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XEMA light 

Manual 

Version 1/2020 

 

Summary of Contents for XEMA light

Page 1: ...Page 1 XEMA light Manual Version 1 2020...

Page 2: ...EST STRAPS 8 FITTING THE RESCUE SYSTEM 9 INSERT THE PARACHUTE IN THE HARNESS CONTAINER 10 COMPATIBILITY CHECK 11 FLYING WITH THE XEMA LIGHT 12 CORRECT HANDLING OF THE RESCUE SYSTEM 12 FLYING ABOVE WAT...

Page 3: ...dards EN 1651 in the currently valid version and Notification of the Federal Aviation Administration of Germany Only the inner container supplied with the associated release handle which is included i...

Page 4: ...sions of any relevant laws are observed Any changes to the harness e g straps shackles protector are dangerous and can lead to unwanted reactions of the paraglider When our harnesses leave production...

Page 5: ...mfortable and safe thanks to the geometry of the strap system with an excellent balance between maneuverability and stability For weight reasons XEMA LIGHT does not use the spring system that the Xema...

Page 6: ...Another person then helps by supporting the risers so the pilot can adjust the length of the speed system cords When no pressure is exerted on the speed bar the bar must be at a distance no greater th...

Page 7: ...Upon delivery the XEMA LIGHT is already set to a standard ergonomics except for the size of the pilot Therefore we recommend only adapting the harness in size to the pilot and leaving the other settin...

Page 8: ...g the first 2 3 flights Adjustment of chest straps The chest strap controls the distance between the two karabiners For the first flight with XEMA LIGHT we suggest setting the chest strap to the minim...

Page 9: ...tachment of the connection belt with the harness There are three different methods of attaching the reserve parachute belt to the harness belt First fixing method For connecting the two belts use a fi...

Page 10: ...vent anomalous lateral loads the bridle should be attached to both the loops on the shoulder straps Not to just one of them Insert the parachute in the harness container Only the inner container suppl...

Page 11: ...f each zip Remove the cords used to help pack the rescue system Compatibility check A control of every new combination of rescue system and harness outer container has to be carried out by either the...

Page 12: ...speed bar is attached correctly to the glider Correct handling of the rescue system To prevent unintentional operating of the rescue system most harness models with a handle mounted on the side Tube...

Page 13: ...the seated position it is very dangerous for your back even if you have foam dorsal protection which provides exclusively passive protection Standing up before landing is an active safety precaution...

Page 14: ...system Before the next flight it is essential to dry the rescue equipment and repack it Drying your harness and rescue equipment can take several days and is important for the material Prolonged expo...

Page 15: ...he applicable guidelines and all rules have been complied with all times All flights must be accounted for within the flight book There were only original spare parts used and checks exchange and or r...

Page 16: ...rbag protectors the entire air filling area must be checked for cracks and other damage as well as for proper filling For this you can use a hair dryer cold level and blow in the opening to check the...

Page 17: ...damages Seams ok Valve ok Tightness airbag foam protector sheeting Conditions of any reinforcements ok Speed bar Visible damages Fixing rubber ok Return pulleys ok Lines ok Rescue system Visible damag...

Page 18: ...efore take enough time to find the optimal harness size and set it up correctly in a simulator The fine adjustment then takes place after the first flights where you get to know your harness in real b...

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