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1. THANK YOU We would like to thank you for having chosen one of our products and we invite you to read this important document the User Manual for the harness Please pay special attention to the two most important paragraphs regarding Insertion of the reserve parachute The reserve parachute is a piece of equipment that may save your life It must be treated so that it works correctly when it is required whether this happens in two days time or two years from now Adjusting the harness The harness forms the connection between the pilot and the paraglider and it is an essential Component in optimizing performance and the pleasure of flying A bad harness that is well adjusted may enable you to fly well but a good harness that is badly adjusted may put you off flying altogether We are confident that this harness will give you greater comfort control performance and enjoyment in flight We are conscious of the fact that reading an instruction manual is not an exciting experience However please remember that the respective product is not a citrus juicer or a mobile phone and that correct use of the harness helps reduce the risk of flying accidents This manual contains all the information necessary to assemble adjust fly and store your harness Thorough knowledge of your equipment will improve your personal safety and your level of flying The Woody Valley team SAFETY NOTE You have purchased a piece of equipment manufactured2. 0 dd esos 10 So CHANGING POSITION DURING AE lo o sek cca a ea la 11 SE SAO ss A iso 11 A e o O CO OO A o A wee eas te cee en inca eas le Bak STASI ITE S V SE IN EAE E A E AE E AN E EE T E E TA EAA E E int A A tes E A EA 13 J2 IARNES S ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM q di 13 eS MOI er Stra pa JUSTO Ea A E eM cee mere er eee arene See eee cia 13 3 Ese le ctra an USE MNen Ei O TE 14 e O esse ee canada epee eanae sat cpt aamneun E E A a suseen venue ani aasoensGeubes peau ceencestatoneaieeaaeantiepmageeerannet 14 Woody Valley 4 FLYING WITH THE TENAX 3 iaa A AE AR AAA AS AAA A AAA 4 1 PRE FLIGHT CHECKS A 2 H0WT0 PUTON THE TENAX S HARNES Scn A as 2 A AWINGH ias 4 3 1 Tow launching 4 4 DURING FLIGHT 45 LANDING dis 4 6 WATER BLADDER 5 PACKING THE HARNESS 6 CHARACTERISTICS AND 6 1 SHOULDER SUPPORT 6 2 LEXAN PROTECTION 6 3 TAIL PROTECTION 6 4 MAIN ZIP SLIDERS ASSEMBLY OF REPLACEABLE PARTS tocavadaceutaned a aaa a aaa aaa 7 MAINTENANEE AND REPAIR oia aa WoodyValley 1 GENERAL INFORMATION The equipment should contain The spare parts available are Harness Y Shoulder support in thermoformed plastic Rucsac Y Lexan protective component Hang strap karabiner Y Tail cone reinforcing footrest Emergency parachute deployment handle Y Zippers for the main zip 2 spare elastic loops for fastening the emergency parachute XX SN SOS Deployment handle
3. alley provides three systems of changing position during flight 3 1 1 Standard The Standard system is implemented by means of the main hang strap which slides on a pre tensioned cord that is built into the back plate Flight position can be changed by means of a light vertical push or pull on the hang glider s control bar The friction generated by the nylon grommet that slides on the 100 mm static cord ensures that the pilot remains in the position reached without having to use any other fastening systems If you wish to increase the angle of incidence and you are already close to the speedbar as well as acting on the speedbar it may be useful to fold your knees powerfully in order to move your centre of gravity as far forwards as possible The harness is made to measure and the centre of gravity is calculated according to pilot height To take account of differences in centre of gravity caused by different body conformation the centre of gravity can be adjusted by moving the two stop clamps that limit the range over which the hang strap can slide on the cord There are six adjustment holes and your harness is adjusted to a central position Remember that the setting installed by the manufacturer is suitable for the vast majority of pilots 11 If the harness tends to be nose high move the front stop clamp back one hole If this is not enough move the second stop clamp back one hole as well If the harnesss tends to be tilted nose down
4. assistance of a qualified tow launch instructor at your flying club 4 4 During flight The best aerodynamic performance Is obtained by flying with the horizontal axis of the harness parallel as close as possible to glide angle Therefore in the case of high speed glides start by modifying the tilt angle of the harness in accordance with the speed that you wish to reach Then change the angle of attack of the glider itself Flying at length with the head lower than the feet can become very tiring We suggest flying for certain periods with the head higher than the feet This will enable you to rest your arms and back muscles and your reserves of strength and energy will last for longer 4 5 Landing Unzip the main zip before beginning the approach to the landing field During the final approach push yourself up on the speedbar in order to move into a vertical position and move your hands up onto the downtubes ensuring that you keep the hang glider under control at all times During your first flights using the TENAX 3 harness we recommend trying out the procedure of opening the main zip while still at a good height and well before landing F P 4 we WoodyValley H 4 6 Water bladder TENAX 3 is specifically made for use with a water bladder Slide the water bladder into the container as shown in the photo located in the rear storage pocket 5 PACKING THE HARNESS To pack the harness correctly so that it takes up as little
