ADVANCE STRAPLESS BI 3 Ultralight Tandem Harness User Guide

: June 2, 2024
: Advance

Table of Contents

ADVANCE STRAPLESS BI 3 Ultralight Tandem Harness
Product Usage Instructions
IMPORTANT ADVICE
RANGE OF USE

ADVANCE STRAPLESS BI 3 Ultralight Tandem Harness

Specifications

Product Name: ADVANCE Ultralight Tandem Harness – STRAPLESS BI 3
Maximum Weight Capacity: 110 kg
Design: Ultralight Hike & Fly tandem harness with reserve compartment, without protector
Certification: EN 1651:2018+A1:2020

Product Usage Instructions

Welcome and Registration
Thank you for choosing an ADVANCE product. Register your product at www.advance.swiss/register within 10 days of purchase to extend the warranty by 12 months.

Reading the Manual
Read the manual carefully before your first flight. It contains important safety instructions, guidance, and maintenance advice.

Range of Use
The STRAPLESS BI 3 is suitable for Hike & Fly activities and tandem flights with a maximum weight of 110 kg. Do not use it for winching, acro, or SIV training.

Handle with Care
Handle the harness with care as it is an ultralight product. Avoid mechanical stresses like dragging on the ground to prolong its lifespan.

FAQ

Q: Can I use the STRAPLESS BI 3 for acrobatic flying?
A: No, this product is not designed for acrobatic flying or extreme maneuvers.
Q: How do I extend the warranty for my harness?
A: Register your product at www.advance.swiss/register within 10 days of purchase to add an additional 12 months to the warranty period.

WELCOME ON BOARD
Thank you for choosing an ADVANCE product. This document is a manual and will give you an overview of the first steps to familiarise yourself with your new STRAPLESS BI 3.

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Thank you for choosing an ADVANCE product. This document is a manual and will give you an overview of the first steps to familiarise yourself with your new STRAPLESS BI 3.

PIONEERING SPIRIT AND SWISS PRECISION
Putting our ideas into the air. That’s what we can do. For more than 30 years, ADVANCE have kept the needs and wishes of our pilots at the forefront. With Swiss precision we refine model after model. Highest quality and absolute reliability have our top priority, in the air and in our customer service. So from pioneers we have become perfectionists, and a leading worldwide comprehensive service provider.

WARRANTY REGISTER
YOUR PRODUCT FOR A +12 MONTH WARRANTY

The basic warranty conditions of your country apply. If you register your new product at www.advance.swiss/register within 10 days of purchase, the warranty will be extended by 12 months.

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE FLIGHT
This manual is an important part of your harness. It contains instructions and guidance, and important advice about safety, care and maintenance. We therefore advise you to read through it carefully before your first flight.

IMPORTANT ADVICE

Certification
The STRAPLESS BI 3 is certified according to EN 1651:2018+A1:2020 for a maximum weight of 110 kg (load test only).

Disclaimer
Every pilot carries sole responsibility for all risks associated with paragliding, including injury and death. Neither the manufacturer nor the seller of paragliding equipment can guarantee the safety of the pilot or be held responsible for it.

Legal conditions
Paragliding requires appropriate training and a comprehensive knowledge of the sport (meteorology, equipment, etc.) as well as the necessary insurance and licences.

RANGE OF USE

Range of use
The STRAPLESS BI 3 is a basic ultralight Hike & Fly tandem harness with reserve compartment, without protector.

Winching
Do not use this product for win-ching.

Acro & SIV training
Do not use this lightweight product for SIV training, acro or extreme flight manoeuvres.

HANDLE WITH CARE

Handle with Care
The STRAPLESS BI 3 is an ultralight harness. The “Handle with Care” label is there to remind you at all times that the life of this product is highly dependent on your care.
Mechanical stresses such as dragging on the ground etc. accelerate the ageing process and should be avoided. A lightweight product is much more sensitive to stress of all kinds.

FEATURES & DELIVERY

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Features

Adjustable shoulder straps
Chest strap closure system
Channel for reserve V-lines
Reserve compartment
Delivery
Harness
Two Maillon Rapide
Four O-rings
Reserve handle with inner container
Storage bag
Options
Tandem spreaders Light
STRAPLESS 3-passenger harness
SQR Light 190

ATTACHING THE SPREADERS

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Permanently connected spreaders
The spreaders are permanently attached to the STRAPLESS BI 3 with the supplied Maillon Rapide (1).

Reserve connection lines
Connect the V-lines (2) to the reserve, and put them in the Velcro channels (3). Prevent them from sliding round the Maillon Rapide using the O-rings provided. You can find instructions via the QR code online.
INFO: We recommend the ADVANCE Tandem Spreaders Light
CAUTION: The Maillon Rapide must be tightened with a wrench. Tightening by hand is not sufficient!

INSTALLING THE RESERVE

Certified reserve volume: 5.0 – 9.0 litres

Important notes
Installation of the reserve must be carried out by a qualified person. In every case a compatibility test carried out by the pilot him/herself is the only way to prove that the whole system will work reliably.
CAUTION: Only use the original reserve handle and its attached inner container

ADJUSTING & PUTTING ON

Adjusting the shoulder straps
Move the black balls at the lower ends of the lines in the desired direction (1).

Putting the harness on
Make sure that the harness is correctly hooked into the two Maillon Rapide. Step into the closed harness from above. Pull the shoulder straps (2) over and fasten the small chest strap with the ball (3).
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the harness with your shoes (e.g. with crampons).

Always check that the Maillon Rapide and the harness loops are not twisted.

REPLACING PARTS

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Legpad nitinol wire
The nitinol wire is located in a pocket under the legpad and helps to stretch the legpad for comfort. It can be replaced if damaged. To remove the wire, grasp it with two fingers and pull it out slowly (A). When installing, squeeze the circular wire into an oval (B) and push it into the pocket on one side. Always check that the connection is on the outside of the legpad (C). Now bend the nitinol wire so you can push it into the pocket on the other side (D).
INFO: Check the nitinol wire from time to time for kinks or deformations.

CARABINER HANDLING

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Check regularly
Check the Maillon Rapide regularly visually. If they show visible flaws (dents, rust, deformation), have been incorrectly loaded or cannot be screwed shut by hand, they must be
replaced immediately.
CAUTION: Make sure that the Maillon Rapide and the carabiners are always correctly closed and secured and that they are only loaded in their lengthwise direction.

Please read the manufacturer’s manual regarding the service life cycle of carabiners used to link spreaders to the paraglider and spreaders to the passenger harness.

NATURE & ENVIRONMENT
Nature
Take care of nature and the landscape at all times when paragliding.

Disposal
Environmental protection plays an important role in the selection of materials and production. We only use non-toxic materials and fabrics. When your harness has reached the end of its useful life, please remove all metal parts and dispose of the rest of the harness in the designated facilities.

SERVICE & WARRANTY

Cycle of service
Your harness should have a thorough visual check every 24 months and be regularly inspected. If any damage is detected, the harness should be professionally repaired before the next flight.

Warranty
The ADVANCE warranty covers defects that can be attributed to manufacturing faults. Damage caused by overloading is specifically excluded. The basic warranty conditions of your country apply. If you register your product with ADVANCE online within 10 days of purchase this cover will be extended by 12 months. In addition you will be informed by email of product updates and safety-related topics.