ICARO ENERGY cross User manual

MANUAL
ENERGY cross
Reversible Harness with
dynamic pressure protector
Version: 1.3 – E, 21.05.2010
Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders
Hochriesstraße 1, 83126 Flintsbach, Deutschland
Telefon: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] Web: http://www.icaro-wings.de

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Manual
ICARO ENERGY cross, GH
© Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders
All technical data and instructions in this manual were drawn
up with great care.
The company Fly & more GmbH ICARO Paragliders cannot
be made responsible for any possible errors in this manual.
Any important changes to this manual will be published in our
homepage.
Fly & more Handels GmbH
Hochriesstraße 1
83126 Flintsbach, Deutschland
Telefon: [phone]
Telefax: [phone]
E- mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.icaro-wings.de

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LIST OF CONTENTS
I. YOUR ENERGY CROSS .........................................................................................7
C HARACTERISTICS OF ENERGY CROSS ......................................................................7
T ECHNICAL D ATA .......................................................................................................7
I NDEX OF SIZES ..........................................................................................................8
F EATURES AND A CCESSORIES ....................................................................................8
S PEED SYSTEM ..........................................................................................................8
How to mount the acceleration system at the harness........................................9
A DJUSTMENT OF ENERGY CROSS FOR FLYING ..........................................................10
A DJUSTMENT OF ENERGY CROSS FOR CARRYING .....................................................11
II. FLIGHT TIPPS .......................................................................................................12
P RE F LIGHT C HECK & F LIGHT P REPARATION .............................................................12
T OWING ...................................................................................................................12
III. RESCUE SYSTEM.................................................................................................12
M OUNTING OF THE R ESCUE S YSTEM .........................................................................12
A TTACHMENT OF THE CONNECTION BELT ...................................................................12
F IXATION OF THE RESCUE HANDLE .............................................................................13
I NSTALLATION OF THE R ESCUE S YSTEM .....................................................................13
C OMPATIBILITY CHECK ..............................................................................................15
IV. CARE, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR....................................................................15
C ARE I NSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................15
R EPAIRS ..................................................................................................................16
M AINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................16
V. TERMS OF THE GUARANTEE..............................................................................16
W HAT IS COVERED BY THE GUARANTEE ? ...................................................................16
H OW LONG IS THE GUARANTEE ?................................................................................16
W HAT ARE THE CONDITIONS OF THE GUARANTEE ?......................................................16
W HAT IS EXCLUDED FROM THIS GUARANTEE ?.............................................................17
H OW CAN I CLAIM GUARANTEE ?.................................................................................17
VI. ENVIROMENTALASPECTS ..................................................................................17
VII. ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOUR TORWARDS NATURE............................................17
VIII. LAST BUT NOT LEAST..........................................................................................17
A PPENDIX : G UARANTEE CARD , C ERTIFICATION .............................................................19

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Congratulations on buying a new
ENERGY cross reversible harness
an welcome to the ICARO family!
Our harnesses are produced with great care so that you enjoy
many flights.
So that you feel comfortable with your harness right from the
start, we recommend that you read this manual. You will
quickly get to know your new harness.
Apart from flight information, this manual contains important
care and operating instructions which are vital for your safety
and preservation of your harness.
Should you decide to sell this harness at a later date, please
pass on this manual to the new owner.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFTY
•THE USE OF THIS HARNESS IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN
RISK.
•EVERY PILOT BEARS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF HIS/HER OWN
SAFETY.
•EVERY PILOT MUST DO A THOROUGH PRE FLIGHT CHECK
BEFORE EVERY FLIGHT.
•THIS HARNESS HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AND BUILT IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE SPECIFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR HARNESSES.
•DO NOT CHANGE THE CONFIGURATION OF YOUR HARNESS.
IF YOU DO, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CERTIFICATION.
•THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY CLAIMS!
IT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITEDTO FLY THE
ENERGY cross
•WITH DAMAGED CARABINES, BELTS OR BUCKLES
•OUTSIDE THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RANGE
•IN ACROBATICS

