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Section 04

Flying

with the CONNECT RACE LITE

Flying with the

CONNECT RACE LITE

Pre-flight check

It is essential that you thoroughly

check all equipment before launch!
Always check the following as part of

the pre-flight check:



Is the harness in proper condition?



Is the reserve system in order or

does

need

inspected/repacked?



Are the harness and the speed

system correctly adjusted?



Are the pockets all done up?



Are the reserve deployment handle

and pins in the correct position?



Are both carabiners properly closed
/ secured?



Are the speed system lines

attached to the glider and is the
speed system correctly attached to

the harness?

Harness correctly done up

Fig. 53

Towing

The CONNECT RACE LITE is also
suitable for towing. The appropriate

towing devices are available from
specialist stores. They are attached to

the main carabiners.

SWING also recommends using a

towing aid, which is attached between

the towing device and the harness. The
SWING range includes the “Pro-Tow”

tow aid that can be used for this
purpose.

Tandem flights

The CONNECT RACE LITE is not

intended for use as a pilot harness in
tandem flights.
If it is used as a passenger harness, the
deployment handle of the rescue must

removed

and

the

rescue

compartment must be closed securely.
The pilot must observe the relevant

regulations in each country.

Emergencies and special
flying conditions
Suspension trauma

You may experience suspension

trauma if the full weight of your body is

hanging in the leg straps.
The leg straps cut into the thighs,

which can prevent the blood flow out
of the legs. Large amounts of blood

can accumulate or pool in the legs as a
result of this.
You must land as quickly as possible if

you do not manage to sit down in the
harness after you launch! Avoid tight

circles and high loads during the
descent!
If you are hanging in the harness after

a rescue deployment or tree landing,
try to stand in your leg cover to reduce

the pressure on your thighs.
You should move your legs to relieve

the strain and allow occasional
circulation and to get the muscles

pumping (e.g. by doing ankle rotations

and knee lifts).

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Page 2: ...tly or your SWING dealer Our contact details are in the Appendix We hope that you have a great time flying the Connect Race Lite and happy landings SWING Team INFORMATION SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH reserves the right to alter or add to the contents of this Manual at any time You should therefore regularly visit our website www SWING de Revision 1 3 Date 27 11 2020 Express written consent from SWIN...

Page 3: ...SYSTEM 25 04 FLYING WITH THE CONNECT RACE LITE 26 PRE FLIGHT CHECK 26 TOWING 26 TANDEM FLIGHTS 26 EMERGENCIES AND SPECIAL FLYING CONDITIONS 26 SUSPENSION TRAUMA 26 05 MAINTENANCE 27 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 27 REPAIRS AND INSPECTION 28 INSPECTION 28 WARRANTY 29 DISPOSAL 29 06 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB 30 SWING WEBSITE 30 SWING ACCESSORIES 30 FACEBOOK TWITTER YOUTUBE 30 07 APPENDIX 31 ADDRESSES 31 HA...

Page 4: ...and forms part of the certification SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH Special text DANGER Sections of text headed Danger indicate a situation where there is imminent danger which in all probability will lead to death or serious injury if the instructions given are not followed WARNING Sections of text headed Warning indicate a potentially dangerous situation which may lead to death or serious injury if t...

Page 5: ...otection of the environment safety and quality are the three core values of SWING Flugsportgera te GmbH and they have implications for everything we do We also believe that our customers share our environmental awareness Respect for nature and the environment You can easily play a part in protecting the environment by practising the sport of paragliding in such a way that there is no damage to nat...

Page 6: ...rvative manner This applies both to the choice of conditions in which you fly and also to the safety margin which you allow when carrying out the various flying manoeuvres We recommend that you only fly using paragliding equipment harness reserve parachute and helmet that have been tested and certified The CONNECT RACE LITE complies with the airworthiness requirements for hang gliders and paraglid...

Page 7: ...area or is flying under the supervision of an approved flying instructor There is no liability on the part of third parties in particular the manufacturer and the dealer Disclaimer and exclusion of liability In terms of the warranty and guarantee conditions the paraglider harness may not be used with certified paragliding equipment if any of the following situations exists the inspection period ha...