5. by us and so you are aware of your identity as a hang gliding pilot holding the respective pilot s licence and you accept all the risks connected to hang gliding including the possibility of injury and death The incorrect or inappropriate use of Woody Valley equipment greatly increases this risk In no case can Woody Valley and the Woody Valley retailer be held responsible for personal injury caused to yourself or to third parties or for whatever type of damage If you have any doubts on the use of our eguipment please contact your retailer or the importer for your country Woody Valley INDEX T GENERAL INF EIRIVIA TIGN iia ni uieueadeneesaencudssmecasuacwadawoeuwedcaGdesmesmsesuce A Ea nS 1 A A A Seon adc A il P BEFORE USE 2 AZ P E era cacsusacsussessssseecssseasantauiacesetveedenenduardanosgeesnsetsresecuiasadca sss ctecee 2 Pre EMERGENCY PARACHUTE naeia A A 3 2 2 1 Connecting the emergency parachute deployment handle to the deployment bag ccssccceesscceesssseeesseeeeesesceeeeccsssecseseeceessecseaeeseeuseeseeesseaees 3 2 2 2 Connessione del paracadute di emergenza all imbragatura ccsccsccccssssecscscessssesncneesceecssssesscsecsassusucnecssssesuenesscsecsassusuenesscsecsussusueneascsecsassessenesseteesass 4 2 2 31ASerana tree merdeney Dalia chute in an adi 5 e DROCUR HUTE A Po ecco ts ae A le tN rs ce tact tel E ew estan eee ena 7 2 A gt REAR STORAGE POCKET AND 7 AIL CONE FOOTREST onnenn A id 10 SPA BUS TINIE S
6. checks and use the same procedure of mental steps for every flight With regard to the harness ensure that gt all buckles are fastened Take great care in conditions of snow or ice Always clean snow and ice from buckles before fastening them gt the emergency parachute deployment handle is correctly fixed in position with the pins correctly inserted gt all pockets and zips are closed gt the harness is properly hooked into the hang glider and the karabiner is correctly locked by means of the locking collar 4 2 How to put on the TENAX 3 harness Put the arms into the shoulder straps fix the T buck to the internal ventral buckles ensuring that the leg straps are correctly positioned between the legs and then close the main zip starting from the top and zipping downwards to beyond the external safety buckle Fasten the external safety buckle wer WoodyValley 15 TENAX 3 is a harness that should feel tight so that in flight it becomes your second skin We recommend using appropriate garments avoiding excessively bulky boots jackets or trousers The parts of the body that are exposed to the cold are those parts that emerge from the harness and it is for these parts that you should provide sufficient cover and protection to prevent the loss of body heat The harness itself is sufficiently padded to ensure that the rest of the body will remain comfortable even when the air temperature is very low We also recommend w
7. cket and then open the other zip inside Pull out the two plate fixing straps from the plastic buckles and then pull the plate upwards in order to remove it from the two Velcro strips that hold it to the harness Unhook the safety strap from the karabiner and pull out the main hook in strap from the slit AMAS Wood y Vall ey To install the back plate again just follow the instructions above in reverse order If you have any doubts about the procedure seek advice from a qualified professional hang glider pilot such as your instructor IMPORTANT Remember to hook the safety strap to the karabiner 2 2 Emergency parachute The emergency parachute container is located on the right hand side of the harness The container is large enough for most emergency parachutes on the market The emergency parachute must be fastened to the harness before it Is inserted into the harness container The parachute bridle has a large central red loop reinforced with a covering in Cordura 500 2 2 1 Connecting the emergency parachute deployment handle to the deployment bag TENAX 3 is supplied complete with the emergency parachute deployment handle It is important to remember that this handle must be used and no other The black loop attached to the handle itself should be passed into the loop on the deployment bag and then the entire handle should be passed through its own loop and pulled tight For easier extraction the loop attached to the deploym
