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1. GD 15 a APA E 16 e PP e 17 E SE 18 A ete GA ese eee tea tee ysis a geen se ees ise E tetas 18 o solita 18 A A APP cusdeedusee E 19 WoodyValley 3 6 CHARACTERISTICS AND ASSEMBLY OF THE REPLACEABLE PARTS 6 1 FOOT REST PROTECTION enana 6 2 MAIN ZIP SLIDERS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR arado ias WoodyValley 1 GENERAL INFORMATION This equipment must contain The available replaceable parts are Y Harness Y Foot rest protection Y Transportation backpack Y Main zip sliders Y Coupling snap hook Reserve parachute deployment handle 2 reserve elastic loops for closing the reserve parachute Braking parachute deployment handle 1 1 Concept COSMIC is a product which was entirely developed by Woody Valley intended for leisure and long distance flying The reduced aerodynamic resistance and geometry maximise the possibilities and flight performance of the hang glider COSMIC was designed for maximum comfort and ease of use WoodyValley 5 2 BEFORE USING COSMIC is2. 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 lt must be treated so that it works correctly when it is required wheth er 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 fly ing altogether We are confident that this harness will give you greater comfort control performance and enjoyment in flight We are conscious of the fact that reading an instruction manual is not an exciting experience However please remember that the respective product is not a citrus juicer or a mobile phone and that correct use of the harness helps reduce the risk of flying accidents This manual contains all the information necessary to assemble adjust fly and store your harness Thorough knowledge of your equipment will improve your personal safety and your level of flying Team Woody Valley SAFETY NOTE You have purchased a piece of equipment manufactured b
3. 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 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 COSMIC Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is correct but please
4. cat s paw knot Carefully bend the cables and the parachute cap back observing the dimensions of the internal pocket Insert the braking chute into the pocket and secure everything with the handle Velcro This system will allow you to deploy your braking parachute holding it firmly in your hand while approaching landing and then to release it precisely at the most opportune moment If you want immediate opening simply release the handle immediately after complete deployment ATTENTION At all costs avoid releasing the braking parachute in front of the hang glider control bar Before deploying the braking parachute open the main zip in order to be ready for landing Fach now braking parachute deployment system installed for the first time must be tested at least once on the ground By using the braking parachute periodically in training flights you will be better prepared in the event of demanding field use The braking parachute drastically reduces the efficiency of your hang glider and the more the speed increases the more efficiency decreases Therefore take care not to open it too far from the landing or with obstacles in the field The ground effect is reduced and the final stop will be facilitated WoodyValley 11 2 4 Rear pocket and foot rest cone Arrange all the hang glider protection devices inside the removable plastic foot rest cone Position the hang glider bag and the harness backpack inside the large rear pocket locate
5. loop which you will use to help close the container Introduce the elastic loops into the two smaller eyelets Follow the closing order of the various flaps visible in the drawings photos below Insert the handle sticks into the elastic loops The cord must absolutely be removed at the end of this phase and must be extracted slowly in order to avoid damaging the elastic loops due to excessive friction between the parts At the end the handle should be fastened onto the Velcro 4 4 4 wy WoodyValley 9 ATTENTION Each new combination of reserve parachute and harness or external container that 15 assembled for the first time must be inspected an official reseller of the harness or the reserve chute or a flight instructor to verify that it can be effectively deployed Deployment of the emergency chute must be perfectly possible from the normal flying position We recommend doing at least one dry run on the ground in flight position 2 3 Braking parachute The container built into the braking parachute is on the opposite side as the one where the reserve parachute Is positioned If you ordered the braking parachute together with the harness you will find it already inserted and secured If you already have your own braking parachute secure it to the strap predisposed near the container with a small snap hook with a ring nut wy WoodyValley Controlled deployment system Fasten the included handle to the apex of the cap using
6. provided by the manufacturer already completely assembled except for the reserve parachute Nevertheless it will be necessary to illustrate how to assemble and disassemble some important parts of the harness which require constant monitoring of wear We recommend that you ask a qualified professional hang glider operator for help for example your instructor In particular maximum care and attention must be given to arranging the reserve parachute appropriately in the harness Only then should the pilot adjust the harness for comfort 2 1 Back board Knowing how to disassembly and reassemble the back board from and to the harness is very important for the purpose of monitoring wear and for adjustment The back board 15 already installed by the manufacturer and 15 adjusted based on the size ordered Subsequent adjustments are rarely required To remove the board the back pocket zip must be opened The main rope knots are at maximum tension therefore it will be difficult to untie them With a bit of patience working on only one you will be able to proceed with removing the board and replacing the rope if necessary wy WoodyValley 6 To install the back board again pre tighten the knot arrange the board in its position pass the rope through the desired hole pass it through the hook and then through the front hole At this point you will need to putas much tension as possible the rope before making the front knot In order to definitively
