Swing Connect Reverse Evo User manual

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PArAglider
Version: 1.2
Date: 09.11.2015
Connect
Reverse Evo
Instruction Manual (EN)

INFORMATION
Swing Flugsportgerte GmbH reserves the right to alter or add to the contents of this
Manual at any time. You should therefore regularly visit our website:
www.swing.de
where you will find additional information relating to your Swing product and any
changes to the Manual. There is further information about the Swing website in the
section “Swing on the World Wide Web”.
The date and version number of this Manual are given on the front page.
Express written consent from Swing Flugsportgerte GmbH is required for any duplication
of this Manual, in whole or in part (with the exception of short quotations in specialist
articles), and in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical.
The information and data found in this Manual may be altered at any time without notice.
The fact that this Manual has been made available does not confer any claim to the
product descriptions, common or trade names or other intellectual property.

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Dear SWING customer,
Thank you for purchasing a SWING product.
Ongoing development work along with the innovative combination of the materials used
have resulted in a product which meets our own high expectations and those of our
customers and which sets standards in the industry.
If you have any questions which are not answered in this Manual, please do not hesitate to
contact your Swing dealer or Swing directly: Tel: [phone] or [email protected]
The
Swing Team
WARNING
Read this Manual before using your harness!
DANGER
This harness must not be used for sky-diving.

Contents
01 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................... 7
MANUAL........................................................................................................................................... 7
Special text ................................................................................................................................ 7
Series of instructions ................................................................................................................. 8
Lists of parts .............................................................................................................................. 8
Bullet points .............................................................................................................................. 8
QR Codes ................................................................................................................................... 8
Manual on the internet ............................................................................................................. 8
SWING AND THE ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................... 8
Respect for nature and the environment................................................................................... 8
Environmentally-friendly recycling ............................................................................................ 8
02 SAFETY ............................................................................................................................9
SAFETY ADVICE ................................................................................................................................... 9
SAFETY NOTICES.................................................................................................................................. 9
DISCLAIMER AND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY,OPERATING LIMITS ..................................................................... 10
Disclaimer and exclusion of liability ........................................................................................ 10
Operating limits....................................................................................................................... 10
03 HARNESS FEATURES ...................................................................................................... 11
PURPOSE......................................................................................................................................... 11
TARGET GROUP................................................................................................................................. 11
TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................................................................... 11
DIAGRAM........................................................................................................................................ 12
CONCEPT ........................................................................................................................................ 12
EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Comfort features ..................................................................................................................... 14
Pockets .................................................................................................................................... 14
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................................... 15
Side pockets............................................................................................................................. 15
Streamer.................................................................................................................................. 15
Rain cover / Transport cover ................................................................................................... 15
FITTING THE RESERVE SYSTEM............................................................................................................... 16
Fitting the bridle...................................................................................................................... 16
Attaching the deployment handle........................................................................................... 16
Inserting the reserve................................................................................................................ 17
Closing the container............................................................................................................... 18
Closing the V-line channel system ........................................................................................... 19
Compatibility test .................................................................................................................... 20
ADJUSTMENT OPTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 20
Adjusting the seating position................................................................................................. 20
Chest strap .............................................................................................................................. 22

