Ozone Solos Manual

Pilots Manual

CONTENTS
Thank You01
Warning02
Your SOLOS03
Preparation   05
UnderseatMousse  05
SpeedSystem  05
ReserveParachuteInstallation 07
Fitting / Adjustments  12
Reversing the Harness  15
Features  17
Use and Maintenance  19
Ozone Quality Guarantee 22
Technical Specications  23
EN v1.0 July 2019

THANK YOU
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ThankyouforchoosingOzone.
Asateamoffreeyingenthusiasts,competitorsandadventurers,Ozone’smissionistoproduceparaglidingequipmentofthehighestqualityusing
cuttingedgedesignsandthebesttechnicalmaterialsavailable.OurdevelopmentteamisbasedinthesouthofFrance.Thisarea,whichincludes
thesitesofGourdon,MonacoandColdeBleyne,guaranteesusmorethan300yabledaysperyear.Thisisagreatassetinthedevelopmentofthe
Ozonerange.Weknowthatqualityandvalueformoneyareessentialconsiderationswhenchoosingequipment,sotokeepcostslowandqualityhigh
webuildallourwingsandharnessesinourownproductionfacility.DuringproductionallOzoneproductsundergonumerousrigorousqualitycontrol
checks.Thiswaywecanguaranteethatourequipmentmeetsthesamehighstandardsthatweexpectourselves.
IfyouneedanyfurtherinformationaboutOzone,theSolos,oranyofourproductspleasecheckwww.yozone.com.Oryoucancontactyourlocal
dealer,paraglidingschooloranyofushereatOzone.
Itisessentialthatyoureadthismanualbeforeusingyourharnessforthersttime.
SafeFlying!
Team Ozone

WARNING
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•Paraglidingisapotentiallydangeroussportthatcancauseseriousinjuryincludingbodilyharm,paralysisanddeath.FlyinganOzoneharnessis
undertakenwiththefullknowledgethatparaglidinginvolvessuchrisks.
•AstheownerofanOzoneharnessyoutakeexclusiveresponsibilityforallrisksassociatedwithitsuse.Inappropriateuseandorabuseofyour
equipmentwillincreasetheserisks.
•Anyliabilityclaimsresultingfromuseofthisproducttowardsthemanufacturer,distributorordealersareexcluded.
•Bepreparedtopracticeasmuchasyoucan-especiallygroundhandling,asthisisacriticalaspectofparagliding.Poorcontrolwhileontheground
isoneofthemostcommoncausesofaccidents.
•Bereadytocontinueyourlearningbyattendingadvancedcoursestofollowtheevolutionofoursport,astechniquesandmaterialskeepimproving.
•Useonlycertiedparagliders,harnesseswithprotectorandreserveparachutesthatarefreefrommodication,andusethemonlywithintheircertied
weightranges.Pleaserememberthatyingoutsideofcertiedcongurationsmayjeopardiseanyinsurance(e.g.liability,lifeetc)youhave.Itisyour
responsibilityasthepilottoverifyyourinsurancecover.
•Make sure you complete athoroughdaily and pre-ight inspection of all of your equipment. Neverattemptyingwith unsuitable or damaged
equipment.
•Alwayswearahelmet,glovesandboots.
•Allpilotsshouldhavetheappropriateleveloflicensefortheirrespectivecountryandthirdpartyinsurance.
•Makesurethatyouarephysicallyandmentallyhealthybeforeying.
•Choosethecorrectwing,harnessandconditionsforyourlevelofexperience.
•Payspecialattentiontotheterrainyouwillbeyingandtheweatherconditionsbeforeyoulaunch.Ifyouareunsuredonoty,andalwaysadda
largesafetymargintoallyourdecisions.
•NEVERyyourgliderinrain,snow,strongwind,turbulentweatherconditionsorclouds.
•Ifyouusegood,safejudgmentyouwillenjoymanyyearsofparagliding.
•Respecttheenvironmentandlookafteryouryingsites.
•Ifyouneedtodisposethewing,dosoinanenvironmentallyresponsiblemanner.
•Donotdisposeofitwiththenormalhouseholdwaste.
Remember, PLEASURE is the reason for our sport!

YOUR SOLOS
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TheSOLOSisalight&sleekreversibleharnessdesignwithtechnicalfeaturesthroughout.Comfortableandintuitivetoy,itisidealforpilotsofall
levels.TheSolosisdesignedforHike&Flypilotswhocarryabitmorethanatypicalultralightkit.
Convertingfromharnesstothecomfortableandwell-appointedbackpackissimpleandfast,withtheharnessstoredinacompactconguration
insidethebackpocket.Theconversionissimple:youcanleaveyourhydrationsysteminplace,thereisazippedhippocket,alargezippedpocket
andlycrapocketonthesides,threecompressionstrapsforanevenandcompactcarry-mode,andaneffectivewaistbelt.
ThevolumeandbacksupportlengthoftheSolospackisuniquetoeachsize,andmatchestheharnessbacksupportlength,thisensuresthatyour
packtsyouaswellastheharnessdoes.
Ahybridleg-strap/seatboarddesignprovidesaprecisefeelinight,witheasyweight-shiftcontrolandcomfortablefeedback.Theseatboardis
removableifweight-savingsareapriority,andinthiscongurationtheSOLOSremainsagileandcomfortable.Thestructureandgeometryisclean
andsimplewithintuitiveadjustments.TheSOLOSbacksupportstructureissubstantialforsuchalightharness.Itiscomfortableinreclinedorupright
yingpositions,allowingyoutorelaxandenjoytheight.
The foam back protector is effective on take-off, offers some protection from side-impacts and is durable. Additionally, it is sleeker and more
aerodynamicinightthanairbagdesigns.
TheSOLOSisavailableinS,M,andLsizes,intwocolouroptions.

