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1. A D VA N C E HAS N men Faltion 2 11 2012 Contents Thank you for flying ADVANCE raniceps 4 ABOuUt ADVANCE 22 2 eher 5 The EASINESS 4 24H Hille sense are 6 Welcome OMI DOANE ecos carrera ia 6 Special features of the EASINESS eneenennen 6 SAO AGVI COs unse ae ernennen 7 General advice about paragliding oooooonnninnnninnnnnnonnccccianoos 7 Preparing the product for USC sssseneneneennnne 8 DIN E emt rere rrr te ee ee 8 Delivery Package icc zensiert eee 8 Adjustingitheih mess ceras 8 Fitting NE speed tan 10 Installing a reserve in the front container 10 FINO NS protect ee 14 Adjusting the rUCKSACK oocoooncnnoconocccionnconccnonccnnn ron nro ncnnnar nennen 14 Using the EASINESS uns see ad 16 Packing the rucksack oooocococcconoccccncoccccnoncononnncnnonnncnnnnnncnnnnnnnnns 16 Packing the back pocket for flight 16 Reserve SUSPENSION uuessnsessenssnnennnenenenneneennnnen nenne 16 Throwingtheireserve ne sense a 17 WSEURISCHOON unsre ee ed 17 Use with other makes of paraglider een 17 Winching ACTO MVI ria dida 18 Td Ideas een 18 Before take ui era 18 Maintenance repairs and care menennn 19 Care and maintenance nennen 19 CHEC Koen Ree A oe 20 FRED AUS iia 20 Disposal a es 20 Technical details ireira entotin seen 22 Technical Dita iii aaa an 22 Material US iii t2. check Correct fitting of a reserve must always be checked by a test release To do this sit in the harness hung up by its carabiners in a harness hanger It should be possible to operate the reserve from the flying position faultlessly as described in this manual Make sure that the release force is not less than 4 daN and not more than 7 daN If you are not confident about doing this do not hesitate to contact an ex pert or your ADVANCE dealer Q Caution Make sure that the pull on the reserve handle first pulls the yellow cables out then acts on the inner container connection Q Caution Before every flight check that the reserve handle is in its correct position and that the yellow cables are cor rectly stowed We recommend that a hand is briefly placed on the reserve handle during each flight to remind yourself of its position We also advise that you mentally rehearse the sideways throwing action 0 Caution The reserve can only work if the front container is secured according to these instructions Info Doing the compatibility test yourself gives you confidence in the reserve system Fitting the protector An optional LTF approved airbag protector can be zipped to the EASINESS One half of the zip fastener is under the EASINESS the other on the protector The zip puller is secured by a ball Chicken Loop System The front of the protector is then located by Velcro tape on the centre loop under each leg rest
3. chest strap Small side pockets Large side pockets Bungee chord multifunctional Fastening tapes Helmet holder 27 ANNEX EASINESS front container fitting instructions The EASINESS front container must be fixed to the chest strap by the three Velco loops AND the two loops at the sides of the front contai ner If the front container is only fixed to the chest strap by the three Velcros there s the danger that the front container can come off and be thrown together with the reserve The two side loops are to secure the left and right ends of the front container on the chest strap and also prevent it from sliding side ways It is essential that they are looped over the ends of the chest strap and they must never be hung in the main carabiners Q Caution Loops A amp B and Velcro tabs 1 3 must all fixed on the chest strap 28 Pilot s view Front container mounted correctly 29 31 advance thun ag fon 41 33 225 70 10 www advance ch uttigengstrasse 87 fax 41 33 225 70 11 info0advance ch ch 3600 thun
4. feel them but with out feeling pressure The low mounted straps fit different body sizes When properly adjusted the shoulder straps sit on the shoulders without exerting heavy pressure Using the EASINESS Packing the rucksack Fold the paraglider to the width of the rucksack pack it in its inner bag and put into the rucksack first on the back padding Compress the package with your weight so that the rucksack closes and the zips can be easily pulled There s room for clothes reserve and in struments in the EASINESS The helmet can go inside or on top in the detachable helmet holder Caution Never drag the EASINESS over the ground Only close the zips under easygoing load and never pull them against too much tension Do not pack pointed or sharp edged objects in the back pocket outside pockets or inside the rucksack they can damage the fabric Packing the back pocket for flight Careful packing of the back pocket has an important effect on your comfort in flight Oddly shaped and hard objects can be felt through the harness back and can disturb your comfort Pack your glider inner bag first at the bottom of the back pocket Use the rest of the space thoughtfully Pack walking poles points up wards provisions and clothing carefully in the back pocket but do not pack it so full as to overstrain it Tip ADVANCE recommend that walking poles always have rubber tips These save your ears on the road and prot