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Adjusting the leg loops............................................................................................................ 22
SPEED SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................. 23
Adjusting the speed bar........................................................................................................... 23
FOOT STIRRUP AND LEG COVER ............................................................................................................. 23
04 FLYING WITH THE CONNECT REVERSE EVO.................................................................... 24
CONVERTING THE HARNESS.................................................................................................................. 24
Conversion from backpack into harness.................................................................................. 24
Conversion from harness into backpack.................................................................................. 24
PUTTING ON THE HARNESS .................................................................................................................. 25
PRE-FLIGHT CHECK............................................................................................................................. 26
TOWING ......................................................................................................................................... 26
TANDEM FLIGHTS .............................................................................................................................. 26
05 MAINTAINING YOUR HARNESS ..................................................................................... 27
CARE AND MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................... 27
Care ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Storage.................................................................................................................................... 27
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 27
Contact with salt water ........................................................................................................... 28
REPAIRS AND INSPECTION.................................................................................................................... 28
Repairs .................................................................................................................................... 28
INSPECTION ..................................................................................................................................... 28
General.................................................................................................................................... 28
Inspection periods ................................................................................................................... 28
Validity of inspection............................................................................................................... 29
Inspection by the pilot............................................................................................................. 29
What to do if damage is discovered, Repairs .......................................................................... 29
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................... 29
DISPOSAL ........................................................................................................................................ 29
06 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB ............................................................................... 30
SWING WEBSITE................................................................................................................................ 30
SWING-ONLINE SHOP ........................................................................................................................ 30
FACEBOOK,TWITTER &YOUTUBE ......................................................................................................... 30
Paragliders .............................................................................................................................. 30
Speedgliders ............................................................................................................................ 30
Swing TV.................................................................................................................................. 30
07 APPENDIX ..................................................................................................................... 31
ADDRESSES ...................................................................................................................................... 31
Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH ................................................................................................. 31
Paraglider recycling................................................................................................................. 31
DHV ......................................................................................................................................... 31
EAPR........................................................................................................................................ 31
Air Turquoise SA ...................................................................................................................... 31

VERSIONS........................................................................................................................................ 31
HARNESS DETAILS.............................................................................................................................. 32
PILOT DETAILS /PROOF OF OWNERSHIP .................................................................................................. 32

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01Introduction
Manual
You must read this Manual carefully before
using the harness for the first time.
This will allow you to familiarise yourself with
the adjustment options and the care and
maintenance of your new paraglider
harness.
Information in this Manual on design of the
paraglider harness, technical data and
illustrations are subject to change. We
reserve the right to make changes without
prior notification.
Special text giving safety information is
identified in this Manual in accordance with
the ANSI Z535.6 standard.
The Manual complies with the airworthiness
requirements in LTF NFL II 91/09 and forms
part of the certification.
© Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH
Special text
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DANGER
Sections of text headed “Danger” indicate
a situation where there is imminent
danger, which in all probability will lead
to death or serious injury, if the
instructions given are not followed.
⚠
WARNING
Sections of text headed “Warning”
indicate a potentially dangerous situation,
which may lead to death or serious
injury, if the instructions are not followed.
⚠
CAUTION
Sections of text headed “Caution” indicate
a potentially dangerous situation, which
may lead to minor or slight injury, if the
instructions are not followed.

PLEASE NOTE
Sections of text headed “Please note”
indicate possible damage to property,
which may occur if the instructions are not
followed.

TIP
Sections of text headed “Tip” give advice
or tips which will make it easier to use
your harness.

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Series of instructions
In this Manual, instructions which must be
followed in a certain order are numbered
consecutively.
< Where there is a series of pictures with
step-by-step instructions, each step has
the same number as the corresponding
picture.
d Letters are used where there is a series
of pictures but the order is not relevant.
Lists of parts
Numbers circled in red refer to various
parts of the item pictured. A list of the
numbers and the name of the part
labelled follows the picture.
Bullet points
Bullet points are used in this Manual for lists.
Example:
risers
lines
QR Codes If this Manual refers to a
website, a QR code is also
given. The website will open
if the code is scanned using
a smartphone with the
appropriate app.
Manual on the internet
Additional information about your harness
and any updates to the Manual can be found
on our website at www.swing.de.
This Manual was current at the time of going
to print. It can be downloaded from Swing’s
website prior to print.
SWING and the environment
Protection of the environment, safety and
quality are the three core values of Swing
Flugsportgerte GmbH and they have
implications for everything we do. We also
believe that our customers share our
environmental awareness.
Respect for nature and the
environment
You can easily play a part in protecting the
environment by practising the sport of
paragliding in such a way that there is no
damage to nature and the areas in which we
fly.
Keep to marked trails, take your rubbish
away with you, refrain from making
unnecessary noise and respect the sensitive
biological equilibrium of nature.
Consideration for nature is required even at
the launch site!
If you are a smoker, please do not leave
cigarette butts behind.
Paragliding is, of course, an outdoor sport –
protect and preserve our planet’s resources.
Environmentally-friendly recycling
Swing gives consideration to the entire life
cycle of its products, the final stage of which
is recycling in an environmentally-friendly
manner. The synthetic materials used in our
products must be disposed of properly. If you
are not able to arrange appropriate disposal,
Swing will be happy to recycle the product
for you. Send the glider with a short note to
this effect to the address given in the
Appendix.

