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  • Page 2 If you have any questions which are not answered in this Manual, please do not hesitate to contact SWING directly or your SWING dealer. Our contact details are in the Appendix. We hope that you have a great time flying the Connect Race Lite - and “happy landings”! SWING Team ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ............................9 QUIPMENT ....................... 16 ITTING THE RESERVE SYSTEM ........................23 DJUSTMENT OPTIONS ..........................25 PEED SYSTEM FLYING WITH THE CONNECT RACE LITE ................26 ..........................26 FLIGHT CHECK ............................26 OWING ..........................26 ANDEM FLIGHTS ..................26 MERGENCIES AND SPECIAL FLYING CONDITIONS ........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    II 91/09 and forms part of the certification. Sections of text headed “Caution” indicate a potentially dangerous situation, which may lead to minor © SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH or slight injury, if the instructions are not followed.  PLEASE NOTE Sections of text headed “Please note”...

  • Page 5: Swing And The Environment

    This Manual was current at the time of happy to recycle the product for you. going to print. It can be downloaded Send the glider with a short note to from SWING’s website prior to print. this effect to the address given in the Appendix. Introduction...

  • Page 6: Safety

    The CONNECT RACE LITE leads the Safety advice way in development standards for All forms of aerial sport involve certain paraglider harnesses.

  • Page 7: Disclaimer And Exclusion Of Liability, Operating Limits

     pilot incorrect material damage which arises in inadequate equipment (paraglider, connection with SWING products. The protection, reserve parachute and certification and warranty shall be helmet) rendered invalid if there are changes of any kind or incorrect repairs to this...

  • Page 8: Harness Features

    Lightshield back protection (TÜV Cat. 2) Installation of reserve Integrated container (volume 3,0 - 6,5 litre) under the seat, side deployment handle Included in delivery  CONNECT RACE LITE harness  Two aluminium carabiners  Deployment handle and inner container for reserve ...

  • Page 9: Diagram

    Diagram What does the CONNECT RACE LITE look like? Fig. 1 CONNECT RACE LITE Concept Intended use The CONNECT RACE LITE is the result CONNECT RACE LITE many years collaboration developed lightweight between Woody Valley and Swing to harness for everyday use, with the develop cross-country harnesses.
  • Page 10 Do protector compartment to close it again. Fig. 2 Safety Lock system Protector The CONNECT RACE LITE comes with your choice of a 16cm foam protector or an inflatable protector. Both types of protector certified Fig. 4 Feeding through the tube combination with the harness.
  • Page 11 Reserve compartment The CONNECT RACE LITE has a rescue chute compartment underneath the seat, immediately behind the back protection. The rescue chute must be attached to the harness before it is stowed in the integrated container. The CONNECT RACE LITE is delivered complete with a handle built into the inner container.
  • Page 12 Fig. 10 Windshield when installed 40 mm block pulleys The CONNECT RACE LITE can be used with the optional 40mm block pulleys (AV006). To install this pulley, release Fig. 8 Opening for urine tube...
  • Page 13 Fig. 13 40mm block pulley when fitted Pockets Rear storage compartment To reach the rear storage pocket, unzip fully the aerodynamic rear section of the harness. It can be folded down to allow better access. This pocket was specifically designed and sized to hold an inner bag and items of clothing or a sleeping bag if necessary.
  • Page 14 Pocket for Streamer Fig. 17 Pocket for trekking poles Cockpit and side pockets The CONNECT RACE LITE has several pockets that are easy to reach while you are flying. First, the CONNECT RACE LITE has a generous pocket in the cockpit.
  • Page 15 Fig. 20 Side pockets Bottom pocket for tent or ballast The CONNECT RACE LITE has a pocket underneath the seat, which is ideal for a small tent and an ultralight sleeping mat. Alternatively this pocket can be used to hold ballast.

