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- Page 1 User’s manual Harness SUP’ A IR - VLD 34 rue Adrastée Parc Altaïs 74650 Annecy - Chavanod FRANCE 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’E...
- Page 2 Harness User’s manual Thank you for choosing the PIXAIR We are glad to be able to share our common paragliding pas- sion with you. SUP’ A IR has been designing, producing and selling free flying equipment since 1984. By choosing a SUP’ A IR product you benefit from almost thirty years of expertise, innovation and listening.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Harness User’s manual List of contents. Introduction In flight Technical specifications. Speed-bar use Size choice Landing Components list Using the reserve parachute Equipment overview Towing Accessories assembly. Mandatory thorough checkup. Seat-plate Maintenance Speed-bar system Harness cleaning and maintenance Foot-rest Storage and transport Installing the reserve parachute. -
Page 4: Introduction
Welcome to the paragliding world according to SUPAIR; a world of shared passion. The PIXAIR was designed for pilots coming out of school or in progression. It brings comfort and peace of mind to pilots experiencing with their first XC ( Cross-Country ) flights to discover new horizons ! It was designed with schooling and fun in mind to provide full comfort and a worry free learning curve. -
Page 5: Technical Specifications
Harness User’s manual Technical specifications Backrest height. Backrest tilt adjustments. Seat depth. Seat length Hooking point height. Length between the hooking points. Harness size Characteristics Pilot size (cm) 155 -175 170 -185 180 -195 Pilot weight (mini - maxi) 60 - 80 kg 65 - 85 kg 70 - 100 kg Harness weight (+carabiners+speedbar) -
Page 6: Size Choice
For a complete list of our retailers list click here : www.supair.com Preliminary hang-test. - Page 7 Harness User’s manual Nomenclature Harness « E2 » reserve parachute handle. (réf. : POIE2) Zicral 30 mm carabiners. (réf. : MAILCOMOUS30) wood seat plate. (réf. : MPPL017 à MPPL019 selon la taille) Elastische Kordel für Beschleunigers Rückkehr Options Retractable 20mm foot rest (réf. : CALEPIEDRETRACT20) Standard double stage accelerator/speed-bar (réf.
- Page 8 Harness User’s manual Harness overview Chest strap with automatic buckles. AIRBAG Reserve parachute handle Safe-T-bar. AIRBAG air intake. Reserve parachute pocket. Leg strap buckle. Radio and Small storage pocket. paragliding main hooking points. Chest strap adjustment. Back storage pocket. Reserve parachute hooking points. Speed-bar/accelerator pulleys.
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Page 9: Accessories Assembly
Harness User’s manual Accessories assembly >> 1. Wooden seat plate Seat plate description. : Wooden seat plate. Rear Front Taille S Ref. : MPPL017 Front view. Taille M Ref. : MPPL018 Taille L Ref. : MPPL019 Flight direction. Installing the seat plate. : Face the harness. -
Page 10: Speed-Bar System
Harness User’s manual Accessories assembly >> 2. Speed-bar system Compatible accelerator/speed-bar : STANDARD double stage speed-bar/accelerator. Réf. : ACCELSOUPLE Speedbar assembly. : Regarding either side of the harness: Push the accelerator/speed-bar line through the tube located at the front side of the harness Push the accelerator/speed-bar line through the pulley connected to the lateral panel. -
Page 11: Foot-Rest
Harness User’s manual Accessories assembly. >> 3. Foot-rest (option) Push the foot-rest strap through Push the elastic under the guide buckle located at the front of the har- ness’s side skirt. Wrap and connect the elastic around the main strap while pushing it through buckle. Adjust the foot-rest length during a hang-test and stow away the straps excess in the elasticated holder. -
Page 12: Installing The Reserve Parachute
Harness User’s manual Installing the reserve parachute. Thank you for reading the following carefully ! We recommend for the initial rescue parachute assembly and installation to be made by a qualified professional. Reserve parachute folding and installation inside the harness must conform to the specific guidelines found in this man- ual. -
Page 13: Reserve Parachute/Harness Connection
>> Maillon Rapide connection of the PIXAIR harness using square steel links 6mm ( Maillon Rapide® ) for a separate or “Y” riser setup. - Two maillon Rapide® 6mm and two toric flexible rings are needed. - Open the 7mm square Maillon... - Page 14 Harness User’s manual Installing the reserve parachute Reserve parachute/harness connection. >> Position the risers - Place the risers inside their guiding/ protective sleeve connected alongside the harness. - Push them through and under the zipper tab. - Bring them out through the reserve para- chute container.
