SOL paragliders X-Light 2 Manuel utilisateur

V.1.2 06/2018

Manual

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WELCOME TO SOL TEAM! ..................................................................................................................4

USER’S MANUAL ...............................................................................................................................5

THE x-light 2 ......................................................................................................................................6

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................8

ADJUSTMENTS AND INSTALLATIONS..................................................................................................10

BACK PROTECTOR INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................10

CARABINERS INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................11

ACCELERATOR INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................11

RESCUE PARACHUTE INSTALLATION...................................................................................................12

Rescue Parachute Compartment ........................................................................................................... 17

HARNESS ADJUSTMENT FOR FLIGHT.................................................................................................. 18

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Ventral Opening..................................................................................................................................... 20

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SAFETY SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................. 21

LEG COVER ........................................................................................................................................22

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Leg cover closing ................................................................................................................................... 23

Container for instruments .................................................................................................................23

POCKETS ...........................................................................................................................................24

Ballast compartment.........................................................................................................................24

RADIO AND CAMELBACK COMPARTMENT .........................................................................................25

TOWING ATTACK SYSTEM INSTTALATION ...........................................................................................25

FINAL CHECK .....................................................................................................................................26

TANDEM FLIGHT................................................................................................................................26

WATER LANDING ...............................................................................................................................26

SOL HARNESSES WITH OTHER BRANDS..............................................................................................26

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND CLEANING ............................................................................................27

Storing the equipment........................................................................................................................... 27

Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................... 27

Zíper....................................................................................................................................................... 27

Pulleys, CARABINERS AND BUCKLES...................................................................................................... 28

Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................. 28

RECOMENDATION FOR A LONG LIFE ..................................................................................................28

Storage................................................................................................................................................... 29

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NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT............................................................................................................29

OUT OF USE.......................................................................................................................................29

WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................................... 30

SOL warranty - 1 years/100 hours.......................................................................................................... 30

Warranty Terms ..................................................................................................................................... 30

Warranty Pre-requisites......................................................................................................................... 30

This Warranty Does Not Cover............................................................................................................... 31

FINAL WORDS ...................................................................................................................................32

MEASURES ........................................................................................................................................33

REFERENCE TABLE: HEIGHT X WEIGHT ...............................................................................................33

MAINTENANCE MANUAL...................................................................................................................34

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WELCOME TO SOL TEAM!

You have just acquired a high quality product, manufactured under one of the most demanding

industry standards worldwide, we belive this project will allow that you learn a lot in paraglider

flight.

We trust your harness X-Light 2 will bring you many great life memories you will cherish forever

and you could understand our work’s Philosophy, safety, performance, ease of operation and

innovation.

We would like you to read this manual carefully and thoroughly. In it, you will find important

information about using your new equipment.

In the event you should have any questions about its usage or should you wish to be updated

on the latest news at SOL, we remain at your disposal:

Thank you for selecting a SOL PARAGLIDERS.

SOL Team!

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This manual offers information about your harness It is not a training manual. It is a assumption

that the pilot respects the law and order of aviation and that his skills are up to the challenge of

this particular equipment. It is a basic assumption that the pilot is certified to fly this paraglider.

This harness meets at the time of delivery the requirements of the LTF certification or of the

EN, so any equipment alteration will result in the cancellation of this respective certification,

we must remember that every pilot is responsible for the maintenance and assessment of

equipment usability and the manufacturer and its representatives are not liable and therefore

not responsible for any misusage nor mishandling of this equipment.

Harness to paraglider freeflight. For longer flights and aerodynamic design results in a harness

with easy handling and excellent performance.

Don’t forget that flying with this equipment shall be performed at the individual’s own risk. It’s

very import read this manual carefully.

Comes with the harness:

Along with your product, you are getting an accessory kit:

• Easy Check;

• User’s Manual;

• Keyring.

USER’S MANUAL

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The X-Light 2 is a lightweight, fully anatomic shaped, high-performance harness with speedbag for experienced pilots and those who enter the XC Flying.

Thanks to a well-thought-out design and a meticulous material selection, the weight and mass are minimized without sacrificing the high quality requirements. Optimized in aerodynamic and comfort

and adjustable in flight, the X-Light 2 is certified LTF / EN in all requirements: structure (120 kg), back protector and handling.

Available in the sizes S-M-L-XL.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. Huge back storage pocket

2. Identification view panel

3. Pocket for radio

4. Pocket for hydration system

5. Shoulder adjustments

6. Speedbag front pocket

7. Detachable Instrument panel

8. Side adjustments

9. Lumbar adjustments

10.2 side pockets

11.Inclination and length adjustment of the speedbag

12.Easy speedbag entry and exit

13.Composite Divinycell® lightweight footboard

14.Speed system

15.Seat plate inclination adjustment

16.Neoprene speedbag detachable by zipper

17.Comfort protector foam 36-38 G LTF / EN certified

18.Inbuilt rescue compartment (6000/11000cm³)

19.Chest strap adjustment

20.Anatomic shoulder shape

21.Anatomic back shape

22.Speedbag closure by pulley system

23.Independent and adjustable ABS

24.Adjustable Front-T-Quick-Lock 28mm

25.Leg strap adjustment in V

26.Composite Divinycell® lightweight seat plate

27.4L water ballast compartment with side opening for hose exit

28.Anti-forget closure system in V

29.Adjustable carabiner distance 35-55cm

30.Neoprene safety cover on reserve bridle connection

31.Independent bridles system according to LTF / EN norm

Illustrative Photo. The carabiners are not included in the harness.