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02Safety
⚠
WARNING
The safety advice given below must be
followed in all circumstances. Failure to
do so renders invalid the certification
and/or results in loss of insurance cover,
and could lead to serious injuries or even
death.
Safety advice
All forms of aerial sport involve certain risks.
When compared with other types of aerial
sport, paragliding has the lowest number of
fatal accidents measured according to the
number of licensed pilots.
However, few other sports demand such a
high level of individual responsibility as
paragliding. Prudence and risk-awareness
are basic requirements for the safe practice
of the sport, for the very reason that it is so
easy to learn and practically anyone can do
so. Carelessness and overestimating one’s
own abilities can quickly lead to critical
situations. A reliable assessment of
conditions for flying is particularly important.
Paragliders are not designed to be flown in
turbulent weather. Most serious paraglider
accidents are caused by pilots misjudging
the weather conditions for flying.
Please bear in mind that any aerial sport is
potentially dangerous and that ultimately you
are responsible for your own safety.
We therefore strongly encourage you to fly in
a conservative manner. This applies both to
the choice of conditions in which you fly and
also to the safety margin which you allow
when carrying out the various flying
manoeuvres.
We recommend that you only fly using
paragliding equipment, a harness and
helmet which have been tested and certified.
In Germany, paragliders are subject to the
guidelines for aerial sports equipment and
must not under any circumstances be flown
without a valid certification. Independent
experimentation is strictly prohibited. This
Manual does not replace the need to attend
training at a paragliding school.
In Germany, paraglider harnesses are not
subject to certification by the by the LBA
(German Federal Aviation Office).
The Connect Reverse Evo complies with the
airworthiness requirements for hang gliders
and paragliders at the time of delivery. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for any
personal injury or material damage which
arises in connection with this harness.
The Connect Reverse Evo leads the way in
development standards for paraglider
harnesses. It will remain airworthy for many
years if you look after it properly.
This Manual must be passed on to any new
owner of the harness. It forms part of the
certification and belongs with the harness.
Observe the other specific safety advice in
the various sections of this Manual.
Safety notices
Safety notices are issued when defects arise
during use of equipment which could
possibly also affect other examples of the
same model.
The notices contain instructions on how to
inspect the equipment concerned for
possible faults and the steps required to
rectify any faults.
Swing publishes on its website any technical
safety notices and airworthiness instructions
which are issued in respect of Swing
products. We will also send you safety
notices directly by email if you have
registered your product (refer to “Product
Registration” in the section “Swing on the
World Wide Web”).