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Shoulder belt
feetbelt
Breast belt
Main suspension
Sidebelt
adjustment
Shoulder belt adjustment
Feetbelt lock
ENERGY cross, prepaired for flying
cheststrap with whistleSide bags
left an right
Hip belt tighenable
from both sides
Shoulder straps
ENERGY cross, prepaired for carrying
upper tension belts
Back cushion
stowing room

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I. Your ENERGY cross
Characteristics of ENERGY cross
„Walk and Fly“ – to enjoy nature by foot and in the air – following this trend we
have asked various pilots what demands they would have in referral to the
optimized harness for this art of adventure:
•A reverse harness with low weight, compact construction, a compact pack size
and high functionality (outer pockets for bottles and personal belongings,
stowage for cloths and other utensils…)
•Body-size-independent carrying comfort, also on longer distances,
(compression bands, hip belt with two compression straps on the sides, chest
strap for the load control-/stabilization with whistle for signalizing, tight fit,
stable balance)
•High passive safety which is also important for schooling purposes.
•High comfort seating as well as good handling while flying.
Fulfilling all these requirements the ENERGY cross was developed from our
innovative team and is regarded as „state of the art“ of all reverse harnesses
today.
Technical Data
specific use Reversible harness for paragliders
Harness specification GH
size S, M, L
suspension height 42 cm
tolerable load 120 kg
karabiner separation distance 37-52 cm
weight (without rescue system) 4.5 kg
Volume of container 10.000 ccm
2
Check interval 24 month
protector dynamic pressure protector
rescue system fixing Integrated container attached under
harness right of seat
size width length
S 32 35
M 35 38
Seat- dimension in cm
L 39 41

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Index of sizes
Features and Accessories
What makes it so special is a completely new patented back system which offers
the highest carrying comfort while it is especially light and exceptionally solid. It
can be set up individually and therefore adapted to the respective body size and
height.
This patented APS 5-crarriying system is hidden behind a comfy cushioned pad
over the back and hip sections and can be easily adjusted to the right back length
with help from a size-identifier-system. In order to adjust the longitudinally
adjustable shoulder belts the back padding simply needs to be loosened (fixed
with a Velcro), folded to the front, opening the pulling loop which lies underneath
and making the adjustment. With the additional chest belt (with a signal whistle),
the holding loops and the both-sided adjustable hip belt with two lateral
compression straps the adjustment can be brought to perfection.
The harness has been constructed consistently in order to avoid any problems and
safety risks in later life through overexpansion or decreasing consistency.
The point of suspension has been chosen in a way that the pilot is given a high
feel for the glider without giving a wobbly impression. Active flying is being
supported through the new body-control-system and turbulences inside the
canopy can be recognized better and be avoided right in the beginning.
It offers thanks to the specially developed leg strap guidance and the fold-away
sitting board a maximum of free moving space when starting, ground handling and
landing.
Speed system
The ENERGY cross is designed for a speed system. All necessary deflection
pulleys to install the speed system are mounted. The rope guide was chosen to
provide easy and comfortable use of the speed system also for longer periods of
time.
Index of sizes ENERGY2, ENERGY light and ENERGY cross

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How to mount the acceleration system at the harness
Put the ropes which are attached at the foot bar through the rings at the front right
and left of the harness from the outside and then through the eyelets on the side.
Afterwards put the ropes which are now running inside the harness through the
pulley which can be found at the left and right of the sitting board. The ropes which
have been put through the eyelets and the pulley need to be bypassed on the
outside along the harness bands and fastened with the brummel hook.
Adjust the length of the rope in this way that both legs are straightened completely
when flying maximum speed (both pulley of the risers are laying on top of each
other).
Warning: Please pay attention that the glider will not be pre-accelerated,
while the accelerator is loosened, when the acceleration ropes
are set too short.
At the start we advice to fix the accelerator with the Velcro which is attached at the
front of the sitting board, in order to avoid tripping while pulling up the glider or
when starting up.
Warning: The description refers to the rope characteristics of an ICARO
harness. When using a different harness the application can be
different.
If you have any problem or queries to the assembly please
contact your flight school or get in touch with ICARO
Paragliders directly.
ring
eyelet
pulley

