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12.06.2013 ref 1.0 Harness Matador With the Matador you got one of the most comfortable and most functional harnesses, which is available on the market at present. We thank you for the confidence, for buying the Matador harness. Please read this operating instructions carefully and consider, that Independence can not be made liable for accidents and damage, which result from disregarding of the operating instructions.
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Adjustment possibilities exist at the shoulder belts, the chest belt, the lateral chest belts and the leg loops. By the versatile adjusting possibilities of the Matador we recommend in any case that all adjustments are done in a simulator before the first flight to guarantee an optimal seat comfort.
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Attaching a fixed leg-strap with cut-away-system: By attaching a leg-strap with a cut-away-sytem, a release of the rescue-parachute cuts off the connection of the legstrap automatically on one side. Thereby the rescue-parachute can be released correctly even if the length of the legstrap is adjusted long.
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2. Mounting the rescue-system: Bridle of the rescue-system have to be Enclosed handle have to be attached as connected with the bridle of the harness.. short as possible at the inner container of the rescue-system. Put the bridle into the container. It must be between Close the container with two packing cords.
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Operation of the protector: The Matador has a type certified back protector made out of a special foam, which is sewn in a nylon fabric cover. Before every take off you have to check that the protector is completely filled up with air. Especially on low temperatures and after long disuse of the protector (if compressed during storage) it may take a little longer to be inflated completely.
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Towing: The Matador is suitable for towing if the main carabiners are used as attachment points for the towing release. There are no separate attachment points to mount a towing release! Please check the towing release manual for a correct adaption on the harness.