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Leg straps /
chest strap
Chest strap
adjustment
Leg support
adjustments
Reserve Parachute handle
Reserve Parachute
container
Side Pocket
Shoulder straps
Rear pocket
Shoulder strap
adjustments
Lumber adjustments
Under seat protection
Hydration system
anchor point
Velcro
Main riser hangpoints
Speed bar retainer

PREPARATION
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UNDER-SEAT MOUSSE
TheSolosfeaturesacertiedEN/LTF/CEmoussebagprotector.Cleverlydesigned,itoffersexcellentimpactabsorptionpropertiesdespitethelow
weightandvolume.Thereare2separatemoussesundertheseatandbothmustbeinplacewhenyingtheharness,thisisimportantforthecorrect
extractionofthereserveparachute.
Theunderseatprotectionislocatedwithinthegreyzippedpocketwhichisfoundintheblackzippedcompartmentatthebottomofthemainrear
pocket.Themoussearealreadyinplacewithinthestructureoftheharnessupondelivery.
Makesurethethinnerpieceisinsertedrstandthatitisseatedallthewaytowardsthefrontofthecompartment
directlyundertheseatplate.Accessisthroughthegreyzippedpocketlocatedatthebottomoftherearpocket.
Insertthelargemousseintothesame
grey zipped pocket. The mousse
should be inserted with the thicker
endfacingtowardsthefront.
Itshouldbeasnugtbutyoushouldbeabletocloseboththegreyandblackpockets
withoutforcingthezips.
IMPORTANT: Both Underseat mousses must be in place when ying
the harness, this is important for the correct extraction of the
reserve parachute.

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SPEED SYSTEM
Alightweightintegratedspeed-lineisincludedasstandard.Thespeedsystemisalreadyinstalledbythefactorybutifyoueverneedtoreplaceit
followthesesteps.
Routethelinedownthroughthesmallreinforcedslitfoundontheoutsideofthesidepanel.
PassthelinethroughtheRonstanpulley
Thenthroughthesmallopeningandmetalringatthefrontoftheseatplate.
Ensurethatthelinesruncleanlythroughthepulleysandpasstotheoutsideofallstructuralwebbingstraps.
Attachthebarwithasuitableknot.Onceintheair,andwhenitissafetodoso,checkthatyoucanplaceyour
footonthebareasilyandthatthesystemoperatessmoothlyallthewaytofullspeed.
IMPORTANT: The speed bar lines must be of equal length, ensure they are not too short
as this will inadvertently activate the speed system when under tension in the air. Always double-check lengths and
symmetry whilst on the ground before ying.

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RESERVE PARACHUTE INSTALLATION
TheSoloshasanintegralunderseatreserveparachutecontainerandissuppliedwithadedicateddeploymentbag.Thecontainer/deploymentbag
issuitableforparachuteswithavolumeofbetween3and6ltrsandwillacceptmostmodernrescueparachutesincludingtheAngelSQ140and
steerableRogallotypes.
WARNING: Ozone strongly recommends that the reserve parachute system is installed by a qualied professional.
Always seek experienced advice if you have any doubts.
Makesureyouperformapracticethrowfromastatichangpoint.Notonlydoesthisensurethecorrectfunctioningofyourdeploymentsystemitalso
allowsyoutobecomemorefamiliarwiththeinstallationprocess.
NOTE: The parachute can only be deployed with the right hand.
Toinstallareserveparachuteyoushouldrstpacktheparachutesothatitmatchestheshapeanddimensionsof
thedeploymentbag.YoumustusethededicatedSolosdeploymentbag/handle.
IMPORTANT: Both Under seat protection mousses and the foam block within the
parachute container must be in place when ying the harness, this is important for
the correct functioning of the reserve parachute system

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Ensuretheharnessbridleiscorrectlyroutedintothereservecompartmentasshown.
Bringthezipsecuringtheharnessparachutebridleallthewaytotheendneartheparachutecompartment.
NOTE: The Solos is only suitable for reserve parachutes with a short bridle.
Attach the harness bridle to the parachute bridle using a suitable connector and secure the ends with
elastics(notsupplied).
Placethedeploymentbagneatlywithinthecontainermatchingthepositionof
thearrowandtothemainap.Theparachutelinesshouldbeuppermost.
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NOTE: The parachute container has a small foam block held in
position by Velcro. This must be left in position for the correct
functioning of the reserve parachute system.

