Ozone Ozium 2 Owner's manual

Brand: Ozone

Model: Ozium 2

Type: Owner's manual

Pilots Manual

CONTENTS

Thank You01

Warning02

Your Ozium 203

Sizing   04

Podoptions  04

Preparation   06

UnderseatMousse  06

SpeedSystem  07

ReserveParachuteInstallation 08

Fitting 12

Adjustments  14

ShoulderStraps  14

LumbarSupport  14

Leg/ChestStraps  14

FineTuningofthePod 15

Features  16

IntegratedCockpit  15

HydrationAccessSystem 15

VelcroShoulderMounting 15

Care and Maintenance  17

Inspection   17

ChangingthePod  17

Technical Specications  19

Materials   20

Certication  20

Towing   20

Ozone Quality Guarantee 21

v2.0 Nov 2017

THANK YOU

WARNING

ThankyouforchoosingOzone.

TheOzium2isanincrediblylightweightXCpodharnessdesignedforadventureying.TheOziumconcepthasbeenwellprovenduringseveral

yearsofintensevol-bivyingandtwoeditionsoftheRedBullX-Alps,thetoughestandmostbrutaladventureraceintheworld.Wetookthe

X-Alpsprototypesandadded abitmoredurabilityanduser-friendliness,making itanexcellentchoiceforpilotsseeking alightweightpod

systemthatiscomfortableandfeaturesaverylowpackvolume.TheOzium2buildsonthesuccessofitspredecessorwithaddedfeatures,

renedgeometry,andimprovedadjustmentsystems.Inaddition,itisevenlighter.Pilotscannowchoosefromarangeofpodoptions-the

interchangeablepodsallowacustomisedlevelofdurabilityandwarmthintheair,andeasyreplacement.

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Ozium2,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

•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 OZIUM 2

POD OPTIONS

TheOzium2offersaninterchangeableandcustomisablepodsystem.Youcanchoosebetweenthreedifferentpodsatthetimeoforder:

1. Lycra Pod:TheLycrapodisthelightestversionidealforvol-bivandlightweightenthusiastsofferingthelowestpackvolumeandweight.

2. 570 Pod:The570isamid-weightoptionthatoffersmorewarmthanddurabilitythantheLycra.

3. 720 Pod:The720isthethickestandwarmestpodavailablefortheOzium2.Designedforpilotswhoprioritisedurabilityandwarmth.

STANDARD OPTIONS

AsstandardtheOzium2issuppliedwiththefollowing:

•Lightweightbackprotector

•Polycarbonatefootplate

•Lightweightintegratedcockpitforinstruments(Lycraand570pods)

•Forzaightdeck(720podonly)

•Integratedspeed-systemline

•Lightweightaluminiumcarabiners

155-165

S S 2.36 2.39 2.65

160-175

M S 2.40 2.43 2.69

170-185

M M 2.46 2.49 2.74

180-195

L M 2.50 2.53 2.78

190-205

L L 2.53 2.56 2.82

Harness size

Pod size

SIZING

Theharnessesstructureisavailableinthreedifferentsizes;S,M,andLwhichcanbecombinedwiththreedifferentpodsizes;S,M,andLsuitable

forawiderangeofpilotheightsandbodycongurations.Werecommendthefollowingharnessandpodcombinations:

Weight with

Lycra pod (kg)

*Weightincludesallstandardoptions:

LightweightFoam,AluCarabiners,Pod

incl.Cockpit,Cockpit-Foam,Speedline

incl.2BrummelHooks,Polycarbonate

Footplate,Bridle-Line,RescueHandle&

InnerContainer

Weight with

570 pod (kg)

Weight with

720 pod (kg)

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Atthetimeoforderthefollowingoptionscanbespecied:

•Rigidbackplate(forthestandardlightweightMousseonly)

•FullMousseprotector

•Ultra-lightcarbonfootplate

•Forzaightdeckwithalargersurfacearea(forLycraand570pods)

•Forzaspeedbar(withwebbing)

•Radiopocket

Pilot height (cm)

PREPARATION

UNDER-SEAT MOUSSE

TheOzium2comesasstandardwithanLTF/CEcertiedfoambackprotector.Cleverlydesigned,itoffersexcellentimpactabsorptionproperties

despiteitslowweightandvolume.Availableasanoptionisthe‘FullMousse’protection,alsocertiedtotheLTF/CEstandards,itoffershigher

levelsofcomfortandprotectionbutwithahigherweightandvolume.

Anoptionalrigidplateisavailableforthestandardbackprotector,howeveritisnotcompatiblewiththeFullMousseversion.Theplateimproves

theoverallcomfortandprotectionlevelsoftheharnesswhilsttheaddedrigiditygivesamoredirect,responsivefeeltoweightshiftandtotheair.

