Advance acoustic AXESS 4 User manual

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Getting Started
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Thank you for choosing ADVANCE. We are
one of the worldwide leading paraglider
manufacturers, based in Switzerland.
Since 1988 we have consistently followed
our own plans and ideas for both develop-
ment and production.
The AXESS 4 prides itself on its simple
handling, combined with much passive sa-
fety and a compact shape. This is partly
achieved by the use of an innovative Air-
Foam Hybrid-Protector. This is lighter than
a conventional foam protector, but oers
the same full protection. Protection functi-
on is now extended by SAS-TEC compo-
nents at the sides and up the whole back
area. These serve as defence against poin-
ted objects and mild impacts.
We hope that the AXESS 4 will bring you
many enjoyable hours in the air.
Welcome to ADVANCE
This guide gives you a brief look at using
the AXESS 4, but it does not replace the
manual which you can download from
www.advance.ch/axess.
Register your AXESS 4 on
www.advance.ch/warranty, and receive in-
formation about updates and safety-related
topics for this product.
Getting Started

Delivery and basic settings
Every ADVANCE product has to be
checked by the retailer before delivery for
complete package contents and correct
basic settings.
In the AXESS 4 delivery package:
§EN/LTF-certied Air-Foam Hybrid-
Protector (removable)
§SAS-TEC side and back soft-foam
protection (removable)
§Carbon seatboard
§Speed system with carbon speedbar
§2 Edelrid ALIAS Alu carabiners
§Ronstan ball-bearing speed pulleys
§Reserve connection lines
§Reserve handle xed to the four-ap
inner container
§Getting Started booklet
Optional
§Foot rest
§Radio pocket for xing on shoulder
strap
optional
optional

1 Air-Foam Hybrid-Protector
2 SAS-TEC Protection
3 2-buckle closure system
4 Adjustable upper body recline angle
5 Seatboard adjustment
6 Reserve compartment with labyrinth
aps
7 Reserve parachute supports
8 Fastenings for drink tube and mini vario
9 ALIAS carabiners and EASY
CONNECT system
10 Pocket inside for drink container
11 Two side pockets: zip-up external (left),
open net pocket (right)
Features in Detail

Protectors
Air-Foam Hybrid-Protector
The Air-Foam Hybrid-Protector inates au-
tomatically and is routinely ready to functi-
on within 60 seconds of the harness being
unpacked from the paraglider rucksack.
It can be taken out of its housing under
the seatboard for maintenance purposes.
To ensure maximum lifespan the protector
should not be left compressed for exten-
ded periods, and never stored wet.
SAS-TEC crash protection
In addition to the Air-Foam Hybrid-
Protector the AXESS 4 has three innovati-
ve SAS-TEC crash and penetration
defences to protect the pelvis and spine
from impacts. These visco-elastic soft-
foam parts are built into the sides and
back sections, and can be removed if
desired.

Easy Connect
The EASY CONNECT System makes clip-
ping an ADVANCE paraglider to the har-
ness quite straightforward. Make sure that
the red and blue lines on the AXESS 4 sup-
port loops agree with the red and blue
lines on the paraglider risers.
Balance Strap System
The Balance Strap System makes it easy
to sit back in the harness after takeo, and
to stand up again before landing. As soon
as the pilot bends the knees after takeo
he slides back into the seat automatically,
without having to use the hands.
Before landing the pilot straightens the
legs and pushes the hips forward. He will
then automatically tip into an upright lan-
ding and running position. The Balance
Strap System means his hands can stay
on the brakes - another safety plus.

