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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Thank You Warning Your Quest Overview Preparation Protection Seat plate Speed System Reserve Parachute Installation 08 Fitting Adjustments Shoulder Straps Lumbar Support Leg Straps Chest straps Leg Support Angle Features Hydration Access System Velcro Shoulder Mounting Use and Maintenance Connection To The Wing Pre-flight Checks Towing External Parachute Container 18 Parachute Deployment Water Landing Care Inspection Disposal Technical Specifications Materials Certification Ozone Quality Guarantee EN v1.0 October 2018... -
Page 3: Thank You
• Be prepared to practice as much as you can - especially ground handling, as this is a critical aspect of paragliding. Poor control of the Ozone range. We know that quality and value for money are essential considerations when choosing while on the ground is one of the most common causes of accidents. equipment, so to keep costs low and quality high we build all our wings and harnesses in our own production • Be ready to continue your learning by attending advanced courses to follow the evolution of our sport, as techniques and facility. During production all Ozone products undergo numerous rigorous quality control checks. This way materials keep improving. we can guarantee that our equipment meets the same high standards that we expect ourselves. • Use only certified paragliders, harnesses with protector and reserve parachutes that are free from modification, and use them only within their certified weight ranges. Please remember that flying outside of certified configurations may jeopardise any insurance If you need any further information about Ozone, the Quest or any of our products please check www. (e.g. liability, life etc) you have. It is your responsibility as the pilot to verify your insurance cover. flyozone.com. Or contact your local dealer, paragliding school or any of us here at Ozone. • Make sure you complete a thorough daily and pre-flight inspection of all of your equipment. Never attempt flying with unsuitable It is essential that you read this manual before using your harness for the first time. or damaged equipment. • Always wear a helmet, gloves and boots. Safe Flying! • All pilots should have the appropriate level of license for their respective country and third party insurance. Team Ozone • Make sure that you are physically and mentally healthy before flying. -
Page 4: Your Quest
The Quest is very comfortable for pilots who fly in the semi-reclined to fully laid-back position. The geometry is designed to filter out turbulence and reduce the risk of “falling” towards the deflated side in the event of an incident. Nevertheless, the Quest is reactive to pilot input and, once placed at the desired angle in the turn, provides solid lateral support for precise and effortless thermalling. The precision and ease of turning also make it an ideal partner for discovering the dynamic side Lumber adjustments of flying — wingovers and other freestyle manoeuvres are intuitive and easy to learn with this harness. Speed bar retainer Unlike many open harnesses, the Quest was designed with accelerated flight very much in mind. The accelerator is Reserve Parachute Side Pocket kept in place by a convenient system and sits ready for use at any moment (we recommend using the standard OZONE container accelerator with this harness). Once the speed bar is applied, the chassis flattens out in a more aerodynamic position, in which it is also easier to pilot the wing “modern style” with rear risers and embark on long transitions for XC flying. Under seat protection... -
Page 5: Preparation
PREPARATION PROTECTION The Quest comes as standard with an under seat 17cm LTF/CE certified foam protector and a full length back comfort foam. The under seat protector is designed to absorb heavy impacts by dissipating the air through the seams progressively and smoothly. Allow the airbag time to fully inflate after unrolling for the first time, this can take up to 12hrs so best left overnight before The rear comfort foam should be inserted into the upper zipped installation. -
Page 6: Speed System
The line should then pass through the pulley located near the rear of the seat plate. Ensure the line runs cleanly between the low friction ring and the pulley and that it passes WARNING: Ozone strongly recommends that the reserve parachute to the outside of all structural webbing and is not entangled with the bungee elastic. system is installed by a qualified professional. Always seek experienced Replace the Brummel hook. - Page 7 Please note; short bridle parachutes should be attached to the Quest’s built in reserve bridles. If you have a parachute with long Y bridles, these should be attached directly to the shoulder points. Do not attach long parachute Y And close the 3x zips that enter the container. First the...
