PARAMOTEUR EVO
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1. Installing the foot rest The PARAMOTOR EVO is pre equipped to accept a foot rest The foot rest relaxes leg tension and brings additional support thus enhancing piloting experience A Short foot rest B Foot rest buckle pre equipped harness A A Fasten and adjust the foot rest with the metal buckles found on either side of the seating area B 14 PARAMOTEUR EVO Installing the optional accelerator The PARAMOTOR EVO is pre equipped to accept an accelerator Speed Bar Most accelerators found on the market today are compatible with this harness Within the SUP AIR accessory line the standard Speed bar is the most adapted for being lighter and designed with a recoil system 4 Push the accelerator cord and the elasticated line through ring D Push the cord through the Speed bar pulley E then through pulley F Insert the end of the cord through the paraglider riser split hook Adjust the cord s length before ty ing a knot Repeat procedure on the other side of the harness A Line B C Locking split hook Elasticated retractable speed system Insert the end of the cord through the paraglider riser split hook Adjust the cord s length before ty A C D E F E Connection to the paraglider 15 PARAMOTEUR EVO Installing the reserve parachute inside the container The PARAMOTOR EVO is pre equipped to accept a side reserve par2. Double stage speed bar Self retractable foot rest PARAMOTO EVO pocket Components Option 4 5 1 3 2 Additional foam 7 7 6 8 PARAMOTEUR EVO Harness overview This illustration will help you understand the brochure layout 1 8 2 3 4 5 7 6 Self locking chest strap buckle Safe T bar Safety strap Self locking leg strap buckle Chest strap adjustment Backrest angle adjustment Shoulder straps adjustment Removable side storage pocket 9 10 Foot rest buckles Accelerator pulleys Swan Neck and low swivel bars attachment point Low riser attachment point High riser attachment point 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 9 11 10 Diagonal PPG attachment point Seat extension adjustment 13 14 13 14 15 Additional foam pocket 15 9 PARAMOTEUR EVO Harness to frame installation The PARAMOTOR EVO harness is compatible with most PPG frames found on the market today The harness is equipped with two high and two low connection points in addition to two diagonal straps Wrap the strap around the frame and push it through the first buckle opening and then through the second The use of a screwdriver to pivot the buckle and a pair of pliers to pull the strap can be helpful to simplify the task Overview of the frame with the harness connecting loca tions To prevent having dan gl
3. into a toric shape or figure 8 2 Push the the riser through the upper sec tion of the toric 8 shape and then through the Maillon Rapide 3 Twist the toric 8 shape once more and connect it to the Maillon Rapide 4 Repeat the procedures 1 2 and 3 with the other toric 8 shaped ring on the harness side Tighten securely the Maillon Rapide treaded gate use a pair of pliers if neces sary but do not tighten exces sively 5 Stow away the risers excess under the flaps 18 PARAMOTEUR EVO Risers overview layout When the installation is completed close the risers flap covers to tidy up the harness At the end of the installation procedure conduct a reserve para chute extraction under a hang test apparatus then repeat the pac king procedure once more 19 PARAMOTEUR EVO 2 1 5 4 3 Backrest adjustment buckle The complete installation test procedure must be conducted before the first flight under a hang test apparatus These steps are important to ensure a correct seating posture unobstructed viewing to on board instrumentation and easy strap adjustments Posture adjustments Loosening strap backrest adjust ment Shoulder strap tightening adjust ment Chest strap tightening adjustment Chest strap finger loop tension re lease adjustment 1 2 3 5 4 20 PARAMOTEUR EVO Conduct a thorough pre flight check before each takeoff see Preflight checkl