Upondeliverytheunderseatmoussemusttobeplacedintothestructureoftheharness.

Insertthemousseintothesecond,rear-mostzippedpocketlocatedundertheseat.Donottrytoforceitinto

thesmallerfrontballastpocket.Themousseshouldbeinsertedlengthways,withthenarrowendsbeingthe

frontorback,donotattempttoinsertitintothepocketsideways.

Itshouldbeasnugtbutyoushouldbeabletoclosethepocketwithout

forcingthezip.

Theoptionalrigidplateislocatedinthebackprotectorpocketandsitsbetweentheseatandtheprotector.Slidethe

plateabovetheprotectorwiththeroundedendsfacingforwards.Makesureyouclosethepocketwithoutforcing

thezip.

Shoulder

straps adjustment

Main Hangpoints

Reserve parachute

container

Ballast pocket

Back protecon pocket

Leg/chest strap

buckles

Foot plate

Foot plate angle

adjustment

Speed system

Reserve handle

Leg strap

adjustments

Lumber support

adjustment strap

An-forget system

Chest strap

adjustment

SPEED SYSTEM

Alightweightintegratedspeed-lineisincludedasstandard.AwebbingForzaacceleratorspeedbarisavailable

asanoption.Thespeedsystemisalreadyinstalledbythefactorybutifyoueverneedtochangeit,forexample

whenupgradingtotheForzaspeedbarfollowthesesteps.

Firstuntiethebarfromthelines.Routethefreeendofoneofthelinesdownthroughthesmallreinforcedslit

foundonthesidepaneloftheharness.

Then pass the line through the Ronstan pulley, ensuring that the pulley

is not twisted before routing the line through the small gap into the pod

compartment.

Ensurethat thelines runcleanly betweenthe pulleysandpass onthe outsideof allstructural webbingstraps.Double-checkthelines havenot

inadvertentlywrappedaroundanyofthestructuralwebbingstraps.Attachthespeedbartothefootplatewiththebungeeandthentothespeedbar

linesusingabowlineknot.Repeattheprocedureontheotherside.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 Ozium 2 has an integral reserve parachute container with its own specic parachute deployment bag. The reserve pocket is certied for

parachuteswithavolumeofbetween3and6ltr,itwillacceptmostmodernrescueparachutesincludingtheAngel140andsteerableRogallotypes.

IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended to use the deployment bag supplied with 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.

Please 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

dimensionofthesupplieddeploymentbag.

Inserttheparachuteintothedeploymentbagandsecurethedeploymentbagwiththelinesinthenormal

way.Dependingonthesizeofyourparachuteyoucanuseeithereyeletforthebestt.

Attachtheharnessbridlestotheparachute’sbridleusingasuitableconnector(notsupplied).

Please note, the Ozium 2 is only suitable for reserve parachutes with a short bridle.

Open the reserve parachute container on the rear of the

harnessbyopeningthezips.Placethedeploymentbaginthe

space provided with white arrow on the deployment handle

facinguppermostsothatitmatchesthewhitearrowonthe

harness, the parachute lines should be underneath and the

handlepositionedcorrectlyasshown.

Payattentiontothebridles.Donotallowthemtobecomeentangled,theyshouldremainneatlyinplace

tothelefthandsideoftheparachutewheninserting.

The container can be closed by running both zips

forwardtowardsthereserveparachuteopening,allthe

waytotheeyelets,andthenbackagainunderneaththe

harnesstosecurethezips.

Gentlypulltheparachutehandleandtopapoutofthewaysotheyareclearofthebottomaps.

Usingsuitablepiecesofmagicstringorplastic,pullthewhiteloopsthroughtheparachutecontainer

eyelets.

Closethelefthandap,whiteloop1shouldbepulledthrougheyelet2,andwhiteloopAthrougheyeletB.

Therighthandapcan nowbeclosed.Whiteloop1shouldbe

pulledthrougheyelet3andwhiteloopAthrougheyeletC.

Nowthetopapcanbepulledintoposition.Thehandlesitsbehindtheexteriormaterialofthetopap.

Passthenylonpinsofthereservehandlethroughthegapsinthematerialjustabovethetopapeyelets.

Pullthewhiteloopsthroughbothtopapeyeletsandpushthepinsthroughthewhiteloops.Themagnetic

sectioncanbewrappedaroundthehandleandsecuredbehindittokeepitneatlyinplace.

Finallytheendsofthenylonpinscanbeneatenedintotheavailabletunnelasshown.

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.