- Page 15 Harness User’s manual Installing the reserve parachute. Rescue parachute pocket characteristics : Left upper flap. Right upper flap. - Five (5) flap dorsal pocket. - Locking via cables Right flap. - Handle «E2» ( Ref.: POIE2 ). - 3 to 7,5 liters. Lower flap.
- Page 16 Harness User’s manual Adjusting the reserve parachute pocket : A panel/flap ( red on the illustration ), is located on the inside of the reserve parachute container ( green on the illustration ), to adapt its volume to your reserve parachute size. The Velcro®...
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Page 17: Installing The Reserve Parachute In Its Container
Harness User’s manual Installing the reserve parachute. Installing the reserve parachute in its container. - Place the reserve parachute inside - Take a small piece of line to help with the - Secure the installation by pushing the the container, with the handle positioned installation procedure. -
Page 18: Gear Packing And Tips
Harness User’s manual Gear packing and tips. Hydration tube opening. Fold the foot-rest fastener Radio pocket ( with safety When flying without a foot-rest, fold the lanyard ) and storage poc- fastening side panel inward, and keep it in ket. place with the snap button located on the inner side of the pane. -
Page 19: The Various Adjustments
Harness User’s manual Adjusting the harness. Adjusting the harness prior each takeoff is vital. The various adjustments. Adjusting the chest strap. Adjusting the backrest. Adjusting the shoulder straps. Adjusting the leg straps. Seat depth adjustment SUP’ A IR _PIXAIR Page 19... - Page 20 Harness User’s manual Harness adjustments. Adjusting the harness. Without strap tension, first adjust the backrest incline at the desired angle. >> Tightening will bring the backrest at a more vertical angle ( recommended posture for beginners ). >> Loosening the backrest will tilt the back support rearward. loosen ( tube cord ).
- Page 21 Harness User’s manual Connecting the wing to the harness. Connecting the wing to the harness. Without twisting the risers, connect them to the harness attachment loops using the self-locking carabiners. Check for the risers to be properly positioned and untwisted. The «A» risers must be located at the front and facing the flight direction (see diagram). ...
- Page 22 Harness User’s manual Flight behavior. Before taking off when walking around or setting up, you will find this harness to be light with minimal volume and ready to operate with its pre-inflated dorsal protection via the Air- Bag “4Box System”. Back storage pocket «“4Box System”»...
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Page 23: Flight Phases
Harness User’s manual Flight phases. Pre-Flight control. • Inspect the harness and the carabiners for possible wear and tear. • Be certain for the handle cables to be securely fastened in place inside their respective reserve parachute pocket housings. • Check that your personal settings haven’t changed. -
Page 24: In Flight
Harness User’s manual Flight phases. In flight. Once in flight, the PIXAIR’s handling becomes instinctive and stable. Set the distance between the two carabiners according to the aerology of the moment, and the wing manufacturer’s recom- mendations. Speedbar use. We recommend using the speed-bar cautiously due to the increased risk of a partial or full frontal collapses. -
Page 25: Using The Reserve Parachute
Harness User’s manual Using the reserve parachute. Throwing the reserve parachute. It is strongly recommended to frequently check your reserve parachute handle location while in flight. This exercise should be executed instinctively and will increase your chances of a successful parachute extraction in case of an emergency. Estimate your AGL ( Altitude Above Ground Level ) which if high enough may make it worth trying to bring your wing back to a normal flying configuration. -
Page 26: Harness Cleaning And Maintenance
The AIRBAG’s integrity ( especially after a strong impact ), in other words, no holes, tears or rips. The threads and fabric used to manufacture the PIXAIR were specifically selected for their quality and resilience capacities. However in particular instances such as long term UV exposure abrasion, contact with damaging chemicals, general wear and tear, the harness will need to be inspected at a professional certified repair facility. -
Page 27: Repairs
We have minimized our manufacturing footprint by carefully selecting environmentally friendly materials; most of our components are recyclable. If you estimate that your PIXAIR has reached the end of it life-span, you can separate plastics from metals and dispose of them according to your community recycling rules. -
Page 28: Warranty
Harness User’s manual Warranty SUP’ A IR takes the greatest care in its products design and manufacturing and hence offers a five (5) year limited warranty from the date of purchase against manufacturing defects or flaws occurring during normal use. Any damage or degradation resulting from incorrect or abusive use, abnormal exposure to aggressive factors, including, but not limited to;... - Page 29 Harness User’s manual Service Book. This page will help you keep record of your ACCESS AIBAG scheduled maintenance. Care Care Purchase date Resale Resale Owner’s name P u r c h a s e P u r c h a s e date date Name and stamp of the shop...
- Page 30 SUPAIR-VLD Parc Altaïs 34 rue Adrastée 74650 Chavanod, Annecy FRANCE info@supair.com +33(0)4 50 45 75 29 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’E...
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