SUP’AIR PARAMOTEUR EVO User manual

SUPAIR-VLD
PARC ALTAÏS
34 RUE ADRASTÉE
74650 ANNECY CHAVANOD
FRANCE
45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’ E
RCS 387956790
User’s manual
PARAMOTEUR EVO
08/10/2015
English
Revision index : 23/01/2017

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Thank you for purchasing the PARAMOTOR EVO harness model. We will be
pleased to share, assist and help you fulll our common passion of Powered Para-
gliding.
SUP’AIR had been designing, manufacturing and selling accessories for the free
ying community since 1984. Choosing a SUP’AIR product is a guaranty of excel-
lence with 30 years of expertise, innovation and constant customer care. It also is
our philosophy
You will nd next, a thorough easy to understand explanative detailed brochure to
comprehensively read all the way through !
On our website www.supair.com can be found the latest information relevant to
this particular product. If you however have more questions to be answered, do
not hesitate in contacting any of our dealers/retailers, and of course, the entire
SUP’AIR staff a
Wishing you many safe, enjoyable ying hours and happy landings.
The SUP’AIR team

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Table of content 3
Introduction 4
Technical specications 5
Choosing your harness size. 6
Components 7
Harness overview 8
Connecting the wing to the harness 9
Harness to frame installation. 10
Harness connection to the Swan-neck bars. 12
Low bars installation. 13
Low bars ( J-canes ). 13
Installing the foot-rest. 14
Installing the optional accelerator. 15
Installing the reserve parachute inside the container. 16
Reserve parachute connection : «»Y»» risers. 18
Posture adjustments. 20
Pre-Flight check. 21
Takeoff 22
In ight 23
Using the optional accelerator/Speed-Bar. 23
Landing 23
Complements/Accessories 24
Cleaning and caring for your harness. 25
Storage and transport 25
Lifespan 25
Maintenance and harness care. 25
Repairs 26
Materials 26
Recycling 26
Environmentally friendly practices. 26
Warranty 27
Disclaimer 27
Pilot’s gear 27
Maintenance logbook. 28
Table of content

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Welcome to the world of Powered Paragliding ( abbreviated as PPG ) ! With the PARAMOTEUR
EVO you are equipped with a complete, comfortable product to broaden your horizons and bring
you many beautiful long ights from cruising basics to technical pilotin
Introduction
After familiarizing yourself with this manual, we will recommend you to conduct a harness hang-
test before your initial ight.
N.B : Three important icons will help you better understand this brochure.
Advice Caution ! Danger !!

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S M L
Pilot size 155-170
cm
165-180
cm
175-195
cm
Pilot weight 50-70 kg 60-85 kg 70-95 kg
Harness weight (+ carabiners + speedbar) 3245 g 3395 g 3505 g
Designed for Paramotor only
Back height (cm) 60 64 66
Backrest angle and height adjustment cm ). 32 35 35
Seat length (cm) 37 41 43
Seat width (cm) 38 42 44
Carabiners height (cm) 36 38 38
Spacing between carabiner connections ( cm
). 38-53 40-53 42-53
Impact damping system : Airbag (Volume) No
Impact damping system : Bumpair (Thick-
ness) No
Certication (light aerial sports equipment) EN 1651. LTF. (Pilot ˂ 120kg)
Flight : tandem (Pilot- Passenger) No
procedures for emergencies and
special ight conditions use rescue in emergencies situation
Rescue container No
Technical specications
Technical sheet
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
Back height (cm)
Backrest angle and height ad-
justment cm ).
Seat length (cm)
Seat width (cm)
Carabiners height (cm)
Spacing between carabiner
connections ( cm ).
This harness is delivered with two 30 mm carabiners ( Weight : 138 mg for
the set ).An overall weight decrease is possible to achieve by swapping the
carabiners with a «»Connect»» set ( 24 gr. Total ).