Toputtheharnessonrstplacetheshoulderstrapsoveryourshouldersandbringtheleg/cheststrapthroughyourlegs.

Fastentheleg/cheststrapbyplacingthemalebucklesthroughthe

femalebucklesoneachside.

The automatic pod closing system should now be connected.

Firstattachtheredloopofthelefthandpodaptotheredball

situatedunderthemaillonontherighthandsideoftheharness.

Theredballgoesthroughtheredloop.

FITTING

ADJUSTMENTS

Nextpasstheredloopoftheanti-forgetsystemthrough

 theeyeletontherighthandpodnexttotheinstrumentpanel.

Theredballfoundunderthelefthandmaillonshouldnowbe

passedthroughtheloopoftheanti-forgetsystem.

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

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.

LEG STRAPS/CHEST STRAP

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.

FEATURES

LEG SUPPORT ANGLE

Theangleofthelegsupportcanbeadjustedusingwiththeknotsontheshortpurpleline.Usingthehigherknot

increasesthesupportunderyourthighs.

FINE TUNING OF THE POD

Theharnesshasbeensetupsothatitwillsuitethemajorityofpilotsandfurtheradjustmentsshouldnotbenecessary,howeverifyouwishtomake

changesitispossibletodoso.Thismustbedoneonthegroundandisnotpossibleintheair.Thefootplateattheendofthepodissupportedby4

lines(purple),thesecontroltheoveralllengthofthepodandtheangleofthefootplate.

Minoradjustmentstotheoveralllengthofthepodcanbemadebymovingthepositionoftheknotsonthe

upperanti-forgetlines(grey)andthelower(purple)knots.

Theangle of the foot plate can alsobechanged by moving the

positionoftheknotsonthebottom(purple)lines.

IMPORTANT: If any adjustments are made, make sure that the lines are symmetrical. If you do choose to make a

change, take your time to nd the position that suites you best, only make small adjustments each time.

INTEGRATED COCKPIT

Asstandard,theLycraand570podsaresuppliedwithalightweightightdeck.ThelargerForzadeckis

availableasanoptionfortheLycraand570podsbutcomesasstandardwiththe720pod.Instrumentscan

beattachedeitherdirectlytothedeckoralternativelytotheoptionalangledVelcoplate.Intheairitrests

overthetopofthecheststraptomakeiteasytoviewtheinstruments.

HYDRATION ACCESS SYSTEM

TheOzium2includesahydrationaccesssystemwithanopeningonthelefthandshoulderandanchorpointsfor

yourhydrationtube.

VELCRO SHOULDER MOUNTING

TheoppositeshoulderstraphasalightweightVelcromountingpointfor asmallvario,radioor GPStracking

device.

RADIO POCKET

Anoptionalradiopocketcanbeattachedtoasuitablepositionontheharnessstructure.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TheOzium2willlastyoumanyightsandmanyyearsiflookedaftercorrectly.Tokeepyourharnesscleanandairworthy,pleasenotethefollowing:

•AvoidexcessiveexposuretoUV,heatandhumidity.

•Packtheharnessdryandstoreinacooldryplace.

•Neverdragyourharness.

•Keepyouharnesscleanofdirt,oilsandanycorrosivesubstance.

•Usewaterandaclothtoclean.

INSPECTION

Forsafety,routineinspectionofallofyourequipmentisvitallyimportant.Ozonerecommendsaserviceintervalof12monthsinadditiontotheusual

preightchecks.

Forinspection,visuallycheckthestitching,webbingandallstructurallyimportantareas.Payparticularattentiontothewebbingaroundthehang

pointareaunderthecarabiner,asthisiswhereabrasionismostlikely.

Ifyoundanydamageorifyouareinanydoubtmakesuretheharnesscheckedbyaprofessional.

REPLACING THE POD

ReplacementpodsareavailablefromyourOzonedealer.Itispossibleaftermanyhoursofuse,orafteranincidentresultingindamagethatthepod

requireschanging.Toremovetheoldpod:

1. Disconnectthethinredpodloopsfromthecarabiners(donotconfusethesewiththemainhangpointloops).

2. Undobothzips(oneeachside).

3. TearthepodofftheVelcro.

4. Removethelonglinesthatrunthroughthepulleysonbothsidesofthepod.

5. Disconnectthespeedbarfromthefootplateelastic.

Replacingthepodisthereversaloftheaboveprocedure.Usealarksfoottoconnectthepodlinesandmakesurethethinredpodloopsare

connectedtothecarabiner(step1).Ensuretousetheredloops,theshorterblueloopsareforattachingthepodtoanOzium(1)structure.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the red pod loops (1) are attached to the carabiners. Failure to do so will put excessive load

through the zip causing failure.

