Advance acoustic IMPRESS 3 Manuel utilisateur
Getting started
EN / edition 2
First of all our sincere thanks to you for
choosing ADVANCE. ADVANCE, based in
Switzerland, is one of the world’s leading
paraglider manufacturers. Since it was
founded in 1988 the company has consist-
ently pursued its own directions and con-
cepts, both in development and production.
We hope that you will spend many rewarding
hours in the air with your IMPRESS 3.
Welcome to ADVANCE
The IMPRESS 3 represents a new generation
of reclining harnesses: an absolutely High-
End product, which sets new standards in
weight, comfort, aerodynamics and com-
pactness. It is suitable for thermal, cross
country and competition pilots - in fact every-
one who values low drag - and could not do
without their warm speedbag.
This guide gives you a brief look at getting
going and managing your new IMPRESS 3,
but it does not replace the ofcial manual.
Detailed guidance about preparation, use
in ight, maintenance, service and more
can be found in the ofcial manual on
www.advance.ch/impress.
Getting started
Before it is delivered to you every ADVANCE
product has to be checked by the dealer that
the package is complete, and all adjustments
are correctly set to their basic positions. The
delivery package includes:
• Speedbag with Cockpit, Spoiler and
Instrument Panel
• Speed System with 2 Brummel hooks
• Carbon Footboard
• 2 Alu Main Carabiners
• Foam Protector EN/LTF
Delivery and basic settings
• Comfort Foam for the back
• Reserve Inner Container with (built-in)
Reserve Handle
• Radio Pocket
The IMPRESS 3 harness is delivered with the
foam protector in position under the seat,
the comfort foam installed in the back and
the speedbag already tted, together with its
footboard and speedlines.
The IMPRESS 3 comes with a number of
small but important details; just what you
need for comfortable ying:
A Removable Instrument Panel on the
Cockpit
B Built-in Camera Pockets in the Speedbag
C Velcros on the shoulder straps for Solario
and SPOT
D Provision for holding and routeing your
drink system
Innovationen and Features
E Pilot relief tube Exit in speedbag
F Safe-T-System and Closure Remember
System
Standard setting
A
B
B
F
D
C
E
Before your rst ight it is possible to set up
your IMPRESS 3 in only 5 quick and easy
steps. To do this we recommend that you
hang the harness up and follow the follow-
ing advice:
1. Check the basic settings: To nd your
own perfect adjustment you should always
start out from the basic settings. Before
you begin adjusting make sure that all the
harness and speedbag straps are in their
basic positions (free ends of straps at the
white marks).
2. Adjust Speedbag Length: The length of
the speedbag, and therefore the body’s
centre of gravity position, sets the speed-
bag ying angle. For the best speedbag
angle the under surface of the speedbag
should be horizontal (level with the horizon).
To adjust the speedbag length rst loosen
the upper speedbag straps (toes) com-
pletely. Then adjust the lower straps
(heels) as required. Now pull in the upper
Harness Adjustment
speedbag straps (toes) until the feet are at
the desired angle.
3. Adjusting the upper body (back) angle:
Now set the recline angle using the back
straps. Finally pull in (or loosen) the shoul-
der straps as you wish, so that they feel
loose or provide light support, without
putting pressure on the shoulders.
4. Final check: The under surface of the
speedbag is still horizontal. If this is not
the case you should move your centre of
gravity by changing the lengths of the up-
per and lower speedbag lines. If possible
get an observer to check the speedbag
angle. The front edge of the seat surface
should not press into the backs of your
knees.
5. Fine tuning: Pressure points in the backs
of the knees can be relieved by loosening
the seat surface straps. If, on the other
hand, the knees need more support you
should pull them in a little. If you can feel
pressure along the line of the main support
you should shorten the main support
loadshare strap. If necessary you can ad-
just the leg and chest straps individually.
Repeat the adjusting process after every
ight at rst, or as often as necessary.
A very rough volume approximation can be
obtained from the reserve weight by using
this formula (Reserve weight in Kgs x 2.7 =
Volume in Litres). But, depending on packing
quality and style, it could still be possible
that a reserve does not release faultlessly,
even though it conforms to the approved
maximum volume – if calculated by this for-
mula.
Fitting a reserve must be done carefully and
correctly - your safety depends on it. Each
step is explained in detail in the IMPRESS 3
manual. If you are not sure how to do it do
not hesitate to contact a qualied person.
1 Make sure that the reserve does not ex-
ceed the volume certied for the IMPRESS 3
sizes: S max. 6 Litres, M max.6.5 Litres,
L max. 7 Litres.
Installing the reserve
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