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IMPORTANT POINTS TO LOOK OUT FOR: 

 

  Check (steady) 

 

connection of the rescue system to your harness 

 

connection of the harness and deployment handle 

 

the closing splint must be held with a special thread  

 

aluminum karabiners; aluminum might  get micro cracks from impacts  during 
use 

 

line from the fixing loops is removed (after each packing) 

 

Check compatibility of rescue system and harness 

 

Before  each  start  with  your  glider  you  have  to  check  the  container  is 

  closed!!! 

Flying with the XEMA LIGHT

 

 

For  maximum  safety,  use  a  complete  and  consistent  system  of  pre-flight 
checks and repeat the same mental sequence every flight. 

Check that  

  all buckles are fastened. Take particular care in the case of ice or snow.  

  always clean off snow or ice before fastening buckles; 

  the  reserve  parachute  handle  is  fastened  in  its  correct  position,  and  the  pins 

are firmly inserted; 

  pockets and zips are closed; 

  the paraglider  is  connected  correctly  to  the harness,  and  that  both  karabiners 

are locked closed by means of their locking system; 

  the 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-  ,  side-  ,  back  containers)  offer  additional 
safeguards.  

Depending  on  the  model  ICARO  harnesses  one  or  two  cover  plates  attached  to 
the  rescue  handle  are  used  to  be  stuck  into  two  flaps  and  are  secured  with  an 
additional Velcro. This ensures that lines cannot interlock with the handle pad and 
the rescue system opens unintentionally (e.g. during ground handling).  

This  fallback  system  for  rescue  handles  is  very  effective  and  therefore  used  in 
many other harnesses. The used material for handle pads and the Velcro provides 
a  warranty  for  functionality  and  safety  against  unintentional  loosening.  The  new 
material is stiff and therefore  

ICARO  paragliders  recommends  bending  the  handle  pad  a  couple  of  times 
and opening and closing the Velcro before each installation. Thus the web of 
the handle becomes softer and the adhesion of the Velcro decreases.  

Also, the triggering technique is an essential factor to reduce the required release 
force. Another problem may arise when the rescue system must be operated with 
the other hand.  

 

Содержание XEMA light

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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