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ACRO BASE SYSTEM
SUPAIR manufactures its products in Europe. The majority of the components used
come from Europe.
Maintenance
Washing and harness maintenance.
It is a good idea to wash your harness from time to time. We recommend using a soft solvent (such
as soap), use a brush and rinse thoroughly. DO NOT use chemicals such as aggressive detergents or
strong solvents as they may deteriorate the webbing, stitching and harness fabrics.
Product longevity.
The threads making the webbing and fabrics used in the ACRO BASE System have been selected to
offer the best possible light weight to longevity ratio. Nonetheless, in some conditions, after long term
exposure to UV and/or significant abrasion or exposure to chemicals, it is compulsory to have your
harness’s integrity checked at a certified repair centre. Your safety depends on it.
The zip fasteners should be lubricated from time to time, using a silicon spray only.
If your harness gets wet, it is advisable to treat your automatic buckles and carabiners with silicone
grease from time to time.
These carabiners must never be used for anything else than paragliding (not for climbing, no tow-
ing, etc.).
Carabiners must be replaced by new ones every five ( 5 ) years by identical models or models
recommended by the manufacturer ( SUPAIR ).
Storage and transport.
When not using your harness, store it inside your paragliding rucksack, in a dry, cool and clean
place, protected from UV exposure. If your harness is wet, please dry it thoroughly before storing.
During transport, protect the harness from any mechanical or UV deterioration (use a bag). Please
avoid long transports in wet or humid conditions.
Independently from the pre-flight checks, you must open and unfold your rescue parachute once
every 6 months.
Once every 2 years, you need to perform a complete harness check : :
• webbings (no excessive wear, no rip beginning, no unwanted folds)buckles and carabiners
If your foam protector is over 5 years old or was subjected to more than 3 consequent impacts, re-
place it with a new and identical model.