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Size
Weight
1m45 1m50 1m55 1m60 1m65 1m70 1m75 1m80 1m85 1m90 1m95 2m 2m05
50 S S S
55 S S S S
60 S S S M
65 S S M M
70 S M M M M L
75 M M M M L L
80 M M M L L L
85 M L L L L
90 L L L L
95 L L L L
100 L
105
110
A SUP’AIR retailer/dealer list can be found at www.supair.com
Choosing your harness size.
M
M/L
L
S/M
S

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1
2
3
4
5
6
Rescue parachute handle.
Wooden seat plate.
30 mm Aluminum self-locking biner.
Double stage speed-bar.
Self retractable foot-
rest.
PARAMOTO EVO pocket.
Components
Option
3 B SPEEDBAG
2 B LIGHT
2 B LIGHT SPEEDBAG
2 B SPEEDBAG
2 B STANDARD
3 B SPEEDBAG KIT
4
5
1
3
2
Additional foam
7
7
6

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Harness overview.
This illustration will help you understand the brochure layout.
1
8
2
3
4
5
7
6
Self-locking chest strap buckle.
Safe-T-bar ( Safety strap ).
Self-locking leg strap buckle.
Chest strap adjustment.
Backrest angle adjustment.
Shoulder straps adjustment.
Removable side storage pocket.
9
10
Foot-rest buckles.
Accelerator pulleys.
Swan-Neck and low swivel bars
attachment point.
Low riser attachment point.
High riser attachment point.
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
12
9
11
10 Diagonal PPG attachment point.
Seat extension adjustment.
13
14
13
14
15 Additional foam pocket.
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Without twisting the risers, connect them to the harness attachment loops using the self-
locking carabiners.
Check for the risers to be properly positioned and untwisted. The «A» risers must be
located at the front and facing the flight direction (see diagram).
Lastly, check for the main self-locking carabiners to be fully closed and locked in place.
Connecting the wing to the harness.
Connecting the wing to the harness
Install the accelerator by following the instruc-
tions found on page 13.
Connect it to the wing using the split hooks.
Once the accelerator/speedbar is connected,
adjust its length according to your measure-
ments. For correct use, there must not be any
tension at the split-hook level when the accele-
rator/speedbar line is fully relaxed.
Installing the accelerator
Self-locking
Carabiners
Harness Flight direction
Risers «A»

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Harness to frame installation.
The PARAMOTOR EVO harness is compatible with most PPG frames found on the market today.
The harness is equipped with two high and two low connection points in addition to two diagonal straps.
Wrap the strap around the frame and push it
through the rst buckle opening, and then through
the second.
The use of a screwdriver to pivot the buckle, and
a pair of pliers to pull the strap can be helpful to
simplify the task.
Overview of the frame with
the harness connecting loca-
tions.
To prevent having dan-
gling straps, push them
through the shoulder
Velcro® guides.
Frame overview with har-
ness placement.
Upper straps connections.

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Low straps connection.
Attaching the diagonal straps to the
frame.
Position the buckles at the beginning
of the tensioning strap.
Wrap the strap around the frame.
Push the strap through the buckle. Be certain for the
frame to be secu-
rely fastened in
place.
The diagonal straps enable a tight
connection of the harness to the frame.
The end of the strap is connected via a
POP rivet to the frame.

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PARAMOTEUR EVO Harness connection to the Swan-neck bars.
Fasten the bars ends to the
harness loop straps using a
shackle.
Make a loop to loop congura-
tion with the connecting ring.
Fasten securely using the Velcros®,
then push the glider’s self-locking cara-
biner through to connect the wing’s ri-
sers.
Harness overview with the Swan-Neck bars setup.

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Low bars installation.
Special spreaders bars.
Low bars ( J-canes ).
Diagonal straps.
Diagonal strap connec-
tions using POP rivets.
Low bars ( J-canes ) installation.
Assembly on low sweveling canes.
Low canes.
Remove the connec-
ting Swan-Neck strap
loop/ring.
Riser self-locking ca-
rabiner.
Shackle connecting
the canes to the
wing via the canes
loop-straps.
Shackle harness/
swivel canes
connection to the
main harness bridle.

