SUP’AIR ACCESS AIRBAG, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s manual Harness SUP AIR VLD 34 rue Adrastée Parc Altaïs 74650 Annecy Chavanod FRANCE 45 54 024 N 06 04 725 E English Revision index 20 04 2015 ...

Page 2: ... almost thirty years of expertise innovation and listening Our mission state ment research and develop to constantly enhance our product line We hope you will find this user s manual comprehensive explicit and hopefully en joyable as well We advise you to read it carefully You will find the lastest udated information about this product on our website www su pair com If you have further inquiries f...

Page 3: ...parachute harness connection 12 Reserve parachute characteristics 15 Installing the reserve parachute in its container 15 Gear packing and tips 17 Adjustments 18 The various adjustments 18 Adjusting the harness 19 Wing harness connection 20 Inflight behavior 21 Flight phases 22 Pre Flight check 22 Takeoff 22 In flight 23 Speed bar use 23 Landing 23 Using the reserve parachute 24 Towing 24 Mandator...

Page 4: ...equirements to safely progress It was designed with schooling and fun in mind to provide full comfort and a worry free learning curve The harness ACCESS AIRBAG harness was certified EN 1651 1999 and LTF 91 09 Indicating that it meets European and German safety requirements After reading this manual we suggest you to check your harness during a hang test to adjust it before your first flight Introd...

Page 5: ...m A 61 64 67 71 74 Backrest tilt adjustments cm B 36 40 44 45 46 Seat depth cm C 46 48 49 55 55 Seat width cm D 34 34 36 38 40 Hooking point height cm E 45 45 45 45 45 Length between the hooking points cm F 40 53 40 53 40 53 40 53 40 53 Impact damping system Airbag Yes Impact damping system Bumpair No Certification Yes EN 1651 1999 and LTF 91 09 Tandem Pilot or Passenger Passenger only Acrobatic f...

Page 6: ...choice With its ham mock architecture and reclined flying posture we advise you to try out the harness during a hang test first at one of our retailers loca tion to choose the correct size For a complete list of our retailers list click here www supair com Size choice Preliminary hang test Size Weight 1m55 1m60 1m65 1m70 1m75 1m80 1m85 1m90 1m95 2m 50 XS XS 55 XS 60 XS XS S S 65 XS S S 70 S S M M ...

Page 7: ... harnesses in Europe Most of the components used are Made in Europe ACCESS AIRBAG 2 B reserve parachute handle réf POIB Zicral 45 mm carabiners réf MAILCOMOUS wood seat plate réf MPPL016 à MPPL020 selon la taille Nomenclature Harness Mini bump réf PROMINIBUMP 1 3 4 5 2 1 3 4 5 ...

Page 8: ...t strap adjustment Backrest tilt adjustment Shoulder straps adjustments Reserve parachute handle Reserve parachute pocket 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 8 Reserve paragliding main hooking points Reserve parachute hooking points Speed bar accelerator pulleys 9 10 11 12 Speed bar accelerator rings 13 14 15 AIRBAG AIRBAG air intake 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 3 9 9 10 10 11 12 12 13 Radio pocket 15 Back storag...

Page 9: ...l storage pocket 2 Pull open the zipper found at the bottom of the dorsal storage pocket where the Mini bump pocket access is located 3 Insert the Mini bump with its flat base first as indica ted on the graphic 4 Close the zipper 5 Close the dorsal storage pocket How to install the Mini bump Ref PROMINIBUMP 1 Mini bump Front Rear Flight direction Top Bottom Profil view Internal zipper 2 1 3 4 5 ...

Page 10: ...L018 Taille L Ref MPPL019 Taille XL Ref MPPL020 Accessories assembly 2 Wooden seat plate Profile view Top Bottom Rear Front 1 Face the harness Grab the upper layer end of the seating area and pull it toward you Reach inside the seat plate pocket and pull the leg straps rearward to give enough room to insert and sandwich the seat plate between them 2 Sandwich the seat plate between the leg straps a...

Page 11: ... Speedbar assembly Regarding either side of the harness 1 Push the accelerator cord through the ring located at the front of the seating area 2 Push the accelerator cord through the pulley located on the main strap 3 Bring the cord back down and push it through the pulley connected to the side panel 4 Finally attach a hook to the cord before connecting it to the glider s speed bar accelera tor 5 S...

Page 12: ... head knot 2 Tighten the han dle POD connection securely Installing the reserve parachute D Single reserve parachute handle Reserve parachute handle Ref POIB Reserve parachute inside its deployment bag and folded according the manufacturer s specifications Parachute rigging lines B C A D B C A Reserve parachute harness connection The reserve parachute installation will vary relative to the riser t...

Page 13: ...he harness 2 Open the Maillon Rapide Push the bridle s buckle through Push the maillon through the flex ible toric ring Twist 1 Take two 2 square 6mm Maillons Rapides and two 2 flexible toric rings Unfasten the Velcros located alongside the shoulder protective sleeves to reach the reserve parachute connection loops on the shoulder straps 5 Tidy up the assembly Be certain that the risers end loops ...