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Page 8: Fitting
FITTING Now the top flap can be pulled into position. The handle sits behind the exterior material of the Before your first flight, we recommend to suspend the harness from a suitably strong point to check top flap and is secured with Velcro. Pass the nylon pins of the reserve handle through the gaps that it fits you correctly and to become familiar with the features and adjustments. You can set the in the material just above the top flap eyelets. Pull the white loops through both top flap eyelets shoulder adjustment-straps to find the best fit, and adjust the lumber support so that they leave you in (D and 4) and push the pins through the white loops. a comfortably reclined position. Only ever suspend from carabiners attached to the main hang points. To put the harness on first place the shoulder straps over your Finally the ends of the nylon pins can be neatened into the available tunnel as shown. shoulders. Fasten the colour coded leg straps, ensure there is an IMPORTANT: Make sure to perform a practice throw from... -
Page 9: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS SHOULDER STRAPS Connect the chest strap T lock buckles once again ensuring there is an audible click The length of the shoulder straps can be modified using the adjustment tabs. Adjust the each time and slide the free end of the chest strap protector into the sleeve. shoulders whilst standing up with the harness on so that they are comfortably snug. Whilst suspended in the seated position ensure the straps are comfortable and supportive, they should not be too tight nor too loose. The shoulder strap retainer clip should now be fastened. LUMBER SUPPORT The Lumber support should be adjusted for a comfortable flying position. Precise adjustments can be made in the air so that your lower back is completely supported and there is no tension in your stomach muscles. Be sure to adjust the lumber supports carefully, setting them too loose will result in a very reclined position in the air. Fully clipped in with leg straps, chest strap and shoulder retainer straps closed. IMPORTANT: Make sure any adjustments are symmetrical. If you make a change, take your time to find the position that suites you best, only make small adjustments each time. -
Page 10: Leg Straps
Leg straps should be adjusted whilst in a standing position so that they are not too loose nor too tight. If the leg straps are too loose you will find it difficult to rotate into the seated position after HYDRATION ACCESS SYSTEM take off and if they are too tight you will find it difficult to run. As a general guide, adjust so that The Quest includes a hydration access system with an opening on the left hand side of the top you are able to comfortably slide your hand behind the leg straps. pocket and an anchor point on the left hand shoulder strap for your hydration tube. CHEST STRAP The setting of the chest strap is very sensitive, only small adjustments have a significant impact on the feel in flight. It is possible to adjust to make the adjustment... -
Page 11: Use And Maintenance
Attach the wing’s risers to the carabiners at the main hang points. The A risers should be facing to the outside. EXTERNAL PARACHUTE CONTAINER An additional parachute container (not included) may be added to the Quest. Use the carabiners to secure the container and parachute bridles. If you change the carabiners ensure that they are of a suitable PARACHUTE DEPLOYMENT dimension and fit correctly. The carabiners must be passed through... -
Page 12: Water Landing
It is recommended to immediately undo all straps Weight includes all standard options: Back protection, carabiners, bridles & rescue pod/handle. and swim away from the harness taking care to not become entangled within the lines. CARE MATERIALS The Quest will last you many flights and many years if looked after correctly. To keep your harness clean and airworthy, Outer fabric (Cover) please note the following: Ripstop Nylon / Oxford 210Denier, PU Double Coating 0.8MM • Avoid excessive exposure to UV, heat and humidity. -
Page 13: Ozone Quality Guarantee
OZONE QUALITY GUARANTEE At Ozone we take the quality of our products very seriously. Our harnesses are made to the highest standards in our own manufacturing facility. Every harness manufactured goes through a stringent series of quality control procedures and all the components used are traceable. We always welcome customer feedback and are committed to customer service. Ozone guarantees all of its products against manufacturer’s defects or faults. Ozone will repair or replace any defective product free of charge. Ozone and its distributors provide the highest quality service and repair, any damage to products due to wear and tear will be repaired at a reasonable charge. If you are unable to contact your dealer then you can contact us directly at info@flyozone.com. Summary Safety is paramount in our sport. To be safe, we must be trained, practised and alert to the dangers around us. To achieve this we must fly as regularly as we can, ground handle as much as possible and take a continuous interest in the weather. If you are lacking in any of these areas you will be exposing yourself to more danger than is necessary. Every year many pilots get hurt launching; don’t be one of them. Launching is the time that you are most exposed to danger so practice it lots. Some launch sites are small and difficult and conditions aren’t always perfect. If you’re good at ground handling you’ll be able to confidently and safely launch whilst others struggle...practice as much as you can. You’ll be less likely to get hurt and more likely to have a great day’s flying. Respect the environment and look after your flying sites. Finally, RESPECT the weather, it has more power than you can ever imagine. Understand what conditions are right for your level of flying and stay within that window. Happy flying & enjoy your Quest. Team Ozone... - Page 14 1258 Route de Grasse Le Bar sur Loup 06620 France...
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