TRANSALP 2 - User manual
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ENG
5- CHARACTERISTICS AND INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
5.1 - Speed-system installation
After having found the best harness setting according to the physical char-
acteristics of the pilot, the speed-system must be adjusted. This harness
is supplied with a two-step bar but is compatible with all common types of
speed-systems.
The speed-system cords should be passed through the rings near the front
corners, then through the pulleys located on the base near the strap ad-
justment. For correct system adjustment, the pilot must hang from a flight
simulator and hook into the risers of the paraglider or have another person
then help by holding the risers, and then adjust the length of the speed-sys-
tem cables. The bar should hang at a distance of no more than 10 cm below
the front of the harness. If the speed-bar cord is too short, this could cause
a constant force on the speed-system, so that it is unintentionally engaged
during flight. It is safer to take off with the speed-bar a little longer and to
shorten it gradually during subsequent flights. Remember that all adjust
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ments have to be performed symmetrically, on both sides.
Before taking off, place one foot in the elastic band at the end of the speed
bar and tighten it on the ankle with the corresponding jam cleat.
5.2 - Inflatable dorsal protection installation
To assemble the inflatable protection, put the four side buckles of the pro
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tection into the harness loops and close them.
Then secure the two quick links (or the supplied soft links) to the front lo-
ops, making sure that the two quick links/soft links are fixed behind the two
plastic rings of the speed bar, as shown in the picture.
