Ozone SOLOS Owner's manual

Pilots Manual

CONTENTS

Thank You01

Warning02

Your SOLOS03

Preparation   05

UnderseatMousse  05

SpeedSystem  05

ReserveParachuteInstallation 07

Fitting / Adjustments  12

Reversing the Harness  15

Features  17

Use and Maintenance  19

Ozone Quality Guarantee 22

Technical Specications  23

EN v1.1 June 2021

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Solos,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preparedtopracticeasmuchasyoucan-especiallygroundhandling,asthisisacriticalaspectofparagliding.Poorcontrolwhileontheground

isoneofthemostcommoncausesofaccidents.

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

•Ifyouusegood,safejudgmentyouwillenjoymanyyearsofparagliding.

•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 SOLOS

TheSOLOSisalight&sleekreversibleharnessdesignwithtechnicalfeaturesthroughout.Comfortableandintuitivetoy,itisidealforpilotsofall

levels.TheSolosisdesignedforHike&Flypilotswhocarryabitmorethanatypicalultralightkit.

Convertingfromharnesstothecomfortableandwell-appointedbackpackissimpleandfast,withtheharnessstoredinacompactconguration

insidethebackpocket.Theconversionissimple:youcanleaveyourhydrationsysteminplace,thereisazippedhippocket,alargezippedpocket

andlycrapocketonthesides,threecompressionstrapsforanevenandcompactcarry-mode,andaneffectivewaistbelt.

ThevolumeandbacksupportlengthoftheSolospackisuniquetoeachsize,andmatchestheharnessbacksupportlength,thisensuresthatyour

packtsyouaswellastheharnessdoes.

Ahybridleg-strap/seatboarddesignprovidesaprecisefeelinight,witheasyweight-shiftcontrolandcomfortablefeedback.Theseatboardis

removableifweight-savingsareapriority,andinthiscongurationtheSOLOSremainsagileandcomfortable.Thestructureandgeometryisclean

andsimplewithintuitiveadjustments.TheSOLOSbacksupportstructureissubstantialforsuchalightharness.Itiscomfortableinreclinedorupright

yingpositions,allowingyoutorelaxandenjoytheight.

The foam back protector is effective on take-off, offers some protection from side-impacts and is durable. Additionally, it is sleeker and more

aerodynamicinightthanairbagdesigns.

TheSOLOSisavailableinS,M,andLsizes,intwocolouroptions.

Leg straps /

chest strap

Chest strap

adjustment

Leg support

adjustments

Reserve Parachute handle

Reserve Parachute

container

Side Pocket

Shoulder straps

Rear pocket

Shoulder strap

adjustments

Lumber adjustments

Under seat protection

Hydration system

anchor point

Velcro

Main riser hangpoints

Speed bar retainer

PREPARATION

UNDER-SEAT MOUSSE

TheSolosfeaturesacertiedEN/LTF/CEmoussebagprotector.Cleverlydesigned,itoffersexcellentimpactabsorptionpropertiesdespitethelow

weightandvolume.Thereare2separatemoussesundertheseatandbothmustbeinplacewhenyingtheharness,thisisimportantforthecorrect

extractionofthereserveparachute.

Theunderseatprotectionislocatedwithinthegreyzippedpocketwhichisfoundintheblackzippedcompartmentatthebottomofthemainrear

pocket.Themoussearealreadyinplacewithinthestructureoftheharnessupondelivery.

Makesurethethinnerpieceisinsertedrstandthatitisseatedallthewaytowardsthefrontofthecompartment

directlyundertheseatplate.Accessisthroughthegreyzippedpocketlocatedatthebottomoftherearpocket.

Insertthelargemousseintothesame

grey zipped pocket. The mousse

should be inserted with the thicker

endfacingtowardsthefront.

Itshouldbeasnugtbutyoushouldbeabletocloseboththegreyandblackpockets

withoutforcingthezips.

IMPORTANT: Both Underseat mousses must be in place when ying

the harness, this is important for the correct extraction of the

reserve parachute.

SPEED SYSTEM

Alightweightintegratedspeed-lineisincludedasstandard.Thespeedsystemisalreadyinstalledbythefactorybutifyoueverneedtoreplaceit

followthesesteps.

Routethelinedownthroughthesmallreinforcedslitfoundontheoutsideofthesidepanel.

