Connect Race lite
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Dear Connect Race Lite- owner THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A SWING PRODUCT! This Instruction Manual is an important part of your paragliding equipment. It contains instructios, important advice on safety and paraglider care and maintenance, along with tips on flying technique and general information about the sport of paragliding. It is essential that you read this Manual thoroughly before your first flight. Consistent development work and the innovative combination of the materials used have resulted in a product that meets our and your high demands and sets standards. If you have any...

Special text You must read this Manual carefully before using the harness for the first time. This will allow you to familiarise yourself with the adjustment options and the care and maintenance of your new paraglider harness. Information in this Manual on design of the paraglider harness, technical data and illustrations are subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes without prior notification. Special text giving safety information is identified in this Manual in accordance with the ANSI Z535.6 standard. The Manual complies with the airworthiness requirements in LTF NFL II...

Series of instructions In this Manual, instructions which must be followed in a certain order are numbered consecutively. < Where there is a series of pictures with step-by-step instructions, each step has the same number as the corresponding picture. d Letters are used where there is a series of pictures but the order is not relevant. Numbers circled in red refer to various parts of the item pictured. A list of the numbers and the name of the part labelled follows the picture. Bullet points Bullet points are used in this Manual for lists. Example:  QR Codes If this Manual refers to a...

02 Safety WARNING The safety advice given below must be followed in all circumstances. Failure to do so renders invalid the certification and/or results in loss of insurance cover, and could lead to serious injuries or even death. Safety advice All forms of aerial sport involve certain risks. When compared with other types of aerial sport, paragliding has the lowest number of fatal accidents measured according to the number of licensed pilots. However, few other sports demand such a high level of individual responsibility as paragliding. Prudence and risk-awareness are basic requirements...

than was previously the case. You should therefore visit the safety pages of the certification agencies on a regular basis and keep up-to-date with new safety notices which cover any products connected with paragliding (refer to Appendix for addresses). WARNING The harness owner is responsible for carrying out the action required by the safety notice. Disclaimer and exclusion of liability, Operating limits Use of the product is at the pilot’s own risk! The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or material damage which arises in connection with SWING products. The...

03 Harness features Technical data Intended Use Paraglider harness Certification number Maximum load Distance between carabiners [cm] (min. – max.) Weight approx. [kg]* (inflatable protector / foam protector) Distance carbiner seat plate [cm] Alternatively 16cm foam protector or protector, each LTF NfL II 91/09 approved Lightshield back protection (TÜV Cat. 2) Integrated container (volume 3,0 - 6,5 litre) under the seat, side deployment handle CONNECT RACE LITE harness Two aluminium carabiners Deployment handle and inner container for reserve Lightshield back protection Seat plate Speed bar...

Diagram What does the CONNECT RACE LITE look like? CONNECT RACE LITE The CONNECT RACE LITE is the result of many years of collaboration between Woody Valley and Swing to develop cross-country harnesses. It is intended for all pilots who have high demands when it comes to harness weight, but who do not want to sacrifice comfort, control and aerodynamics. The CONNECT RACE LITE is fitted with a pocket for the optional Anti-G drogue parachute. The CONNECT RACE LITE was developed as a lightweight pod harness for everyday use, with the maximum level of comfort. It may only be used as a paraglider...

Installing the foam protector The inflation tube is fed outwards to the right through the red loop, and inwards behind the red carabiner. Do up the zip for the protector compartment to close it again. Safety Lock system Protector The CONNECT RACE LITE comes with your choice of a 16cm foam protector or an inflatable protector. Both types of protector are LTF certified in combination with the harness. Using the inflatable protector reduces the dimensions and weight of the harness. WARNING The CONNECT RACE LITE has LTF certification only in combination with one of the two protector options....

Reserve compartment The CONNECT RACE LITE has a rescue chute compartment underneath the seat, immediately behind the back protection. The rescue chute must be attached to the harness before it is stowed in the integrated container. The CONNECT RACE LITE is delivered complete with a handle built into the inner container. No other inner container or handles should be used. Information on installing the rescue system is in the section “Fitting the Reserve System”. Comfort features Removable seat plate The Connect Race Lite has a removable seat plate. This provides much higher lateral stability...

Urine tube There is an opening on the left-hand side of the harness in the orange section through which a urine tube can be fed. Fig. 10 Windshield when installed Opening for urine tube Mesh back The back section has mesh spacer fabric to maximise seating comfort. This ensures optimum pressure distribution for your back and good air circulation. Windshield The optional windshield protects the pilot against the wind and cold. It is secured to the cockpit using the three snap fasteners under the Lycra cover. It should always be removed and stored in its bag when you are not flying to prevent...