5. it is flown with the protector 23 Service ADVANCE Service Centres ADVANCE operates two company owned service centres that carry out checks and repairs of all types The workshops based in Switzer land and France are official maintenance operations certified by the DHV which possess many years experience and in depth product specific expertise The ADVANCE worldwide service network includes other authorised service centres that provide the same services All service facilities use original ADVANCE materials exclusively You can find all information on checks and repairs and the relevant addresses at www advance ch ADVANCE website At www advance ch you will find detailed information about ADVANCE and its products as well as useful addresses which you can contact if you have any questions On the www advance ch website you will be able to e complete the warranty card online up to 10 days after purchase of the glider enabling you to enjoy the full benefits of the ADVANCE warranty find out about new safety related knowledge and advice concern ing ADVANCE products e download an application form in PDF format which you can use when sending your glider in for a check at ADVANCE e find an answer to a burning question among the FAQs Frequently Asked Questions e subscribe to the ADVANCE Newsletter so that you will be regularly informed by e mail about news and products It is well worth visiting the ADVANCE website reg
6. the shoulder straps Options for the EASINESS are e an adjustable size front container with reserve handle and a reserve Y connection e a 270g lightweight LTF approved airbag protector Adjusting the harness The EASINESS is simple to adjust because to a great extent it adapts itself to fit the pilot s body All the EASINESS settings can be adjusted in the air as well as on the ground ADVANCE recommend that you check out the settings care fully before you fly In any case the first test flight should take place in quiet conditions Tip Pack the back pocket and install the reserve before you start adjusting This will give something close to a realistic fly ing attitude 1 Start at the basic settings All adjusters are completely open at delivery To save weight the leg straps Mare not adjustable Carabiner dis tance is variable Advance recommend that you fly with a carabiner distance of 40 to 42 cm 2 Setting the upper body angle Now you can alter your upper body recline angle using the back straps O 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 as you wish quite loose or providing light support but without putting pressure on the shoulders 3 Setting the distance between the leg rests Finally you can set the distance between the two leg rests when shortened this makes th
7. C and above 60 C hu midity salt water aggressive cleaning agents unsuitable storage as well as physical abuse dragging over the ground speed up the age ing process The life of your harness can be greatly extended if you observe the following points e Allow a wet or damp harness to dry completely at room temperature or outside in the shade Always repack your reserve e If your harness gets wet with sea water rinse it thoroughly in fresh water Always repack your reserve e Only clean your harness with fresh water and a little neutral soap if necessary Never use solvents e Check the harness connection and reserve bridle after every reserve deployment e A qualified person must check the harness after any very high oading e g heavy crash e Regularly inspect the harness for damaged seams and webbing In particular check the harness reserve connection and the seams near the main carabiners e Don t subject the harness to extremes of temperature and make sure it gets adequate ventilation to prevent condensation forming e Do not leave the harness in the sun UV radiation before and after lying Most reserve parachute manufacturers recommend an inspection and repacking every six months so as to guarantee a fast and rou tine opening every time If the reserve gets wet damp or overheated it must definitely be repacked We strongly recommend that you let a qualified person pack your reserve In addition ADVA
8. Finally the side flaps are held by strap and plastic buckle on the square rings at the harness sides Info An extremely small pack up volume weight 270 gm means that the protector lives perfectly inside the EASINESS rucksack and doesn t have to be removed for hiking Adjusting the rucksack The EASINESS rucksack size comes into its own when it carries a PI or any light glider a front container reserve helmet and clothes Thanks to its compactness and geometry the rucksack can be carried by short or tall pilots without losing comfort Stowages at the sides pockets on the back and in the hip strap mul tifunction bungee on the back there s plenty of space for those es sential extras The side pocket can take a 1 5 Itr PET bottle with the 14 rucksack full The two lower side pockets can be easily reached while underway Close the rucksack zips gently and never under load For an individual and ideal set up ADVANCE recommend that you proceed as below with the fully packed rucksack see Packing the Rucksack in the section Use in Practice 1 Hip strap adjustment The fastened hip strap of the packed rucksack should sit centrally on the upper edge of the pelvis hip bones In this position pull in the hip strap so that it feels comfortable When the rucksack is correctly ad justed its weight is mainly taken on the hip bones 2 Shoulder strap adjustment Pull the shoulder straps lightly in until you can just