PassthelinethroughtheRonstanpulley

Thenthroughthesmallopeningandmetalringatthefrontoftheseatplate.

Ensurethatthelinesruncleanlythroughthepulleysandpasstotheoutsideofallstructuralwebbingstraps.

Attachthebarwithasuitableknot.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 bar 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.

RESERVE PARACHUTE INSTALLATION

TheSolos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.

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 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Solosdeploymentbag/handle.

IMPORTANT: Both Under seat protection mousses and the foam block within the

parachute container must be in place when ying the harness, this is important for

the correct functioning of the reserve parachute system

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

Bringthezipsecuringtheharnessparachutebridleallthewaytotheendneartheparachutecompartment.

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

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matchingthepositionof

thearrowandtothemainap.Theparachutelinesshouldbeuppermost.

NOTE: The parachute container has a small foam block that

should be positioned deep within the container on the left hand

side of the harness. This must be left in position for the correct

functioning of the reserve parachute system.

Nowfoldthedeploymentbaghandlealongthedottedlinesothesmallarrowheadmatchesthelargerone.

Theshouldnowmatchpositionsonthehandleandcontainer.

 Slidetheblacktagofthehandlebetweenthebridleandharnesstoholditinposition.



Nowfeedtheyellowsecuringpinsthroughthepineyelets.Startwiththepinlocatednearthebridle.

Eachpinalwaysstartswitharedeyelet,feedthepinthrougheacheyeletinorder,makesuretonot

missanyinadvertently.



Theendofthepinshouldbefedintotheendpockettofullysecureit.

Nowfeedthereservehandlefullyintotheslotattheupperfrontpartofthecontainer.Thissecures

thehandleinposition.

Nowsecurethenextupperpinroutingitthrough

theeyelets.Ensuretheredeyeletisroutedrst.

Runbothcontainerzipstowardsthereserveparachutebridle,asfarastheycango.Thenreversethe

directionofthezipstoclosethecontainer.Atthisstagedonotfullyclosethecontainer,closethezips

justenoughtosecurethepineyeletsinposition.

Feedtheyellowplasticsthroughtheeyelets-Redeyeletrst.Makesurebothpinsdowneachside

ofthecontainerarecorrectlysecured.

Theparachutecontainerandbridlecompartmentzipscannowbeclosedfully.Securethezipswithinthetags.

Onthecontainerthetagsarecolouredredandonthebridlesleeveitiscolouredblack.

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.

LUMBER SUPPORT

TheLumber 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 lumber supports carefully, setting them too loose will result in a very

reclinedpositionintheair.

FITTING / ADJUSTMENTS

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andcheststrapaffectstheoverallstabilityoftheharness.Formaximum

weightshift the chest strap and leg straps should be left in their longest 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.

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

BACK PACK MODE

Toreversetheharnessintobackpackmode,itisnotnecessarytodisconnectthewingfromthecarabinersorremovethehydrationsystem.

Ifusingahydrationsystemrstremovethetubefromtheshoulderanchorpoints.

Ensureallthebuckles,carabiners,risersandstructuralstrapsare

placedontheinsideoftheharnessstructure,thenfoldtheharness

inhalfsotheparachuteisuppermost.

Undocompletelythezipoftherearpocketandturnit

insideout,itcannowbedoneupagaintocompletely

enclosetheharnessstructure.

REVERSING THE HARNESS

Undotheclipandthenthezipoftherucksacksectionandturnit

insideout.

Thewingcanbeplacedontopoftheharnessstructureand

compressedintoplacewiththeadjustablestrap.

     NowyoucanzipuptherucksackleavingtheCamelbackinplace.

HARNESS MODE

Toconvertfrombackpackmodetoharnessmode,reversethisprocedure.

FEATURES

HYDRATION ACCESS SYSTEM

TheSolosfeaturesaninnovativehydration system.Whilst inrucksack modethe

pocketislocatedontherighthandside,theCamelbackcanbeleftinplacewhen

convertingintoharnessmode,thetubecanberoutedthroughtheopeningonthe

lefthandshoulderandsecuredintheanchorpoint.

VELCRO SHOULDER MOUNTING

Ontheoppositeshoulderstrap,thereisalightweightVelcromountingpointforasmallvario,tracking

deviceoraradio.

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