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Nowfoldthedeploymentbaghandlealongthedottedlinesothesmallarrowheadmatchesthelargerone.
Theshouldnowmatchpositionsonthehandleandcontainer.
 Slidetheblacktagofthehandlebetweenthebridleandharnesstoholditinposition.
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Nowfeedtheyellowsecuringpinsthroughthepineyelets.Startwiththepinlocatednearthebridle.
Eachpinalwaysstartswitharedeyelet,feedthepinthrougheacheyeletinorder,makesuretonot
missanyinadvertently.
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Theendofthepinshouldbefedintotheendpockettofullysecureit.
Nowfeedthereservehandlefullyintotheslotattheupperfrontpartofthecontainer.Thissecures
thehandleinposition.
Nowsecurethenextupperpinroutingitthrough
theeyelets.Ensuretheredeyeletisroutedrst.

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Runbothcontainerzipstowardsthereserveparachutebridle,asfarastheycango.Thenreversethe
directionofthezipstoclosethecontainer.Atthisstagedonotfullyclosethecontainer,closethezips
justenoughtosecurethepineyeletsinposition.
Feedtheyellowplasticsthroughtheeyelets-Redeyeletrst.Makesurebothpinsdowneachside
ofthecontainerarecorrectlysecured.
Theparachutecontainerandbridlecompartmentzipscannowbeclosedfully.Securethezipswithinthetags.
Onthecontainerthetagsarecolouredredandonthebridlesleeveitiscolouredblack.

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Beforeyourrstight,werecommendtosuspendtheharnessfromasuitablystrongpointtocheckthatittsyoucorrectlyandtobecomefamiliar
withthefeaturesandadjustments.Youcansettheshoulderadjustment-strapstondthebestt,andadjustthelumbersupportsothattheyleave
youinacomfortablyreclinedposition.Finetuningcanthenbemadeduringyourrstightstondtheperfectsetupforyou.
SHOULDER STRAPS
ThelengthoftheShoulderstrapscanbemodiedusingtheadjustmentstraps.Adjusttheshoulderswhilst
standingupwiththeharnessonsothattheyarecomfortablysnug.Whilstsuspendedintheseatedposition
ensurethestrapsarecomfortableandsupportive,theyshouldnotbetootightnortooloose.
LUMBER SUPPORT
TheLumber support should be adjusted for a comfortable ying position. Precise adjustments can be
madeintheairsothatyourlowerbackiscompletelysupportedandthereisnotensioninyourstomach
muscles. Be sure to adjust the lumber supports carefully, setting them too loose will result in a very
reclinedpositionintheair.
FITTING / ADJUSTMENTS

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LEG STRAPS / CHEST STRAP
Fasten the leg/chest strap with the click buckles.
The red button must be depressed to close and
open the buckles. Slot the circular hole over the
silverbosssothattheredbuttonisdepressedand
then slide the buckle backwards. The red button
willpopup,thebuckleisthenlockedinplace.
Ensurethebuckles are closed properly, the red button should be up and the female buckles
pulledfullysotheyareseatedwithintheslots.
  Toundothebucklesrstdepresstheredbuttonandslidethebuckleforward.

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Thelengthofthelegstrapsandcheststrapaffectstheoverallstabilityoftheharness.Formaximum
weightshift the chest strap and leg straps should be left in their longest position. For greater roll
stabilitythestrapscanbetightened.Itisimportanttotestyandadjusttondthepositionthatisbest
foryourstyleofyingandoverallcomfort.
Theshoulderstrapretainerclipshouldnowbefastened.

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BACK PACK MODE
Toreversetheharnessintobackpackmode,itisnotnecessarytodisconnectthewingfromthecarabinersorremovethehydrationsystem.
Ifusingahydrationsystemrstremovethetubefromtheshoulderanchorpoints.
Ensureallthebuckles,carabiners,risersandstructuralstrapsare
placedontheinsideoftheharnessstructure,thenfoldtheharness
inhalfsotheparachuteisuppermost.
Undocompletelythezipoftherearpocketandturnit
insideout,itcannowbedoneupagaintocompletely
enclosetheharnessstructure.
REVERSING THE HARNESS

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Undotheclipandthenthezipoftherucksacksectionandturnit
insideout.
Thewingcanbeplacedontopoftheharnessstructureand
compressedintoplacewiththeadjustablestrap.
     NowyoucanzipuptherucksackleavingtheCamelbackinplace.
HARNESS MODE
Toconvertfrombackpackmodetoharnessmode,reversethisprocedure.

FEATURES
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HYDRATION ACCESS SYSTEM
TheSolosfeaturesaninnovativehydration system.Whilst inrucksack modethe
pocketislocatedontherighthandside,theCamelbackcanbeleftinplacewhen
convertingintoharnessmode,thetubecanberoutedthroughtheopeningonthe
lefthandshoulderandsecuredintheanchorpoint.
VELCRO SHOULDER MOUNTING
Ontheoppositeshoulderstrap,thereisalightweightVelcromountingpointforasmallvario,tracking
deviceoraradio.