Page 8: ... 3 2 3 5 3 6 3 2 3 3 3 8 3 9 3 5 3 6 4 0 4 2 3 6 3 7 4 2 4 3 Protection Alternatively 16cm foam protector or inflatable protector each LTF NfL II 91 09 approved Lightshield back protection TÜV Cat 2 Installation of reserve Integrated container volume 3 0 6 5 litre under the seat side deployment handle Included in delivery CONNECT RACE LITE harness Two aluminium carabiners Deployment handle and inn...

Page 9: ...used for hike fly tours as well as extended cross country flights It is extremely comfortable and this makes it suitable for anyone looking for a high quality and lightweight pod harness with practical features and compact dimensions Intended use The CONNECT RACE LITE was developed as a lightweight pod harness for everyday use with the maximum level of comfort It may only be used as a paraglider h...

Page 10: ...r compartment located beneath the seat plate Place the protector into the pocket and close the zip Installing the foam protector Fig 3 The inflation tube is fed outwards to the right through the red loop and inwards behind the red carabiner Do up the zip for the protector compartment to close it again Feeding through the tube Fig 4 Lightshield The CONNECT RACE LITE has back protection that is TÜV ...

Page 11: ...des much higher lateral stability for the harness With use the seat plate develops creases and moulds to suit the pilot s body shape without losing any of its lateral stability To remove the seat plate take out the protector and then pull the seat plate out of the pocket Removing the seat plate Fig 6 Follow this procedure in reverse to insert the seat plate Make sure when you are doing this that t...

Page 12: ...onal windshield protects the pilot against the wind and cold It is secured to the cockpit using the three snap fasteners under the Lycra cover It should always be removed and stored in its bag when you are not flying to prevent any damage Windshield and bag Fig 9 Windshield when installed Fig 10 40 mm block pulleys The CONNECT RACE LITE can be used with the optional 40mm block pulleys AV006 To ins...

Page 13: ...ner bag and items of clothing or a sleeping bag if necessary Inside there are two pockets one to hold the Streamer hydration system bladder and one to hold trekking poles Rear storage compartment Fig 14 Hydration system pocket The CONNECT RACE LITE is compatible with the Streamer hydration system Place the Streamer in the pocket shown in the picture which is located in the rear storage compartment...

Page 14: ...in the aerodynamic rear section Trekking poles There is a pocket for trekking poles in the rear storage compartment next to the pocket for the hydration system Pocket for trekking poles Fig 17 Cockpit and side pockets The CONNECT RACE LITE has several pockets that are easy to reach while you are flying First the CONNECT RACE LITE has a generous pocket in the cockpit Cockpit pocket Fig 18 Next to t...

Page 15: ...red in the cockpit pocket just below the flight instruments The bridle for the drogue chute is attached to the right carabiner of the harness To operate the drogue chute correctly simply open the zip take out the drogue chute and throw it in the direction of the spiral It is possible to deactivate the drogue chute after a spiral dive using the handle and to land as normal with it deployed but disa...

Page 16: ...that are relevant to fitting the reserve must be followed DANGER If your harness should ever get wet e g because of a landing in water the reserve system must be dried out and repacked before your next flight Harness specific inner container The CONNECT RACE LITE is delivered complete with the handle built into the inner container Do not use any other inner container or handle even if they seem to...

Page 17: ...ts in the operating instructions for the reserve Changing the inner container can have a negative effect on the opening behaviour of your reserve Fig 2 Container with outer line bundles Place the containers next to each other paying attention to the direction of the closure loop If as with the ORANGE CROSS there are bundles of lines on the outside of the container remove them and combine them with...

Page 18: ...s not open unintentionally eye too short External linen bundles Fig 31 If available position the outer line bundles and check that the bundles are not twisted Closed container with inserted line Fig 32 bundles Push the line bundles under the container flaps PLEASE NOTE Line bundles attached to the outside of the rescue container are used to first stretch part of the lines and provide some distance...

