Please read this manual before flying with the VOYAGER
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1. Please read this manual before flying with the VOYAGER for the first time WoodyValley 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 flying2. It is inadvisable to use the VOYAGER harness on flights over water In the event of the pilot being forced to land on the water the airbag which is filled with air may force the harness into a position that holds the pilot underwater Woody Valley recommends the use of a suitable lifejacket when flying over water 3 5 Tow bridle connection The VOYAGER harness can be used for towed launches The tow bridle release should be hooked directly to the main karabiners ensuring that the karabiners are positioned with the opening bar facing the rear For further details refer to the documentation provided with your tow release or ask a qualified towing instructor at your flying site 3 6 Landing with the VOYAGER Before landing slide your legs out and off the seat surface so that you take up a standing position Never land in the seated position it is very dangerous for your back even if you have an airbag which provide exclusively passive protection Standing up before landing is an active safety precaution and it is much more effective than passive forms of protection 4 FOLDING THE HARNESS INSERTING THE PARAGLIDER AND USING THE RUCKSACK In order to switch from the harness mode to the rucksack mode open the long zip on the back of the harness completely fold the seat against the back of the harness leaving the straps and buckles outside the sandwich created by back and seat Turn the rucksack fabric inside out so that the entire harness
3. 5 1 Assembly and adjustment of the speed system After having adjusted the sitting position to the optimum configuration the accelerator must be adjusted This harness is compatible with all normal types of speed system accelerators The elastic in front of the board holding the speed bar prevents the reserve parachute handle from becoming entangled in the speed system during deployment of the reserve parachute The speed bar cords are threaded firstly through the eyes fixed to the elastic in front of the board and then into the harness through the eyes near the front corners of the seat after which they are led through the pulleys near the rear corners of the seat and brought directly up to connect to the paraglider risers To adjust the system correctly the pilot has to adopt a flying position in the harness suspended from a flight simulator and hook into the risers of the paraglider 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 than 10 cm below the front of the harness If the speed bar cord is too short it could cause a constant force on the bar during flight so that the accelerator is unintentionally engaged at all times in flight It is safest to take off with the speed bar a little too long progressively shortening it during the next flights Remember that all adjustments have to be performe
4. The Woody Valley team SAFETY NOTE You have purchased a piece of equipment manufactured by us and so you are aware of your identity as a paraglider pilot holding the respective pilote licence and you accept all the risks connected to paragliding 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 equipment please contact your retailer or the importer for your country WoodyValley I TENE RA ANISET 1 e PAO CEL REENEN 1 1 2 THE VOYAGER HARNESS AND ITS PROTECTIVE SYSTEM uu cceccccceeeecceeeececeeeeecaeneeccaececaaeeceaaueeecauneecaaeeeeaueeseaaueescaueecsaneescauteseaaeescaueeesaueeecaaeeesauesscaeeeecausessauesscauaeessaueessaueeseaaueeecaueeesaaneeesneeseas 1 E GE RN A E WEE EEN d 2 BEFORE USING THE HARNESS EEN d ER D e EE e ER GE d 2 1 1 Connecting the deployment handle to the deployment bag euscnensneasnnnsanennonnnnonnnnonnnnonnnnnnnnnnennonnnnonnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnsonnnnennssnnnsnennsnnnnn 3 2 1 2e Lohheceting the reserve parachute to the EE 3 2 1 3 Inserting the reserve parachute into the VOYAGER ET EE 4 EENHEETEN avanencinnlueianausubanasause su ARE ERINEERHNRINNE
5. flying activities Wherever possible protect the harness from humidity and heat 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 by 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 VOYAGER ww WoodyValley 7 TECHNICAL DATA DHV tested for a maximum load of 120 kg Distance between
6. karabiner and seat Size Mcm 38 L cm 40 XL cm 42 5 Distance between karabiners min max Size M cm 36 50 L cm 38 54 XL cm 38 54 Size of polycarbonate seat size M Width 32 cm depth 35 cm Size of polycarbonate seat size L Width 35 cm depth 37 5 cm Size of polycarbonate seat size XL Width 37 cm depth 40 5 cm Total weight of VOYAGER size L complete with reserve Darachute handle and karabiners es Type of protection AIRBAG protection Type of straps T LOCK safety system Certification DHV GS 03 0372 08 Reserve parachute housing Optional 200 gr ww Woody Valley 8 CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL Deutscher H ngegleiterverband e V im DAeC 7 DEE DH Deutscher Hangegleiterverband e V im DAeC g DHV Technikreferat Luftsportger r te Kennblatt LBA anerkannte Pr fstelle f r H ngegleiter und Gleitsegel Gleitsegel Gurtzeug Ger e Kennblabi Hr DAV GS 03 0372 08 Ausgabe Datum of OF 2008 L Musterpr fung 1 Geratemuster VOYAGER MUSTERPR FBESCHEINIGUNG a Gurtzeug f r Gleitschirm S e Musterpr fnummer DAV GS 03 0372 08 ee GH Bezeichnung des Ger temusters 2 Ger tegewicht ohne Packsack kg 3 VOYAGER 3 Maximal zul ssige Anh ngelast kg 120 Das nachsiehend bezeichnete Luftsportger t isi ais Muster gepr ft im Auftrag won 5 Gurtzeugpreiektor Muster Woody Valey Mode anc ONG Voyager Woody Valley Model snc ONG Loc Spini di Gardolo 96 38014 Gardolo Trento italien 4 I