7. remember that it has been produced for guidance only This owner s manual is Subject to change without prior notice Please check at www woodyvalley com for the latest information regarding the COSMIC harness Latest update MARCH 2013 WoodyValley 21
8. straps should be shortened as much as possible symmetrically using the adjustable double window buckles This helps to assume an erect position in landing during the push for final stopping The leg straps must be carefully adjusted because they should not be in traction when the pilot is in the harness in flight position 3 2 3 Hooking up to the hang glider The hook is already predisposed by the manufacturer with a standard length which is suited for most hang gliders that provide a distance between the hang glider control bar and hook of about 120 cm wy WoodyValley 14 4 FLYING WITH COSMIC 4 1 Pre flight Checks For maximum safety use a valid and complete preflight inspection method and repeat the same sequences mentally for each flight Check that gt the buckles are closed Take particular care in the event of ice or snow Always clean the snow or ice off before closing the buckles The reserve parachute 15 correctly fitted in its position and the pins are firmly inserted The pockets and zips are closed Vv Y WV the harness is correctly hooked to the hang glider and the snap hook is perfectly tightened by means of the relative closing mechanism v The parachute deployment handle inspection should be repeated immediately after take off Simply touch it with your hand Woody Valley 15 4 2 How to put Cosmic on Place your arms in the shoulder straps secure the leg straps taking care to slide the leg strap bu
9. tighten the front knot the harness must be loaded This way optimal operating conditions will be obtained ATTENTION Ensure that the hook is always connected with cat s paw to the safety loop wy WoodyValley 7 2 2 Reserve parachute The reserve parachute lodging is predisposed on the right side of the harness The container is spacious enough for most reserve parachutes available on the market today The reserve parachute must first be inserted in the built in container and then the retainer must be connected to the main snap hook 2 2 1 Connecting the deployment handle to the float bag COSMIC is supplied with a special parachute deployment handle Remember that this handle must be used exclusively The black handle connection loop should be inserted in the float bag loop and then the entire handle should be passed through the same loop in order to obtain a tight connection For easier deployment the connection loop on the float bag must be positioned far from the reserve chute centre If your float bag does not have this loop please contact your reserve parachute reseller wy WoodyValley 8 2 2 2 Connecting and inserting the reserve parachute Insert the parachute in the harness container with the handle visible toward the outside and with the handle coupling loop to the float bag facing upward Allow about a metre of cable to exit the retainer which will be arranged later Introduce a thin rope 1 or 2 mm diameter into each elastic
10. way forward Do not wind the string for closing the lower zip around your hand WoodyValley 17 4 3 1 Assisted take off There are two pairs of hooking loops for assisted take off A first pair is located at shoulder strap height and is suitable for aeroplane assisted take off The second pair is located about 25 cm lower at the centre of gravity position and it is suitable for windlass assisted take off For further details see your tow hook instructions or ask a qualified towing instructor at your air field 4 4 In flight The bestaerodynamic advantage 15 obtained by flying with the longitudinal axis ofthe harness as parallel as possible to the glide angle therefore in case of high speed motion incline the harness based on the speed you want to reach Only then should you act on changing the glider s flight setup Flying for a long time with your head lower than your feet can be very tiring We recommend flying short sections with the head higher than the feet thereby resting your arms and back muscles in order to conserve energy Y 4 5 Landing Open the main zip before approach In the final phase raise up decisively the speed bar and move your hands to the stanchions always maintaining control of the hang glider s balance In your first flights with COSMIC we recommend trying the landing procedure while you are still flying at a height wy WoodyValley 18 5 PACKING THE HARNESS stow the harness correctly in a
11. way that takes up the least amount of possible volume we recommend following the photos below Remove the rigid foot rest cone to use it aS a carrier for tools or objects that require rigid container Fold the harness in half and stow everything in the backpack where enough space is left to place your helmet and clothing wy Woody Valley 19 6 CHARACTERISTICS AND ASSEMBLY OF THE REPLACEABLE PARTS 6 1 Foot rest protection The foot rest protection is made in Cordura 1500 and can be easily replaced using Velcro strips 6 2 Main zip sliders The main zip sliders can be easily replaced without unstitching since the end part of them is secured using sturdy Velcro strips WoodyValley 20 7 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 We recommend having the harness checked by your retailer every two years and likewise we recommend replacing the hook in karabiner every two years Every 30 hours flight check the cord on which the main bridle slides for wear particularly where it enters the grommets in the back plate and the parts in which it is in contact with the bridle slider To prevent unnecessary wear and deterioration of the harness it is important to avoid its scraping against the ground rocks or abrasive surfaces Do not expose the harness unnecessarily to UV radiation sunlight outside normal flying activities
