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- Page 1 Please read this manual before flying with the EXENSE and EXENSE AIRBAG for the first time.
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Page 2: Thank You
The incorrect or inappropriate use of Woody Valley equipment greatly increases this risk. In no case can Woody Valley and the Woody Valley retailer be held responsible for personal injury caused to yourself or to third parties, or for whatever type of damage. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.2.1- Connecting the deployment handle to the deployment bag .....................................4 2.2.2- Connecting the reserve parachute to the harness ......................................4 2.2.3- Inserting the reserve parachute into the EXENSE harness....................................7 2.2.4- Inserting the reserve parachute into the EXENSE AIRBAG harness ................................8 2.2.5- Reserve parachute deployment..............................................9 2.3- H ....................................................9... - Page 4 4.5- P ....................................................14 OLYCARBONATE SEAT 5- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR .......................................... 15 6- TECHNICAL DATA ............................................16 7- CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL .......................................... 17 7.1- EXENSE CERTIFICATES..................................................17 7.2- EXENSE AIRBAG CERTIFICATES ..............................................18...
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Page 5: 1- General Information
EXENSE / EXENSE AIRBAG is a simple, linear, lightweight harness, designed for maximum comfort and ease of use. It is easy to carry around when not in the air. Chest-straps and leg-straps are fitted with the “T-LOCK safety system” to prevent the pilot from sliding out of the harness in the case that he or she has forgotten... -
Page 6: Exense Protection
1.2- EXENSE protection EXENSE is fitted with dorsal protection in foam with a thickness of 17 cm. A sheet of high-density polyethylene on the outside of the foam dorsal protection provides a barrier in the case of collision with pointed objects, and the reinforced external fabric reduces the damage that could be caused to the harness by abrasion. -
Page 7: 2- Before Using The Harness
2- BEFORE USING THE HARNESS EXENSE / EXENSE AIRBAG must be assembled by a qualified paragliding professional, such as your instructor. More specifically, great care has to be dedicated to inserting the reserve parachute into the harness in the correct way. Only after this has been performed should the pilot adjust the harness for maximum comfort. -
Page 8: 1- Connecting The Deployment Handle To The Deployment Bag
2.2.1- Connecting the deployment handle to the deployment bag EXENSE / EXENSE AIRBAG is supplied with a handle for reserve parachute extraction. It is identified with the number 6; this handle alone should be used for this purpose. The black loop attached to the handle itself should be passed into the loop on the deployment bag, and then the entire handle should be passed through its own loop and pulled tight. - Page 9 Second system: The reserve parachute bridle is passed through the loop at the end of the harness reserve parachute bridle. The reserve parachute itself is then passed through the large loop in the reserve parachute bridle. This connects the two bridles. The loops should be pulled as tight as possible to avoid any chance of dangerous friction developing between the two bridles during the shock caused when the reserve parachute opens.
- Page 10 The two connections should be made using screw-lock karabiners with a breaking strength of at least 1,400 kg. In any case, it is important to verify that the length of the bridle is sufficient to position the reserve parachute inside the harness pocket, and that there is sufficient play to enable the parachute to be taken out of the pocket without causing the reserve parachute deployment bag itself to open during extraction.
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Page 11: 3- Inserting The Reserve Parachute Into The Exense Harness
2.2.3- Inserting the reserve parachute into the EXENSE harness Insert the reserve parachute into the pocket of the harness, so that the handle is visible and facing outwards, and the loop connecting the handle to the deployment bag is facing upwards. -
Page 12: 4- Inserting The Reserve Parachute Into The Exense Airbag Harness
2.2.4- Inserting the reserve parachute into the EXENSE AIRBAG harness Insert the reserve parachute into the pocket of the harness, so that the handle is visible and facing outwards, and the loop connecting the handle to the deployment bag is facing upwards. -
Page 13: 5- Reserve Parachute Deployment
2.3- Harness adjustments The EXENSE / EXENSE AIRBAG harness provides a number of methods of adjustment so that the pilot can fly in the ideal position. A little time has to be invested in finding the optimum position, but this effort will be rewarded by exceptional comfort in flight. -
Page 14: 2- Shoulder-Strap Adjustment
2.3.2- Shoulder-strap adjustment Shoulder-strap adjustment enables the harness to be adjusted to the pilot’s height. The adjustment buckle is situated low down, near the rear edge of the seat. The shoulder-straps also support part of the torso weight to improve comfort. 2.3.3- Chest strap adjustment The chest strap adjusts the distance between the two karabiners, and it can be set between 37 and 48 centimetres. -
Page 15: 4- Leg Strap Adjustment
IMPORTANT All adjustments have to be performed symmetrically on both sides. 3- FLYING WITH THE EXENSE AND EXENSE AIRBAG HARNESS 3.1- Pre-flight checks For maximum safety, use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight checks and repeat the same mental sequence every flight. -
Page 16: Pockets
3.4- Flying above water It is inadvisable to use the EXENSE / EXENSE AIRBAG harness on flights over water. In the event of the pilot being forced to land on the water, the foam dorsal protection or the airbag, which are filled with air, may force the harness into a position that holds the pilot underwater. -
Page 17: Tow Bridle Connection
3.5- Tow bridle connection The EXENSE / EXENSE AIRBAG harness can be used for towed launches. The tow bridle release should be hooked directly to the main karabiners, ensuring that the karabiners are positioned with the opening bar facing the rear. For further details, refer to the documentation provided with your tow release, or ask a qualified towing instructor at your flying site. -
Page 18: Cockpit And Front Ballast Assembly
4.4- Leg Cover Leg Cover is a product that has been developed uniquely by Woody Valley in order to ensure unequalled comfort. The special cover in waterproof, vapour- permeable fabric ensures protection from the cold and provides an improved aerodynamic profile. To fit the leg cover to the harness, follow the instructions provided in the Leg Cover instruction manual. -
Page 19: 5- Maintenance And Repair
Zip fasteners should be kept clean and lubricated with silicone spray. In the case of making any request to an official retailer or Woody Valley for maintenance operations, please quote the complete identification number shown on the silver label in the rear pocket. -
Page 20: 6- Technical Data
Width 35 cm; depth 37,5 cm Size of wooden seat, size XL Width. 37 cm; depth 40,5 cm Total weight of EXENSE, size L, complete with reserve 4,50 kg parachute handle, karabiners and protection Total weight of EXENSE AIRBAG, size L, complete with... -
Page 21: 7- Certificate Of Approval
7- CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL 7.1- EXENSE CERTIFICATES... -
Page 22: Exense Airbag Certificates
This owner's manual is subject to change without prior notice. Please check at www.woodyvalley.com for the latest information regarding the EXENSE and EXENSE AIRBAG harness. Latest update: APRIL 2010...
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