7. RERN ERBRRFEEBEI 6 ER EE E ADUSI ON EE 6 Ce SEE TV SV eege 7 EECHER 7 ele SB AR al UST EN E 8 ge ees U aD I SEHE EE 8 E Ee Sa USE E E g 3 FLYING WITH ht IIIe TAKE 9 3 1 PRE FLIGHT CHECK 9 EE EE 10 E de E LEE le EE 11 ZAPF IER RE EEN 11 EE CONNECTION ee Teer eier ee een Tele 11 3 0 I ANDINEWIHTIEN DON Eee ae ee ee ne ee een 11 4 FOLDING THE HARNESS INSERTING THE PARAGLIDER AND USING THE RUCKRGACKR kk K NENNEN ENNEN ENNEN ENNEN ENER nun un ENNEN ENNEN ENNEN EN nun mann ann anna nun nenn nun 11 5 FEATURES AND ASSEMBLY OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 220u 00200aan ann annann ann ann ann ann anna nun mann ann un mann nn EEN ENNEN Hann an Hann an ENNEN ENNEN EEN ENKEN EN Hann ann ann anna nennen nennen nenne 13 5 1 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE SPEED SYSTEM ananannnnnanunnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnannnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn annn mann nn nennen nennen nn nn ann nennen nn nennen nennen nme anne nennen anne ernennen een 13 EEE RELAK E 13 ze a Nice Be EE 14 6 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR zu zu u act EEN 14 7 TECHNICAL DATA ae ea a a EEN 15 B EERTIFIERTE BF APPROVAL anne EERSTEN 16 Woody Valley 1 GENERAL INFORMATION The equipment supplied should comprise Harness Polycarbonate seat plate Hook in karabiners The optional extras comprise Ventral container for reserve parachute with deployment handle and elastic loops for fastening it Speed bar Relax bar Front ballast pocket Leg Cover wi
8. d symmetrically on both sides 5 2 Relax bar A relax bar can be fitted to all our harnesses except for those already incorporating this accessory The relax bar is used to keep the legs stretched out and the feet resting on a support Some pilots consider this flying position as more comfortable than the classic seated position with legs hanging To attach the relax bar to the harness follow the instructions provided in the relax bar instruction manual Woody Valley 5 3 Leg Cover Leg Cover is a product that has been developed uniquely by Woody Valley in order to ensure unequalled comfort The special cover in waterproof vapour permeable fabric ensures protection from the cold and provides an improved aerodynamic profile To fit the leg cover to the harness follow the instructions provided in the Leg Cover instruction manual 6 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Check the harness after every impact bad landing or launch or in the case that there are signs of damage or excessive wear Periodically ensure that the airbag valve and cover are in perfect condition above all after any impacts We recommend having your harness checked by your retailer every two years and replacing the main karabiners every two years 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
9. e and a smaller distance can accentuate the effects of a twist following an asymmetric collapse Pr W ww Woody Valley There is also a small elastic clip at the extremity of the padded shoulder straps This prevents the shoulders from slipping out of the straps during the launch run The plastic clip also includes a useful whistle that can be used in emergency situations 2 2 5 Leg strap adjustment Because the leg straps are attached relatively high up the pilot has considerable freedom in thigh movement Normally the manufacturer s original setting should be satisfactory However it is important to try reaching the correct seated position in the launch phase without using your hands by testing the movements ina flight simulator If you cannot achieve the seated position without using your hands the sitting angle has to be checked and then the leg straps should be readjusted IMPORTANT All adjustments have to be performed symmetrically on both sides 3 FLYING WITH THE VOYAGER HARNESS 3 1 Pre flight checks For maximum safety use a complete and consistent system of pre flight checks and repeat the same mental sequence every flight ww Woody Valley Check that e all buckles are fastened Take particular care in the case of ice or snow Always clean off snow or ice before fastening buckles e the reserve parachute handle is fastened in its correct position and the pins are firmly inserted e pockets and zip
10. e Velcro strip on the harness reserve parachute bridle 2 1 3 Inserting the reserve parachute into the VOYAGER harness Insert the reserve parachute into the pocket of the harness so that the handle is visible and facing outwards and the loop connecting the handle to the deployment bag is facing upwards ww Woody Valley Thread a thin cord such as paraglider riser cords through each elastic loop This will help close the pocket Thread the elastic loops into the smallest of the eyelets on the pocket flaps Close the flaps following the order shown in the photographs below Push the metal pins on the handle into the elastic loops and under the transparent cover It is essential to remove the cords after this operation The cords should be pulled out slowly in order not to damage the elastic loops by excessive friction Lastly the handle should be positioned under the elastic cover The VOYAGER harness is ready for the reserve parachute container to be attached by means of plastic buckles ww Woody Valley When connecting the reserve parachute to the harness ensure that the parachute bridle passes outside the harness main attachment strap and then to the karabiner IMPORTANT Every new combination of reserve parachute and harness or the external container assembled for the first time should be tested by an official harness or reserve parachute dealer or by a flying instructor Deployment of the reserve parachute should be per
