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1. 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 160 S 165 i 180 195 200 generally fits well ES has to be tested individually depends on the back and leg length 40 List of components OANDOAKRWDND Ira St kk et ar TE OOMOANODOAKRWBNHO Main suspension points Main strap Shoulder straps Back straps Chest strap Safe T System Leg straps Main support loadshare strap Speedbag Upper and lower speedbag straps Speed lines Stowage for stores ballast Stowage for stores ballast Harness reserve V connection cover Back pocket Hole for drinking tube Foam protector under the seat Comfort foam in the back Velcro for a Solario Vario SPOT Speed system pullleys 42 43 45 advance thun ag fon 41 33 225 70 10 www advance ch uttigengstrasse 87 fax 41 33 225 70 11 info advance ch ch 3600 thun2. Speed system Connect the speed system to the glider using Brummel hooks or an anchor hitch The length of the speed system can be adjusted on the short orange lines inside the speedbag Move the overhand knots symmetrically The speed system is correctly adjusted if you can use the glider s whole accelerate range Make sure the lines are not adjusted so short that the glider is always accelerated Closing the speedbag To close the speedbag lie the left over the right side and clip the plas tic hook in the loop After taking up the flying position and straight ening your legs on the footboard the speedbag closes automatically and the cockpit goes into its correct position Cockpit and instrument panel The cockpit is part of the speedbag and has a zip fastened pocket on top At delivery there is a foam blank in the pocket which supports the cockpit and makes the spoiler shape You can leave the blank there or use the space for your own things The instrument panel Velcros straight on to the cockpit The panel 16 has enough room for a GPS and or Vario and there are loops at the side for securing these The panel itself and the instruments can also be secured by line to loops on the cockpit Stowage Ballast compartment There is an 8 litre volume compartment in the perfect place under the seat close to the centre of gravity for your choice of equipment or ballast More details Shoulder mountings Both IMPRESS 3 shoulder
3. ADN AN LO cern Edition 2 04 2012 Contents Thank you for flying ADVANCE eenennnenennnn 4 About ADVANGE rer litro in arnes 5 The IMPRESSS cn me ne Welcome on board is Notable features of the IMPRESS 3 More important details Safty AN Ciria ii General advice about paragliding s e 8 Usingthe harness acta donan ti bei eed ees 9 Del Vibra A ay deen 9 Adj sting the harne SS ee erheben 10 Cockpit and instrument panel 16 Stowage Ballast compartment eenneeeeneen 17 More detailSis s ccs Dai o eee ae ee 17 Installingthe reserve Aussee een Tempe hear 19 Using the harness in flight een 26 Generell era 26 Using the Speedbag eneeneeneneermenee nennen 26 singithe speed system ei este rear een 26 Throwing the reserve 4 232 to ete geet 27 Using the harness with other brands of paraglider 27 WINCC er o eee edo Acro flying Tandem flying Replacing parts emu rn ies ne este 29 Maintenance repair and Care nennen 32 M lntenance da 32 Check 33 Repairs 0 39 Disposal 34 Technical detalls 2 4 Hille 36 Technical details IMPRESS 3 36 Materials U EA r a a a a r A aiaa F 37 Certification uc es as 37 SEFVICE Sneak te re nenne nenne ee 38 ADVANCE Service Center ccconoccccnocnccnononcnononnnnonnnnnonnnanonnnanononos 38 The ADVANCE w
4. a specially high loading e g heavy crash we recommend that you have your harness checked by a qualified person and that you take it to an authorised Service Centre if a defect is suspected See also Check in this section Q Caution Do not modify your harness and never fly a harness whose webbing shows any sign of damage O Caution Only clean the harness with fresh water and neutral soap if necessary never solvents Info Ultraviolet light heat humidity seawater aggressive cleaning substances careless storage and physical abuse dragging over ground speed up the ageing process Info Do not expose your packed harness to large changes of temperature and make sure it gets enough ventilation to prevent condensation forming Info Before and after flight do not leave the harness in the sun for no reason UV light Reserve parachute Most reserve manufacturers recommend servicing or repacking eve ry 6 months this will guarantee reliable and fast opening every time see the manufacturer s information for your reserve If the reserve gets wet or just damp or very hot it needs immediate repacking Af ter every reserve throwing the reserve and especially the connection between harness and reserve must be carefully checked over We strongly recommend that you let your reserve be packed by a trained and authorised person In addition ADVANCE emphatically recommend that you regularly check the outer container