All harnesses are delivered set to their ba-
sic settings. This is indicated on the shoul-
der, back and leg straps by markings sewn
in white. To nd your own perfect adjust-
ment hang the harness up, put it on,close
the chest strap and leg straps (2-buckle
system) and start from the basic settings.
1. Back Straps
The relatively high-mounted back straps (at
the sides) give good back support and ta-
ke weight o the shoulders. Pulled-in back
straps result in an upright position.
Completely loosened back straps put the
pilot in a re- clined position. ADVANCE re-
commend the basic setting.
2. Shoulder Straps
The shoulder straps can be adjusted for pi-
lot height and desired sitting position. Pull
them in until they sit loosely on the shoul-
ders and apply light support, but without
pressing on the shoulders.
3. Chest strap
The chest strap sets the distance between
the main support loops (carabiners). The
wider the chest strap is opened the more
agile is the sitting position, and weight
steering will have more eect. A closer
setting results in a quiet and damped ride
in ight. The adjustment range is very
large, and harness agility can be changed
to any setting the pilot chooses to suit the
conditions.
4. Leg straps
The leg straps should be symmetric and
set to a length that allows freedom of mo-
vement for takeo. This makes for a safe
takeo and means that the comfortable
sitting position can be easily taken up after
lifto. The leg strap buckles are under the
seat, which should be tipped forward for
access. The buckles are directly under the
back of the seatboard.
5. Seatboard
The seatboard angle can be quickly set to
any position. This is a matter of pilot
preference.
Adjusting the harness

6. Setting the small chest strap
The small chest strap holds the shoulder
straps in the best position for takeo and
landing. The width can be adjusted to any
position.
Info: All adjustments can be altered
in ight, except for the leg straps.

Installing a reserve
Fitting a reserve into a harness must be
done by a skilled person – your safety de-
pends on it! The AXESS 4 manual explains
the steps required in detail. Make sure that
your reserve conforms to the volume range
certied for your AXESS 4, Sizes S & M:
2.5 to 6.5 litres, Size L: 2.5 to 7 litres.
As a rough approximation you can use the
reserve weight/volume factor (reserve
weight in kgs x 2.7 = volume in litres).
Depending on packing technique and skill
a reserve that conforms to the certied vol-
ume limits – if calculated by this formula -
may still not release properly. In every case
a personal test release (compatibility test)
is the only way to make sure that a par-
ticular reserve will work with the AXESS 4.
Caution: If the volume of the packed
reserve lies within the upper third of
the certied volume range, it is
especially important to observe that
the reserve has been correctly folded
to conform to the length of the inner
container.
Caution: Use only the original re-
serve handle which is permanently at-
tached to the inner container.

Packing made easy
When folding the AXESS 4 take care not to
bend the back unnecessarily. First lie all
the straps inside the harness, fold both
SAS-TEC side panels inwards then fold
the seat board over. Lay the harness, at
side of the back section uppermost, in the
rucksack on top of your folded paraglider.
Close the rucksack as usual. The Airbag
compresses very small.
Using the foot stirrup
ADVANCE recommend the exclusive use
of the optional AXESS 4 stirrup: it was
intended for this harness and is the only
version to feature in LTF 91/09 testing.
Its attachment near the seatboard and the
elastic retainers make it impossible for this
component to interfere with a reserve
opening. The AXESS 4 manual gives
detailed tting instructions.

AXESS 4 S M L
cm 155 –172 165 –183 178–202
cm 34 35.5 37
cm 40 44 46
cm 42 44 46
cm 42–54 42–54 42–54
kg 3.7 3.9 4.1
kg 0.08 0.08 0.08
EN 1651 & LTF 91/09, 120 kg
Anthrazit/Spectra Green | Coee Brown/Fusion Yellow
Technical detail
Pilot height
Seat width
Seat depth
Carabiner height
Chest strap width
Harness weight
Weight speed system
Harness and protector certication
Colours
Warranty & Service
Set up a MyADVANCE-Account on
www.advance.ch/garantie and register
your harness direct online after purchase.
You will then benet from the extended
ADVANCE Warranty. This is valid for 3 ye-
ars and covers defects that can be attribu-
ted to manufacturing faults.
In the MyADVANCE-Account you can nd
all the documentation for your harness as
PDF, e. g. manual and other information.
You can also look at spare parts for your
product and ask ADVANCE support direct.
Your AXESS 4 should be regularly
inspected, and have a check every
24 months. If damage is identied the har-
ness should be taken straight away to an
authorised Service Centre. You can nd all
the information about the worldwide
ADVANCE Service Network on
www.advance.ch.