Haven paragliding harness please read this manual before flying with the haven for the first time. Version 1.1 stand 1.10.2014.
2 contents mac para community ...................................................................................2 thank you… ........................................................................................................3 safety notice .........................................................
3 thank you… thank you for choosing the haven harness. We are confident that this harness will provide you with enhanced comfort, control, performance and fun in flight. This manual contains all the information you need to set up, trim, fly and maintain your harness. A thorough knowledge of your equ...
4 introducing the haven the haven meets the highest standards of the most demanding pilots and is used by many high performance oriented pilots. Covered harnesses have a positive influence to the glide ratio increase. The haven is suitable from the experienced pilot to the cross country or competiti...
5 (&( the haven is available in sizes s, m, l and xl. Weight: 5.45 kg (l size complete with haven back protection, carabiners, 3 step speed system and cockpit). Weight: 4.50 kg ( l size without back protection). Weight of haven back protection: 0,95 kg volume space for the rescue: 10,0 dm 3 leg and ...
6 (&( back protection the haven is equipped with an new back protector with 23 cm thickness. The back protector is divided into separate compartments, to prevent air being dissipated too rapidly in the event of a hard impact. The foam protector is designed to protect the pilot in case of an impact a...
7 (&( optional extras the following items are available as optional extras. Rescue parachute the haven is designed for use with mac para rescue aegis parachutes. Other manufacturers’ rescue chutes may also be used, but they must be folded in haven`s original deployment bag with lateral deployment ha...
8 before you fly other accessories for up-to-date information on additional accessories, visit www.Macpara.Com or contact your local mac para dealer or the distributor in your country. The haven must be assembled by a suitably qualified paragliding professional, for example your instructor. In parti...
9 (&( to attach the rescue bridle to the harness webbing a maillon rapide type connector or dynema soft shackle are recommended. The connector should be rated at least 15 times the maximum weight, for example, a 7mm stainless steel square maillon – 3125 kg - provides a suitable connection. The maill...
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11 (&( speed system the speed system should be connected from the seat end upwards. Pass the speed bar line from the foot end, through the metal ring, under the side straps, through the big pulley and up through the slot in the cover, adjust the length and tie the line to the hook. Be careful that t...
12 (&( side straps to control angle of seat the seat adjustment straps allow you to adjust the angle of the front seat. You can control the angle of the seat in the seating position with the straps beside the seat. To get the optimum setting you can loosen these straps to the maximum in the sitting ...
13 (&( chest strap the adjustment of the chest strap controls the distance between the carabiners and affects the handling and stability of the glider. Widening the distance between the carabiners increases feedback from the wing and allows for easier weight shifting. Closing the strap gives you a m...
14 flying with the haven pre-flight checks for maximum safety, use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight checks and repeat the same mental sequence every flight. Check that: there is no visible damage to the harness or carabiners that could affect its airworthiness. The rescue parachute c...
15 (&( rescue deployment it is vital to periodically feel the position of the rescue handle in normal flight, so that the action of reaching for the rescue handle is instinctive in an emergency. In the event of an emergency, the pilot must quickly evaluate his or her height and the seriousness of th...
16 (&( landing with the haven before landing, get your legs out of cocone and slide your legs forward in the harness so that you adopt the standing position. Never land in the sitting position; it is very dangerous for your back even if you have back protection. Standing up before landing is an acti...
17 care, maintenance and repairs the materials used in the haven have been carefully selected for maximum durability. Nevertheless, keeping your harness clean and airworthy will ensure a long period of continuous safe operation. Care and maintenance avoid dragging your harness over rough or rocky gr...
18 (&( repairs the manufacturer or an approved specialist should carry out any repair that involves critical parts of the harness. This will ensure that the correct materials and repair techniques are used. Environmentally friendly disposal of the harness when this paragliding harness cannot be used...
19 checks haven harness must be checked at least every 24 months. Name company date signature & stamp.
20 tel: +420 571 11 55 66 tel./fax: +420 571 11 55 65 web: www.Macpara.Com technical data specification description: paragliding harness max. Load: 120 kg distance between karabiner and seat: size s-41 cm, size m-43 cm, size l-44 cm, size xl-46 cm distance between karabiner (min/max): size s-44/55 c...
