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- Page 1 Manual Edition 5/2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
IMPRESS 4 – Accessible Throne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -
Page 3: Thank You For Flying Advance
Have fun We wish you many rewarding experiences with your IMPRESS 4, and many wonderful hours in the air! Team ADVANCE 3 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Thank you for flying ADVANCE... -
Page 4: Impress 4 - Accessible Throne
IMPRESS 4 – Accessible Throne The IMPRESS 4 is the first fully equipped cross country harness with an aerodynamical- ly optimised tail spoiler, that will fit in every normal paraglider rucksack. A high-end prod- uct, more comfortable and refined than ever before – intended for the leisure cross-coun- try flyer up to the cross-country champion or competition pilot. -
Page 5: Safety Advice
The pilot is also responsible for All harness settings and adjustments should be carried appropriate care of the environment, including the natural out before flight. Correct adjustment of the IMPRESS 4 world and its landscape. has a major effect on safety, correct functioning and ge- Wearing of an adequate helmet, suitable footwear and clo- neral comfort in flight. -
Page 6: Features
Internal pocket for drink system Reserve V-connection channel with zip Easy-release reserve system for 2 reserves Anti-G pocket Mesh back surface Air-filled tail spoiler Air intake for tail spoiler Relief tube exit (left) Ballast compartment 6 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Features Features... -
Page 7: Protectors & Protection Elements
Protectors & Protection Elements The IMPRESS 4 has a certified foam protector under the seat and comfort foam for the back. In addition the whole body within the seat shell is surrounded by SAS-TEC com- ponents. Pilot warmth enables these viscoelastic soft foam elements to mould themselves to body shape for even mo- re comfort and effective impact protection. -
Page 8: Cockpit & Instrument Panel
Pocket with integral Hook Knife Peripheral zip for speedbag attachment Neoprene instrument cover Clip for fastening to front strap Carrying handle Battery pocket on the back Windshield Fitted Hook Knife Detached Ready to go 8 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Features... -
Page 9: Pockets & Compartments
Cockpit pocket (ca. 5 ltrs) Three internal side pockets accessible from outside Ballast compartment (ca. 5 ltrs) Straight-through Anti-G pocket Large back compartment (ca. 25 ltrs) with extra pocket and holder for drink systems Lid compartment Radio pocket 9 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Features... -
Page 10: Preparing The Product
Preparing the product Delivery Package COMFORTPACK 130 ltrs IMPRESS 4 version § IMPRESS 4 Windshield § Detachable Cockpit § § Hook Knife integral with Cockpit Radio pocket for fitting to main strap § 2 Edelrid «Alias Speed» Carabiners § §... -
Page 11: With And Without Seatboard
With and without seatboard Without seatboard With seatboard The IMPRESS 4 inherits the genes of the IMPRESS 2 and IMPRESS 3, and is the first serious cross-country and competition harness that can be flown with or without a seatboard, without operating restrictions or readjustment. -
Page 12: Installing A Reserve
In every case a test release/compatibility test carried out by the subject pilot in realistic con- The IMPRESS 4 can take two reserves in its reserve con- ditions is the only way to prove that the particular tainer under the seat. An adjustable dividing wall separa- reserve will reliably release from the IMPRESS 4. - Page 13 When all lines are stowed, The IMPRESS 4 can also be used with a steerable reserve. approximately 90 cm of suspension line should remain for Connection to the harness should be made with two mail- securing the inner container closure flaps.
- Page 14 ( 5 to 6 cm). These final loops are retained by doubled elastic bands which are led th- rough the eyelets on the outer container flap. The two ela- stic bands are already mounted at the factory. 14 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Preparing the product...
- Page 15 Pull this slider up around the zip track over the top of the harness to the right side..to the end of the right reserve compartment. 15 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Preparing the product...
- Page 16 Do not use sticky tape instead of rubber O rings for locating (stabilising) webbing lines on a maillon! Info: When loop-in-looping a COMPANION reser- ve bridle to a an IMPRESS 4 the V-connection neo- prene cover must be pulled fully over the loop connection. Caution:...
- Page 17 Info: If the IMPRESS 4 is used with only one reser- ve the empty reserve compartment must be occu- pied by the suitably shaped foam blank provided in order that the reserve compartment does not per- manently deform.
- Page 18 Harness delivery includes a red packing cable. This can be used as a packing help. Fold the lower flap up while slotting the right flap in pla- ce (red to red). Follow the numbers 1– 3. 18 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Preparing the product...
- Page 19 Stow this cable end in its buttonhole. Fold the left part of the lo- connect the red zip slider wer closure flap up and and run it up 10 cm into the left flap (red to red). 19 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Preparing the product...
- Page 20 Close the left side with its yellow cable and stow the end in its buttonhole. Locate the reserve han- dle on its Velcro and settle the magnet. 20 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Preparing the product...
- Page 21 Caution: After installing the reserve, it is mandato- The cable end goes into ry to remove all auxiliary equipment and the red pa- its buttonhole. cking device! Danger of release blockade! 21 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Preparing the product...
