Ozone OZO User manual

Version 1.2 October 2021
CONTENTS
Instruction manual (Eng) 2 > 7

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ENGLISH
Thank you for choosing Ozone.
As a team of free ying enthusiasts, competitors and adventurers, our 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 OZO, 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 OZO for the rst time.
Safe Flying!
Team Ozone

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YOUR OZO
WARNING
Paragliding is a potentially dangerous sport that can cause serious injury including bodily harm, paralysis and death.
Flying using Ozone equipment is undertaken with the full knowledge that
paragliding involves 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 is excluded.
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 then don’t y, and always
add a large safety margin to all your decisions. Avoid ying in rain, snow,
strong wind, and turbulent weather conditions or clouds.
If you use good, safe judgement you will enjoy many years of paragliding.
Remember, PLEASURE is the reason for our sport.
The OZO is a reversible harness / backpack made from ultra-
lightweight materials. It is designed specically for use with Ozone’s
range of modern lightweight wings, but can be used with any
paraglider.
Two sizes are available; 26L and 33L, weighing in at 560g and
565g respectively. Every detail of the OZO’s construction has been
optimized for weight, and it is one of the lightest available reversible
harnesses today. Although the OZO is extremely lightweight, it is
fully load tested and will last for many seasons of use if properly
cared for.
In the backpack conguration, the OZO is comfortable and stable
on long ascents. Ultra-light, ergonomic 3D foam straps distribute
the load evenly on your shoulders, and there is adequate internal
volume for water, helmet, gloves, etc.
While a certain amount of compromise is unavoidable, we strove to
make the OZO comfortable enough for extended ights. Reinforced
semi-rigid leg supports spread your weight across a wider section
of the harness than other ultra-lightweight mountain / descent
harnesses, making soaring and XC ights comfortable. All leg and
shoulder straps are fully sewn and buckle free. The harness is
adjustable in the air and on the ground.
Sizing
The two sizes of the OZO (26L & 33L) refer to the volume of the
backpack compartment, and not to the harness dimensions, which
are the same for both models. The ying harness is available in
one size and ts most pilots comfortably. Choose the size of your
OZO based on your equipment and its total packed volume. We
recommend:
26ltr - XXLite 16 and 19; Ultralight 19, 21 or similar
33ltr - Ultralite 21, 23, 25 or similar

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Shoulder Straps
Shoulder Adjustments
Leg Straps
Hang Points
Speed-
system
Pulley
Chest Strap
Shoulder Retainer Strap
ENGLISH
PRE FLIGHT SET UP
Before you rst ight, we recommend you to hang the harness from
a suitably strong suspension point and set it up ready for ight.
Add carabiners to the main
hang points (Red loops).
Check that the harness ts you correctly and become familiar with
the available features and adjustments. You can set the shoulder
adjustment-straps to nd the best t, remember initial basic
adjustments can be ne-tuned whilst in the air or after landing.
ADJUSTMENT
The length of the Shoulder
straps can be modied using the
adjustment straps located near the
hip position. Adjust the shoulders
whilst standing in the harness so
they are comfortably snug. Whilst
suspended in the seated position
ensure the harness is comfortable
and supportive.

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GETTING INTO THE HARNESS
Use the retainer strap to stop the
shoulder straps from falling o
your shoulders, to close simply
pass the knot through the loop.
SPEED SYSTEM
To t a speed bar, route the speed
system lines though the pulley located
on the side of the harness. Make sure
that the line passes to the outside of all
straps and adjustments.
Ensure the speed bar lines are of equal length, double check that
they are not too short as this may inadvertently activate the speed
system when under tension in the air. Double check on the ground
before ying.
Before getting into the harness rst check that all straps are free
from twists. Double check the shoulder straps around the hang
points as they can easily become tangled in these areas.
One at a time, step through the
chest and leg straps before pulling
the shoulder straps into place.
Ensure you are correctly
installed into the
harness. Make sure you
pass your feet through
the leg and chest straps
properly, pay particular
attention to the shoulder
straps, they should be
running freely to the
outside of your legs.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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The OZO will last many years and many ights if looked after correctly.
The ocial lifespan is 10 years from the date of manufacture, after
this time the harness should be decommissioned and disposed of in
an environmental friendly manner. To keep your harness clean and
airworthy, please note the following:
• Avoid excessive exposure to UV, heat and humidity.
• Pack the harness dry and store in a cool dry place.
• Never drag your harness.
• Keep you harness clean of dirt, oils and any corrosive substance.
Use water and a cloth to clean if necessary.
Inspection
For safety, routine inspection of all of your equipment is vitally
important. Ozone recommends a service interval of 6 months in
addition to the usual pre ight checks.
For inspection, visually check the stitching, webbing and all
structurally important areas. Pay particular attention to the webbing
around the hang point area under the carabiner, as this is where
abrasion is most likely.
If you nd any damage or if you are in any doubt make sure the
harness checked by a professional.
MATERIALS
Bag - Dominico 40D
Harness - Dominico 40D
Webbing - Gurth and Wolf, 20mm Polyamide, 1700 kg.
26ltr = 560g
33ltr = 565g
RESERVE PARACHUTE
The OZO does not have an integral reserve parachute container. To
t a reserve parachute you must use a separate, 3rd party front-
mounted container (not supplied). The reserve bridles should be
attached to the main carabiners, use the same carabiners used for
the paraglider risers, using extra carabiners for the reserve bridles
can put extra load and strain on the suspension points during
deployment and is therefore not recommended.
FOLDING
To ensure the long life of materials, it is important to reverse the
harness carefully so that no sharp objects protrude into the fabric.
• Fold over Leg supports toward the middle.
• Reverse back section.
• Insert glider and helmet.
TOWING
The OZO is NOT suitable for towing.
CERTIFICATION
The OZO is certied EN1651 to a load of 100kg.
AEROBATICS / MINI WING FLYING
The OZO is designed as a lightweight hike and y harness, it is NOT
suitable for aerobatics or aggressive mini-wing ying.