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Safety notices are released by the
certification agencies and are also
published on the relevant
websites. Services such as RSS
are also available which allow
internet users to follow various websites and
any changes made to them without having to
access them individually. This allows much
more information to be followed than was
previously the case. You should therefore
visit the safety pages of the certification
agencies on a regular basis and keep up-to-
date with new safety notices which cover any
products connected with paragliding (refer to
Appendix for addresses).
⚠
WARNING
The harness owner is responsible for
carrying out the action required by the
safety notice.
Disclaimer and exclusion of
liability, Operating limits
Use of the product is at the pilot’s own risk!
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for
any personal injury or material damage
which arises in connection with Swing
products. The certification and warranty shall
be rendered invalid if there are changes of
any kind or incorrect repairs to this harness,
or if any inspections are missed.
Pilots are responsible for their own safety
and must ensure that the airworthiness of
the equipment is checked prior to every
flight. The pilot should launch only if the
paragliding equipment is airworthy. In
addition, when flying outside of Germany,
pilots must observe the relevant regulations
in each country.
The paragliding equipment may only be used
if the pilot has a valid licence for the area or
is flying under the supervision of an
approved flying instructor. There is no
liability on the part of third parties, in
particular the manufacturer and the dealer.
Disclaimer and exclusion of liability
In terms of the warranty and guarantee
conditions, the paraglider harness may not
be used with certified paragliding equipment
if any of the following situations exists:
the inspection period has expired, or the
inspection has been carried out by
unauthorised agencies or people
the pilot has insufficient experience or
training
repairs have been carried out by the pilot
or unauthorised repairs have been
carried out, or there have been repairs
using parts which are not original parts
the pilot has incorrect or inadequate
equipment (paraglider, protection and
helmet)
Operating limits
The harness may only be used within the
operating limits. These have been exceeded
if any of the following situations exists:
it is used outside of the permissible
weight range
it is used when there is obvious damage
to it
it is used in rain or drizzle, in cloud, fog
and/or snow
the air temperature is below -10°C or
above 50°C
alterations have been made to the
harness which are not approved
the pilot uses the harness for a purpose
which is not connected with paragliding.
This harness is, e.g., not a parachute
harness and not intended for use as
such!

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03Harness features
Purpose
The Connect Reverse Evo was developed
as a lightweight convertible harness for
everyday use, with the maximum level of
comfort.
It must only be used as a paraglider
harness.
Target group
The Connect Reverse Evo was developed
as a lightweight comfortable harness for all-
round use.
It offers maximum comfort for seating and
wearing and can be used both for hike & fly
and for longer XC flights.
Technical data
Use
Paraglider harness
Certification
LTF, DHV GS-03-0389-13
Maximum clip-in weight
120 kg
Sizes
M
L
XL
Hang height [cm]
40
42
44
Distance between
carabiners [cm] (min. –
max.)
36-42
36-42
36-42
Seat (l x b) [cm]
41x36
43x38
45x40
Weight approx. [kg]
3.85
3.95
4.05
Protection
LTF-certified multi-chamber airbag
Installation of reserve
Integrated container under the seat, side deployment
handle
Included in delivery
Connect Reverse Evo harness
Deuter hip belt
Top lid pocket with extra large handle
Two aluminium carabiners
Deployment handle for reserve
Instruction Manual
Optional accessories
Deuter rain cover
Deuter transport cover
Extra side pockets from Deuter
Deuter Streamer hydration system (3 litre)

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Diagram
What does the Connect Reverse Evo look like?
Fig. 1: Diagram of the Connect Reverse Evo
Concept
The Connect Reverse Evo is one of the
latest generation of paraglider harnesses. It
is designed as a convertible
harness/backpack and combines the usual
high comfort level of Swing’s Connect range
of harnesses with outstanding carrying
features as a backpack.
In designing the backpack, particular
importance was placed on a high level of
carrying comfort, optimal weight distribution
and a high level of functionality. Various
accessories allow the backpack to be
customised according to the pilot’s individual
needs.
It sets standards through its use of a carrying
system which has proved its reliability in
alpine sports.
The harness design focused on ease of use,
a high level of comfort and pilot safety.
The choice of materials reflects the overall
concept of a top quality product with a high
level of functionality, but which is lightweight.
The harness uses mainly light yet robust
ripstop fabrics.
The harness was designed for para-trekking,
namely for pilots who wish to make long
flights from isolated launch spots and who
regard the trek to launch as part of the flight.
A range of accessories is available which
makes it ideally suited for trips lasting a few
days.
Its high level of comfort also makes it
suitable for any pilot who is looking for a top
quality harness which is lightweight and
compact.

