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3 A I R
User manual
Edition 1 / 07_2012

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  • Page 1 A XESS 3 A I R User manual Edition 1 / 07_2012...
  • Page 2 Edition 1 / 10_2012...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The AXESS 3 AIR ................6 Before takeoff ................22 Welcome on board! ..............6 Maintenance, repairs and care ............. 23 Outstanding features of the AXESS 3 AIR ........6 Care and maintenance .............. 23 Safety advice ................... 8 Caring for the Airbag ..............24 General advice about paragliding ..........

  • Page 4: Thank You For Flying Advance

    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 AXESS 3 AIR and, as always, “happy landings”. Team ADVANCE...

  • Page 5: About 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.

  • Page 6: The Axess 3 Air

    This unifies the whole exterior shape, which therefore looks more ele- gant. A positive side effect is that the protector is replaceable. The AXESS 3 Air is a light and very comfortable compact harness with Airbag. Excellent back support is responsible for a high level of Safety from the first to last moments of flight comfort.
  • Page 7 Important details • Drinking tube routeing • Shoulder strap suspension for the reserve • Flexible size reserve pocket (S = 3 to 6.5 ltr; M = 3 to 7 ltr; L = 3 to 7.5 ltr) • Carbon seatboard • Velcro for a Solario on the shoulder straps •...

  • Page 8: Safety Advice

    There’s also a risk that the foam parts of the Airbag will even- the pilot’s safety. tually fill with water and sink – with the pilot. The AXESS 3 AIR is only to be used for paragliding.

  • Page 9: Preparing The Product For Use

    ADVANCE warranty. (See Warranty in the section «Service».) Delivery package Delivery includes: • AXESS 3 AIR harness with carbon seatboard and airbag • 2 alu main carabiners • Harness/reserve V-connection, and combined reserve handle and four-flap inner container •...

  • Page 10: Airbag

    They also set the recline angle quickly and easily during flight. To correctly adjust your AXESS 3 AIR hang the harness up by the carabiners. Sit in it and close the integrated leg and chest straps. Try Pulled-in back straps result in an upright position.
  • Page 11 Shoulder strap adjustment The shoulder straps of the AXESS 3 AIR can be adjusted for pilot size and sitting position. The buckles are at shoulder height, and can eas- ily be adjusted to any position. The ideal setting allows about 2 cm space between strap and shoulder.
  • Page 12 Tip: The most important thing about setting the chest strap is Fitting the speed bar that you feel happy in your harness. The speed system load and travel is directed through a system of Leg strap adjustment pulleys. From the risers the lines run on each side through the pulleys at chest height, through the slots in the neoprene and then the small The two leg straps should be adjusted equally, and to a reasonable pulleys at the end of the seatboard.
  • Page 13 Fitting the foot stirrup The optional foot stirrup, included in AXESS 3 AIR LTF 91/09 certifi- cation, should be fitted as follows: Attach the red-edged loops to the small tape loops under the cara- biners using quicklinks (Maillons Rapide). The short ends go through the metal rings on the outside of the seat sidewalls near the front of the seatboard, and are secured through the plastic buckles.

  • Page 14: Installing The Reserve

    The certi- oured suspension points – under the covers on the shoulders, us- fied volumes for the AXESS 3 AIR are specified as a function of har- ing quick links with a minimum of 2400 daN safe load. The steerable ness size.
  • Page 15 AXESS 3 AIR. Installing the reserve parachute The AXESS 3 AIR reserve stowage is put in an aerodynamically effi- cient place, close to the pilot’s centre of gravity. The harness/reserve connection runs in a special channel at the side of the harness.
  • Page 16 Connecting the reserve to the harness The reserve bridle and the harness connection must be connected to each other by means of a suitable quick link of at least 2400 daN safe load. These two lines must be stabilised at the maillon, for example by using a rubber O ring, to prevent the webbings slipping round and cross-loading the maillon during a reserve deployment.
  • Page 17 Reserve handle and the inner container handle are led through the openings in the neoprene pocket, through the closure loops and into the ‘buttonholes’. The handle will then lie The reserve handle and the four-flap inner container are fixed together close to the harness, is well visible and easy to reach.
  • Page 18 Pulling the reserve out in the flying position must be possible without interruption or snagging, and in accordance with the design specifi- cations. While doing this it must be confirmed that the release force of 7 daN is not exceeded. If in doubt do not hesitate to contact a qualified person or your ADVANCE dealer.

  • Page 19: Use In Flight

    General Takeoff and landing The AXESS 3 AIR should be flown in an upright or slightly reclined at- The AXESS 3 AIR allows you to stand upright very comfortably. Tak- titude so that the pilot has a good view in front.

  • Page 20: Using The Speed System

    Tip: To promote a long life for the protector we recommend Using the speed system that the AXESS 3 AIR is stored upside down (illustration). The useful bungee holdback system makes sure the speedbar is al- ways easy to reach under the front of the seatboard. This also means that the speed system doesn’t get in the way of a reserve throwing.

  • Page 21: Flying With The Foot Stirrup

    ADVANCE recommends that you only use the optional foot stirrup specially designed for the AXESS 3 AIR, and the only model to have Use for training been included in the LTF 91/09 certification process.

  • Page 22: Acro Flying

    Acro flying The geometry and strength of the AXESS 3 AIR means that it is ca- pable of flying acro manoeuvres without problem; but this harness has stowage for only one reserve parachute. As a matter of principle ADVANCE would only recommend a harness with provision for two reserves for acro flying.

  • Page 23: Maintenance, Repairs And Care

    Maintenance, repairs and care Care and maintenance well as physical abuse (dragging over the ground) speed up the age- ing process. When choosing materials special attention was given to saving The life of your harness can be greatly extended if you observe the weight.

  • Page 24: Caring For The Airbag

    Most reserve parachute manufacturers recommend an inspection The check includes a visual assessment of the material, webbing and repacking every six months, so as to guarantee a fast and rou- parts and connections, the most important sewing as well as the tine opening every time.

  • Page 26: Technical Details

    Technical details AXESS 3 AIR Pilot height 155-172 165-187 175-202 Seatboard width 35.5 Seatboard length Carabiner height Chest strap width 44-54 44-54 44-54 Weight of harness 3.65 Load test DIN EN 1651, 120 kg Airbag certification LTF 91/09 Colours chocolate/vivid blue, anthrazit/maize...

  • Page 27: Material Used

    Airbag outer covering Nylon Oxford 210D We routinely inspect and test our base materials many times over. Like all ADVANCE products the AXESS 3 AIR is designed and pro- Airbag duced as a result of the latest developments and knowledge.

  • Page 28: Service

    Warranty www.advance.ch. ADVANCE website Register your AXESS 3 AIR online within 10 days of purchase on www.advance.ch/garantie. The ADVANCE warranty is valid for 3 At www.advance.ch you will find detailed information about ADVANCE years to cover defects that are attributable to manufacturing faults.
  • Page 29 This warranty is valid for three years from the date of purchase of the product. 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.

  • Page 30: Parts

    Parts Front view Shoulder straps Chest strap Main suspension points Two-buckle clip-in system Leg straps Seat board straps Speed system pulleys Cockpit attachment loops Velcro for a Solario Vario Holdback for the speed bar...

  • Page 31: Rucksack

    Side view Velcro-cover for the reserve system Reserve parachute handle Spacious back compartment Back straps Side pocket...
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