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Functionality
Before starting the brummel hook (foot accelerator-glider-riser) are stuck together.
When flying normal all risers have the same length. When using the accelerator
system the risers A, B and C are shortened by a constructive exactly defined
length and therefore the angle of attack of the canopy is smaller. The length of the
D-riser however is not changed. This causes a reduction of the angle of attack of
the whole glider and results to an increase of speed.
Adjustment of ENERGY cross for flying
The ENERGY cross can be adjusted in many ways to the individual needs and
likings of each pilot. We advise each pilot to take time to get acquainted to the
harness. This will reward the pilot with an excellent sitting comfort. To carry out the
adjustments we advise to hang the harness in a simulator.
Warning: Conduct the adjustments with the rescue system installed.
Seat Position Adjustment
This first adjustment changes the angle between back and thighs. This angle can
vary between 70 and 110 degrees. It can be adjusted with the side buckles. A
sitting position allows a lower mass inertia and prevents twisting. A horizontal
position has a lower aerodynamic resistance and enables a better gliding in
accelerated speed. You adjust the declination with the plastic buckles on the right
and left side on the front part at the seat board. The side buckles of the ENERGY
cross also allow easy adjustment during flight.
Adjustment of Shoulder Belts
Adjust the shoulder belts while standing. They are
to be tightened so you can just stand straight.
Warning: Fix the buckles for adjustment into
the flat. If you don´t, the belt isn´t
fixed.
Adjustment of Leg Belts
Pull the leg belts tight before
starting, but make sure they do
not cut in or squeeze.
Due to a special design the
leg belts will not hinder your
running at the start. Because they
are tied tight, the front of the seat
is lifted up and helps you getting
into the harness.
By slipping back in the gear, the leg belts loosen a bit after start.
Adjustment of Breast Belt
The breast belt can be adjusted with a buckle at the T-bar. The tighter the belt, the
higher the danger of twisting. A loose hanging belt is also dangerous.
Generally spoken, broad is best.

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Adjustment of ENERGY cross for carrying
To optimise the carrying comforts loosen the back cushion in the middle of the hip
belt. Now adjust the two shoulder straps, which are running below the back part, to
your body size. Afterwards close the back cushion again.
Pack your glider and your flight equipment into the stowing room and close all four
compressions bands (two on each side) first. Close the zip afterwards.
The volume of the stowing room was developed by ICARO Paragliders in a
way that even gliders of the size L find enough room.
Now put the ENERGY Cross on your shoulders and close the hip belt. Pull it from
both sides and tighten the shoulder straps (1).
Finally pull the upper tension belts (2) tight to your body and close the chest strap.
1
2

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II. Flight Tipps
Pre Flight Check & Flight Preparation
It is important to perform a pre flight check before taking off. Please give the
following points your special attention:
•Check your harness and make sure that all connections to pilot are correctly
closed.
•Check that all karabiners are closed and can not be opened accidentally in
flight and that the risers are not twisted.
Towing
The ENERGY cross is very suitable for towing. For this you either need a towing
attachment or two screw-in trapeze shackles.
The towing attachment is available from specialized dealers and is mounted to the
main karabiner with the straps.
The trapeze shackles are available from flight schools and should be placed at the
chest belt between the shoulder belt and main suspension. The towing link is
attached to this.
III. Rescue System
To install the rescue system a container is mounted under the seat. The opening is
installed as standard on the right hand side. If desired, it can be positioned on the
left hand side.
The container of the ENERGY cross contains a rescue handle. The handle has to
be fixed with its loop to the inner container of your rescue system. If in your inner
container there is no loop, get in contact with the producer of your rescue system.
Warning: Only this rescue handle is to be used.
The rescue system has to be connected to the ENERGY cross with a V-cord
before insertion. The V-cord is designed as a yoke which is fixed at the shoulder
straps of ENERGY cross. In case of deployment of the rescue system, it
distributes the load evenly to the harness. Attachment at the shoulder straps
ensures that the pilot is in the safest position during landing.
Mounting of the Rescue System
Attachment of the connection belt
The connection belt is threaded through the
handle of the rescue system. Then thread the
rescue system through the strap and pull
tight.

