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Edition 2 / 07_2015

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  • Page 1 User manual Edition 2 / 07_2015...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting up the harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Packing the LIGHTNESS 2 back and under-seat Large choice of speedbag .
  • Page 3 Parts LIGHTNESS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 4: Thank You For Flying Advance

    ADVANCE’s own factory in Vietnam guar- antees a high quality of workmanship. A many-year relationship Now we wish you a lot of pleasure with your LIGHTNESS 2 and with cloth and line manufacturers ensures that ADVANCE know- «happy landings», every time.

  • Page 5: The Lightness 2

    2 by refining the design and choosing the right materials, with- § Interchangeable speedbag sizes ( like the IMPRESS 3) With a weight from 2.8 kg the LIGHTNESS 2 is a light harness, but, out compro¬mising the well-known ADVANCE quality. The new in its current form, it completely satisfies the needs of the ambi- §...

  • Page 6: General Advice About Paragliding

    LIGHTNESS 2 products should never be dragged over the ground. The LIGHTNESS 2 is exclusively to be used for paraglider flying. All the zips are for light use only; they should never be closed un- der heavy loading.

  • Page 7: Preparing The Product

    § 2 Alias carabiners All buckles can be adjusted in flight. The rest of the LIGHTNESS 2 Important: ADVANCE recommend that you try both adja- § COMPRESSBAG LIGHT cent sized speedbags if you fall in an in-between, grey-area adjustment system can only be set on the ground;...

  • Page 8: Start At The Basic Settings

    Speedbag lines Back straps Shoulder straps Caution: Setting up your LIGHTNESS 2 is not complicated or difficult so long as you follow the recommended step by step procedure. ADVANCE recommend that you try to achieve the ideal position as described.

  • Page 9: Set The Speedbag Length

    – which carry most of the leg load – pressure on the shoulders. “Replacing parts“ ). The LIGHTNESS 2 harness only works wi- § Pushes the body centre of gravity forward if the lower surface of to your perfect speedbag length. Now pull in the upper speedbag th its speedbag.
  • Page 10 The LIGHTNESS 2 is provided with the Closure Remember System. This is a safety device attached to the chest/leg straps which draws the pilot’s attention to the chest strap when he closes the speedbag before takeoff, thus reminding him that the chest strap should also be closed.

  • Page 11: Fitting The Speed System

    The length of the speed system can be adjusted in the best place under the seat, close to the centre of gravity. LIGHTNESS 2 shoulder straps have a Velcro patch and neoprene on the short grey lines inside the speedbag. Move the overhand loop.

  • Page 12: Installing The Reserve

    The reserve handle and the four-flap inner container are perma- compartment through the existing opening, then stowed away in tified volumes for the LIGHTNESS 2 are specified as a function nently connected together, and are designed so that the pull of the the comfort foam pocket.
  • Page 13 Pack your reserve to match the shape and size of the official inner Connect the harness V-connection and the reserve bridle using container; for the LIGHTNESS 2 this means that the reserve has a Maillon of at least 2400 daN safe working load. Stabilise to be packed in a long and narrow shape.
  • Page 14 Tip: If this V-connection channel zip gets pulled open, the Putting the inner container into the reserve compartment Closing the reserve compartment whole zip fastener must be reset by opening it completely First lead the lower, longer yellow cable (1) though the buttonho- Spot to spot and closing it again.
  • Page 16 The reserve must release as a result of the correct throwing Caution: Before every flight check that the reserve handle action – for the LIGHTNESS 2 a pull to the side. If this is not the is in the correct position, and that the yellow cables are case throwing your reserve could be a problem.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Rucksack

    The LIGHTPACK 2 Rucksack has been designed specially for the Pull in the shoulder straps so that you can feel tham, but not so The LIGHTNESS 2 is flown in a reclining position. If you have ad- After lift off keep the forward-leaning upper body position so that LIGHTNESS 2 harness.

  • Page 18: Using The Speed System

    Using the speed system Walking with the LIGHTNESS The speed loop is tensioned forward so you can always easily This is most comfortable when the rucksack is full and under light reach it. One leg should always be straight to keep tension in the ‘full up’...

  • Page 19: Packing The Rucksack

    COMPRESSBAG LIGHT in the rucksack first, on the back padding, ADVANCE give you a compression bag with the LIGHTNESS 2 so The LIGHTNESS 2 can be used with any glider - there is no and push it to the bottom.

  • Page 20: Replacing Parts

    Speedbag Speed loop The LIGHTNESS 2 harness is delivered with a foam protector To fit a new speedbag first take the carabiners out of the red loops. To fit a new speed loop start at the grey connecting loop on the...

  • Page 22: Care, Repairs And Checks

    Care, repairs and checks Weight saving was a priority when it came to the choice of mate- The lifespan of your harness can be significantly prolonged if the To ensure reliable and fast opening most reserve manufacturers More information about the check can be found under «Service» in rials.

  • Page 23: Technical Details

    Technical details Technical data LIGHTNESS 2 Pilot height 155-172 165-183 178-200 Seat width N /A * N /A * N /A * Carabiner height N /A * N /A * N /A * Chest strap width 40-48 40-48 40-48 Total harness weight including comfort 2.95...

  • Page 24: Materials Used

    We routinely check and test the many raw materials available to us. ADVANCE runs two company-owned service centres which car- Like all ADVANCE products the LIGHTNESS 2 has been created ry out checks and repairs of any kind. These centres based in §...
  • Page 25 Warranty To benefit from the comprehensive ADVANCE warranty please fill in the appropriate form within 10 days of purchase. This form is avail- able on the website under «Warranty». As part of the ADVANCE warranty we undertake to rectify any de- fects in our products that are attributable to manufacturing faults.
  • Page 26 Parts LIGHTNESS 2 Mainstrap Shoulderstrap Backstrap Lower Backstrap Frontstrap Breaststrap Legstrap Breast Buckle Adjustment buckle Adjustment buckle V-Line emergency Speedbag lines...
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