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ADJUSTMENTS AND INSTALLATIONS

BACK PROTECTOR INSTALLATION

The SOL-Harness provide a variety of adjustment possibilities, so that the pilot is able to find

his/her ideal flying position. The first adjustment must be done in a simulator where you can

be hanging in order to make the adjustments. It may be necessary to take a few testing flights

until the ideal setting is achieved, but the pilot will be rewarded with amazing comfortable

flights.

For your first flight, choose calm weather conditions. Should you need to make further

adjustments, it will be easier to find the ideal position after this first flight.

• Please install the back protector and the reserve/s before you make the adjustments of

the SOL-Harness.

• Your safety is assured by straps integrated in the harness, by tablet beneath the seat, to

avoid perforation and by the back protector.

• Never carry instruments that may perforate the harness backing in case of impact!

• You have to use the back protector from SOL for X-Light 2 With the use of other protectors

the harness loses his certification;

• It´s very important to fix the protector against movements;

• After a hard landing on the protector, the harness and the protector has to be examined

for damage.

• A damaged protector could not further be used, cause probably he doesn´t match any

more the test results. The certification expired. A change is necessary – it´s also in your

interest an safety. Please let all parts of the harness be examined. The activator for the

CARABINERS INSTALLATION

ACCELERATOR INSTALLATION

• Carabiners: Pay attention at each installed carabiner of the permission and/or other

references of the producer. You have to look out regularly for thin fissures and/or mal-

function. The carabiner has to close always 100%.

• If you choose to change the carabiners (even made of steel) at least each 5 years or after

250 flight hours you are making a wise decision.

Atention

Atenção

• All necessary buckles to adjust the speed system are found on the harness’ body. Follow

the instruction in the image. First you have to thread the line through the metal grommets

in front of the seat.

reserve has to function 100%, also the mechanism of the carabiners.

• If necessary, you should ask for professional help to make sure it is properly function.

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RESCUE PARACHUTE INSTALLATION

It is possible to install two parachutes into the harness beneath the seat. For installation details

take a look at the drawings. The drawings should help you to understand the installation. In

case you are uncertain ask a professional for help, to be sure that the installation is correct.

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• Before every flight, inspect the activation handle and its pins,

to make sure they are at the correct setting position.

• After the installation you should make a test.

• The container’s size takes to account the reserve size which

would be normal for the pilot’s weight x harness size.

• There might be the case when large rescues parachute may

not fit adequately in the smaller size harness.

• Never throw the reserve in flight-direction.

Pay special attention to the fact in which direction you must pull your rescue parachute in

order to throw it out.

The SOL-Harness features a rescue parachute installation system with easy access at the

moment of grab and throw, by possessing an activator which has a shorter connection. Some

layers of fabric covers the entrance recipients destined to the reserve (Figure 24), protecting

the parachute from dust and humidity.

Atention

RESCUE PARACHUTE COMPARTMENT

The reserves parachutes compartments on your harness were designed for most of the

parachutes in the market. In any case, you must install, simulate and perform all testing, so

that you will not have any surprises in case you need to activate it. Any questions concerning

its operation must be dealt with during the installation and setting of the harness before the

first flight.

If you need a strong force to remove the rescue parachute, check the installation again. All

questions about operation should be discussed during installation and adjustments. If you

have doubts, please ask a SOL dealer or an authorized flight school.

• In case of a first combination between harness and reserve there has to be made a test of

compability. This test has to me made from an authorized person or workshop!

• Never sit down in your harness for tests or other activities when it is layed on the ground,

this can damage the harness, the rescue container and the whole rescue system.

• The reserve has to be packed and checked every year. This has to be done by an authorized

workshop. Pay attention to the references in the owner’s manual for your reserve. Each

check is to be marked in the check protocol of the reserve.

• Reserve installation: After the first and each following installation has to be made a test

Atention

In case the pilot lands on water and gets the reserve wet, the rescue parachute should be

removed from the harness, be dried and re-packed before it is placed back into the recipient

(see the rescue parachute manual).

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POSITION ADJUSTMENTS

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Before the first flight, we suggest the pilot simulate his/her flying position hanging the harness

on a harness tester, sitting on SOL Harness and trying to find the best position adjustment.

This simulation becomes more realistic if the back pocket is filled with objects the pilot would

normally carry during flight.

After adjusting the back, the pilot must choose the best body inclination, respecting a central

vertical line. We don’t advise a steep inclination, so that vision and access to commands are

not jeopardized.

The shoulder strap is adjustable, varying according to the pilots’ height. For better comfort, the

shoulder straps support part of the dorsal weight. The pectoral strap regulates the distance

between the two carabiners, which varies depending on the paraglider’s size.

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Avoid a laying flying position, as this alters the paraglider’s commands:

• Your command is shortened;

• More vulnerable to a twist.

LATERAL ADJUSTMENTS

• Make sure the setting is symmetric for your safety and comfort.

Atention

(for ex. 2-years-check) to secure that the applicated force to pull the

reserve lays between 2 and 5 daN.

• Follow the manufacturer instructions of rescue parachute (how to

use, maintenance, inspections and folding)

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