8. d by an official harness or emergency parachute dealer or by a flight instructor Emergency parachute deployment should be perfectly feasible from the normal flying position 2 3 Drogue chute The built in housing for the drogue chute Is on the opposite side with respect to the emergency parachute If you ordered the drogue chute together with the harness you will find it already assembled and fastened in accordance with the gravity deployment system see explanation below If you already own your drogue chute fasten it to the strap provided positioned near the chute holder using a small karabiner Two types of drogue chute deployment system can be used with this harness The difference between the two systems reflects the different methods of deployment we WoodyValley 7 Controlled deployment system Fasten the handle supplied to the top of the canopy using a larkshead knot Fold the cords and canopy carefully considering the size of the pocket Use the semicircular flap as the deployment bag arranging it so that the handle can be seen from outside and using the Velcro on the handle to fasten the complete assembly Slide the external flap into the handle and then into the pocket containing the drogue chute This system enables you to pull out your drogue chute and hold it in your hand during your approach to the landing field launching it precisely at the desired moment For immediate deployment just release the handle immediatel
9. earing garments without any buckles buttons or other projecting components that could cause discomfort when they are subject to pressure due to contact with the body and that could also impede closing the main zip after launch 4 3 Launch After launch you will immediately find yourself in the normal flight position Put your feet into the harness taking care to keep the glider under control during the operation Then close the main zip This should be performed by tensing your body inside the harness lifting your hips slightly and closing the zip with one single pull on the cord on the right hand side of the harness as shown in the photo This will completely close the lower part of the main zip To finish closure of the main zip use the top zipper IMPORTANT After launch think first about maintaining complete control of the hang glider and only then begin the operation of closing the main zip Close the lower zip in a single movement extending your arm completely Don t wind the cord for closing the lower zip around your hand an a E de WoodyValley 16 4 3 1 Tow launching There are two pairs of webbing loops for tow launches There is a pair at shoulder strap level suitable for aero towing The second pair is about 25 cm lower in a position corresponding to the centre of gravity and these are suitable for winch launching For further details refer to the instructions supplied with your towing hook or seek the
10. ent bag should be positioned laterally we Woody Valley 3 with respect to the centre of the reserve parachute If your deployment bag does not have this loop please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the reserve parachute 2 2 2 Connessione del paracadute di emergenza all imbragatura There are two methods for connecting the emergency parachute bridle to the harness risers First system Use a karabiner with a screw collar and a breaking strength of at least 2000 kg In this case the emergency parachute risers should be held in position within the karabiner using elastic bands to prevent the karabiner from rotating into a lateral position which could cause it to undergo a dangerous lateral stress in the case of deployment The screw collar should be tightened very firmly to prevent accidental opening This type of connection can withstand a higher shock on deployment than the second system and it is without doubt the best system to use we Woody Valley i 4 Second system The reserve parachute bridle is passed through the loop at the end of the harness reserve parachute bridle The reserve parachute itself is then passed through the large loop in the reserve parachute bridle This connects the two bridles The loops should be pulled as tight as possible to avoid any chance of dangerous friction developing between the two bridles during the shock caused when the reserve parachute opens To ensure that the link between the two b
11. for the drogue chute 1 1 Concept TENAX 3 is a product that was developed entirely by Woody Valley in order to meet the requirements of hang glider pilots worldwide This hang glider harness was made in cooperation with the world s finest hang glider pilots lts low drag and its characteristic geometry enhance flight performance TENAX 3 was designed for maximum comfort and ease of use Its attractive aerodynamic design makes it smart and distinctive we Woody Valley l 2 BEFORE USE Woody Valley supplies TENAX 3 completely assembled except for the emergency parachute However we shall explain how to assemble and disassemble some important parts of the harness that require regular inspection for wear We strongly advise you to seek help from a qualified professional hang glider pilot such as your instructor Above all great care and attention must be dedicated to inserting the emergency parachute correctly into the harness Only after this has been done should the pilot adjust the harness for comfort 2 1 Back plate It is important to be able to remove and reassemble the harness back plate both to check wear and for the various modes of adjustment that can be performed on the plate It is important to remember that the back plate has already been installed by the manufacturer and adjusted according to ergonomic standards that are suitable for the vast majority of pilots To remove the back plate open the zip of the dorsal storage po