5. kg Chest strap buckle system AustriAlpin Cobra Harness reserve V connection Dyneema 10 Certification The IMPRESS 3 harness has been tested and approved in accord ance with LTF II 91 09 and DIN EN Norm 1651 at a weight of 120 kg The foam protector has LTF certification The most recent LTF certification requires that the harness may only be used with the original reserve handle and its attached four flap in ner container 37 Service ADVANCE Service Centres ADVANCE operates two of its own service centres that carry out checks and repairs of any kind These service centres based in Swit zerland and France are official maintenance operations approved by the DHV and they possess many years experience and in depth product specific expertise The worldwide ADVANCE service network includes other authorised service centres which provide the same quality of service All these facilities use original ADVANCE parts exclusively You can find all the information about Checks and Repairs and the relevant addresses on www advance ch ADVANCE website On www advance ch you will find detailed information about ADVANCE and its products and useful addresses to contact if you have a ques tion On the website you can e complete the warranty card up to 10 days after purchase and get the full advantage of the ADVANCE warranty e find out about new safety related knowledge and advice about ADVANCE products e download
6. when the reserve opens Caution Do not use sticky tape or cable ties instead of O rings to stabilise the Maillon connections 3 3 E 3 ag perform the Inner container and its fixed reserve handle The reserve handle and the four flap inner container are permanently connected together and are designed so that the pull of the handle is directed evenly over the width of the container This minimises the risk of the container turning and jamming in the compartment or becoming caught up in the reserve lines and guaranteeing a perfect reserve throw The reserve handle and the four flap container are a part of the harness and meet the latest LTF certification require ments Only the original reserve handle and its four flap inner con tainer may be used Packing the reserve in the inner container Pack your reserve to match the shape and size of the delivered inner container for the IMPRESS 3 inner container this means that the re serve has to be packed in a long and narrow shape Put the reserve lines on the opposite side to that of the reserve handle Putting the inner container into the reserve compartment First lay the V connection and reserve bridle in the reserve compart ment then the inner container It is essential that the inner container 22 is installed with the closure flaps facing upwards The reserve handle connection must not be twisted Caution Ifthe reserve has been packed but does no
7. will be irreparably damaged by loading Info The footboard is a part of the speedbag and provides an essential support for the reclining position The IMPRESS 3 harness only works with the speedbag Footboard A new footboard should be pushed into the footboard pocket in the speedbag and the pocket secured with the Velcro 30 Speed loop To fit a new speed loop start at the grey connecting loop on the end This attaches to the bungee coming from the footboard inside the speedbag Now lead the grey speed lines through the first pulleys 1 then through the red markings 2 Pull them through the second pul leys and out of the harness through the openings in the sides of the speedbag 3 where they can be connected to the wing by Brummel hooks or anchor hitches Speed line length is set by the position of the knots on the orange lines on the speed loop inside the speed bag These overhand half hitch knots should be moved symmetri cally same both sides Caution Check that the speed lines do not cross and rub 0 against the lower speedbag straps Caution Only use the original speed lines and loop Other lines or a speedbar could chafe and damage the speedbag and harness Maintenance reoair ana care Maintenance The life of your harness depends very much on how you look after it We recommend that you investigate any signs of wear damaged seams and webbing and if necessary replace individual components After
8. you like Perfect is best it works well 5 Fine adjustments Adjusting the main support loadshare strap and seat surface straps Finally you can check the main support loadshare straps 7 and the seat surface straps 8 which together with the main support provide a very individual and precise shape for your body Basically you should leave the pre set basic setting of these straps unaltered for the Ideal position so long as your weight is evenly distributea all the straps are under load and you don t feel any pressure lines from the seat surface If there s pressure from the sides pull in the loadshare straps 7 If you sense annoying pressure under your bottom loosen the load share straps Too much pressure at the backs of the knees means loosen the seat surface strap a little 8 If there s not enough support under the knees pull these 8 in slightly Adjusting the leg straps Basically the leg straps 1 are set so that adjustment is not necessary If these do annoy you you can lengthen them to the extent that they don t annoy you in flight but that you can still get into the speedbag To adjust the leg straps 1 open the foam protector compartment by its zip fastener and take the foam out The length of the leg straps has no effect on agility or weight steering Adjusting the chest strap You can alter the carabiner distance using the chest strap 2 The ADVANCE development team recommend a good shoulder wid
