Ozone Switch Owner's manual

Pilots Manual EN

CONTENTS

Thank You01

Warning02

Your Switch03

Anatomy of the SWITCH  04

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Speed System06

Fitting / Adjustments  08

Backpack Mode12

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Paragliding Module  13

 ReserveInstallation  16

 UnderseatProtection 22

Paragliding to Speedfyling Mode 25

Use and Maintenance  27

Ozone Quality Guarantee 30

Technical Specications  31

EN v1.1 April 2021

RADICALLYVERSATILE

THANK YOU

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Switch,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

•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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inrain,snow,strongwind,turbulentweatherconditionsorclouds.

•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 SWITCH

TheSWITCH*isaversatileharnessdesignedforspeedying,speedriding,andhike&y.Modularandreversible,itisfully-featured

forpilotswhowantoptions.

Thehybriddesign,withsplitleg&bucketseatcombinationofferscomfortablesupportandprecisepiloting.Itisasmoothtransition

fromrunning,kiting,orskiing,toseatedight.Easy-accesssidepocket,anout-of-the-wayspeedbarsystem,andthedurabletwo

buckleclosuremakeitcleanandeasytouse.

Modular:

-Removableultralightbackprotection

-Sleek&compactspeedyingmode

-Fullfeaturedreversiblebackpackinspeedriding/yingmode

-OptionalParaglidingmodulewithbackprotector&under-seatreserve

Speed Flying Mode-speedying/riding/hikeandy

Whenyouwantacompactandsleekharnessforspeedights,orhighmountaindescents,zipoffthebackprotectorandreserve

compartmentforalowproleandcomfortableconguration.

Paragliding Mode-paraglidingsoaring/hikeandy

TheoptionalParaglidingmoduleaddsanultralightinatableunderseatprotectorandreservecompartmentmakingtheSWITCH

anidealchoiceforextendedsoaringights,oranyapplicationwherethereaddedsecurityofanintegratedreserveparachuteand

underseatprotectorisdesired.Theprotectorisinatedwithairusingthespecialinationbag,allowingquickandeasysetupwith

excellentimpactprotection.

The Backpack

Withski/snowboardcarrysystem,compressionstraps,hydrationaccess,andacomfortableandergonomicsupportframe,the

SWITCHpackisajoytocarry.Thereservecompartmentissecurewhileinpackmode,butallowseasyextractioninthecaseof

areservedeployment.Inight,thebackstoragecompartmentcanbecompressedviazippertoreducethestorageprolewhen

desired.

*Suitableforsoloyingonly.

ANATOMY OF THE SWITCH

WHERE TO FIND YOUR ZIPS AND SLIDERS: PART 1

SliderA/Zip1

SliderB/Zip2

SliderE/Zip3

Velcro

SliderC

ShoulderAttachments

ANATOMY OF THE SWITCH

WHERE TO FIND YOUR ZIPS AND SLIDERS: PART 2

Zip1

Zip2

SliderF/Zip4

Velcro

SliderD

ShoulderAttachments

SPEED SYSTEM

WHERE TO FIND SPEED SYSTEM FITTINGS

RonstanPully

MetalRing

ProtectiveSleeve

PLACING YOUR SPEED SYSTEM

Feedthespeedbarlinethroughthemetalringand

theopeningoftheprotectivesleeve-useapiece

ofplasticormagiclinetopullthelinethroughthe

protectivesleeve.Thenpassthelinethroughthe

Ronstanpulley.

Dothesamewiththeelasticbungeeandtietothepulleyattachmentloopusingasuitableknot.

Attachthebartothespeedlineandbungeeusingsuitableknots.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 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.

A lightweight integrated speed system is included as standard. If your wing does not have a foot operated speed system we

recommendthelinesandbarareremovedfromtheharnessstructure.Ifyoueverneedtoreplacethesystemfollowthesesteps.

WHERE TO FIND YOUR ADJUSTERS

FITTING / ADJUSTMENTS

ShoulderStrapRetainerClip

ShoulderStrapAdjusters

LegandChestStrapClickBuckles

LumbarSupport

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.

LUMBAR SUPPORT

TheLumbar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lumbar supportscarefully, settingthem too

loosewillresultinaveryreclinedpositionintheair.

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.

Thelengthofthelegstrapshavebeencarefullysetandcannotbeadjusted.Formaximum

weightshiftthecheststrapshouldbesettothewidest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.

ZIP 3

Slider C

ZIP 3

Slider C

SHOULDER STRAPS

Theshoulderstrapretainerclipshouldnowbefastened.

REAR POCKET ADJUSTMENT

 TherearpocketcanbeenlargedinthespeedyingmodebyundoingSliderCandDfromZips3and4

BACK PACK MODE

Fold

Slider D

Zip 4

Slider D

Zip 4

TO REVERSE THE HARNESS INTO BACKPACK MODE

Undocompletelythezipofthe

rearpocketandturnitinsideout.

Foldthelegsupportsandall

strapsneatly

Thewingcanbeplacedontopof

theharnessstructure.

HARNESS MODE

To convert from backpack mode to

harnessmode,reversethisprocedure.

UndoSliderDandZip4alongwithSlider

CandZip3attherearoftheharness.

TRANSFORMING YOUR SWITCH TO PARAGLIDING MODE

PARAGLIDING MODULE

Zip 1

Slider A

Zip 1

Slider A

Slider B

Zip 1

Slider A

Zip 2

Slider B

Zip 2

Slider B

Zip 2

Slider B

Zip 2

FINISH

START

PARAGLIDING MODE

Theunderseat protectionandreserveparachutemoduleisavailableas anoptionalextra.Theparagliding modeisidealfor

paragliding,hikeandyorminiwingying-anytimeyouexpecttohaveplentyofaltitudeabovethegroundandrequirethe

securityofareserveparachuteandbackprotection.Toinstalltheparaglidingmodulerefertopage4&5andfollowthesesteps:

  AttachharnessSliderAontomoduleZip1andclosecompletely

  AttachSliderBtoZip2andclosecompletely.Zip2goesaroundentireharness.

Zip 3

Slider E

Side Velcro

Shoulder Velcro

Zip 3

Slider E

Zip 3

Slider E

AttachSliderEtoZip3andclose.

ClosethesideandshoulderVelcros.



Whilst closing the shoulder Velcro

neatenparachuteshoulderattachment

points.

Popper

Zip 4

Slider E

AttachSliderFtoZip4ontheothersideandclose.

 Ensurethepoppersattheendsof

     theZipsaresecured.

  NeatlyattachtheVelcroattherear.

RESERVE PARACHUTE INSTALLATION

TheSwitch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.

NOTE: When installing the reserve parachute it is recommended to rst mount the paragliding module to

the harness.

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 integrated 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

  Switchdeploymentbag/handle.

Zip 2

Slider B

Zip 2

Slider B

Zip 2

Slider B

Wheninstallingthereserveparachutealwaysstartwiththeparaglidingmoduleinplaceonthe

harness.FirstcompletelyunzipSliderB/Zip2,locatedonthefrontrightoftheharness.

   Attachthebridlestotheshoulderattachmentpointsusing

   suitableconnectors(notsupplied)

Routethebridlesthroughthechannelandre-do

SliderB/Zip2.

   Andre-doSliderB/Zip2.

NOTE: The Switch is only suitable for reserve parachutes with a short bridle

Ensuretheharnessbridleiscorrectlyroutedintothereservecompartmentasshown.

AndmakesurethatZip2iscompletelydoneup.

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sothattheandthearrow

matchthoseonthemainap.Theparachutelinesshouldbeuppermost.

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