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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Thank you for flying ADVANCE....... . . 3 Service & Warranty ........17 About ADVANCE . -
Page 3: Thank You For Flying Advance
Thank you for flying ADVANCE We congratulate you on your choice of the ZIP Light front container, another quality product from ADVANCE. We hope that you will spend many rewarding hours in the air with it. This manual is an important part of your flying equipment. In it you will find step by step instructions about setting up the container and using it in practice, and also important advice about safety, care and main- tenance of the ZIP Light front container. -
Page 4: About Advance
About ADVANCE ADVANCE, based in Switzerland, is one of the world’s leading para- glider manufacturers. Since it was founded in 1988, the company has consistently pursued its own directions and concepts, both in develop- ment and production. The results are quality products with distinctive characteristics. -
Page 5: The Zip Light Front Container
The ZIP Light Front Container Easy to close and compact The ZIP Light front container has a number of special features: § 3 sizes (S: 2,0–2,7 l, M: 2,5–3,5 l, L: 3,5–5,5 l) The clever ZIP Light front container goes especially well with the EASINESS light reversible harness, but is also very suitable for use §... -
Page 6: Safety Advice
Safety advice General recommendations for paragliding The ZIP Light front container is only to be used for paragliding. Paragliding requires suitable training and an adequate knowledge of the equipment, as well as the necessary insurance and licence. A pilot It is important that the ends of the ZIP Light front container must be able to correctly assess the current weather conditions before Y-connections are hung in the harness carabiners before the paraglider embarking on a flight. -
Page 7: Setting Up
Setting up Delivery Before delivery every ADVANCE product must be checked by the dealer for completeness of the delivery package, and correct basic settings. Delivery package The ZIP Light front container package contains: § Front container with a four elastic container flaps §... -
Page 8: Checking The Reserve Volume
Checking the reserve volume The ZIP Light front container is available in three sizes S, M and L. Size S holds a reserve of between 2.0 to 2.7 litres, size M from 2.5 to 3.5 li- tres and size L from 3.5 to 5.5 litres. The volume of your reserve will ei- ther be on a small label on the reserve (e.g. -
Page 9: Fitting The Reserve Handle Inner Container
Fitting the reserve handle Inner container Fasten the reserve handle – supplied with the ZIP Light front container – to the centre loop on your reserve inner container. It is important that the reserve handle acts on the middle of the inner container. If your in- ner container does not have a central loop it cannot be used with the ZIP Light front container. -
Page 10: Connecting The Reserve To The Zip Y-Connection
Connecting the reserve to the ZIP Y-connection Connect the reserve bridle to the ZIP Light front contain- er Y-connection with a quicklink of at least 2400 daN working load. Stabilise the webbings in position on the quicklink – for example with rubber o-rings or Neoprene loops –... -
Page 11: Packing The Inner Container In The Zip Light Front Container
Packing the inner container in the ZIP Light front container First open the zip on the back of the ZIP Light front container. Put the Y-connection in the ZIP Light front container so that an arm of the Y-connection emerges left and right from the front container. Then put the inner container on top with the reserve handle facing towards you. -
Page 12: Closing The Zip Light Front Container
Closing the ZIP Light front container Lead the two yellow reserve handle cables though their closure loops and into their “button holes”. The handle will then lie close to the front container, be visible and easy to reach. Always make sure that the yellow cables run cleanly in position, to en- sure correct release. -
Page 13: Fitting To A Different Harness
Fitting to a different harness Connect the lines from the ends of the Y-connection to the loops on the front container as described below. These loops take the weight of the reserve when it is hung in the harness carabiners. Connect the grey lines from the right and left reserve connections with their respective loops on the sides of the ZIP Light front container. -
Page 14: Hanging The Reserve On The Harness
Hanging the reserve on the harness Before every flight the ZIP Light front container must be hung in the harness carabiners by the ends of the red Y-connection. The carabiner gates must face aft to ensure that the reserve connection loops do not touch them: this may mean reversing the carabiner fitting direction. -
Page 15: Compatibility Check
Compatibility check The following factors can make reserve opening more difficult, espe- cially if they apply together: Correct installation of a reserve must always be checked by a personal § Reserve too big, too much volume for the outer or inner containers. test release –... - Page 16 Caution: The reserve system can only work if the front container has been correctly attached, according to the instructions. Caution: Before every flight check that the reserve handle is in its correct position and that the yellow cables are in the right place.
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Page 17: Service & Warranty
Service & Warranty ADVANCE Service Centre § find an answer to a burning question from the FAQs ( frequently asked questions). ADVANCE operates two of its own Service Centres which carry out § sign up for the ADVANCE Newsletter, and regularly be informed by checks and repairs of every kind. -
Page 18: Warranty
Warranty As part of the ADVANCE warranty, we undertake to rectify any defects in our products that are attributable to manufacturing faults. In order for a warranty claim to be made, ADVANCE must be notified immedia- tely on discovery of a defect, and the defective product sent in for ins- pection. - Page 19 a d v a n c e t h u n a g f o n + 41 3 3 225 70 10 w w w. a d v a n c e.c h u t t i g e n g s t r a s s e 87 f a x + 41 3 3 225 70 11 i n f o @ a d v a n c e.c h c h 3 6 0 0 t h u n...
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