11. fectly feasible from the normal flying position 2 1 4 Reserve parachute deployment It is vital to feel periodically for the position of the reserve parachute deployment handle during normal flight so that the action of reaching for the reserve parachute handle becomes instinctive in an emergency In emergency situations the deployment procedure is as follows Look for the reserve parachute handle and grasp it firmly with one hand Pull the handle outwards in order to extract the reserve parachute from the harness container Look for a clear area and in a continuous motion throw the reserve parachute away from yourself and the paraglider After the reserve parachute has opened avoid entanglement by pulling in the paraglider gripping at least one D line or the brake lines in order to collapse the glider On landing adopt an upright body position and ensure that you perform a PLF Parachute Landing Fall to minimize the risk of injury 2 2 Harness adjustments The VOYAGER harness provides a number of methods of adjustment so that the pilot can fly in the ideal position A little time has to be invested in finding the optimum position but this effort will be rewarded by exceptional comfort in flight Before making any adjustments the reserve parachute must be in position To find the best position we suggest hanging in your harness from a suitable point of support simulating flying position and conditions For this reason it is best t
12. g professional such as your instructor More specifically great care has to be dedicated to inserting the reserve parachute into the harness in the correct way Only after this has been performed should the pilot adjust the harness for maximum comfort 2 1 Reserve parachute The container for the reserve parachute is not included in the standard harness It is an optional extra and it should be positioned on the ventral part of the harness The container is large enough for most of the reserve parachutes available on the market today It is connected to the harness at two points at shoulder height in order to distribute load and to ensure a correct landing position in the case that the reserve parachute is deployed therefore reducing the possibility of injury to a minimum The reserve parachute bridle has a large central loop red in colour reinforced with a cover in Cordura 500 At the end of the loop there is a Velcro strip that can be used to keep the union with the reserve parachute tight ww Woody Valley 2 1 1 Connecting the deployment handle to the deployment bag VOYAGER is supplied with a handle for reserve parachute extraction It is identified with the number 7 this handle alone should be used for this purpose 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
13. is contained ww Woody Valley inside the rucksack Ensure that there are no tight folds in the padded part around the airbag inflation valve because over an extended period of time these folds could mar the valve s functioning After having folded the paraglider carefully place it into the rucksack The remaining space above should be sufficient to store the helmet instruments and extra garments Once all equipment has been placed inside if necessary the four side straps can be tightened in order to hold the contents firmly in position This stabilizes the load and makes carrying the rucksack more comfortable The adjustment straps on the rucksack shoulder straps can be used in the same way When preparing for flight perform the operations detailed above in reverse order Before putting on the harness ensure that the zip on the back is completely closed In any case the performance of the airbag underneath remains unchanged because the opening between the airbag and the rucksack is of dimensions to ensure consistent results whether the zip is open or closed When the zip is closed the part of the airbag behind the back corresponding to the volume of the rucksack functions more effectively In order to achieve uniform inflation of the rucksack airbag behind the back remember to loosen the rucksack packing straps completely if they were tightened previously ww Woody Valley 5 FEATURES AND ASSEMBLY OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