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Equipment
Safety
T-lock
The Connect Reverse Evo is fitted with a T-
lock safety system to prevent the pilot from
slipping out of the harness by inadvertently
forgetting to do up the leg straps.
The buckle to do up the chest strap is
attached to the leg strap so that, by doing up
the chest strap, there is already some
protection against falling out. This also
makes it less likely to forget the leg straps.
Fig. 2: Chest strap with T-lock done up
Protector
With the Connect Reverse Evo, the optimum
hang point and the particular design of the
airbag ensure pilot safety right from the time
you launch. The Connect Reverse Evo has a
multi-chamber airbag protector. A titanium
foam hybrid design pre-inflates the chamber
under the seat from the time the harness is
converted. The LTF protector test was
carried out in this state without inflow. During
flight, air enters the protector through the
vent on the front of the airbag and continues
to inflate the chambers. The back is inflated
through eyelets between the main airbag
and the rear pocket. There is full protection
for the pilot’s back and seat area shortly after
launch.

TIP
The system becomes active even before
launch by the use of special foam
materials. However, as the airbag gets
compressed in the backpack, we
recommend using a control handle to assist
airbag inflation. The airstream makes the
airbag unfold completely and it then quickly
attains its full protective effect.
Fig. 3: Pre-inflated airbag with air intake valve
Reserve container
The Connect Reverse Evo has a generously
sized reserve container.
It offers a secure place for small reserves as
well as enough space for large or steerable
reserves.
The reserve container is a semi-tube
container which, combined with the ideally
located deployment handle, ensures safe
deployment.

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Comfort features
Carrying system
In backpack mode, the Connect Reverse
Evo is fitted with a carrying system made by
Deuter, the specialist in alpine backpacks.
The Alpine Back System ensures the highest
level of carrying comfort and ideal weight
distribution.
The flexible Vari Flex hip belt is available as
an option for the Alpine Back System, and is
included in delivery with Connect Reverse
Evo.

TIP
The Connect Reverse Evo
product video shows how to
attach the hip belt correctly
(at 7:00 mins.):
http://bit.ly/VariFlex
Mesh back section
The back section uses mesh fabric to
optimise seating comfort. This ensures
optimum pressure distribution for your back
and good air circulation.
Trekking pole attachment point
Fig. 4: Trekking poles in harness and in backpack
mode
The attachment point for the trekking poles
can be used in both modes. In harness
mode, we recommend that you use a cover
for the tips of the poles.
Velcro attachments on shoulder
There is Velcro on one shoulder to attach
additional small instruments such as the
acoustic Vario or SPOT.
There is an extra pocket on the right
shoulder for a security/emergency card. The
red rubber band can be used to secure a
credit card format card.
Pockets
Rear compartment
The Connect Reverse Evo has a generously
sized and aerodynamically shaped rear
section. There is an attachment point for
trekking poles next to the main compartment.
The compression and tension straps in
backpack mode can be used to attach heavy
items in the storage compartment.
⚠
WARNING
You must ensure when loading the rear
storage compartment that the air inlet
openings on the surface are not covered up.
If they are, then the back protector’s
protective action will not take effect.
Hydration system compartment
There is a compartment for a Streamer
(hydration system bladder) between the back
section and the pilot (Fig. 5). It is also ideal
for storing spare clothes etc. The hydration
system can remain in this compartment in
both the harness and the backpack mode.
The compartment has a Velcro strap to
attach the Streamer. The drinking tube is fed
through a separate opening out of the
compartment. It can be fed through special
openings on the shoulder straps in both
harness and backpack mode.