9. NCE also strongly recommend that you regularly check the front container to see that the yellow cables run through their loops properly Then you can be sure they will easily release the reserve when required Check All your equipment must be given a check every 24 months 2 years With intensive use more than 150 flying hours per year an annual check is needed after the first check The check includes a visual assessment of the material webbing parts and connections the most important sewing as well as the suspension carabiners All parts are inspected for tears kinks frayed seams general damage and evidence of serious misuse Finally the overall condition of the harness is rated and recorded in the service handbook You can find additional information about the check in this manual in the section Service or at www advance ch Repairs As a general rule you should not attempt to repair a harness yourself The various seams are made with great precision and for this rea son only the manufacturer or an authorised service centre may make repairs using original materials Disposal Environmental protection plays an important role in the selection of materials and the manufacture 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 useful life in a number of years time please remove all metal p
10. arts and dispose of the rest of the harness in a waste incineration plant 20 technical details EASINESS Pilot height cm 155 190 Harness weight kg 1 30 E Seat area width cm 38 Recommended chest strap width cm 40 42 Carabiner suspension height cm 46 Front container reserve handle connection lines kg 0 18 Harness certification DIN EN 1651 120 kg Protector weight kg 0 27 Protector certification LTF 91 09 Volume PIPACK It 43 Colours black lime 22 Materials used We routinely inspect and test our base materials many times over Like all ADVANCE products the LIGHTNESS is designed and pro duced as a result of the latest developments and knowledge We have chosen all the materials very carefully under conditions of the strictest quality control Rucksack outside and inside Nylon Ripstop 70D Seat area Nylon Oxford 210D Harness outside Nylon Ripstop 70D Strap system Dyneema 10 mm 2320 kg Polyester 25 mm 800kg Two buckle closure system Alu frame slide buckle black Airbag sides Nylon Ripstop 210D Airbag base Cordura 210 Airbag Shape supported by internal 3 mm plastic cable Reserve connection lines Dyneema 10 mm 2320 kg Certification The EASINESS has been tested and certified in accordance with DIN EN Norm 1651 at 120 kg supported weight The airbag has LTF cer tification Info The EASINESS only has its LTF certification if
11. d 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 paraglider The paraglider pilot is also required bear a sense of responsibility towards the natural world especially regarding the preservation of wildlife and landscape Wearing an adequate helmet suitable boots and clothing and carry ing an emergency parachute are essential Before every flight all items of equipment should be checked for damage and airworthiness 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 manufacturer nor the seller of a paraglider can guarantee or be held responsible for the pilot s safety Preparing tne product for use Delivery Before delivery every ADVANCE product has to be checked by the dealer for completeness and correct basic settings The completed warranty document will ensure that defects in the product attributable to manufacturing faults are covered by the ADVANCE warranty See Warranty in the section Service Delivery package The EASINESS harness package contains e Reversible harness e 2 riser quicklinks as carabiners e EASINESS Getting Started booklet e 3 reserve connection straps attached to
12. e EASINESS feel compact and more stable in flight 3 4 Checking the settings Recheck that the shoulder straps give only light support Fitting the speedbar Lead the speed lines through the D rings under the leg rests Then pull them through the pulleys and the hole in the elastic cover O then connect them with the glider Caution The speed system is correctly set up when you can use the whole accelerate range of the glider Make absolutely sure that the speed lines are not adjusted too short so that the glider would be always accelerated in flight Installing a reserve in the front container General advice Every reserve harness combination has its own characteristics It is essential that pilot and parachute packer are familiar with the system to make sure it works reliably The adjustable size front container has room for round reserves of volumes from approximately 3 to 6 litres Instructions for connecting the reserve with the harness and fitting it in the supplied front con tainer follow We strongly recommend that you go to a qualified per son or your dealer to do this to ensure correct installation 10 Info The volume formula can be used as a very rough approximation Reserve weight in kilos x 2 7 Volume in litres Even so depending on packing style and quality a re serve so calculated to be within the maximum volume limit may not release properly amp Caution In every case a compatibility tes