4. SUPAIR VLD PARC ALTA S 34 RUE ADRAST E 74650 ANNECY CHAVANOD FRANCE 45 54 024 N 06 04 725 E RCS 387956790 User s manual PARAMOTEUR EVO Updated version A1 English version 2 PARAMOTEUR EVO Thank you for purchasing the PARAMOTOR EVO harness model We will be pleased to share assist and help you fulfill our common passion of Powered Para gliding SUP AIR had been designing manufacturing and selling accessories for the free flying community since 1984 Choosing a SUP AIR product is a guaranty of excel lence with 30 years of expertise innovation and constant customer care It also is our philosophy You will find next a thorough easy to understand explanative detailed brochure to comprehensively read all the way through On our website www supair com can be found the latest information relevant to this particular product If you however have more questions to be answered do not hesitate in contacting any of our dealers retailers and of course the entire SUP AIR staff a Wishing you many safe enjoyable flying hours and happy landings The SUP AIR team 3 PARAMOTEUR EVO Table of content 3 Introduction 4 Technical specifications 5 Choosing your harness size 6 Components 7 Harness overview 8 Harness to frame installation 9 Harness connection to the Swan neck bars 11 Low bars installation 12 Low bars J canes 12 Installing the foot rest 13 Installing the optional acc
5. abiners height cm 36 38 38 Spacing between carabiner connections cm 38 53 40 53 42 53 Impact damping system Airbag Volume No Impact damping system Bumpair Thick ness No Certification Technical specifications Technical sheet A B C D E F A B C D E F Hauteur du dos Hauteur r glage de l inclinaison du dossier Longueur d assise Largeur d assise Hauteur des points Distance entre les points A B C D E F Back height cm Backrest angle and height ad justment cm Seat length cm Seat width cm Carabiners height cm Spacing between carabiner connections cm This harness is delivered with two 30 mm carabiners Weight 138 mg for the set An overall weight decrease is possible to achieve by swapping the carabiners with a Connect set 24 gr Total 6 PARAMOTEUR EVO Size Weight 1m45 1m50 1m55 1m60 1m65 1m70 1m75 1m80 1m85 1m90 1m95 2m 2m05 50 S S S 55 S S S S 60 S S S M 65 S S M M 70 S M M M M L 75 M M M M L L 80 M M M L L L 85 M L L L L 90 L L L L 95 L L L L 100 L 105 110 A SUP AIR retailer dealer list can be found at www supair com Choosing your harness size M M L L S M S 7 PARAMOTEUR EVO 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rescue parachute handle Wooden seat plate 30 mm Aluminum self locking biner
6. achute container Installing the reserve parachute inside the container Remove the harness right side pocket by unfastening the zipper Fasten the extraction handle with a loop to loop configuration to the center of the POD Connect the risers to the parachute with a loop to loop junction configuration or using a 6 mm square steel carabiner with the correct load resistance Position the risers inside the bot tom section of the pocket with a bit of slack to adjust them at the end of the installation Position the risers inside the gui ding exit sleeve Place the POD to the center of the open container Push a line through one of the small looped cords then through the flap s grommet on the same side Push through the upper flap s grommet Push the handle safety pin through the small looped cord 16 PARAMOTEUR EVO Repeat the procedure by closing the other and opposite side of the reserve parachute container Fasten the reserve parachute container by zipping it to the har ness Always place the risers on the outside of the canes Danger 17 PARAMOTEUR EVO Reserve parachute connection Y risers 1 2 3 1 Maillon Rapide Inox 6 mm x2 2 Toric joint x2 3 Reserve parachute risers 1 Place the Maillon Rapide with the gate up and facing outward inside the strap s loop underneath the flap Place the soft ring inside the Maillon Rapide and twist it
7. e of using the best quality materials it is possible for your harness to eventually deteriorate through general use If showing any signs of significant wear and tear an inspection should be conducted and repairs made if necessary at a Environmentally friendly practices We highly recommend you to respect the environment while conducting the paragliding activity by not wandering outside marked trails not making excessive noise but be nature and wildlife conscious instead that be on the ground or in the air 26 PARAMOTEUR EVO Warranty SUP AIR pays special attention to R amp D and manufacturing The product warranty is five 5 year from the date of purchase against any manufacturing defect occurring under normal use Any abusive product handling or extreme treatment subject ing your harne Paragliding is an activity requiring the highest of awareness specific knowledge and good analytical reasoning Be pru dent by learning how to fly within the structure of a certified school acquire an insurance a pilot license and only fly in weather Disclaimer This SUP AIR product was designed to be solely used for PG Paragliding and PPG Powered Paragliding The PARAMOTOR EVO is absolutely NOT compatible with Skydiving BASE jumping or similar sports and should NEVER be used in such activities Pilot s gear It is essential to wear a helmet footwear and clothing adapted to the activities Carrying a reserve parachute corres