12. minimum possible volume This makes it easier to close the harness main zip both on the ground and in the air Use the two straps positioned outside the dorsal pocket to reduce its volume once packed Another two large pockets are provided with zips inside the harness When correctly filled they help maintain the TENAX 3 harness aerodynamic shape Remember to close all the pocket zips before launch 3 ADJUSTMENTS TENAX 3 provides many methods of adjusting the harness in order to enable the pilot to fly in the optimum position A little time is necessary to locate this optimum position but once it has been found flying comfort is exceptionally good Before making any form of adjustment the emergency parachute must be installed The best way to locate the optimum position is to simulate the flying position by hanging the harness from a suitable fixed point after having inserted all the material that you normally have in the harness during flight into the back pocket we Woody Valley 10 IMPORTANT After every adjustment try out the harness on the ground first and then in the air Every adjustment must be performed symmetrically on both sides After having made all harness adjustments the first time repeat all the adjustment operations and ensure that all the straps are tight On all versions of the harness the main hang strap has a Safety strap linked to the harness 3 1 Changing position during flight In TENAX 3 Woody V
13. move the front stop clamp forward one hole If this is not enough move the second stop clamp forwards 3 1 2 Friction MR This system Is very similar to the Standard system with an additional static 4 mm cord which runs in the cleat sewn at the centre of the bridle and which increases harness stability It is adjusted in the same way as the Standard system changing the length of the cord changes the friction resistance to changes in angle of attack Don t adjust the 4 mm cord too short because this can prevent harness movement we WoodyValley 12 3 1 3 Inside trim system This method of changing the angle of attack is implemented by exerting pressure on the lever fixed to the back plate inside the harness using pressure from your buttocks The hang strap runs on a Steel bar and Is held in arear position by a cord fixed near the feet The front cord that limits hang strap movement makes it possible to vary the angle of attack The length of the travel limiting cord can be adjusted which changes the position of the knot near the trim system inside the harness The cord must not be too short in order to prevent the possibility of finding yourself in too vertical a position and too far from the control bar immediately after launch By pressing the lever the harness tilts downwards from the initial position by about 25 cm To return to the previous position you have to push away from the speed bar while exerting pressure on the lever in order to
14. ridles remains tight remember to fasten the knot using the Velcro strip on the harness reserve parachute bridle 2 2 3 Inserting the emergency parachute First of all arrange the parachute bridle into the pocket at the end of the emergency parachute container Insert the parachute into the container so that the deployment handle is in view facing outwards and with the loop connecting the handle to the deployment bag facing upwards we Woody Valley 5 Insert a thin cord 1 or 2 mm diameter into each elastic loop which will be used to close the housing Using the cords pull the elastic loops through the two smaller eyes choosing those that best suit the size of your emergency parachute Follow the order of closing the various flaps as shown in the drawings photos below Push the metal pins on the deployment handle into the elastic loops After this operation the thin cord must be removed This is very important Remove the cord slowly and carefully in order not to damage the elastic loops by creating excessive friction After completing this the handle should be inserted below the elastic cover Position the final cover flap so that it fits closely and covers the Velcro on the deployment hanale we Woody Valley 6 WARNING Fach new combination of emergency parachute and harness or emergency parachute container to be assembled for the first time should be checked to ensure that the emergency parachute can be correctly deploye
15. ry impact bad landing or launch or in the case that there are signs of damage or excessive wear We recommend having the harness checked by your retailer every two years and likewise we recommend replacing the hook in karabiner every two years Every 30 hours flight check the cord on which the main bridle slides for wear particularly where it enters the grommets in the back plate and the parts in which it is in contact with the bridle slider To prevent unnecessary wear and deterioration of the harness it is important to avoid its scraping against the ground rocks or abrasive surfaces Do not expose the harness unnecessarily to UV radiation sunlight outside normal flying activities Wherever possible protect the harness from humidity and heat Ver WoodyValley Store all your paragliding equipment in a cool dry place and never put it away while damp or wet Keep your harness as clean as possible by regularly cleaning off dirt with a plastic bristle brush and or a damp cloth If the harness gets exceptionally dirty wash it with water and a mild soap Allow the harness to dry naturally in a well ventilated area away from direct sunlight If your reserve parachute ever gets wet e g in a water landing you must remove it from the harness dry it and repack it before putting it back in the container Repairs and replacement of harness components cannot be performed by the user but exclusively by the manufacturer or staff authorized b