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Page 22: Compatibility Test
Put the harness on, close the 2-buckle and closure remember systems, and the speedbag, then clip yourself and the IMPRESS 4 carabiners into a harness hanger. Then pull out the reserve as if in flight. Info:... -
Page 23: Fitting An Anti-G Chute
Fitting an Anti-G chute The IMPRESS 4 has a straight-through Anti-G pocket at lumbar level. Fitting the Anti-G chute The Anti-G device attaches to the green strap by a trian- gular quicklink , then is stowed away. Replacing it with the blank... -
Page 24: Adjusting The Harness
Adjusting the harness General information Take some time to adjust your IMPRESS 4 and always § keep these two criteria in mind: Comfort (no pressure points) and Aerodynamics (speedbag base horizontal). The procedure is the same – with or without seatboard. -
Page 25: Preparation And Basic Settings
§ Put the harness on. § Close the harness and speedbag and hang this arran- gement on a simulator (harness hanger). Ask a bystander to assess your harness position (flying § attitude). 25 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Adjusting the harness... -
Page 26: Adjustment Steps
2. Adjusting upper body recline angle The upper back strap sets the upper body recline angle. Now you can set the shoulder straps so that they lie loosely on the shoulders. 26 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Adjusting the harness... - Page 27 6. Adjusting the small chest strap The small chest strap holds the shoulder straps in positi- on for takeoff and landing. It can be adjusted as you wish. 27 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4...
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Page 28: Setting Up The Speed System
Setting up the speed system The IMPRESS 4 comes with speedloops and lines already fitted. The speedlines only need to be adjusted to the gli- der‘s acceleration system and leg length. Connect the speedlines to the paraglider by Brummel hooks or anchor hitches. -
Page 29: Preparation For Flight
Cobra buckles are correctly closed. An open front strap can allow you to fall out of the harness from the air – with fatal results! Caution: Make sure that all buckles are correctly closed! 29 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Preparation for flight... -
Page 30: Clipping In The Paraglider
ADVANCE wing especially straightforward. The pilot only has to note that the red and blue lines on the glider ri- sers match the same colours on the IMPRESS 4 support points. The EASY CONNECT SYSTEM improves safety be- fore takeoff. -
Page 31: Setting Up The Drink System
This feature is easily reached in flight, and the stowed in its pocket and urine tube can be pushed through the exit hole du- secured with a bullet tog- ring flight. gle. 31 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Preparation for flight... -
Page 32: Use In Practice
Take the Windshield off after landing, before laying the The IMPRESS 4 is a light harness and therefore not suita- wear to help. You can order such a component harness on the ground, and put it in its grey cover so it ble for school use. -
Page 33: Speed System Handling
Symmetrical acceleration The two rungs of the IMPRESS 4 speedloop are stiffened with a section of tape. This not only makes the rungs mo- re comfortable underfoot but also easier to centre the feet on the speed system. -
Page 34: Packing
Packing The IMPRESS 4 has a fold line across the back and can be easily folded and packed. The resulting low-vo- lume package makes it a perfect fit for the supplied COMFORTPACK 3 130 ltrs. Caution: Before packing always open the cockpit/ speedbag zip and press the instrument panel flat. -
Page 35: Emergencies
Options for dealing with this are caught up in reserve or paraglider lines. 35 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Use in Practice... - Page 36 TEC parts, comfort foam and blanks should be taken out maging it because of the extra weight of water insi- of the IMPRESS 4. See section «Removing & replacing de. Lift the harness by its straps – never by its fab- components»...
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Page 37: Removing & Replacing Components
Removing & replacing components General SAS-TEC lumbar protection The IMPRESS 4 is delivered with the foam protector, SAS- In order to retain comfort the SAS-TEC lumbar protection TEC back and side protection, comfort foam, fitted spee- should not be removed. For repairs it can be taken out wi- dbag and speed system. -
Page 38: Seatboard
Remove the foam protector as described above. Open the protector pocket zip, release the elastic band and pull the air tube valve out. This can be unscrewed and exchanged. 38 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Removing and replacing components... -
Page 39: Footboard
Other lines or speedbars could damage the speed- bag by friction and overload. Info: If desired, ratchet pulleys could be mounted on the grey speedline tensioner loops. Make sure that the lines run cleanly to avoid chafing points. 39 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Removing and replacing components... -
Page 40: Speedbag
Speedbag Speedbag installation The IMPRESS 4 is routinely delivered with speedbag fit- ted. To fit another version the original must be removed. Continue as follows. When fitting a new speedbag always use Caution: Pull the upper ends of the lines that came with it. - Page 41 If not hooked up the speedbag zip will be destroyed. Fit the speed system as described in this manual. Fix the speedbag Velcro strip under the harness. 41 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Removing and replacing components...
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Page 42: Care, Checks And Repairs
Airing and repacking of the reserve parachute is should carry out repairs with original materials. included. If the IMPRESS 4 has been subjected to an air- The harness should be regularly inspected for defecti- §... -
Page 43: Service & Warranty
There you can mal wear and tear. look at spare parts for your product and place support questions direct. 43 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Service & Warranty... -
Page 44: Technical Information
Carabiner height with seatboard Front strap width 40 – 48 40 – 48 40 – 48 Weight with protector (ready to fly) Harness certification with protector EN 1651 & LTF 91/09, 120 kg Rucksack weight 44 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Technical Information... -
Page 45: Materials Used
Nylon Ripstop 40BE/DE, PU2 Nylon Ripstop 70D, PU3 Cloth harness Nylon Oxford 210D, PU3 Nylon Robic 100D, PU2 Nylon Ripstop 20D, Shune 97 Cloth bottom Nylon Oxford Ripstop 210D, PU3 Cloth Speedbag LNT 6078 45 | ADVANCE IMPRESS 4 Technical Information... -
Page 46: Certification
Certification The IMPRESS 4 was tested and certified according to EN 1651 and LTF 91/09 at 120 kg suspended weight. The foam protector is part of the certification. Only the original reserve handle and its permanently attached five-flap in- ner container may be used. - Page 47 Advance Thun AG Uttigenstrasse 87 3600 Thun info@advance .ch Manual Edition 5/2020...
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