8. elerator 14 Installing the reserve parachute inside the container 15 Reserve parachute connection Y risers 17 Posture adjustments 19 Pre Flight check 20 Takeoff 21 In flight 22 Using the optional accelerator Speed Bar 22 Landing 22 Complements Accessories 23 Cleaning and caring for your harness 24 Storage and transport 24 Lifespan 24 Maintenance and harness care 24 Repairs 25 Materials 25 Recycling 25 Environmentally friendly practices 25 Warranty 26 Disclaimer 26 Pilot s gear 26 Maintenance logbook 27 Table of content 4 PARAMOTEUR EVO Welcome to the world of Powered Paragliding abbreviated as PPG With the PARAMOTEUR EVO you are equipped with a complete comfortable product to broaden your horizons and bring you many beautiful long flights from cruising basics to technical pilotin Introduction After familiarizing yourself with this manual we will recommend you to conduct a harness hang test before your initial flight N B Three important icons will help you better understand this brochure Advice Caution Danger 5 PARAMOTEUR EVO S M L Pilot size 155 170 cm 165 180 cm 175 195 cm Pilot weight 50 70 kg 60 85 kg 70 95 kg Harness weight carabiners speedbar 3245 g 3395 g 3505 g Designed for Back height cm 60 64 66 Backrest angle and height adjustment cm 32 35 35 Seat length cm 37 41 43 Seat width cm 38 42 44 Car
9. ile twisting the hips back and forth Another tip is to tight Never grab your harness with brakes in hands to push yourself inside the seat There would be the risk for the glider to slow down excessively and experience a possible stall Never let go the brakes toggles from your hands while flying close to a ridge 22 PARAMOTEUR EVO In flight Using the optional accelerator Speed Bar Once air borne the harness behaviour is very instinctive and precise When used in PG Paragliding mode adjust the chest strap based on the weather conditions you will be flying in and according to the wing manufacturer s recommendations generally the distance from the middle of the right carabiner to the middle of the left carabiner has to be 38 to 45 cm We will recommend you to be cautious while using the accelerator due the increased potential of a collapse for lowering the angle of attack after pushing on the bar Consult the wing owner s manual for more information Landing Adopt a torso vertical posture in your harness with your legs extended downward ready to run and dissipate the horizontal speed Never attempt landing while still seating in your harness It is dangerous In PPG Powered Paragliding mode the stability is enabled via the spacing width of the PPG frame itself Ad justing the chest strap does not affect the wing s behavior 23 PARAMOTEUR EVO Complements Accessories We also have at your disposal
10. ing straps push them through the shoulder Velcro guides Frame overview with har ness placement Upper straps connections 10 PARAMOTEUR EVO Low straps connection Attaching the diagonal straps to the frame Position the buckles at the beginning of the tensioning strap Wrap the strap around the frame Push the strap through the buckle Be certain for the frame to be secu rely fastened in place The diagonal straps enable a tight connection of the harness to the frame The end of the strap is connected via a POP rivet to the frame 11 PARAMOTEUR EVO Harness connection to the Swan neck bars Fasten the bars ends to the harness loop straps using a shackle Make a loop to loop configura tion with the connecting ring Fasten securely using the Velcros then push the glider s self locking cara biner through to connect the wing s ri sers Harness overview with the Swan Neck bars setup 12 PARAMOTEUR EVO Low bars installation Special spreaders Low bars J canes Diagonal straps Diagonal strap connec tions using POP rivets Low bars J canes installation Assembly on low sweveling canes Low canes Remove the connec ting Swan Neck strap loop ring Riser self locking ca rabiner Shackle connecting the canes to the wing via the canes loop straps Shackle harness swivel canes connection to the main harness bridle 13 PARAMOTEUR EVO