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Fig. 5: Streamer compartment with Velcro

PLEASE NOTE
Do not over-fill the Streamer because it
will then press into the pilot’s back during
flight, affecting comfort and safety.
Lid pocket
The Connect Reverse Evo’s lid pocket can
be removed. It can be rolled up and attached
using the buckles provided.
The lid pocket can remain in its position
during flight.
Side pockets
The Connect Reverse Evo has two side
pockets for any items which need to be
within reach during flight. The shape of the
pockets means that nothing will get lost even
during launch. One side has an open net
pocket and the other side has a zippered
pocket. The pockets all have loops to attach
safety lines.
Optional accessories
Side pockets
Side pockets made by Deuter can be used to
expand the Connect Reverse Evo. These
can also remain on the harness during flight.
Make sure, however, that the side
compression straps have been fully
loosened off.
Streamer
The Connect Reverse Evo has a separate
pocket for a Streamer (hydration system
bladder). This is perfect for the Deuter
hydration system.
Swing recommends that you use a Deuter
Streamer with capacity of up to 3 litres.
Rain cover / Transport cover
Swing recommends using the Deuter
transport cover to protect the harness from
damage and moisture. This can be used
both as a rain cover and also as a transport
bag. The back pack’s shoulder straps can
still be used or can be stowed away if
necessary, e.g. for plane trips.
We recommend the Deuter Rain Cover III if
you need rain protection only. This is lighter
and more compact than the transport cover.

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Fitting the reserve system
Only an appropriately qualified person
should fit the reserve.
The steps to be followed are given below.

PLEASE NOTE
We recommend the use of flat reserve
containers to ensure the best weight
distribution and use of the space in the
backpack.
⚠
DANGER
If your harness should ever get wet (e.g.
because of a landing in water) the reserve
system must be dried out and repacked
before your next flight.
Fitting the bridle
There are three ways in which the reserve
chute can be connected with the harness.
Loops
In the first method, the harness’s connecting
bridle is put through the loop of the reserve’s
bridle. The reserve itself is passed through
the large loop in the harness’s bridle, and
this connects the two. The connection loop
must be pulled as tight as possible so as to
avoid friction between the two bridles during
the shock caused when the reserve opens.
To ensure that the connection loop between
the two remains tight, it is held in place using
the Velcro strip on the bridle.
Screw-lock links
The two lines are inserted into the screw-
lock links which are tightened by hand.
A neoprene sleeve is then placed over the
connection to hold it in place. This prevents
twisting and possible cross-loading.
This method can absorb a higher shock load
than the previous one and is therefore the
method recommended by Swing. The screw-
lock links and neoprene sleeve are available
from Swing.
Reserve with dual bridle
If a steerable reserve chute with dual bridle
or any other reserve with dual bridle is used,
the reserve is connected using the loops of
the harness bridle which are located near the
padded shoulder straps. In this case, the
harness bridle is not needed and should be
folded up, fastened using two rubber bands
and then stored away under the cover
behind the pilot’s neck.
For this attachment method, you need two
screw carabiners with a breaking strength of
at least 2400 daN. Make sure that the bridle
is long enough for the reserve to be
positioned in the harness’s reserve
container.
There must be enough line length to ensure
that, on activating the reserve chute, the
reserve stays in the reserve container until it
is thrown.
Attaching the deployment handle
The Connect Reverse Evo is delivered with a
deployment handle for the reserve system.
This is identified as No. 6. No other handle
should be used.
⚠
WARNING
Use only the original deployment handle!
To fasten the black loop of the handle’s
bridle, pass it through the reserve container’s
loop.
Feed the loop of the handle through the loop
of the container and then bring the handle
back through its own loop.

