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MAC PARA Manix User Manual

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PARAGLIDING HARNESS
Version 1.0 Stand 05.2013

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  • Page 1 Manix PARAGLIDING HARNESS Version 1.0 Stand 05.2013...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........................3 Technical description ......................3 Features of the Manix ......................4 Adjusting your Manix......................5 Individual settings......................... 5 Adjusting of lateral straps ..................... 5 Adjusting of shoulder straps ....................5 Adjusting of the chest strap ....................6 Adjusting of leg straps ......................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    MAC PARA TEAM Technical description The Manix is harness for light sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 120 kg in the category paraglider. The Manix harness was developed to satisfy the demands for a modern paragliding harness, and incorporates feed-back from the most demanding pilots.

  • Page 4: Features Of The Manix

     light rest bar , kevlar plate option The Manix is available in sizes S, M, L, XL and XXL. Weight: 5.30 kg (Medium size complete with back protection, 4,80 kg with Kevlar plate). Volume space for the rescue: 7.2 dm...

  • Page 5: Adjusting Your Manix

    Adjusting your Manix The Manix harness offers you several adjustment choices, making it possible for the pilot to find his ideal position according to his size and shape. The harness is adjustable using shoulder, back, chest and legs straps. The harness is correctly adjusted when you feel comfortable without any pressure on shoulders or back.

  • Page 6: Adjusting Of The Chest Strap

    Adjusting of the chest strap The chest strap is secured with a T-lock system buckle. This prevents any chance of the pilot falling out of the harness if he forgets to fasten the legs straps. The clicks must be audible! By adjusting the chest strap the pilot determines the sensitivity of the harness and the ABS system.

  • Page 7: Adjusting Of Bottom Lateral Straps - Angle Of Seat And Back Support

    The rescue canopy must be inserted in the original Manix inner container with attached handle and pins. You must not use an inner container from other manufacturers.

  • Page 8: Assembly In Outer Container

    MAC PARA importer in your country direct. Assembly in outer container 1. Place the Manix inner container with rescue canopy onto the outer container as shown in the pictures below. The rescue canopy bridle leads to the tunnel on the right- hand side.
  • Page 9 Assembly in outer container - step by step...

  • Page 10: Reserve Parachute Deployment

    Reserve parachute deployment The position of the reserve parachute deployment handle is visible in flight. We recommend practicing gripping the reserve parachute handle regularly, so that the action of reaching for the handle becomes instinctive. In emergency situations, the deployment procedure is as follows: Look for the reserve parachute handle and grasp it firmly with one hand.

  • Page 11: Relax-Bar

    Relax-bar The Manix harness can be equipped with an adjustable relax-bar with rubber cords. The relax-bar is used to keep the legs stretched out and the feet resting on a support. Assembly: The relax-bar straps lead through narrow lateral straps placed on the sides in front of the harness and through strap loops placed just under main carabineers.

  • Page 12: Pre-Flight Checks

    Pay special attention during winter in ice or snow. Always clear any ice or snow before fastening the buckles. Take off with the Manix Check that the leg straps allow proper leg movement by take off. All strap’s adjustments should allow upright standing position without any pressure on shoulders.

  • Page 13: Landing With The Manix

    Flying above water It is inadvisable to use the Manix harness on flights over water. In the event of the pilot being forced to land on the water, the foam protector, which is filled with air, may force the harness into a position that holds the pilot underwater. For SIV trainings remove the foam protector from the harness.

  • Page 14: Looking After Your Harness

    Please send disused harness back to us: we will dismantle and dispose of it. In Conclusion: The Manix is a modern paragliding harness. You will enjoy many safe years of flying with your Manix if you look after it correctly and adopt a mature and responsible approach to the demands and dangers flying can pose.

  • Page 15: Treating Nature With Respect

    Treating nature with respect Finally the call to practice our sport with respect for nature and wildlife! Don't walk outside marked routes, don't leave any waste, don't make needless noise and respect the sensitive biological balance in the mountain eco system: especially in the takeoff area! Checks Let check the harness by an authorized person once every two years.
  • Page 16 Certification: Certified standards and procedures LTF 91/09 - EN 1651:1999 Type testing: MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY Ltd. Televizni 2615 Roznov pod Radhostem 756 61 CZECH REPUBLIC tel.: +420 571 11 55 66 fax: +420 571 11 55 65...

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