13. ect the back pocket when packed Tip space in the back pocket is limited Do not use plastic containers to save space take drinks in PET bottles and food in zip bags or in bar form when used up they take up no space You can take your camelbak in the back pocket and lead the tube out through the special opening Reserve suspension The EASINESS has two types of reserve connection ADVANCE rec ommend version a a The harness connection runs from the shoulder straps via the side channel to the reserve The three part connection is already made up and fitted on delivery It forms a V connection from the shoulder straps and should be connected to the reserve bridle by a Maillon Rapide quicklink or inter looped 16 b Y connection to the main carabiners In this case you should remove the reserve connections already installed at the shoulder straps The two ends of the Y connection supplied with the front container should be hung in the main carabiners before every flight in such a way that they do not touch the carabiner fasteners In addition you must check that the front container is attached to the chest strap by its three Velcro loops See also Connecting the front container with the harness in the section Preparing the Harness Q Caution Always hang the Y connection ends in the carabiners first then the paraglider risers so that the reserve connec tions cannot touch the carabiner fasteners in fl
14. ed by a tandem passenger The EASINESS cannot carry a tandem reserve so is not suitable for the tandem pilot Before takeoff Before every takeoff carry out the following checks i Harness and helmet done up reserve OK Lines free Canopy open Wind direction and strength assessed Airspace and field of view clear akon 18 Maintenance repairs and care Care and maintenance When choosing materials special attention was given to saving weight The harness was still designed for high loading but not for extreme physical demands The life of the harness depends to a great extent on the way it s looked after by its users and we recommend that the harness is routinely inspected for signs of wear damaged seams and webbing and that damaged parts are replaced It is especially im portant to note that any suspected damage should be immediately taken to an authorised workshop for repair Q Caution Do not modify your harness and never fly with a harness that has any kind of damage to its webbing It is recommended that the harness is completely checked at least once a year this must include the condition of the seams and web bing parts and the operation of the buckles Don t forget the regular airing and repacking of your reserve parachute If your reserve has been thrown in an emergency your harness should also be checked by the manufacturer or an authorised service centre Ultraviolet light temperatures below 20
15. eserve handle in its pockets on the front Lead the two reserve handle yellow cables through the closure loops and into their buttonholes The re serve handle should sit snugly on the front container easy to see and reach Make sure the yellow cables run cleanly to guarantee a cor rect release Connect the front container on the chest strap The EASINESS front container must be fixed to the chest strap by the three Velcro loops AND the two loops at the sides of the front con tainer The two side loops are to secure the left and right ends of the front container on the chest strap and also prevent it from sliding sideways After closing the chest strap the reserve has to be connected to the harness There are two ways of doing this for the EASINESS see al so Fitting the reserve in the section In flight use in practice a An inter looped harness V connection runs from the shoul der strap loops through the harness side channel to the re serve b The ends of the Y connection supplied with the front con tainer are hung in the main carabiners Caution The EASINESS was developed and tested with its own front container Caution If the front container is only fixed to the chest strap by the three Velcro there s the danger that the front container can come oft and be thrown tagether with the reserve See also EASINESS front container fitting instructions p 28 Carrying out a compatibility
16. eta 23 CentificatiO nia ie 23 SERVICE ads O 24 ADVANCE Service Centres 24 ADVANCE website 24 Warranty 24 Pantse e EENFRRHRREFREHERGERFERFFRORSATRRREFERFESPRREFFERFERFENE 26 CUINE S A E E E E A E a E E 26 RUCKSACK area rear aa rE el OT 27 JAMMIN OX aaa E E A A 28 Thank you Tor ting ADVANCE Congratulations on your choice of an EASINESS a quality product from ADVANCE We are confident that you will spend many reward ing 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 EASINESS 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 o
17. ight Throwing the reserve In an emergency pull the reserve handle free with a strong tug then throw it and the inner container into free airspace The lines pay out and the inner container opens The reserve canopy will pull out ex tend itself and fill a If the reserve supports the harness by the shoulder straps the pilot will be automatically brought upright when the reserve opens making a parachute roll easier on touchdown b If the reserve is connected to the main carabiners it can be difficult to get into the upright position after the reserve opens so this must be done actively Caution As usual with a front container it can be difficult to reach the reserve handle if the paraglider lines are twisted Use in school The EASINESS can be used in the school environment Use with other makes of paraglider The harness can be flown with any paraglider there s no restriction Winching ADVANCE harnesses are suitable for winching With the EASINESS the towing link must only be quicklinks attached directly to the main carabiners If you are in any doubt about this always ask the winch driver or a person authorised by the manufacturer Acro flying Because of its lightweight materials the EASINESS is not suitable for acro manoeuvres In addition the harness can only carry one reserve Front container ADVANCE recommend a harness with two reserves for acro flying Tandem flying The EASINESS harness can be us