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To ensure safe deployment, the deployment
handle must be attached in a loop on the
front side of the reserve container.
The deployment handle must be fed through
the correct loop in such a way that the
connecting strap between the handle and the
inner container is only put under tension
after the locking pins of the deployment
handle have been completely released by
pulling.
⚠
DANGER
The deployment handle may be blocked and
the reserve may be difficult to operate or
may not deploy at all if the above
instructions have not been followed.
Make sure that it has been attached
correctly by carrying out a trial deployment.
Fig. 6: Fitting the deployment handle
Inserting the reserve
First, place the reserve next to the harness
the way it will ultimately be put away, store
the connection lines tidily in loops in the
outer container and then slide the reserve
itself into the container. If the inner container
is equipped with a pilot chute, then it should
be at the back, so that the air can stream
into it better if there is an emergency
deployment. Please be sure to follow the
packing and fitting instructions for the
reserve as well. The reserve is placed into
the container in the harness with its handle
visible from the outside and the loop of the
handle’s connection line at the top with the
reserve container.
⚠
DANGER
It is essential to check that none of the lines
are knotted or twisted up in the reserve.
The deployment handle must be fastened to
the side of the container towards the
opening, failing which deployment of the
reserve could be impeded.

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Fig. 7: Reserve in the reserve container, sequence for closure shown
Closing the container
Feed a flexible plastic tube (included with
Swing reserves) or a thin cord (paraglider
line) into each elastic loop, then feed them
through the eyelets on the harness
container, starting with the smallest, so as to
pull them together. Follow the order given in
Fig. 7.
Feed the pins into the elastic loops under the
transparent cover. The cord or plastic tube
must now be removed. Pull it out slowly so
that the elastic loops are not damaged by
excessive friction. Finally the handle will be
inserted under the plastic cover.
Fig. 8: Elastic closures with pack cord/tube

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Fig. 9: Lower flap closed
Fig. 10: Upper flap closed
Fig. 11: Front flap secured with pins, deployment
handle stowed away
⚠
WARNING
The integrated container under the seat
must be securely closed if it is not being
used.
Do not use a deployment handle for this, to
avoid any confusion.
Closing the V-line channel system
The Connect Reverse Evo has a Velcro-free
V-line channel system. To close it, first undo
the zip fully (before closing the container).
The zip is located behind the shoulder strap
on the side of the harness opposite the
reserve handle (left side, in the right-handed
version). Then pull it all the way down to the
reserve container. When you are sure that
the V-line is lying correctly in the channel,
pull the zip in the opposite direction back to
its original position.
The zip is now closed and the V-line
channel’s orange warning colour is no longer
visible.
Fig. 12: The V-line channel is closed

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Compatibility test
In Germany, it has been a requirement since
1 January 1998 that every new combination
of reserve and harness/outer container must
be inspected after the first packing to ensure
that it operates safely. It must be possible for
the pilot to deploy the reserve from the flying
position without any problem and according
to the guidelines in the manufacturer's
instructions. The inspection must be
recorded in the reserve's packing certificate
(compatibility test).
We recommend that the compatibility test is
carried out by the manufacturer.
As part of the pre-flight check, you must
check before every flight whether the
container is closed properly.
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DANGER
If a newly packed chute is integrated in a
harness outer container, a deployment
check must be carried out, checking whether
the deployment force is between 6 and
10kg.
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A video showing how to fit
the reserve system can be
viewed online:
http://bit.ly/CRErescue
Adjustment options
The Connect Reverse Evo has various
adjustment options so that pilots can adjust
the harness according to their particular
wishes and preferences. Pilots should take
their time in doing this because it will provide
a high level of comfort!
We recommend that you hang the harness in
a simulator (or frame etc) when making the
adjustments.
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The recommended standard adjustments
are indicated by red stitching on the straps.
This makes it easy to return to the factory
settings at any time.
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PLEASE NOTE
The reserve must be fitted before the
Connect Reverse Evo is adjusted.
Adjusting the seating position
Angle of back section
The first adjustment is to the seating position
and size of the harness. The seating position
is adjusted by the opening angle of the
harness. Decide the angle at which you want
to sit (angle between back and thigh - upright
or inclined position). The angle of adjustment
ranges from approx. 70° to 100°. The
adjustment is made using the side buckles
(Fig. 13), which you will find at about chest
height. If the harness is shortened here, the
seating angle will be smaller (upright
position); if it is lengthened the seating angle
increases (inclined position).
Fig. 13: Buckle to adjust angle of back