9. and the yel low cable running through the closure loop the yellow cable should move easily through the loop Foam protector The foam protector does not need special attention but should defi nitely be checked for damage after a crash If the outer cover is dam aged the protector must be replaced 32 Wet harness Your wet or damp harness must be allowed to fully dry out at room temperature or outside in the shade Take the foam protector out of its compartment under the seat and the comfort foam out of the back see Foam protector and Comfort foam in section Replacing parts Take the speedbag off the harness and leave it to dry sepa rately see Speedbag in section Replacing parts Take the reserve out always repack it and open all the compartments to dry If the harness has been in contact with seawater it must be thorough ly rinsed with freshwater before drying Check Your harness must have a check every 24 months This inspection includes a visual assessment of the material webbings and connec tions the most important seams and the main carabiner supports All parts are checked for tears creases worn seams damage and se rious wear There is more information about the check in this manual in the sec tion Service or on www advance ch Repairs You should never repair your harness yourself The various seams are sewn with great precision Because of this you should only have re
10. araglider Wearing an adequate helmet suitable boots and clothing and car rying an emergency parachute are essential Before every flight all items of equipment should be checked for damage and airworthi ness A proper pre takeoff check must also be carried out When carrying out paraglider sports every pilot bears sole responsi bility for all risks including injury and death Neither the manufactur er nor the seller of a paraglider can guarantee or be held responsible for the pilot s safety Using the narness Delivery Delivery package Before delivery every ADVANCE product has to be checked by the The IMPRESS 3 harness package contains dealer for completeness and correct basic settings The completed warranty document will ensure that defects in the product attributable e Harness and speedbag with carbon footboard to manufacturing faults are covered by the ADVANCE warranty See e 2 Alu main carabiners Warranty in the section Service e Reserve V connection and reserve handle with its attached four flap inner container The IMPRESS 3 harness is delivered with the foam protector installed e Integrated cockpit with removable instrument panel under the seat the comfort foam in the back and a fitted speedbag e Foam protector under the seat footboard and speed lines The upper and lower speedbag straps e Comfort foam in the back are located in the speedbag and already hung in the main carabiners e Speed system consisting of 2
11. as described Caution Small changes to any of the straps have a large effect on the setting Proceed towards your individual fitting in very small steps and always set all straps symmetrically so that your glider wants to fly straight Tip Pack the back pocket and install the reserve before you start adjusting This will give something close to a realistic fly ing attitude 10 1 Start at the basic settings To begin with make sure all the straps including the speedbag straps are at their basic settings This is the case when the free end of each strap reaches the white mark The harness will have been delivered like this 2 Set the speedbag length Now you can adjust the speedbag length to suit your leg length The length of the speedbag and therefore your centre of gravity position sets the speedbag angle For the best aerodynamic speedbag angle the underside of the speedbag should be horizontal To set the length first loosen the upper speedbag line 4 completely then adjust the lower speedbag strap 4 which carries most of the load to your perfect speedbag length Now pull in the upper speedbag strap 4 as far as necessary A good speedbag length will lightly support the legs on the footboard without effort or strain Upper and lower speedbag straps should both be under light tension and symmetrical same left and right More adjustment The angle of the footboard itself can be ad justed by slightly alt
12. avoid damage to body or equipment Tip The speedbag is very warm if it gets too warm let some air in by bending a leg Using the speed system The speed loop is tensioned forward so you can always easily reach it One leg should always be straight to keep tension in the speed bag When you wish to use the second speed loop step the foot al ready on the first speed step automatically takes over this function Accelerating with one foot means you can feel the wing better and use the speed system effectively for active flying While pushing the speed system you must be careful not to push your heels into the speedbag floor in your enthusiasm to burn rubber This could over stress the speedbag material See also Fitting the speed system in the section Using the harness Caution Always connect your speed system to the wing Free hanging speed lines could interfere with a reserve throwing Throwing the reserve In an emergency pull the reserve handle out with a firm tug and throw it and the inner container into free airspace The lines will pay out which will open the inner container The reserve canopy will extend and fill Disable the paraglider by pulling down strongly on the B or C risers so that it does not compete with the reserve and encourage scissoring This happens when both canopies pull against each other on opposite sides of the vertical flight path Using the harness with other brands of paraglider Th