IMPORTANT: Ensure the red

pod loops (1) are attached

to the carabiners. Failure

to do so will put excessive

load through the zip causing

failure.

3. Velcro

2. Zips

1. Red pod loops on carabiners

4. Purple pod lines

5. Speed bar attachment

S M L

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MATERIALS

Outer fabric (Cover)

NylonOxford210DPU2

Structure fabric

NylonOxford210DPU2

Main webbing

Polyster15/25mm

Chest strap closure system

Lightweightaluminiumbuckles

Bridle connection

Dyneemarope5mm,2400kg

CERTIFICATION

TheOzium2iscertiedENandLTFwithamaximumloadof120kgs.Inadditiontheprotection(bothstandardandfullmousse)arecertied

totheCEstandardbyCRITT(France).

TOWING

TheOzium2issuitablefortowing.Thetowbridlesshouldbeattachedtothemaincarabiners,Ifyouhaveanydoubtsaskaqualiedtowing

instructororseetheoperatinginstructionssuppliedwithyourtowreleasesystem.

Harness, Carabiners, Reserve Bag & Handle (g)

1300 1340 1380

Pod Lycra [light] (g)

540 570 600

Pod 570 [midweight] (g)

570 600 630

Pod 720 [warmest] (g)

690 730 770

Lightweight Foam [standard] (g)

320 320 320

High Density Foam [option] (g)

580 580 580

Polycarbonate Backplate [for Lightweight Foam, option] (g)

195 195 195

Polycarbonate Footplate for Lycra & 570 [standard] (g)

110 135 135

Polycarbonate Footplate for 720 [standard] (g)

185 200 200

Carbon Footplate for Lycra and 570 [option] (g)

90 100 100

Speed System for Lycra & 570 Pod (g)

30 30 30

Forza Speed System for 720 Pod (g)

70 70 70

Cockpit Foam for Lycra & 570 Pod (g)

60 60 60

Cockpit Foam for 720 Pod (g)

80 80 80

Weightincludesallstandardoptions:LightweightFoam,AluCarabiners,Podincl.Cockpit,Cockpit-Foam,Speedline

incl.2BrummelHooks,PolycarbonateFootplate,Bridle-Line,RescueHandle&InnerContainer.

Pod Lycra All Up Weight (g)

1060 1115 1145

Pod 570 All Up Weight (g)

1090 1145 1175

Pod 720 All Up Weight (g)

1345 1400 1440

POD OPTIONS

Weight includes all standard options: Cockpit, Cockpit-Foam, Speedline

incl.2BrummelHooks,PolycarbonateFootplate.

OZONE QUALITY GUARANTEE

AtOzonewetakethequalityofourproductsveryseriously.Ourharnessesaremadetothehigheststandardsinourownmanufacturingfacility.Every

harnessmanufacturedgoesthroughastringentseriesofqualitycontrolproceduresandallthecomponentsusedaretraceable.Wealwayswelcome

customerfeedbackandarecommittedtocustomerservice.Ozoneguaranteesallofitsproductsagainstmanufacturer’sdefectsorfaults.Ozone

willrepairorreplaceanydefectiveproductfreeofcharge.Ozoneanditsdistributorsprovidethehighestqualityserviceandrepair,anydamageto

productsduetowearandtearwillberepairedatareasonablecharge.

Ifyouareunabletocontactyourdealerthenyoucancontactusdirectlyatinfo@yozone.com.

Summary

Safetyisparamountinoursport.Tobesafe,wemustbetrained,practisedandalerttothedangersaroundus.Toachievethiswemustyasregularly

aswecan,groundhandleasmuchaspossibleandtakeacontinuousinterestintheweather.Ifyouarelackinginanyoftheseareasyouwillbe

exposingyourselftomoredangerthanisnecessary.

Everyyearmanypilotsgethurtlaunching;don’tbeoneofthem.Launchingisthetimethatyouaremostexposedtodangersopracticeitlots.Some

launchsitesaresmallanddifcultandconditionsaren’talwaysperfect.Ifyou’regoodatgroundhandlingyou’llbeabletocondentlyandsafely

launchwhilstothersstruggle...practiceasmuchasyoucan.You’llbelesslikelytogethurtandmorelikelytohaveagreatday’sying.

Respecttheenvironmentandlookafteryouryingsites.Whentheharnesscomestotheendofitsusefullife,removeallthemetalpartsanddispose

therestinanenvironmentallyfriendlymanner.

Finally,RESPECTtheweather,ithasmorepowerthanyoucaneverimagine.Understandwhatconditionsarerightforyourlevelofyingandstay

withinthatwindow.

Happyying&enjoyyourOzium2.

TeamOzone