Swing CONNECT Light, Manual

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The deployment handle pins are then threaded through the elastic loops and underneath the transparent access
cover. The pack cord must then be removed. Finally, the deployment handle is inserted under the cover
incorporated in the harness
3.1.5
Attaching a safety line: This line should prevent accidental deployment of the reserve system and it should
have a breaking strength of 5kg (available from specialist shops or directly from SWING). To attach it, use a
needle to feed it through the top band and deployment handle and knot it (see picture).
WARNING – ACCIDENT RISK!
After the reserve system has been
fitted for the first time, a trial
deployment must be carried out to
verify that it operates properly
(seated in the harness in the flying
position). You should check that
the container is properly closed as
part of the pre-flight check before
each launch.
It has been a requirement in
Germany since 1 January 1998 that,
after it has been packed for the first
time, every new combination of
reserve and harness/container must be inspected by the manufacturer of the harness or the reserve, or
by an authorised agent (e.g. dealer, flying school). It must be possible to deploy the reserve from the
flying position without any difficulty and according to the guidelines in the manufacturer's instructions.
The inspection must be recorded in the reserve's packing certificate.
4 ADJUSTMENT OPTIONS FOR THE CONNECT Light
The CONNECT Light has various adjustment options so that pilots can
adjust the harness according to their particular wishes and preferences.
Pilots should take their time in doing this because it will provide a high
level of comfort if done correctly.
The high density foam protector and reserve system must be fitted before
the CONNECT Light is adjusted.
We recommend that you hang the harness in a simulator (or frame etc)
when making the adjustments.
4.1 Adjusting the seating position
First, adjust the seat depth in the harness. Decide whether you want to sit
“lower” or “higher” in the harness. The adjustment is made using the side
buckles (see picture) which you will find underneath the main hangpoint. If
shortened, the seating angle will be greater (you will sit “higher”); if it is
lengthened, the seating angle is smaller (you will sit “lower”). A
comfortable seating position which is appropriate for the pilot’s build
should be chosen, so that it does not need to be altered again during
flight.
The side buckles are at approximately chest height. These are used to
alter the angle of the back, the angle between thigh and back (whether the
upper body is upright or inclined). It can be adjusted to an upper body
flight position between 60° (inclined) and 90° (upright). For the optimum
flying position, we recommend that you imagine there is a line running
between the two carabiners, and this is 15cm from your body. This
corresponds to an upper body angle of approx. 80°.