13. e IMPRESS 3 can be used with any glider There is no restriction Winching All ADVANCE harnesses are suitable for winching Connect your IMPRESS 3 to the tow link using rope loops or Maillons from the main carabiners If in doubt always consult the winch driver or someone authorised by the manufacturer Acro flying The IMPRESS 3 is not suitable for acro flying But freestyle manoeu vres pose no problem Tandem flying The IMPRESS 3 s size and shape means that it is not at all suitable for tandem flying whether for pilot or passenger 27 Replacing parts The IMPRESS 3 harness is delivered with a foam protector under the seat comfort foam in the back and a fitted speedbag footboard and speed lines These parts can be removed for replacement or repair Foam protector and comfort foam The foam protector compartment is under the seat between the re serve and the ballast stowage Open the zip fastener and take out the foam protector The comfort foam is in its own compartment in the back pocket Open the zip fastener and take out the comfort foam Speedbag To fit a new speedbag take both carabiners out of the red loops Then open the two speedbag zips and the Velcro and take the speed lines out Remove the old speedbag and fit the new one re versing the process routeing the speed lines and closing the zips and Velcro Caution Hang all the red loops in the carabiners otherwise the speedbag zips
14. ebsite ocoooocccincocccoocnccooonnnnonononoonnnnnnonnnnnonnnnnnonos 38 Warranty o erlernen ie 38 Sizo UNAS iii att tdt taa 40 List of Components oc ee 42 Thank you Tor ting ADVANCE Congratulations on your choice of an IMPRESS 3 a quality product from ADVANCE We are confident that you will spend many rewarding hours in the air with it This manual contains instructions and important advice about safety care and maintenance We strongly advise that you read it carefully before your first flight with the harness You can always find the latest version of the manual and additional up to date information on www advance ch Any new safety related findings about the product will be published there For questions or problems please contact your supplier or ADVANCE direct We wish you a lot of fun with the IMPRESS 3 and as always happy landings Team ADVANCE About ADVANCE ADVANCE is one of the leading worldwide paraglider manufacturers and is based in Switzerland Since the company was founded in 1988 it has maintained its own policies and concepts both in devel opment and production The results are matured products with un mistakable characteristics Backing the brand is a team of experts who share the passion of those who put their trust in ADVANCE products With their own un derstanding of flight they bring their personal experience and dedica tion to the working processes For many years ADVANCE has drawn on the c
15. ering the top to bottom relationship of the speedbag straps Info Foot support is part of the speedbag and this is what supports you in your reclining position The speedbag is re movable but only for repair or replacement see section Re placing parts The IMPRESS 3 harness only works with its speedbag Info Compared with the Impress 2 you need much less load on the IMPRESS 3 footboard to hold your legs level New an gle geometry has achieved this 3 Setting the upper body angle Now you can alter your upper body recline angle using the back straps 5 The back straps at the sides are mounted relatively high This gives good back support and takes weight off the shoulders Finally you can tighten or loosen the shoulder straps 6 as you wish quite loose or providing light support but without putting pressure on the shoulders 4 Checking the settings Run through the following points to check your perfect position ls the underside of the speedbag still horizontal If not you can move your centre of gravity by changing the length of the upper and lower speedbag straps It s best to get an observer to check the speedbag angle Are the back straps low enough so that they don t cut into your armpits The front edge of the harness should not be pressing the backs of your knees The speedbag should not have any obvious creases Repeat the procedure as often as necessary after every flight if
16. g action for the IMPRESS 3 a pull to the side If this is not the case releasing may be a problem The following factors can make reserve throwing difficult or prevent it especially if they apply together e The reserve is too big or too bulky for the compartment or inner container e The reserve has not been packed to the lengthwise shape of the inner container 24 e The reserve is not thrown using the correct technique A sideways throwing motion is required Caution don t pull it upwards e The reserve volume was OK when fitted into a new harness but it became too big after a repack e The pilot s arm length can be a factor for successful reserve throw ing Small people with short arms cannot release the reserve under some circumstances e When throwing is attempted under high g loading gt 3G e g in a spiral Info A successful compatibility test carried out by a pilot pro motes their confidence in their emergency system Caution Before every flight check that the reserve handle is in the correct position and that the yellow cable is correctly routed Tip We recommend that during every flight you briefly put a hand on the reserve handle so as to remind yourself of its position We advise that you mentally rehearse the sideways throwing action 25 Using the narness In flight General The IMPRESS 3 is flown in a reclining position If you have adjusted the harness correctly information fro