Page 14: ...ith separate risers Separate riser reserve parachute connection Risers to ACCESS AIRBAG harness connection using a loop to loop Lark s head knot 2 Attach each riser to the shoulder attachment points by making a Lark s knot loop to loop connec tion Use the largest bridle loop ends 1 Unfasten the Velcros located alongside the shoulder protective slee ves to reach the reserve parachute shoulder strap...

Page 15: ...olded in its POD Reserve parachute parachute pocket characteristics Installing the reserve parachute in its container A F B G C H D I E J K L Upper flap Reserve parachute single riser 1 Place the risers I underneath the riser the protective sleeve A of the chosen side Then push them between flap B and the upper flap G to tuck away the risers and reserve parachute lines excess J to the bottom of th...

Page 16: ...flap 1 2 5 Fasten the handle to the Velcro on the chosen harness side right or left Close the riser protective sleeve A to finalize the installation Check the completed installation during a hang test Have the installation checked by a professional outfit Conduct an extraction test every six 6 months to assure proper system functionality 1 2 6 3 then inside grommet 5 flap F then inside grommet 6 f...

Page 17: ...ous locking buckles to help with the installation sequence and prevent beginner pilots from making mistake during harness fastening It will also help the instructor to quickly spot any error made by the student during the pre flight check procedure Tips added markers on the straps help visualize and keep the ideal set tings for each pilot Green main right spot Red main left spot Green mar kers rig...

Page 18: ...in Europe Most of the components used are Made in Europe ACCESS AIRBAG Adjusting the harness prior each takeoff is vital Adjusting the harness Adjusting the chest strap Adjusting the backrest Adjusting the shoulder straps The various adjustments 2 1 3 4 Adjusting the leg straps 2 1 3 4 3 4 ...

Page 19: ...mended pos ture for beginners Loosening the backrest will tilt the back support rearward 4 Adjust the shoulder straps length using the trimmers tighten cord loosen The pressure on the shoulder straps contributes to general comfort in flight It must be precise not too tight nor too loose The upper area of the straps must offer enough support to maintain your torso in a comfortable position Harness ...

Page 20: ...locked in place Connecting the wing to the harness Connecting the wing to the harness Install the accelerator by following the pre vious instructions Connect it to the wing using the split hooks Once the accelerator speedbar is connected adjust its length according to the wing recommended measurements For correct use there must not be any line tension at the split hook level when the accelerator s...

Page 21: ... seating transition due to its design and padded protections It is an ideal harness for ground handling and learning how to fly The ACCESS AIRBAG was designed with great passive active safety levels in mind to help new pilots during their progression upright posture easy running and transi tion phase to seating To discover your new harness we will recommend making your first flights on a school tr...

Page 22: ... correctly connected and adusted Check that no rigging line or other object comes in contact and interfere with the rescue parachute handle Make sure that the self locking carabiners are locked and connected to the paraglider Check that the line of the speed system don t run through the rescue handle Takeoff Flight phases Takeoff maintaining a vertical posture and push yourself inside the harness ...

Page 23: ...to stabilize it or to grab the second bar Apply pressure symmetrically to the first stage first bar when reaching the maximum enabled distance then push on the second stage upper bar To decelerate reverse the procedure Tightening the chest strap provides more stability but less piloting efficiency while increasing the risk of riser twisting On the contrary loosening the strap provides more efficie...

Page 24: ...ted area of the sky As soon as the parachute deploys bring as much of the glider as possible toward you by pulling symmetrically on the C or D risers or on the toggles brakes Be prepared to land by adopting an upright position with knees together and legs slightly bent Prepare to roll down hands on your chest ankles together with pivoting hips and shoulders in a Paragliding Landing Fall PLF config...

Page 25: ...n 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 self locking carabiners are NEVE...

Page 26: ...abrics CORDURA Polyamide 210D RIPSTOP Straps Polyester 28mm and 43mm 500 daN Polyamide 15 mm 20 mm 25mm et 40mm 1250 daN Repairs SUP AIR offers an extended warranty period reaching beyond the product standard protection plan against manufacturing defects Contact us either by telephone or by E mail sav supair com to receive a quotation In spite of using the highest quality products used for manufac...

Page 27: ...aimer Pilot s gear It is essential for you to wear a suitable head protection certified paragliding helmet adequate footwear and right clothing for the activity Moreover carrying a reserve parachute connected to your harness in flight is highly recommend Warranty Paragliding is an activity requiring specific skills and sound judgement Learn how to fly within the environment of a certified paragli ...

Page 28: ...s page will help you keep record of your ACCESS AIBAG scheduled maintenance Purchase date Owner s name Name and stamp of the shop Care Resale P u r c h a s e date Workshop s name Buyer s name Care Resale P u r c h a s e date Workshop s name Buyer s name Care Resale P u r c h a s e date Workshop s name Buyer s name Care Resale P u r c h a s e date Workshop s name Buyer s name ...

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