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ALTIRANDO LITE SUPAIR-VLD PARC ALTAÏS 34 RUE ADRASTÉE 74650 ANNECY CHAVANOD User’s manual FRANCE 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’ E RCS 387956790 Revision index : 11/04/2019...
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Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE hank you for choosing the ALTIRANDO LITE harness. We are glad to be able to share our common paragliding passion with you. SUP’AIR has been designing, producing and selling free flying equipment since 1984. By choosing a SUP’AIR product you benefit from...
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE LIST OF CONTENTS Introduction Inflight behavior Technical specifications Flight phases Size choice Pre-Flight check Components list Takeoff Equipment overview In flight Accessories assembly Speed-bar use Seat-plate Landing Carabiners Using the reserve parachute Speed-bar system...
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE INTRODUCTION Welcome to the paragliding world according to SUPAIR; a world of shared passion. The ALTIRANDO LITE targets enthused pilots of all levels. It was designed with schooling and fun in mind to provide full comfort and a worry free learning curve.
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE SIZE CHOICE Choosing your harness’ size is important. You will find here below a height/weight table to help you with your size choice. With its hammock architec- ture and reclined flying posture, we advise you to try out the harness during a hang-test first at one of.
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY Carabiners Seat plate Polypropylene seat plate Compatible carabiners : Zicral 30 mm carabiners Size S Ref. : MPPL030 Réf. : MAILCOMOUS30 Size M Ref. : MPPL031 Size L Ref. : MPPL032 Size XL Ref. : MPPL033 Installing the seat plate : Open the velcro located under the rear side of the seat.
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY Foot-rest (option) Push the foot-rest strap through Push the elastic cord through the main hooking point located beneath the self-locking carabiner. buckle located at the front of the Adjust the foot-rest length during a hang-test and stow away the straps excess in the elasticated holder.
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE 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 manual.
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Riser/Harness connection : >> Access to the reserve parachute connection points. We recommend using First, open the riser guiding sleeve all the way from top to bottom to access the reserve parachute connec- “split”...
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Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Riser/Harness connection : Fastening the risers to the harness with a set of 6mm square Maillons Rapides® - Open the 6mm Mail- - Push the riser con- - Give the toric ring a Push the riser end loop - Check that the risers do not move.
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Place the risers inside the sleeve. Place the risers inside their guiding/protective Push the connection points inside the sleeve connected alongside the harness. sleeve. - Push them through and under the zipper tab.
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Reserve parachute/risers. One (1) square 7mm Maillon Rapide® will be needed + two (2 flexible toric rings. - Open the 7mm square - Push the two riser ends - Give a second twist to Maillon Rapide®...
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Installing the reserve parachute in its container. - Place the reserve parachute inside the container, with the - Push the cord through loop «1» handle positioned upward, and parachute risers downward.
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE INSTALLING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE Locking the reserve parachute handle. - Secure the installation by pushing the right side of the yellow cable Mandatory extraction test procedure through the loop cord «1» then, the sleeve.
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE ADJUSTING THE HARNESS Adjusting the harness prior each takeoff is vital. The various adjustments. Adjusting the backrest. Adjusting the shoulder straps. Adjusting the chest strap. Adjusting the harness. Sit in the harness connected to a hang-test device.
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE REVERSIBLE Switching to the backpack configuration Open the flap. Open the zipper from end to end. Gently deflate and compress the airbag. Gently push the seat plate against the harness backrest. Flip the dorsal pocket inside out.
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE 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 carabi- ners. 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).
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE FLIGHT BEHAVIOR - The transition from running to seating is made easy after takeoff due the centered geometry of the harness. - Once airborne, weigh-shifting piloting becomes efficient, intuitive and comfortable while remaining simple to adapt to in all circumstances.
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE FLIGHT PHASES Pre-Flight control • Check that the harness and the carabiners are not damaged • Make sure that the reserve parachute safety cables to ride through the closing tabs keeping the reserve rescue pocket flaps closed.
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE FLIGHT PHASES In flight Set the distance between the two carabiners according to the aerology of the moment, and the wing manufacturer’s recommendations. Speedbar use We recommend using the speed-bar cautiously due to the increased risk of a partial or full frontal collapses..
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE 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.
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE IN CASE OF ACCIDENT Call for help after an accident. Emergency call numbers EUROPE / INDIA Help needed? USA / CANADA CHINA / JAPAN NEPAL IRAN AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND Flashlight SOS: ALTIRANDO LITE | page 27...
• 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 ALTIRANDO LITE 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.
We have minimized our manufacturing footprint by carefully selecting environmentally friendly materials; most of our components are recyclable. If you estimate that your ALTIRANDO LITE has reached the end of it life-span, you can separate plastics from metals and dispose of them according to your community recycling rules.
The provided safety protections in the SUPAIR harnesses are guaranteed for use in medium temperature (between -10ºC and 35ºC).The protections lifespan is 5 years or limited to 2 consequent shocks.
Harness User’s manual | ALTIRANDO LITE SERVICE BOOK This page will help you keep record of your ALTIRANDO LITE scheduled maintenance. Care Care Purchase date Resale Resale Owner’s name : Date Date Name and stamp of the shop : Workshop’s name/ Buyer’s name Workshop’s name/ Buyer’s name...
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