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Warning: It is essential that both belts are symmetric. The connection
needs to be in the middle of each strap. A rescue system with
two main belts must to be attached with both belts.
Fixation of the rescue handle
The rescue handle is to be pulled through the strap of the rescue system. Take the
strap which, when the rescue system is mounted, is next to the final position of the
rescue handle.
Warning: In the case of ENERGY cross it should be the exterior.
The black strap of the handle has to be
pulled through the corresponding strap at
the inner container of the rescue system.
Then the complete handle has to be drawn
through the strap of the trigger handle to
secure the connection.
Please pay attention that to the symmetry of
the interconnecting lines!
Installation of the Rescue System
Please first check the connection of the V-
cord to the harness and then the two cords
must be tightened again.
Now put the rescue system in the container
under the seat.
Warning: The strap at the inner container of the rescue system has to show
to the mouth of the container under the seat.
Closing the Container
First insert the delivered rubber bands in
the eyelets of flap (flap with smaller
eyelets).
The rescue connection handle must be
threaded through the loops so that the
connection line can be tightened without
difficulty.

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The packing cords are threaded through the
eyelets of the lower flap.
Then the packing cords are threaded
through the eyelets of the upper flap.
Then pull the lines through the last
remaining flap (with transparent window).
Fix the splint with the now visible rubber bands.
Warning: Please remove the cords used to help pack the rescue system!

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Secure one of the splints with a wire which has a predetermined breaking point:
This special wire, which can only be purchased through specialized traders,
ruptures at a load of 5 kg. This is to avoid an unwanted activation of the rescue
system. Pull the wire with the help of a needle through the closing flap of the
container and tie it to the splint.
Finally insert the handle in the elastic bag above the container.
Warning: After installing the first rescue system it is essential to conduct
test activation (in flight position, sitting in the harness).
Before every start, control the correct closure of the container.
Compatibility check
A control of every new combination of rescue system and harness/outer container
has to be carried out by either the producer of the harness or the rescue system or
an authorized person (dealer or flight instructor).
The activation of the rescue system in flight position has to be correct and in
conformity to the construction guidelines.
Warning: The check has to be recorded in the documentation of the rescue
system.
IV. Care, Maintenance and Repair
Care Instructions
•To maintain your harness in good condition, please ensure that the harness
does not get dragged along the ground, the karabiner does not get hit against
rocks and avoid over exposure to sunlight, heat or humidity.
•If you wish to clean your harness it is best to use warm water and a soft
sponge.
•Store your harness in a dry and dark place, ideally between 5°and 30°Celsius.
Do not store it near chemicals or petrol.
•If you will not fly for longer period, take it out of its pack.
•Avoid storing your harness for days at a time in a hot car.
•If the harness has become wet, lay it out so that air can get to all areas of the
fabric, also your second chance.
Warning: It may take several days for your harness and your second
chance to dry out completely especially the lines of the second
chance, which take longer than the fabric.
Do not fold and store your second chance prematurely if it not
completely dry. Mildew may damage your harness and your
second chance.