11. ist After evaluating the weather conditions and deciding to take a flight strap the harness onto yourself Carefully and fully close all the legs chest and Safety T straps Be certain for all self locking buckles to be properly fastened by manually pulling them from either sides after locking them in place Be certain not have any strap bridle cord or fabric stuck in the buckles Be absolutely certain not to have any paraglider line or other object in contact with the reserve parachute handle 1 Leg strap self locking buckle 2 3 Check that neither harness nor carabiners are damaged in any way Check for the optionnal front parachute pocket to be properly closed and secured in place Check that your harness adjustments have remained unchanged Check for the harness connections to the paraglider to be correct and for the carabiners to be securely locked in place Check for the speed system connections to be correct if you fly with an accelerator Check for the connections to the PPG Powered Paraglider to be correct Safe T Bar SUP AIR Pa tent A 1832 981 Chest strap self locking buckle Pre Flight check 1 2 3 21 PARAMOTEUR EVO Takeoff Takeoff is intuitively executed Once air borne the transition to seating is easily made If the sequence is a tad difficult raise your knees and push with your shoulders on the risers wh
12. optional accessories perfectly adapted to your PARAMOTOR EVO harness Function Code Description Code Speed bar Accelerator ACCELSOUPLE Standard Speed bar Accelerator 100 g Short foot rest CALEPIED Short foot rest 150 g PARAMOTOR EVO reserve pa rachute pocket POCHEPARAPA RAMOT PARAMOTOR EVO reserve parachute pocket 270 g All accessories information is included with the merchandise or can be found on our website at www supair com 24 PARAMOTEUR EVO Maintenance and Cleaning and caring for your harness It is advisable to clean your harness regularly using mild detergent such as hand soap only a brush with abundant water rinsing Never use solvents of any kind which could damage your harness fabric and webbings Lifespan The straps and fabric fibers used for the PARAMOTOR EVO manufacturing were carefully selected to achieve the best compromise between weight and product lifespan However in some specific conditions such as over UV exposure and or consequent abrasion o The zippers must be lubricated from time to time using silicone spray If you frequently use your harness in humid environments think about lubricating your quick release buckles and carabi ners with silicon grease The carabiners can not be used for any activity other than PG Paragliding and PPG Powered Paragliding SUP AIR RECOMMENDS CHANGING YOUR CARABINERS EVERY FIVE 5 YEARS Storage and transport When not using you
13. pon ding to your weight properly packed and carefully installed inside your harness is an essential piece of equipment to have onboard i 27 PARAMOTEUR EVO Maintenance logbook This page will help you log and keep track of your PARAMOTEUR EVO harness maintenance care and lifespan Purchase date Owner s name Retail store shop s name Maintenance Resale Date Workshop s name Buyer s name Serial number Maintenance Resale Date Workshop s name Buyer s name Maintenance Resale Date Workshop s name Buyer s name Maintenance Resale Date Workshop s name Buyer s name SUPAIR VLD PARC ALTA S 34 RUE ADRAST E 74650 ANNECY CHAVANOD FRANCE 45 54 024 N 06 04 725 E RCS 387956790 User s manual PARAMOTEUR EVO
14. r harness stow it away inside your paragliding backpack in a dry cool clean location away from UV rays If your harness happened to be wet or humid dry it thoroughly before packing it away During transport fully protect your harness from mechanical and UV aggressions place it in a bag Avoid long hauls in humid environment conditions Regardless of all pre flight checks you must open and repack your reserve parachute every six 6 months A complete harness check must be conducted every two years by inspecting the following All webbings for excessive wear and tear fabric damage and unusual folds All buckles and carabiners no cracks or mechanical flaws 25 PARAMOTEUR EVO Materials Recycling Our materials are selected for their excellent mechanical abilities and environmental friendly characteristics Most of our components are recyclable If you deem your harness to have exhausted its lifespan separate all the plastic and metallic parts from the harness To recycle them including the fabric please contact your local recycling center on how to proceed Fabrics Nylon CORDURA Webbings Polyamide 20 mm 500DaN Polyester 25 mm 1250 DaN Repairs SUP AIR offers an extended products warranty coverage beyond the end of the standard warranty period in case of massive structural product failure For more information please contact us either by telephone or by E mail sav supair com In spit
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