16. space as possible we suggest that you follow the procedure shown in the photos below Remove the tail cone and use it to hold instruments or other items that are best placed inside a rigid container Fold the harness in half and place it into the rucsac along with everything else If you have packed the harness correctly there will be enough space for your helmet and spare clothing we Woody Valley 18 6 CHARACTERISTICS AND ASSEMBLY OF REPLACEABLE PARTS 6 1 Shoulder support This piece of thermoformed plastic improves shoulder support and it is designed to break if subjected to impact To replace this part remove the back plate from the harness and slide the shoulder support into the respective pockets as shown in the photos 6 2 Lexan protection This component in Lexan prevents wear when the harness is folded inside the rucsac It also improves the harness aerodynamic profile in flight The Lexan protective piece is located towards the end of the back plate and it is easy to replace Slide the component into the pockets as shown in the photo we Woody Valley 19 6 3 Tail protection The tail protective cover is made of Cordura 1500 and it is easy to remove and replace using the Velcro strips 6 4 Main zip sliders The zippers of the main zip are easy to replace without having to cut any seams because the end of the zipper Is held by strong Velcro strips 7 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Check the harness after eve
17. tighten the travel limiting cord Like the other systems this also permits stable intermediate positions 3 2 Harness adjustment systems 3 2 1 Shoulder strap adjustment Adjusting the shoulder straps tailors the harness to your exact height The adjustment buckle is at the top of the straps under a neoprene cover After adjustment place the neoprene cover back into position using the Velcro fasteners ensuring that is firmly in place but not WoodyValley 13 excessively taut TENAX 3 has an additional component that provides extra shoulder support This is a replaceable part designed to break and absorb energy in the case of impact To replace this support follow the instructions in paragraph 6 1 a w yl r 3 2 2 Leg strap adjustment The leg straps should be shortened symmetrically as much as possible using the double aperture buckle Ensuring that the leg straps are tight helps maintain a vertical position when landing during the final flare Leg straps have to be adjusted carefully because they should not be taut when the pilotis in flying position in the harness 3 2 3 Hang strap The hang strap is provided by the manufacturer with a standard length suitable for most hang gliders in which the distance between control bar and the hook in point is about 120 cm yA Woody Valley 14 4 FLYING WITH THE TENAX 3 4 1 Pre flight checks For optimum safety use a complete and appropriate sequence of pre flight
18. y the manufacturer The manufacturer and authorized service staff alone can use materials and techniques ensuring correct product functionality and its complete conformity to product certification The harness can be washed using a tepid solution of water and mild soap Zip fasteners should be kept clean and lubricated with silicone spray In the case of making any request to an official retailer or Woody Valley for maintenance operations please quote the complete identification number shown on the silver label in the rear pocket We hope that you enjoy great flights and happy landings with TENAX 3 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is correct but please remember that it has been produced for guidance only This owner s manual is subject to change without prior notice Please check at www woodyvalley com for the latest information regarding the TENAX 3 harness Latest update APRIL 2011 WoodyValley 2l
19. y after extracting the drogue chute we Woody Valley 8 Gravity deployment system Fasten the handle to the semicircular flap inside the pocket using a larkshead knot Fold the cords and canopy of the drogue chute carefully considering the size of the pocket Use the semi circular flat as a deployment bag arranging it so that the handle can be seen from outside and using the Velcro on the handle to fasten the complete assembly Slide the external flat into the handle and then into the pocket containing the drogue chute This system permits immediate extraction of the drogue chute and its gravity deployment IMPORTANT Ensure that you do not release the drogue chute in front of the hang glider s control bar Before deploying the drogue chute slide your legs out of the harness so that you are ready for landing Every time the drogue chute Is installed with a different deployment system it should be tested before using it for the first time we Woody Valley g 2 4 Rear storage pocket and tail cone footrest Arrange all the hang glider s protective padding pieces into the removable plastic tail cone footrest Place the hang glider cover and the harness rucsac into the large dorsal pocket behind the pilot s back In this pocket there is also room for a water bladder and sundry personal items If the hang glider cover is vary large place it in the area between hips and feet It is important to fold everything neatly in order to create the
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