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Page 2: ...t We are conscious of the fact that reading an instruction manual is not an exciting experience However please remember that this product is not a citrus juicer or a mobile phone and that correct use...
Page 3: ...chute container flaps in case of major service intervals 11 2 2 FRONT RESERVE PARACHUTE 11 2 2 1 Connecting the deployment handle to the deployment bag 12 2 2 2 Connecting the front emergency parachut...
Page 4: ...NT BALLAST INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE COCKPIT 30 3 5 INSTALLING THE LOWER BALLAST 32 3 6 ANTI G PARACHUTE 33 3 7 FLYING ABOVE WATER 35 3 8 TOW BRIDLE ATTACHMENT 35 3 9 LANDING WITH THE X RATED 7 35 3...
Page 5: ...container Two spare long elastic loops for fastening the emergency parachute container Additional bridle for the second parachute Two karabiners with screw collar for the second parachute Three step s...
Page 6: ...Mini T Lock safety system to help prevent you from forgetting to fasten the leg and chest straps 1 2 X Rated 7 protection X Rated 7 is equipped with LTF certified 14 cm foam back protection The back...
Page 7: ...th white lettering is readily visible in a pocket on the right shoulder strap padding and it is easy to pull out On the back of this label you can write the information that you think should be given...
Page 8: ...de better load distribution and to ensure a correct landing position in case the parachute is deployed This helps to minimize the risk of injury The built in bridle has a large red central loop reinfo...
Page 9: ...non steerable rescue parachute Use a screw lock karabiner with a breaking strength of at least 2 400 kg In this case the bridles should be held in position within the karabiner using elastic bands to...
Page 10: ...t the link between the two bridles remains tight remember to fasten the knot using the Velcro strip on the harness s built in reserve parachute bridle Third system for steerable and non steerable resc...
Page 11: ...ient to position the reserve parachute inside the harness pocket and that there is sufficient play to enable the parachute to be taken out of the pocket without causing the reserve parachute deploymen...
Page 12: ...he harness so that the handle is visible and facing outwards and the loop connecting the handle to the deployment bag is facing upwards Close the two zips at the sides of the large flap of the reserve...
Page 13: ...er sliders at the side of the rescue parachute container to the bottom pushing them into the container Return the slider of the bridle zipper to the top of the zip and into its Lycra cover located beh...
Page 14: ...ly for the position of the reserve parachute deployment handle during normal flight so that the action of reaching for the reserve parachute handle becomes instinctive in an emergency In emergency sit...
Page 15: ...ly closed and will prevent accidental opening 2 2 Front reserve parachute The emergency parachute container is in the ventral section The container was designed for very light emergency parachutes wit...
Page 16: ...our emergency parachute retailer 2 2 2 Connecting the front emergency parachute to the harness There are two methods for connecting the emergency parachute bridle to the harness risers First system fo...
Page 17: ...two bridles The loops should be pulled as tight as possible to avoid any chance of dangerous friction developing between the two bridles during the shock caused when the reserve parachute opens To en...
Page 18: ...xtremity of the container If this is not satisfactory remove the emergency parachute and repeat the steps as described below Then carefully arrange the bridle inside the container Insert the parachute...
Page 19: ...d into the container it must be secured to the harness by connecting the loops on the restraint ropes to the karabiners the loop on the right always remains fastened to the corresponding karabiner whi...
Page 20: ...ndle becomes instinctive in an emergency In emergency situations the deployment procedure is as follows Look for the reserve parachute handle and grasp it firmly with one hand Pull the handle outwards...
Page 21: ...cond smaller pocket near the main pocket To close the pocket and rear aerodynamic part simply close the zippers IMPORTANT Overfilling the back pocket could prevent the correct inflation of the aerodyn...
Page 22: ...1 3 Depth Sit straps paragraph 2 3 1 4 Depth Thigh straps paragraph 2 3 1 5 Shoulder straps paragragh 2 3 2 6 Chest straps paragragh 2 3 3 7 Leg straps paragragh 2 3 4 8 Abs straps paragragh 2 3 6 9 S...