Page 19: ... be folded up fastened using two rubber bands and then stored away under the cover behind the pilot s neck For this attachment method you need two screw carabiners with a breaking strength of at least 2400 daN Make sure that the bridle is long enough for the reserve to be positioned in the harness s reserve container There must be enough line length to ensure that on activating the reserve chute t...

Page 20: ...cord paraglider line into the elastic loops that later close the container Close the container by pulling the loops through the eyelets using the cord Thread the cord into the upper Fig 34 loop First secure the upper loop using the short splint pin from the deployment handle Insert the end of the pin into the opening behind the loops Remove the cord carefully without damaging the loop Threading th...

Page 21: ...reading the long pin Fig 38 Once again insert the end of the pin into the opening behind the loop and carefully remove the cord Rescue handle with inserted split Fig 39 pins Harness with closed rescue Fig 40 container Danger The deployment handle may be blocked and the reserve may be difficult to operate or may not deploy at all if the above instructions have not been followed Make sure that it ha...

Page 22: ...n closed Fig 43 PLEASE NOTE Ensure that the end of the zip is closed by the reserve pocket before locking the pin If it is not the V line channel could open during flight and the V lines could fall out Compatibility test Every new combination of reserve and harness outer container must be inspected after the first packing to ensure that it operates safely It must be possible for the pilot to deplo...

Page 23: ... 8 Line for speed bag 9 Safety System 10 Footrest adjustment strap 11 ABS stability setting 12 Chest strap Fig 45 When delivered the CONNECT RACE LITE is adjusted to a standard ergonomic setting apart from adjustments for pilot height We recommend for your first flight that you alter only settings related to height and leave the other settings unchanged as this set up has proved to be suitable for...

Page 24: ...ngle of the thigh This gradient should be adjusted in such a way that you can easily get into your seating position and back out again Length of shoulder straps Adjusting the shoulder straps allows the harness to be altered according to the height of the pilot This is done using the adjustment buckles integrated in the shoulder padding The strap is loosened upwards above the loop and tightened dow...

Page 25: ...speed bar The length of the speed bar should be adjusted only when the optimum seating position has been determined To adjust the system correctly either use a simulator and hook into the risers or sit on the ground in the harness and get someone to help by supporting the risers You will then be able to adjust the length of the speed system If the speed bar adjustment is too short it may cause the...

Page 26: ...NG range includes the Pro Tow tow aid that can be used for this purpose Tandem flights The CONNECT RACE LITE is not intended for use as a pilot harness in tandem flights If it is used as a passenger harness the deployment handle of the rescue must be removed and the rescue compartment must be closed securely The pilot must observe the relevant regulations in each country Emergencies and special fl...

Page 27: ...nce a year Inspect the condition of your harness regularly or at least once a year Check in particular whether the seams or straps have any areas of wear or tears Replacing air inlet reinforcements The air inlet reinforcements should be inspected regularly to ensure that the aerodynamic rear section is able to inflate smoothly The Mylar can be replaced in a couple of easy steps if it is damaged si...

Page 28: ...ried out by the manufacturer Small repairs to the harness You can repair small tears in the harness yourself using self adhesive sail material provided that the tears are in places which do not bear heavy loads are not at the seams and are no bigger than 3cm The material is available from SWING Inspection General SWING s service programme as set out in the Maintenance and Service book should be fo...

Page 29: ...nths within the last 24 months is with a manufacturer of aviation equipment or by confirmation from the manufacturer Adequate relevant training with the manufacturer or importer Specific instruction for each equipment type that is renewed annually Inspection by the pilot SWING recommends that inspection be carried out by the manufacturer importer or by an authorised inspection agent What to do if ...

Page 30: ...available basis SWING reserves the right to alter the websites at any time or to block access to them SWING accessories SWING paragliding accessories clothing and accessories can be ordered from your SWING dealer distributor or directly from SWING Facebook Twitter youtube SWING is very active with the new media of Facebook Twitter and youtube and has various websites which are updated daily on var...

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Page 32: ...umber CONNECT RACE LITE ___ ___ 20__ __ 101 ___ ___ ___ ___ Pilot details Proof of ownership Owner Name Address Telephone Email Inspection and repairs carried out Date Work carried out General condition on delivery Completed by Name Stamp and signature ...

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