Getting started (PDF) - Advance

Welcome to ADVANCEFirst of all our sincere thanks to you forchoosing ADVANCE. ADVANCE, based inSwitzerland, is one of the world’s leadingparaglider manufacturers. Since it wasfounded in 1988 the company has consistentlypursued its own directions and concepts,both in development and production.We hope that you will spend many rewardinghours in the air with your IMPRESS 3.The IMPRESS 3 represents a new generationof reclining harnesses: an absolutely High-End product, which sets new standards inweight, comfort, aerodynamics and compactness.It is suitable for thermal, crosscountry and competition pilots - in fact everyonewho values low drag - and could not dowithout their warm speedbag.

Delivery and basic settingsBefore it is delivered to you every ADVANCEproduct has to be checked by the dealer thatthe package is complete, and all adjustmentsare correctly set to their basic positions. Thedelivery package includes:• Speedbag with Cockpit, Spoiler andInstrument Panel• Speed System with 2 Brummel hooks• Carbon Footboard• 2 Alu Main Carabiners• Foam Protector EN/LTF• Comfort Foam for the back• Reserve Inner Container with (built-in)Reserve Handle• Radio PocketThe IMPRESS 3 harness is delivered with thefoam protector in position under the seat,the comfort foam installed in the back andthe speedbag already fitted, together with itsfootboard and speedlines.

pressure along the line of the main supportyou should shorten the main supportloadshare strap. If necessary you can adjustthe leg and chest straps individually.Repeat the adjusting process after everyflight at first, or as often as necessary.

2 Pack the reserve to the shape and size ofthe inner container3 Put the inner container into the IMPRESS 3as follows:a. Position the reserve inner container inthe reserve compartment with thewritten-on side facing downwards.b. Stow the reserve handle in its neoprenepocket and lead the yellow cablethrough the two small eyelets.c. Open the zips backwards to theirstarting points, then close them completely.Stow the zippers in their zipper‘garages’.d. Secure the reserve compartment bymeans of the brass eyelet, closureloop and yellow cable, then guide theend of the yellow cable into its channel.

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4 After every repack and every reserve installationcarry out a compatibility test asfollows:• Hang up the harness from its carabiners,pack the back pocket and sitin the harness.• The reserve must be released by usingthe correct throwing technique(sideways throwing direction!).The reserve handle, permanently connectedto the four-flap inner container supplied,forms an essential part of the harness; youmay only use this reserve handle.

Using the SpeedbagThe IMPRESS 3 speedbag is closed by anew chest strap/speedbag safety device,called Closure Remember System. This fasteningis directly connected to the chest/legstraps and draws the pilot’s attention, whenhe closes the speedbag, to the chest strap(which should have been closed already).This safety device will prevent the pilot fromfalling out of the harness should he take offwith speedbag closed but chest strap open(for example after having released the chest/leg straps after a failed takeoff).Stay leaning forward after takeoff, with bodyweight supported by the leg/chest straps.Pick up the speedbag (which should be danglingbelow) with a foot (right preferably) andpush yourself into a comfortable recliningposition by means of the footboard. The topof the speedbag then closes automatically.

Technical DetailsS M LPilot Height cm 155-170 171-185 186-200Seatboard Width cm n/a * n/a * n/a *Hangpoint Height cm n/a * n/a * n/a *Carabiner Distance cm 40-48 40-48 40-48Total Harness Weight kg 4.5 4.7 4.9Load TestDIN EN 1651 / LTF II 91/09, 120 kgFoam Protector Certification LTF II 91/09*) The hammock principle means that the harness conforms exactly to the shape of the pilot. The width of the seatand the height of the hang points are a function of pilot dimensions.

Warranty and ServicePlease register your IMPRESS 3 online atwww.advance.ch/garantie within 10 days ofpurchase. The ADVANCE Warranty is validfor 3 years for defects that are attributableto manufacturing faults. There are more detailsonline.Your IMPRESS 3 should have a check every24 months, and be regularly inspected.Confirmed damage must be immediatelydealt with by an authorised service centre.You can find detailed information about theworldwide ADVANCE Service Network onwww.advance.chAn up-to-date version of the detailed and officialmanual, further advice about safety,updated news and the FAQs can also befound on www.advance.ch.

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