17. grey speed lines with Brummel All harness and speedbag straps will show their basic settings at de hooks 2 orange connecting lines for length adjustment 1 black livery speed loop with a grey connecting loop e Radio pocket e Getting started booklet Adjusting the harness The IMPRESS 3 can fit your body shape perfectly ADVANCE actually recommend the IMPRESS 3 basic setting as an efficient and good set up it has been arrived at and refined by the ADVANCE test team It will give the majority of pilots a comfortable and optimum fitting as suming you have chosen the right harness size See Technical Data in the section Technical Details Start out from the basic settings and make your own adjustments step by step according to the instructions that follow They cover all the important criteria such as upper body support pressure distribution speedbag length and the best speedbag angle for performance The shoulder back and chest straps can be adjusted in flight The rest of the IMPRESS 3 adjustment system can only be set on the ground ADVANCE therefore recommend that you get well acquainted with the adjustments before your first flight in the harness In any case your first test should take place in quiet weather conditions Caution Setting up your IMPRESS 3 is not complicated or difficult so long as you follow the recommended step by step procedure ADVANCE recommend that you try to achieve the ideal position
18. l be assured Suitable reserves Reserve compartment volume Basically bulky old style reserves in compact modern harnesses can be difficult to release especially under high g loading The cer tified volumes for the IMPRESS 3 are specified as a function of har ness size The upper volume limits for the S M and L harnesses are 6 6 5 and 7 litres respectively A very rough volume approximation can be obtained from the reserve weight by using this formula Reserve weight in Kgs x 2 7 Volume in Litres But depending on packing quality and style it could still be possible that a reserve does not release faultlessly even though it conforms to the approved maximum volume if calculated by this formula In the end analysis a compatibility test will decide in every case whether a particular reserve harness combination works properly Caution A reserve parachute volume can expand by up to 30 when it has been newly folded ADVANCE therefore strongly recommend that a new compatibility test is carried out after every repack Steerable reserves A steerable reserve can be connected directly to the two coloured loops under the shoulder strap covers using two similar Maillons Rapide of 2400 daN minimum total safe load The parachute risers run into the reserve compartment in the channel provided The nor mal harness V connection not used can be led into the back pocket through the existing opening then stowed away in the comf
19. m the wing will be transmitted directly to your nether regions Your weight will be even distributed from the thighs to the shoulder blades This means that pressure points will be avoided circulation will continue unimpeded and you will keep your concentration on long flights The aerodynamically op timised Speedbag protects you from the cold while serving as a foot support Do the following takeoff check before every takeoff 1 Helmet and harness chest strap fastened reserve ok 2 Lines free 3 Canopy open 4 Wind direction and strength checked 5 Airspace and view free Caution Always fasten the chest strap first then the speed bag Check before every takeoff but especially after a failed takeoff by a physical pull with the hand that you have closed both quick release buckles correctly Ifthe chest strap is not closed you can fall out of the harness Using the speedbag Keep a forward upper body position after lift off and pick up the speedbag which will be hanging slightly behind with your right heel With the help of the footboard you will then be able to push yourself into a comfortable reclining position After taking up the flying posi tion and stretching out your legs the speedbag closure system will automatically close the speedbag top and bring the cockpit into po sition For landing take both feet out of the speedbag in good time and take up an upright position Always make a stand up landing so as to
20. o raise pressure points on long flights and this is a major advantage compared with conventional harnesses Much lighter The IMPRESS 3 weighs only 4 7 kg something new for a harness with speedbag and approved protector The weight reduction results from numerous design and material details the use of lighter materi als and clever design also means that the packed volume is marked ly reduced Perfect aerodynamics A lot of wind tunnel work was done during the IMPRESS 3 develop ment mainly concentrating on the airflow around the chest and leg areas The result is a low drag and geometrically optimised harness with a new Cockpit Spoiler Concept N PSN Te PA Va D y US More important details The harness has the proven ADVANCE two buckle strapping sys tem combining chest and leg straps called the Safe T System A well placed lead out for a drink system to provide for convenient LIGHTNESS conzept drinking on long flights e The speedbag adjustable in length and angle guarantees com fortable leg support and helps to minimise aerodynamic drag e The speedbag includes a useful cockpit with removable instrument panel and has integrated side pockets e The built in reserve compartment is in the ideal place and is large enough for all current reserves including Rogallo type steerables e The main supports will accept QuickOut carabiners Weight reduction e There is an additional pocket fo
