Harness User’s manual
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Care
Harness cleaning and maintenance.
It is a good idea to clean your harness from time to time. We recommend using a brush and soft solvents only ( soap or mild cleaning
agents ).
Rinse thoroughly. Never use aggressive chemicals such as strong solvents which could be harmful to the fabric, webbings, stitching and
weaken the overall integrity of the harness.
Life-span
The threads and fabric used to manufacture the PIXAIR were specifically selected for their quality and resilience capacities. However in
particular instances such as long term UV exposure abrasion, contact with damaging chemicals, general wear and tear, the harness
will need to be inspected at a professional certified repair facility. Safety comes first!
The zippers should be lubricated from time to time using a silicon spray.
If you regularly use your harness in a dusty environment ( dirt sand etc... ) we advise you to regularly check and maintain your carabi-
ners and buckles : clean them with a mild detergent then blow-dry them fully but DO NOT LUBRICATE !
Prior to using them conduct a thorough carabiners and buckles checkup to insure their full functionality.
If you use your harness in a marine/sandy/salty environment pay particular attention to your gear and follow a regular rigorous main-
tenance routine.
The connects are NEVER to be used for any activities other than paragliding.
Storage and transport.
When not in use your harness should be stored inside your paragliding backpack in a dry cool and clean place protected from UV
exposure. If your harness is wet please dry it thoroughly before stowing it away.
Once every two (2) years a thorough harness inspection must be conducted :
• Webbing wear and tear (no excessive wear nor rip beginning or unwanted folds).
• Buckles and carabiners ( functionality wear and tear ).
• the BUMPAIR back protector’s efficiency ( after each substantial impact ). The BUMPAIR must be replaced by a new one after three
(3)substantial impacts or three (3) years of use or whichever comes first.
During transport protect the harness against mechanical or UV deterioration (use a bag). Avoid long transports in wet conditions.
Independently from the pre-flight procedure, deploy and vent your reserve parachute on the ground before repacking it. The proce-
dure must be done at least once a year.