12. ckles back close the zip starting from the top downward until passing the low safety buckle and hook both COSMIC should be put on in a way that Is very snug in order to become your second skin in flight We recommend using adequate clothing avoiding bulky footwear jackets and pants The parts of the body subject to the cold are the ones that come out of the harness and as such should be adequately covered in order to prevent unwanted losses of body heat The harness padding allows the rest of the body to withstand even the most extreme temperatures in flight We also recommend wearing clothing without buckles buttons or other appendages which create areas of overpressure in the body s contact points and or which inhibit closing the main zip in flight WoodyValley 16 4 3 Take off After take off you will immediately be in the natural flight position Enter with your legs keeping your attention on flight control Then close the main zip first placing the body in tension inside the harness Lift your pelvis slightly and then close the zip with a single pull on the string on the right side as illustrated in the photo This will allow complete closing of the lower part of the main zip To complete closing the main zip use the upper slide ATTENTION After take off you should be concerned only with maintaining control of the hang glider and then with closing the zip Close the lower zip with a single pull and extending the arm all the
13. d behind the pilot s back where a flexible drinking pouch and any personal effects can be stored in its special compartment If the hang glider bag is very large position it in the area between the pelvis and the feet It is important that everything is folded up neatly in order to create as little thickness as possible This will allow you to close the main zip of the harness more easily both on the ground and in flight Use the two straps predisposed outside the rear pocket to help decrease its volume Remember to close all the zips of the various pockets before take off wy WoodyValley 12 3 ADJUSTMENTS Adjustments to be made prior to first flight Before carrying out any adjustment the reserve parachute must be inserted To find the optimum position we recommend hanging with the harness simulating flight position and conditions Therefore it is best to place all the material which you normally take into flight with you in the rear pocket ATTENTION After each adjustment try the harness first on the ground and then in flight Each adjustment must be carried out symmetrically on both sides The main hook has a safety strap connected with the harness on all versions 3 1 Variable incidence system The standard system provides sliding of the main hook on a rope Balance shift in flight is obtained by applying a slight push or vertical traction on the hang glider control bar The friction created by the nylon bush that runs along
14. the 10 mm static rope allows you to stay stable in the position reached without using other blocking mechanisms Before increasing the speed of your hang glider adjust your COSMIC s angle of incidence based the speed that you would like to reach If you want to increase the incidence of the harness with the speed bar already pulled besides applying leverage to it it will help you to bend your knees to move forward to the maximum centre of gravity In a couple of hours of flight you will build the necessary confidence The harness is tailor made and the centre of gravity 15 adjusted based on the pilot s height In order to provide for the differences the centre of gravity of different body sizes the centre of gravity be personalised by moving the Remember that the adjustment set by the manufacturer 15 generally suited for most pilots If the harness tends to nose up move the rope back one hole If the harness tends to pitch move the rope forward one hole WoodyValley 13 3 2 Harness adjustments 3 2 1 Shoulder pad adjustment Adjustment of the shoulder pads compensates for the variation in pilot height and the adjustment buckle is located at the apex of the same and under a neoprene cover the adjustment has been completed restore the position of the neoprene cover using the Velcro fasteners taking care that it is tightly fastened but not under excessive tension 3 2 2 Leg strap adjustment The leg
15. y us and so you are aware of your identity as a hang gliding pilot holding the respective pilot s licence and you accept all the risks connected to hang gliding including the possibility of injury and death The incorrect or inappropriate use of Woody Valley equipment greatly increases this risk In no case can Woody Valley and the Woody Valley retailer be held responsible for personal injury caused to yourself or to third parties or for whatever type of damage If you have any doubts on the use of our equipment please contact your retailer or the importer for your country CONTENTS BENERACINFORMA TION icre solici cinco a ooo 5 PP Ae 5 As e accpeosseucnedene seaside daesesacoseaseseaeentestecaesnens 6 a qe 6 PPP ee 8 2 2 1 Connecting the deployment handle to the float 8 2 2 2 Connecting and inserting the reserve urticaria AAA AAA A AA AAA AA 9 E NING PARACE 9 POCKET ANO FOOT REST CONE 12 TI sico celo E E 13 A o A 13 Je PP SN 14 a do A A PE E AEE AE E S I A TEE E E A A A 14 Foe 14 U0 DPE Nang a In A no non 14 COSMIC dai iia 15
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