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- Page 1 User’s manual Harness SUP’AIR - VLD 34 rue Adrastée Parc Altaïs 74650 Annecy - Chavanod FRANCE 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’E...
- Page 2 Harness User’s manual ACCESS AIRBAG Thank you for choosing the ACCESS AIRBAG We are glad to be able to share our com- mon 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 almost thirty years of expertise, innovation and listening.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Harness User’s manual List of contents. ACCESS AIRBAG In flight Introduction Speed-bar use Technical specifications. Landing Size choice Components list Using the reserve parachute Equipment overview Towing Accessories assembly. Mandatory thorough checkup. Mini-bump Maintenance Seat-plate Harness cleaning and maintenance Speed-bar system... -
Page 4: Introduction
Welcome to the paragliding world according to SUPAIR; a world of shared passion. The ACCESS AIRBAG harness answers all the new pilot’s requirements to safely progress. 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 ACCESS AIRBAG Backrest height. Backrest tilt adjustments. Seat depth. Seat length Hooking point height. Length between the hooking points. Model Pilot size (cm) 155 -170 160 -175 170 -185 180 -195 190 - 205 Pilot weight (mini - maxi) -
Page 6: Size Choice
Harness User’s manual Size choice. ACCESS AIRBAG Choosing your harness’ size is important. You will find here below a height/weight table to help you with your size choice. With its ham- mock architecture and reclined flying posture, we advise you to try out the harness during a hang-test first at one of our retailers loca- tion to choose the correct size. -
Page 7: Components List
Harness User’s manual Nomenclature ACCESS AIRBAG Harness « B » reserve parachute handle. (réf. : POIB) Zicral 45 mm carabiners. (réf. : MAILCOMOUS) wood seat plate. (réf. : MPPL016 à MPPL020 selon la taille) Mini-bump. (réf. : PROMINIBUMP) SUP’AIR manufactures its harnesses in Europe. Most of the components used are Made in Europe. -
Page 8: Equipment Overview
Harness User’s manual Harness overview. ACCESS AIRBAG Chest strap with automatic buckles. Safe-T-bar. Leg strap buckle. Chest strap adjustment. Backrest tilt adjustment. Shoulder straps adjustments. Reserve parachute handle Reserve parachute pocket. Reserve paragliding main hooking points. Reserve parachute hooking points. -
Page 9: Accessories Assembly
Harness User’s manual ACCESS AIRBAG Accessories assembly. >> 1. Mini-bump How to install the Mini-bump.: Internal Ref. : PROMINIBUMP zipper. Open the dorsal storage pocket. 2. Pull open the zipper found at the bottom of the dorsal storage pocket where the Mini-bump pocket access is located. -
Page 10: Seat-Plate
Harness User’s manual Accessories assembly. ACCESS AIRBAG >> 2. Wooden seat plate. Seat plate description. : Wooden seat plate. Rear Front Taille XS Ref. : MPPL016 Front view. Taille S Ref. : MPPL017 Taille M Ref. : MPPL018 Taille L Ref. : MPPL019 Taille XL Ref. -
Page 11: Speed-Bar System
Harness User’s manual Accessories assembly. ACCESS AIRBAG >> 3. Speed-bar system. Compatible accelerator/speed-bar : STANDARD double stage speed-bar/accelerator. Ref. : ACCELSOUPLE Speedbar assembly. : Regarding either side of the harness: Push the accelerator cord through the ring located at the front of the seating area Push the accelerator cord through the pulley located on the main strap. -
Page 12: Installing The Reserve Parachute
Harness User’s manual Installing the reserve parachute. ACCESS AIRBAG 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. - Page 13 Make a loop to loop ( Lark’s head ) knot between the single reserve parachute riser and the base of the « Y » riser where the bigger bridle diameter loop is located. >> « Y » riser connection to the ACCESS AIRBAG harness. - Take two (2) square 6mm Maillons Rapides® and two (2) flexible toric rings.
- Page 14 Installing the reserve parachute. ACCESS AIRBAG Reserve parachute/harness connection with separate risers. >> Risers to ACCESS AIRBAG harness connection using a loop to loop ( Lark’s head ) knot. - Unfasten the Velcros - Attach each riser to the shoulder attachment Assemble everything correctly.
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Page 15: Reserve Parachute Characteristics
Harness User’s manual Installing the reserve parachute. ACCESS AIRBAG Reserve parachute parachute pocket characteristics. : Reserve riser protective Reserve parachute risers. - Six (6) flap dorsal pocket. sleeve. - Locking via one (1) safety pin. Left upper flap. Reserve parachute single - Handle «B»... - Page 16 Harness User’s manual Installing the reserve parachute. ACCESS AIRBAG Reserve parachute installation (continued). - ... then inside grommet #5 – flap - Secure the assembly by pushing Fasten the handle to the Velcro 5. - the safety pin attached to the on the chosen harness side ( right - then inside grommet #6 –...
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Page 17: Gear Packing And Tips
Harness User’s manual Gear packing and tips. ACCESS AIRBAG Radio pocket. Tips : we have color coded the various locking buckles to Back storage help with the installation sequence and prevent beginner pilots from making mistake during harness fastening. It will... -
Page 18: Adjustments
Harness User’s manual Adjusting the harness. ACCESS AIRBAG 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. SUP’AIR manufactures its harnesses in Europe. Most of the components used are Made in Europe. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Harness
Harness User’s manual Harness adjustments. ACCESS AIRBAG Adjusting the harness. Without strap tension, first adjust the backrest incline at the desired angle ( red marker ). Experienced under a hang-test device or in flight, this adjustment will be limited to the distance between the two red markers. -
Page 20: Wing/Harness Connection
Harness User’s manual Connecting the wing to the harness. ACCESS AIRBAG 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 21: Inflight Behavior
Harness User’s manual Flight behavior. ACCESS AIRBAG The ACCESS AIRBAG is a stable and comfortable harness providing an easy running to seating transition due to its design and padded protections. It is an ideal harness for ground handling and learning how to fly. -
Page 22: Flight Phases
Harness User’s manual Flight phases. ACCESS AIRBAG Pre-Flight control. • Inspect the harness and the carabiners for possible wear and tear. • Be certain for the reserve parachute safety pin to run through the reserve parachute pocket’s flaps holding loop. -
Page 23: In Flight
Flight phases. ACCESS AIRBAG In flight. Once in flight, the ACCESS AIRBAG harness becomes very instinctive to use and stable. Set the distance between the two carabiners according to the aerology of the moment, and the wing manufac- turer’s recommendations. -
Page 24: Using The Reserve Parachute
Harness User’s manual Using the reserve parachute. ACCESS AIRBAG 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. -
Page 25: 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 ACCESS AIRBAG 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 26: Repairs
If you estimate that your ACCESS AIRBAG has reached the end of it life-span, you can separate plastics from metals and dispose of them according to your community recycling rules. As for the fabric itself contact your local authorities to find out how to proceed to discard it. -
Page 27: Warranty
Harness User’s manual Warranty ACCESS AIRBAG SUP’AIR 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 in- correct or abusive use, abnormal exposure to aggressive factors, including, but not limited to;... -
Page 28: Service Book
Harness User’s manual Service Book. ACCESS AIRBAG This page will help you keep record of your ACCESS AIBAG scheduled maintenance. Purchase date Care Care Resale Resale Owner’s name P u r c h a s e P u r c h a s e... - Page 29 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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