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  • Page 1 Manual Edition 1.0 / 28.08.2019...
  • Page 2 STRAPLESS BI 2, direct Here you will find not just instructions for from us. setting up and use in practice, but also im-...
  • Page 3: Important Notice

    Important notice The STRAPLESS BI 2 is certified accor- Every pilot carries sole responsibility for all ding to DIN EN 1651 for a maximum pilot risks associated with paragliding, including weight of 110 kg ( load test only ). injury and death. Neither the manufacturer...
  • Page 4 Tandem spreaders Light ƒ correct basic settings. STRAPLESS 2 passenger harness ƒ Delivery of the STRAPLESS BI 2 includes: LIGHTPACK rucksack of 83 or 91 litres ƒ volume Harness ƒ Two MAILLON RAPIDE main support ƒ...
  • Page 5 Features Adjustable shoulder straps with mini chest strap Shoulder strap adjustment Channel for reserve V-connection lines Maillon Rapide main supports (quality quicklinks) Bullet toggle, opened for more leg mo- vement Reserve compartment for 5.0 to 9.0 litres reserve volume...
  • Page 6 Setting up Before the first flight set the Connecting to the paraglider: STRAPLESS BI 2 shoulder strap lengths for First the spreaders must be connected to your height. To adjust this length move the the STRAPLESS BI 2 using the supplied black balls at the lower ends of the lines in Maillons Rapide.
  • Page 7: Installing The Reserve

    Your safety depends on it! compatibility check – to prove that the chosen reserve works with the Every reserve/harness combination has its STRAPLESS BI 2. own peculiarities. It is essential that pilot and reserve packer have confidence in the When newly folded, a reser-...
  • Page 8 Steerable reserves container. (There will be three loops to make.) The STRAPLESS BI 2 is not suitable for steerable reserves. The STRAPLESS BI 2 reser- Caution: ve pocket is rectangular in shape with Packing the reserve in the inner the longer length aligned with the container direction of flight.
  • Page 9 of a length of 5 to 6 cm (about 3 finger widths) through the bungee. Check the tension of the retaining bungee loop, and adjust as necessary. The line loop should release from the bun- gee under the weight of the reserve alone. Now close the outer flap of the container with two more line loops of equal lengths (5 to 6 cm), as used to secure flap 3.
  • Page 10 Maillon with an O ring (provided). First, the spreaders must be attached to the STRAPLESS BI 2. These can be stabili- Make sure that the connecti- Caution: sed on the main maillons with rubber O on lines run behind the main maillons rings.
  • Page 11 Incorrect looping could result in slipping Connecting the reserve to the harness when a reserve opens - causing heating, Connect the spreader connection lines to melting and failure of the connection. the reserve bridle with a Maillon of 2,400 daN minimum breaking strain. Stabilise the Never stabilise the connec- Caution: webbing loops on each end of the...
  • Page 12 closure flaps face downwards (towards the Closing the reserve pocket ground in flight). The outer container flaps are closed by clo- sure loops and yellow cables. The design of Caution: If a repacked reserve does the outer container creates the necessary not fit the inner container it must tension and pressure on the closure loops be refolded to the shape of the inner...
  • Page 14 Then repeat for the left side. Put the harness on and hang the Finish by stowing both ends of the yellow STRAPLESS BI 2 up by its main quicklinks cable in their button holes. from a harness stand. Pull the reserve out by its handle.
  • Page 15 manual. If uncertain about this you should Reserve too big – too much volume for ƒ consult an expert or contact your regular the outer and/or inner container. ADVANCE dealer. The correct throwing The reserve has not been folded to the ƒ...
  • Page 16 A small person with short arms can place, and that the yellow release ca- ƒ sometimes find it difficult to pull the bles are correctly stowed. reserve. We recommend that during Info: High g in effect while trying to throw ƒ...
  • Page 17 Putting the harness on When the STRAPLESS BI 2 is fitted with a reserve you have to step into the closed harness from above. Then you pull the shoulder straps over and fasten the small chest strap with the ball.
  • Page 20: Handle With Care

    The STRAPLESS BI 2 is extremely light The following actions can significantly and intended for a specific use. The choice reduce the life of your STRAPLESS BI 2: of materials and design make the harness Speed Flying and Speed-Riding ƒ...
  • Page 21: Warranty And Service

    FAQs. an extension of the legal warranty obligation of your country by one year. Your STRAPLESS BI 2 must have a check every 24 months and be regularly inspec- ted. Damage must be immediately rectified by an authorised service station.
  • Page 22 advance thun ag +41 33 225 70 10 info@advance.ch uttigenstrasse 87 www.advance.ch support@advance.ch ch 3600 thun...