18. osure system called Safe T System e Anormal sized round reserve can be carried in the adjustable capacity front container Clothing can be stuffed in the bungee chords on the back pocket There s an opening for a Camelbak tube and a fixing loop ona shoulder strap A special helmet holder on top leaves more room inside the ruck sack Ergonomically shaped back support and breathable double mesh material on the shoulder straps for cool carrying Hand wrist loops on the shoulder straps for relaxed hiking Stowable holding loops on the side of the rucksack for carrying mountain gear Snowshoes crampons ice axe etc Wide hip strap for perfect stability and good walking comfort Loads of extra little packing places The speed system has roller bearings and is nice to use One size fits all suits pilots from 155 cm to 190 cm tall This light harness has the ADVANCE look elegant simple classy Safety advice As with all commercial reserve parachutes paraglider harnesses because of their design are not at all suitable for freefall parachut ing 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 EASINESS is only to be used for paragliding General advice about paragliding Flying a paraglider calls for appropriate training an
19. t must be carried out to confirm that a particular reserve front container combi nation works correctly Connecting the reserve with the harness connection Connect the supplied harness connection with the reserve bridle us ing a Maillon Rapide quicklink of at least 2400 daN minimum safe load Secure both webbings in position on the Maillon using for ex ample rubber O rings so that they do not slip round and side load the Maillon when the reserve opens Inter looping this connection should only be done by the harness manufacturer or a trained and qualified person An incorrectly looped connection can cause slipping friction melting and failure when the reserve opens t f z i i e 2 4 Connecting the reserve handle with the inner container Connect the supplied reserve handle on the centre loop of your re serve inner container Caution Never fasten the inner container to the reserve itself Packing the inner container in the front container First lay the harness connection in the front container so that an end of the Y connection appears out of the right and left ofthe front con tainer Then put the inner container on top Make sure that the re serve handle connection lies against the front of the front container so that there will be the shortest distance between the reserve han dle and its connection to the inner container Close the front container with the closure loops and fix the r
20. ularly because the range of services offered is continually being expanded Warranty In order to benefit from the full cover of the ADVANCE warranty we ask you to fill out the appropriate form within 10 days of purchase You can do this on the internet under the heading Warranty As part of the ADVANCE warranty we undertake to rectify any defects in our products that are attributable to manufacturing faults To make a Claim on the warranty notify ADVANCE immediately if a defect is discovered and send the defective product in for inspection The manufacturer will then decide how a possible manufacturing fault is to be rectified repair replacement of parts or replacement of the product This warranty is valid for three years from the date of pur Chase of the product 24 The ADVANCE warranty does not cover any claim other than those indicated above Claims in respect of damage resulting from careless or incorrect use of the product e g inadequate maintenance unsuit able storage overloading exposure to extreme temperatures etc are expressly excluded The same applies to damage attributable to an accident or normal wear and tear Parts Harness OANODOAKRWN ame o Main supports Leg straps Shoulder straps Small chest strap Back straps Chest strap 2 buckle closure system Back pocket Shoulder supports LTF approved protector 26 Rucksack OnNoOaRWNDY Shoulder strap Hip strap Small
21. wn un derstanding of flight they bring their personal experience and dedica tion to the working processes 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 EASINESS Welcome on board EASINESS is an extremely light and very comfortable reversible har ness The no seatboard one size fits all harness weighs 1 3 kg and is best suited to Hike amp Fly pilots leisure flyers travellers and vol biv ouackers Special features of the EASINESS e Easy handling e Uncompromisingly light and sophisticated in design e The most from the least minimum build big result This reversible harness with carabiners weighs in at around 1 3 kgs as a result of high quality light materials and a strikingly simple con cept an optional protector weighs another 270 gm More important details e The harness has the well tried and tested two slide buckle ADVANCE combined chest with leg straps cl
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