21. ompetition scene for technical knowledge A small team of selected test and competition pilots has achieved much sporting success with ADVANCE proto types and has won many important international titles Total control of the production process and close supervision of the working practices in the dedicated factory in Vietnam guarantee a high standard of workmanship A long term relationship with fabric and line manufacturers also enables ADVANCE knowledge and ex pertise to find its way directly into the development of new materials ADVANCE puts great importance on after sales customer support and has built up a worldwide service network for this purpose An on going interaction with customers brings new insights that find their way into ADVANCE products thus completing the Circle of Service The IMPRESS 3 Welcome on board The IMPRESS 3 starts a new generation of harnesses for thermal cross country and competition pilots This continued development of the unique LIGHTNESS concept without seatboard provides the highest level of comfort and lowest aerodynamic drag With its LTF certified back protector the IMPRESS 3 weighs only 4 7 kg and is very light and compact Notable features of the IMPRESS 3 Based on the LIGHTNESS concept The new design without a seatboard supports the pilot s weight over a large area on an ergonomically shaped and edge free sur face on which he reclines very comfortably There are no places t
22. ort foam compartment Once again a compatibility test will decide if the chosen reserve works properly with the IMPRESS 3 Q Caution Steerable reserves tend to take up more volume Info You can also use Quick Out carabiners with a steerable reserve on the IMPRESS 3 Packing a reserve in the IMPRESS 3 The IMPRESS 3 reserve compartment is in the best aerodynamic po sition near the pilot s centre of gravity The harness reserve connec tion runs in a channel at the side of the harness which is closed by a zip fastener The reserve compartment is completely closed by zips 20 It is simple to operate and works reliably and at the same time is well protected from the outside world meaning that accidental re leases are most unlikely A well designed release system guarantees reliable and fast opening Caution Installing a reserve should be done by a qualified person Connecting harness V connection and reserve bridle Connect the fitted harness V connection and the reserve bridle using a Maillon of at least 2400 daN safe load Stabilise V connection and bridle on the Maillon using rubber O rings this is to prevent them slipping round and side loading the Maillon when the reserve is thrown Making this connection by direct loop should only be done by the harness manufacturer or a trained and qualified person If this loop is not positioned correctly there is a risk that slipping heating by friction and failure may occur
23. pairs done by the manufacturer or an authorised Service Centre us ing original parts 33 Disposal Environmental considerations play an important role in the choice of materials and the production of an ADVANCE product We use only non toxic materials that are subjected to continuous quality and envi ronmental impact assessments When your harness reaches the end of its life please remove all metal parts and dispose of the rest of the harness in a waste incineration plant 34 lechnical details IMPRESS 3 S M L Pilot height cm 155 170 171 185 186 200 Seatboard width cm n a n a n a Carabiner height cm n a n a n a Chest strap width cm 40 48 40 48 40 48 Weight of harness incl Speedbag 2 Alu carabiners kg 4 5 4 7 4 9 Load test DIN EN 1651 LTF 91 09 120 kg Foam protector certification LTF 91 09 Because the hammock system follows the body shape exactly the seating width together with the carabiner height will vary with the pilot dimensions 36 Materials used We routinely inspect and test the materials available to us many times over Like all ADVANCE products the IMPRESS 3 is developed and produced using the latest developments and knowledge We have chosen the materials very carefully under the strictest quality demands Outer fabric Oxford Ripstop 210D Inner fabric Nylon Oxford 210D PU3 Nylon Oxford Ripstop 210D Speedbag Neoprene 1 5 mm Straps Polyester 25 mm 800
24. r ballast or stores under the seat e The speed system has ball bearing pulleys and can always be easily reached in flight Perfect aerodynamics Safety advice As with all commercial reserve parachutes paraglider harnesses be cause of their design are not at all suitable for freefall parachuting The reserve and its attachments are not designed for an abrupt opening All adjustments to the harness should definitely be made before flight Correct harness settings contribute decisively to functioning safety and comfort in flight The foam protector under the seat does not provide total protection from injury It only serves to dampen impacts and so minimise injuries that might result from a minor collision with the ground from a low height following unfortunate takeoffs or landings When carrying out safety training over water you should be aware that the foam protector under the seat and the comfort foam in the back float in water and could put the pilot in a head down attitude There is also a risk that the protector and comfort foam may eventu ally fill with water and sink with the pilot General advice about paragliding Flying a paraglider calls for appropriate training and a sound knowl edge of the subject as well as of course the necessary insurance cover and licence A pilot must be able to correctly assess the weath er conditions before taking off His or her capabilities must be ade quate for the actual p