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Repairs
Repair and replacement of parts is only to be conducted by the producer. The seal
of approval can only be preserved if original parts are used.
Maintenance
There is also a compulsory time span for harness checks. The ENERGY cross
has to be checked every second year by the manufacturer. The aluminium
carbines should be changed every two years at the latest as the aluminium might
get micro cracks from impacts during use.
V. Terms of the guarantee
The Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders guarantees the proper
processing, an operation within the allowable limits of proper operation and the
fulfillment of the eligibility criteria of glider / harness / rescue equipment at the time
of first delivery by the Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders.
What is covered by the guarantee?
Provided that Fly & more GmbH accept the fault the guarantee contains all
necessary spare parts related to the replacement or repair of defective parts and
working time.
How long is the guarantee?
Harnesses: 3 years calculated from the day when the harness was delivered
through Fly & more Handels GmbH.
What are the conditions of the guarantee?
•Fly & Handels GmbH needs to be informed immediately after the discovery of a
defect and the defective product must be sent to us for testing.
•The harness was used in normal circumstances and maintained according to
the instructions. This includes in particular the careful drying, cleaning and
storage.
•The harness was used only within the applicable guidelines and all rules have
been complied with all times.
•There were only original spare parts used, exchange and / or repairs were
conducted by an authorized dealer or by Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO
Paragliders company / person and properly documented.
•A fully and correctly completed guarantee card must be sent at least 6 weeks
after buying the glider to Fly & more GmbH commercial. Alternatively can this
be sent via the appropriate online form on www.icaro-wings.de.
•Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders does not accept any
responsibility or replacement of the above obligation. However, there is the
possibility that there will be a sign of goodwill.

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What is excluded from this guarantee?
•Harnesses that are used for training purposes, Acro or other official
competitions,
•Harnesses who were involved in an accident,
•Harnesses which have been changed by yourself,
•Harnesses that were not purchased from an authorized dealer / flight school,
•Damage which has occurred due to improper treatment (zB.storage)
•Parts that need to be replaced due to normal wear and tear,
•Damage caused by solvent, sand and salt water and
•Damage caused by force majeure.
How can I claim guarantee?
In order to claim a guarantee Fly & Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders needs to
be informed immediately after the discovery of a defect and the defective product
returned for inspection.
Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders accept no freight costs (outbound
and return transportation).
VI. Enviromental aspects
The materials of which a paraglider is made require a special waste disposal.
So please send disused gliders back to us. We will care about a professional
waste disposal without costing for you.
VII. Attitude and behaviour torwards nature
Actually it´s self-evident, but nevertheless we would like to mention particularly:
•Please do our nature-near sport in a way which doesn´t stress nature and
environment!
•Please don´t walk beside the marked ways, don´t leave your litter, don´t make
unnecessary loud noises and respect the sensitive balance in the mountains.
•Especially at the take-off we have to take care for the nature!
**Especially at the launch site consideration is needed! **
VIII. Last But Not Least
Team ICARO thank you for your trust in our brand and should you have any
questions, ideas or criticisms, please contact us.
This harness has been developed and produced by modern technology and will
give you years of pleasurable and unforgettable flight experiences.

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But never forget every flying sport is potentially dangerous. Your safety depends
on you.
This harness will not protect you from the dangers of rash flight manoeuvres and
weather changes.
Your ICARO-Team
Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders
Hochriesstraße 1, 83126 Flintsbach, Germany
Telefon: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] Web: http://www.icaro-wings.de

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Appendix: Guarantee card, Certification
GUARANTEE CARD
Owner of glider/ harness/ rescue system
Name
Adress
Zip Code City/ country
Phone / Fax / e- mail
Common flying site Flight experience
Main field of usage of the glider/ harness (please mark)
Leisure Competition Training Professional
Acro Powered Commercially
Datas above glider/ harness/ rescue system
Type und size of glider/ harness/ rescue
system Purchasing date Serial number
Dealer/ICARO agency: (Name and address or stamp)
Furthermore, I would like to inform Fly & more Handels GmbH /
ICARO Paragliders as follows:
------------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Date Signature
All personal data will be treated in strict confidence and not passed on to third parties without your
consent.

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