Page 23: ...ness should be chosen according to your height and not according to seat width Unlike a harness based on a fundamentally seated position in which the height of the seat back is not essential for comfo...
Page 24: ...ery adjustment strap has to be tight 2 3 1 Adjusting seat and back position This photo shows how the lateral adjustments are arranged and the many points at which the pilot is actually supported from...
Page 25: ...djustment n 5 acts on the thigh bone angle If you wish to work on the adjustments the strap should be loosened before you set it to the point of optimum comfort Once you have completed these steps tig...
Page 26: ...ot improve glider performance and tightening the chest strap excessively may exacerbate the twist effect that may follow an asymmetric collapse of the sail 2 3 4 Leg strap adjustment The roots of the...
Page 27: ...nt This adjustment affects flying performance The looser it is the less stable the harness becomes and therefore the more sensitive to pilot movements Vice versa the tighter it is adjusted the more st...
Page 28: ...matic closing system makes it easier for the pilot to insert their legs after takeoff The leg cover length can be adjusted by two small buckles on the sides above the ankles as shown in the illustrati...
Page 29: ...y on the next flights It is important to perform each adjustment symmetrically in other words equal on both sides If you wish to change the footrest this harness can be used with all normal types of s...
Page 30: ...tomatic buckles are for pre adjusting the system according to the chest strap width 2 3 10 Extractable headrest This is for neck comfort especially during long cross flights To ensure maximum head mot...
Page 31: ...f the harness in front of the rescue handle 2 3 12 Replacing the air scoop supports Take out the damaged Mylar supports and replace them with spare ones from the plastic bag provided Insert the suppor...
Page 32: ...oomy back pocket and various side pockets The two side pockets that are situated close to the main karabiners are ideal for a radio or mobile phone and they are fitted with a safety loop The harness h...
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Page 34: ...n completely redesigned it has an aerodynamic shape integrated into the leg cover it can be removed using a zipper and can be combined with two other elements beneath the instrument compartment a 6 5...
Page 35: ...ent compartment to access the ballast lodging Next open the Velcro over the discharge tube s outlet hole and insert the tube There is a second hole inside the harness which allows the discharge tube t...
Page 36: ...o take maximum ballast capacity we suggest not removing it from its housing The easiest way to fill it is via the discharge tube with the aid of a funnel or a connecting tube ensuring as much air as p...
Page 37: ...designed passing from right to left with a strap and a karabiner inside used to attach the bridle of the small drag chute This pocket is on both sides of the harness and can be accessed through the o...
Page 38: ...nd understand the instruction included in the parachute manual The Anti G braking parachute is optional and can be purchased separately 1 2 3 1 Anti G side pocket 2 karabiner for attaching the drag ch...
Page 39: ...slide your legs out so that you take up a standing position Never land in the seated position it is very dangerous for your back even if you have foam dorsal protection which provides only passive pro...
Page 40: ...n below will help you pack up the harness properly Fold the left side of the leg cover inwards so it lies flat on the seat then fold the right side of the leg cover over it Place the end of the pod wi...
Page 41: ...over the entire package and close the zipper 9 Fold the tail inside 10 the materials used allow any amount of folding without affecting how it functions in flight Enough space will be available in th...
Page 42: ...The safety knife is in a little pocket inside the Lycra side pockets This is an accessory that must be bought separately It is supplied with an elastic cord that must pass through the small eyelet jus...
Page 43: ...authorized service staff alone can use materials and techniques ensuring correct product functionality and its complete conformity to product certification The harness can be washed using a tepid sol...
Page 44: ...r 29 7 cm Width front 26 8 Depth 37 4cm Total weight of X RATED 7 complete with reserve chute handle karabiners protection speed bar ballast M 7 1 Kg L 7 7 Kg XL 8 5 Kg Type of protection 14 cm foam T...