25. straps have a Velcro and a loop suitable for fixing an emergency alarm or Solario Drink system In the back compartment there is a pocket for a drinks container Camelbak The drinks tube can be led out through either side of the compartment and secured to a shoulder strap through the neoprene band provided Radio pocket The radio pocket supplied goes over a main carabiner Pilot relief system routeing On the left side of the speedbag at knee height there is an opening in the neoprene for a relief tube to be led out of the speedbag 18 Installing the reserve The following instructions apply to inner containers delivered after 19 03 2012 These new inner containers have a red border You can continue to use the old pre 19 03 2012 container provided that the compatibility test has been correctly carried out and the sys tem works faultlessly In principle however ADVANCE recommend that all pilots get the new container and use it the next time the re serve is repacked and reinstalled so that there are will be no old con tainers around particularly if your harness is sold on or finds its way onto the second hand market General advice Every reserve harness combination has its own peculiarities It is es sential that pilots and parachute packers familiarise themselves with the system and how it works especially if any part of it is new new reserve in existing harness or vice versa so that reliable operation wil
26. t fit the shape of the inner container it must be folded again to match the inner container Closing the reserve compartment Now fit the reserve handle into its neoprene pocket Put its connect ing strap into the gap provided for it Lead the reserve handle yellow cable out of the neoprene pocket through its eyelet inside the harness and then back out again through the buttonhole Close both zips This entails running both zippers backwards to the starts of their tracks from where they can be easily closed Stow the zippers in their garages Finally secure the compartment using the round eyelet its closure loop and the yellow cable Lead the end of the yellow cable into its channel Doing a compatibility test In every case correct stowage of a reserve must be checked by means of a test release To do this you must be sitting in the harness while it is hanging up by its carabiners with the back pocket packed as for flight It is not good enough to pull out the reserve or release the handle if you are not sitting in the harness For a successful test you must be able to release the reserve while in the flying position in accordance with the guidelines in this manual without problem Make sure that the release force is not less than 4 daN and not more than 7 daN If you are not sure about this do not hesitate to contact a qualified person or your ADVANCE dealer The reserve must release as a result of the correct throwin
27. th of about 45 cm as ideal The possible adjustment range is between 40 und 48 cm measured between carabiner base centres The chest strap is closed by automatic quick releases and this makes up the Safe T System The wider the chest strap the more agile will be the seat and weight steering will be more effective A narrow setting gives quiet damped flying characteristics The adjustable range is large and you can match harness agility to the conditions during flight as you wish The IMPRESS 3 is provided with the Closure Remember System This is a safety device attached to the chest leg straps which draws the pilot s attention to the chest strap when he closes the speedbag before takeoff thus reminding him that it too should have been closed This safety device may prevent that pilot who unfastens the chest strap leaves the speedbag closed e g following a failed take off then takes off again from falling out of the harness Caution Always close the chest strap first then the Closure Remember System and after that the speedbag Check be fore every takeoff and especially after a failed takeoff in par ticular by a physical tug that you have correctly closed both quick release buckles If the chest strap is not closed you can fall out of the harness Caution Always check that the locks are correctly latched Tip The most important thing about chest strap adjustment is that you feel good in the harness
28. the PDF form you can use when sending your equip ment to ADVANCE for a check e find an answer to urgent questions in the FAQs frequently asked questions e sign up for the ADVANCE Newsletter so that you will be regularly informed by E Mail about news and products A regular visit to the ADVANCE Homepage is a good idea because the range of services is continually developing Warranty To benefit from the comprehensive ADVANCE warranty please fill in the appropriate form within 10 days of purchase This form is availa ble on the website under Warranty As part of the ADVANCE warranty we undertake to rectify any de fects in our products that are attributable to manufacturing faults To make a claim on the warranty you must notify ADVANCE immediate ly on discovering the defect and send the defective product in for in spection The manufacturer will then decide how a possible manu 38 facturing fault is to be rectified repair replacement of parts or of the product This warranty is valid for 3 years from the date of purchase of the product The ADVANCE warranty does not cover any other claim In particular it does not cover damage caused by careless or incorrect use of a product e g inadequate maintenance unsuitable storage overload ing exposure to extreme temperatures etc The same applies to damage attributable to an accident or normal wear and tear oze guide Height cm gt Weight kg
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