usage or you should wish to be updated on the latest news at SOL We remain at your disposal at our Sales and Service Departments at the phone 55 47 3275 7753 and through e mail at or info solsports com br export solsports com br Don t forget to access our website frequently at www ...
Page 4: ...acy everyday in the production process control and assuring the high quality of SOL brand and products throughout 65 countries around the world SOL is one of the few paragliding enterprises worldwide to have its own manufacturing facilities able to test every new model before making it available to the market which fosters the reliability necessary for excellent performance when flying In early 20...
Page 5: ...ed according to LTF EN norm Adjustable Quick ock T Cobra for 38 55 cm Extended speed pulley Waist adjustment Side adjustment with trimmer and safety strap ABS System Quick Lock leg buckles Passage for ballast hose exit Anatomic shoulder cuts Back composed by ergonomic foam and PP plate Side foam protection Spacious side pocket Sliding shoulder straps Shoulder strap attached to seat Lateral reinfor...
Page 6: ...on Install the back protection and the reserve parachute before adjusting your SOL Harness For your first flight choose calm weather conditions Should you need to make further adjustments it will be easier to find the ideal position after this first flight Attention Do not carry instruments that may perforate the harness in case of impact INSTALLING THE PROTECTORS Attention The side protectors mus...
Page 7: ...pecified measurement as shown in the manual therefore the certification characteristics are not altered After adjusting the back the pilot must choose the best body inclination respecting a central vertical line We don t recommend 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 ...
Page 8: ...e respective manufacturer Any questions concerning its operation must be dealt with during the installation and setting of the har RESCUE PARACHUTE COMPARTMENT Attention Never sit down in your harness for tests or other activities when it is layed on the ground this can damage the harness the rescue parachute compartment and its operation Pay special attention to the fact that a deployment of your...
Page 9: ... back into the compartment Before every flight make sure that the rescue handle and its retention cables are in the correct setting position The rescue compartment size is adjustable to the rescue size to be installed that corresponds to the harness size x pilot Any new rescue installation must be checked through a qualified person The Spring and Spring Airbag features a rescue parachute installat...
Page 10: ...ent handle 49 INSTALLING THE SPEED SYSTEM A system of pulleys is in task for the load and travel of the speed bar The lines run on each side from the D ring 1 to the eyelet 2 passing through the 2 pulleys 3 4 The end of the cord is being knotted 5 9 with the sister clip A to be connected to the sister clip B After the installation the speed system need to be sharp tuned to optimize STORAGE IN THE ...
Page 11: ...should perform cockpit for instruments only as in the picture cockpit for instruments with water ballast container or cockpit for instru ments with rescue container 51 INSTALLING THE TOW RELEASE SYSTEM Your SOL harness is suitable for towing provided that it is attached to the tow release system This must be fitted on the same carabiners that link the harness to the paraglider being activated by a...
Page 12: ...of paragliders Please refer to your paraglider s manual MAINTENANCE REPAIR AND CLEANING Maintenance We recommend to check your SOL Harness completely at least once a year verifying the condition of the sewing and webbing parts and the operation of the buckles A regular ventilation and repacking of your rescue parachute is essential In case of a rescue deployment of the parachute or any heavy loadi...
Page 13: ...taught over water or a poorly calculated landing may force you to land in the water In this event you must be careful since the back protector at the first moment will act as a floating device therefore forcing your head into the water and you could be in danger of drowning The foam already saturated with water will get heavy and may naturally sink After a water landing you need to tear off the ba...
Page 14: ... Taschen Rücken Stautaschen Beinstrecker Verbindungsleine für Rettungsschirm Beschleuniger Lenkrolle Beschleuniger Doppel Lenkrolle Leichtschnallen Schnellverschlüsse Schnellverschlüsse T safe Schnellverschlüsse V safe Rettungsschirmcontainer unter Sitz Rettungsschirmcontainer am Rücken Português Protetor Dorsal 14cm Protetor Dorsal 18cm Airbag Cygnus Protetor lateral Bolso lateral Bolsa dorsal Ap...