14. nd proof protection 1 1 Concept VOYAGER is a product that was developed wholly by Woody Valley to meet the demands specifically expressed by our pilots This very light harness was designed to be an ideal product for a large proportion of pilots and above all for pilots who like hiking up to launch sites and then flying back down to the valley floor VOYAGER is a harness that is easy to use It was designed to ensure maximum comfort simplicity and low weight facilitating transport on the ground 1 2 The VOYAGER harness and its protective system The airbag provides excellent protection against the shock caused by impact Its special structure based on semi rigid compartments ensures that about 60 70 of total protection Is provided even without complete inflation which occurs during the launch phase ww Woody Valley Chest straps and leg straps are fitted with the T LOCK safety system to prevent the pilot from sliding out of the harness in the case that he or she has forgotten to fasten the leg straps 1 3 S 0 S label This label coloured red with white lettering is readily visible in a pocket on the right shoulder strap padding It is easy to pull out and it is fastened to the harness to prevent it from being lost On the back of this label you can write the information that you think should be given to rescue personnel in case of accident 2 BEFORE USING THE HARNESS VOYAGER must be assembled by a qualified paraglidin
15. ntegrierter Rettungsgerkte Aulencontaner Nein 6 Sonstige Besonderhaiten Optonaler Franfeonlainer Diese Musterpr fbescheinigung lel erte auf Grund der die Musterpr fung betreffanden Basiimmungen des Luftverkehrgeseizes der Luftwerkehrs Zulsssungs Ordrung der Werordmang zur Prifung von Lufifaheigerdt und der Luft chbgkeitsforderungen in der heute gelenden Fassung sowie zu den Bedingungen der Vereinbarung uber Musberpr fung und das Schreibens vom OF 07 2008 il Beinebsanmweisungen Die Musterpr fung gilt gem zugeh rigen Ger te Kennblatt Nr DHV GS 03 0372 08 Batriehsamweisung in der genehmigten Fassung vom 12 06 2008 07 07 2008 Datum der Ausssellung Unterschrift nn 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 owners manual is subject to change without prior notice Please check at www woodyvalley com for the latest information regarding the VOYAGER harness Latest update APRIL 2010
16. o place all the things that you would normally carry with you when flying into the back pocket rucksack accessories extra clothing and other sundry items ww Woody Valley 2 2 1 Adjusting the sitting position The first adjustment procedure regulates the angle between the thighs and the back depth of seat This angle can be varied from about 90 to 130 by adjusting the straps running through the lateral trimmers The lateral straps help you adjust the sitting angle and they provide leg support on long flights 2 2 2 Back position adjustment By adjusting the back using the trimmers higher up on the side the pilot adjusts the inclination of the torso with respect to the vertical axis in flight A good flying position improving control of the glider is obtained by positioning the face at about 15 cm from an imaginary line between the two karabiners ww Woody Valley 2 2 3 Shoulder strap adjustment Shoulder strap adjustment enables the harness to be adjusted to the pilot s height The adjustment buckle is situated low down near the rear edge of the seat The shoulder straps also support part of the torso weight to improve comfort 2 2 4 Chest strap adjustment The chest strap adjusts the distance between the two karabiners and it can be set between 37 and 48 centimetres When the chest strap is tighter stability is greater We recommend a length of about 40 42 cm A wider distance does not improve glider performanc
17. s are closed e the paraglider is connected correctly to the harness and that both karabiners are locked closed by means of their locking system e the speed bar is attached correctly to the glider 3 2 Pockets On the right hand side of the rucksack there is a large mesh pocket There are two narrow pockets on each side of the central zip and these were designed to hold trekking poles The poles should be inserted with the tips upwards in order not to damage the rucksack These pockets can be used for the same purpose in flight configuration even though the rucksack is the other way around On the ventral surface there are two pockets for small objects in elastic mesh on the left and with zip closure on the right Lastly there is a pocket above the handle for lifting the rucksack Inside this pocket there is the label containing the product identification data As well as the rear rucksack which provides storage space and acts as an airbag protecting the back the harness has two lateral pockets one in mesh and another in fabric with zip closure which are accessible during flight These pockets are designed in such a way as to prevent their contents from falling out accidentally ww Woody Valley 3 3 Dual flying The VOYAGER harness is best not used for flying dual because a passenger in front of the pilot would obstruct the inflation valve preventing the airbag from reaching its optimum protective capacity 3 4 Flying above water
18. the deployment bag should be positioned laterally 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 1 2 Connecting the reserve parachute to the harness There are two different methods of attaching the reserve parachute bridle to the harness bridle First system Use a screw lock karabiner with a breaking strength of at least 2 000 kg In this case the bridles should be held in position within the karabiner using elastic bands to prevent the karabiner from rotating and taking the strain laterally instead of vertically The karabiner s screw lock should be tightly screwed shut to avoid any possibility of it opening accidentally This type of connection can absorb a higher opening shock than the second system and for this reason this is without doubt the recommended system ww Woody Valley 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 bridles remains tight remember to fasten the knot using th
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