Advance acoustic Lightness 2 User manual

Getting started
english

We are delighted that you have chosen
ADVANCE! Like all ADVANCE quality pro-
ducts the LIGHTNESS 2 is the result of
painstaking development, from the rst idea
right up to the nished production model.
By choosing ADVANCE you have selected
a manufacturer that has ranked among the
leading and most creative developers of
paragliders and harnesses since 1988.
For us, perfection always means the combi-
nation of ideal functioning and looks.
Welcome to ADVANCE

This guide gives you a brief look at dealing
with the LIGHTNESS 2, but does not re-
place the ocial manual in which you can
nd detailed information about setting
up, use in ight, care and maintenance,
and service.
The manual can be downloaded on
www.advance.ch/lightness.
Register your LIGHTNESS 2 online at
www.advance.ch/warranty, so that you will
receive product updates and safety– related
advice about the LIGHTNESS 2 direct
from us. This information is always available
to download from our website on
www.advance.ch/safety.
Getting Started

The contents of the LIGHTNESS 2 Package
are made of lightweight materials, and
should be handled with care. The harness
and rucksack will give long and faithful ser-
vice – but only if treated carefully.
LIGHTNESS 2 products should never be
dragged over the ground. All the zips are
intended for light loadings and should never
be closed against high tension. Pointed and
sharp objects should never go in the har-
ness back compartment, the rucksack or
its side pockets: they can damage the
material. When accelerating make sure your
feet stay centred in the speedbag and
squarely on the carbon footboard, so that
your shoes do not strain and damage the
speedbag material.
Handle with Care

The LIGHTNESS 2 delivery package
contains:
§Harness and Speedbag with Carbon
footboard
§2 Alias carabiners
§COMPRESSBAG light
§Integrated cockpit
§EN/LTF certied foam protector for the
seat area
§Comfort foam for the back
§Reserve Y-connection and 4 ap inner
container with attached reserve handle
§LIGHTPACK 2
§Speed system
§‘Getting started’ booklet
Kit contains:
§detachable instrument panel
§detachable mini chest strap
At delivery the LIGHTNESS 2 comes tted
with its built-in foam protector, comfort
foam in the back and its speedbag.
Delivery

You can prepare your LIGHTNESS 2 for
its rst ight in only 5 quick and easy steps.
To do this we recommend that you hang
the harness up and proceed as follows:
1. Check the basic settings as your
start point
Make sure that all the harness and
speedbag lines are at their basic set-
tings ( loop bases at the white marks).
2. Adjust the speedbag length
Correct setting of the speedbag length is
fundamental. When this setting is correct
the seat surface ts you like a second skin;
there’s no slipping around – this is the foun-
dation stone of great comfort and long
ights.
The length of the speedbag (and therefore
the body centre of gravity position) sets the
speedbag (and harness) pitch attitude in
ight. When this is correct the underside of
the speedbag should be horizontal.
Adjusting the Harness

To adjust these lengths rst loosen the top
speedbag lines completely and then set
the lower speedbag lines ( heels) as re-
quired. Now the upper speedbag lines can
be pulled in as necessary to obtain a com-
fortable foot-on-the-board angle. Find
your settings in very small steps. Accurate
speed bag setting is everything.
3. Upper body angle
Set the recline angle of the back using the
back straps . Then you can adjust the
shoulder straps – not too tight. They
can be reasonably loose, or apply light sup-
port to the shoulders – but without applying
pressure on the shoulders.
4. Overall check
The lower surface of the speedbag should
be horizontal. If this is not the case change
your own centre of gravity position on the
harness by adjusting upper and lower
speed bag lines equally. It’s best to have an
observer check this speedbag angle. The
front edge of the harness seat shell should
not press into the backs of your knees.

5. Fine adjustment
Set the lower back strap to give you the
lumbar support you need. In addition this
strap helps you nd the best position if the
speedbag underside is still not horizontal.
By pulling in the thigh straps you can
increase the seat shell support under your
thighs, so that they lie relaxed.
Repeat the setting procedure after any ight
if you feel it necessary. A perfect t is best.

Installing a Reserve
Fitting a reserve should be done by a com-
petent person; your safety may depend on
it. Each step is described in detail in the
LIGHTNESS 2 manual.
Make sure that your reserve is within the
approved volume range for your
LIGHTNESS 2: Size S 3 – 5.5 litres, Size M
3 – 6 litres; Size L 3 – 6.5 litres. A very ap-
proximate volume estimate can be made
using the reserve weight in kilos and the fol-
lowing formula (kgs x 2.7 = litres).
Depending on packing skill and style it
could still be that a reserve of theoretically
acceptable volume (using this formula) may
not release properly from the harness. In
every case a compatibility check is the only
way to conrm that the relevant reserve/
harness combination will work safely and
reliably.

(CRS ) Closure Remember System
Caution: Only the original attached
reserve handle may be used with the
four ap inner container.

Using the Speedbag
The LIGHTNESS 2 speedbag is closed by
the Closure Remember System (CRS ). This
safety device is directly attached to the
chest/leg straps, and alerts the pilot to the
status of the leg straps when the speedbag
top is closed. The CRS also prevents
the pilot falling fatally out of the harness if
takeo is attempted with speedbag closed
but chest / leg straps open (e.g. for a sec-
ond takeo ).
Make sure you lean forward during takeo,
and hold this position after lifto. This will
prevent you sliding too low in the harness,
and make it easier to pick up the trailing
speedbag, preferably with the right foot.
A quick look down at the speedbag may
help to get in it. The speedbag closes auto-
matically. Feet on the footboard push you
into the comfortable reclining position.

Using the Speed System
Make sure the speed lines are not adjusted
too short, but that you can use the whole
accelerate range. To accelerate, rst use
one foot and leave the other on the foot-
board. When the rst foot has reached the
footboard, and more speed is required, put
the other foot in the second speedloop
rung. Be careful not to push your heels into
the speedbag oor: this can strain and
damage the material.

Packing
ADVANCE give you a compression inner
bag so that the paraglider takes up mini-
mum space in the rucksack.
The COMPRESSBAG LIGHT is designed to
go perfectly with the LIGHTNESS 2 and
the LIGHTPACK 2.
Fold and pack your glider in the conical
COMPRESSBAG and close the zips, to
achieve a modest volume. Lay the com-
pressed glider on the back of the rucksack
and push it down to the rucksack oor.
Then lie the folded harness on top,
protector uppermost, and push it also to
the bottom of the rucksack. Pull the ruck-
sack cover up over harness and wing. The
zips will then close easily.

Technical Data
LIGHTNESS 2 S M L
Pilot height cm 155 -172 165 -183 178 - 20 0
Seat width cm N/A* N/A* N/A*
Carabiner height cm N/A* N/A* N/A*
Chest strap width cm 40-48 40 -48 40-48
Total harness weight kg 2.8 2.95 3.05
Load test EN 1651/ LTF 91/09, 120 kg
Foam protector certication LTF 91/ 0 9
* The seat shell adapts itself to the pilot’s shape so the seat width and carabiner height vary accordingly.

Warranty & Service
The ADVANCE warranty is valid for three
years to cover manufacturing defects.
Register your LIGHTNESS 2 after purchase.
You can nd more details online at
www.advance.ch/warranty.
Your LIGHTNESS 2 should have a check
every 24 months, and should be inspected
regularly. If damage is conrmed the har-
ness should be sent to an authorised
Service Centre without delay.
On www.advance.ch you can nd compre-
hensive information about the worldwide
ADVANCE Service Network.
The current version of the ocial manual,
additional safety advice and up-to-date
contacts and FAQs are available on
www.advance.ch

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