  • Page 16: Fitting The Reserve System

    Harness specific inner container The CONNECT RACE LITE is delivered complete with the handle built into the inner container. Do not use any other inner container or handle even if Fig.
  • Page 17 All SWING ESCAPE and ORANGE CROSS rescue systems have been tested by us for compatibility and can be used with the CONNECT RACE LITE inner container. Inserting the reserve into the inner container The repacking of a reserve from the...
  • Page 18 Fig. 31 External linen bundles If available, position the outer line Fig. 29 Partially closed container with bundles and check that the bundles inner and outer line bundles are not twisted. Fold the container shut and position the outer lines outside. Fig.
  • Page 19 Undo the zip for the V-line channel so therefore method that the V-line is not caught up. Then recommended by SWING. The screw- connect the reserve to the V-line using lock links and neoprene sleeve are one of the methods described above.
  • Page 20 Closing the container Fig. 35 Threading the short pin Feed a flexible plastic tube (included with SWING reserves) or a thin cord (paraglider line) into the elastic loops that later close the container. Close the container by pulling the loops through the eyelets using the cord.
  • Page 21 The long pin is then passed through the hole next to the closure flap into the rescue compartment. Fig. 39 Rescue handle with inserted split pins Fig. 37 feeding the long pin into the rescue compartment Now close the second loop using the long pin from the deployment handle.
  • Page 22 Closing the V-line channel system The CONNECT RACE LITE has a Velcro- free V-line channel system. To close it, first undo the zip fully (before closing the container). The zip is located behind the shoulder strap on the side of the harness opposite the reserve handle.

  • Page 23: Adjustment Options

    Adjustment options The CONNECT RACE LITE has various adjustment options so that pilots can adjust the harness according to their particular wishes preferences. Pilots should take their time in doing this because it will provide a high level of comfort! We recommend that you hang the Fig.
  • Page 24 50cm. For your first vertical flight axis. flight with the CONNECT RACE LITE, Buckle no. 3 alters the angle of the we recommend setting the chest strap thigh. This gradient should be adjusted...

  • Page 25: Speed System

    Fig. 52 Speed bar Fig. 51 Adjusting speed bag length Speed system The CONNECT RACE LITE is delivered with a two-phase speed bar. The length of the speed bar should be adjusted only when the optimum seating position has been determined.

  • Page 26: Flying With The Connect Race Lite

    Towing try to stand in your leg cover to reduce the pressure on your thighs. The CONNECT RACE LITE is also You should move your legs to relieve suitable for towing. The appropriate strain...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Air inflow will then be smooth. water. Storage SWING recommends that all of your paragliding equipment be stored away from UV light in a dry room that is well- aired and has a constant temperature.

  • Page 28: Repairs And Inspection

    3cm. Contact with salt water The material is available from SWING. If salt water gets on the harness, it should be rinsed immediately in fresh Inspection water (before it dries) and then allowed...

  • Page 29: Warranty

    Repairs In order to benefit from SWING’s If damage is discovered when the warranty, every inspection must be harness is being inspected which carried out by SWING or by an affects airworthiness, then inspection agent authorised by SWING. harness must be returned to the...

  • Page 30: Swing On The World Wide Web

    Speedgliders paragliding. SWING’s website is the www.facebook.com/SWINGSpeedflyingT first port of call for SWING’s worldwide following: http://twitter.com/SSTSpitfire www.SWING.de On SWING’s website, you will find an SWING TV extensive range of accessories for On SWING TV, SWING puts...

  • Page 31: Appendix

    07 Appendix Versions Addresses Version: 1.3 Date: 27.11.2020 SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH First editorially revised version of the An der Leiten 4 instruction manual. 82290 Landsberied Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 8141 3277 - 888 Fax: +49 (0) 8141 3277 - 870 Email: info@SWING.de...

  • Page 32: Harness Data

    Harness data Model: Size: Manufacturing Date: Serial number: CONNECT RACE ___ - 20__ __ 101 - ___/___/___/___/ LITE Pilot details / Proof of ownership Owner: Name: Address: Telephone: Email: Inspection and repairs carried out: Date: Work carried out: General Completed by Stamp and condition on (Name):...

  • Page 33: Notes

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