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Installing the foot-rest.
The PARAMOTOR EVO is pre-equipped to accept a foot-rest.
The foot-rest relaxes leg tension, and brings additional support, thus enhancing piloting experience.
AShort foot-rest.
BFoot-rest buckle ( pre-equipped harness ).
A
A
Fasten and adjust the foot-rest with the metal buckles found on either side
of the seating area.
B

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PARAMOTEUR EVO Installing the optional accelerator.
The PARAMOTOR EVO is pre-equipped to accept an accelerator ( Speed-Bar ).
3 B SPEEDBAG
2 B LIGHT
2 B LIGHT SPEEDBAG
2 B SPEEDBAG
2 B STANDARD
3 B SPEEDBAG KIT
Most accelerators found on the market today are compatible with this harness. Within the SUP’AIR accessory line, the standard Speed-bar is the
most adapted for being lighter and designed with a recoil system.
4
Push the accelerator cord and the elasticated line
through ring “”D””. Push the cord through the Speed-bar pulley “”E””,
then through pulley “”F””.
Insert the end of the cord through the paraglider
riser split hook. Adjust the cord’s length before ty-
ing a knot. Repeat procedure on the other side of
the harness.
ALine.
B
C
Locking split hook.
Elasticated retractable
speed-system.
Insert the end of the cord through the paraglider
riser split hook. Adjust the cord’s length before ty-
ing a knot. Repeat procedure on the other side of
the harness.
A
C
D
E
FE
Connection to the paraglider :

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Installing the reserve parachute inside the container.
The PARAMOTOR EVO is pre-equipped to accept a side reserve parachute container.
Installing the reserve parachute inside the container.
Remove the harness right side
pocket by unfastening the zipper.
Fasten the extraction handle
with a loop to loop conguration
to the center of the POD.
Connect the risers to the parachute with a loop to
loop junction conguration or using a 6 mm square
steel carabiner with the correct load resistance.
Position the risers inside the bot-
tom section of the pocket with a
bit of slack to adjust them at the
end of the installation.
Position the risers inside the gui-
ding exit sleeve.
Place the POD to the center of
the open container.
Push a line through one of the
small looped cords, then through
the ap’s grommet on the same
side.
Push through the upper ap’s
grommet.
Push the handle safety pin
through the small looped cord.

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Repeat the procedure by closing
the other and opposite side of
the reserve parachute container.
Fasten the reserve parachute
container by zipping it to the har-
ness.
Always place the risers on the
outside of the canes.
Danger !!

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1
2
3
Elévateur parachute de
secours
4- Ranger le surplus d'élévateurs sans noeuds
sous les rabats.
Reserve parachute connection : «»Y»» risers.
1
2
3
1 - Maillon Rapide®
Inox 6 mm (x2).
2 - Toric joint ( x2 ).
3 - Reserve parachute risers.
1 - Place the Maillon Rapide®
with the gate up and facing
outward inside the strap’s
loop underneath the ap.
Place the soft ring inside the
Maillon Rapide® and twist it
into a toric shape or gure 8.
2 - Push the the riser
through the upper sec-
tion of the toric 8 shape,
and then through the
Maillon Rapide®.
3 - Twist the toric 8
shape once more, and
connect it to the Maillon
Rapide®.
4 - Repeat the procedures 1,
2 and 3 with the other toric 8
shaped ring on the harness
side. Tighten securely the
Maillon Rapide® treaded gate
- use a pair of pliers if neces-
sary but do not tighten exces-
sively.
5 - Stow away the risers excess
under the aps.

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Risers overview layout. When the installation is completed : close the risers ap covers to
tidy up the harness.
At the end of the installation procedure, conduct a reserve para-
chute extraction under a hang-test apparatus, then repeat the pac-
king procedure once more.

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2
1
5
4
3Backrest adjustment buckle.
The complete installation + test procedure must be conducted before the rst ight, under a hang-test
apparatus. These steps are important to ensure a correct seating posture, unobstructed viewing to on-
board instrumentation, and easy strap adjustments
Posture adjustments.
Loosening strap (backrest adjust-
ment).
Shoulder strap tightening adjust-
ment.
Chest strap tightening adjustment.
Chest strap nger-loop tension re-
lease adjustment. 1
2
3
5
4