Delivery
Every ADVANCE harness must be checked by the authorized dealer before delivery to ensure that the scope of delivery is complete and that the basic settings are correct.
Register your new ADVANCE product in your MyADVANCE account no later than 10 days after purchase to benefit from the extended ADVANCE warranty. More information under Warranty.
Delivery includes
- Protector
- Inner container with handle
- Hook Knife
- Selfie-Stick Holder
- Getting Started Booklet
Options
- Hard Hybrid Spreaders
- Soft Trim Spreaders
- Soft Spreaders
- V-Line Kit
- Companion SQR 230
- FASTPACK
Installing a reserve
General
The BIPRO 4 has an integrated reserve compartment.
Important advice about the reserve system
Every reserve/harness combination has its own characteristics. It is essential that pilot and packer have confidence in the system, and are therefore thoroughly familiar with its operation – especially when a new combination is installed (new reserve in existing harness or vice versa), so that reliable functioning is assured.
Compatibility of the reserve/harness system
Bulky reserves of an older generation can be relatively difficult to release from compact, modern harnesses, especially under high-G circumstances. Certified volumes of reserves for the BIPRO 4 reserve compartment are a function of harness size: M: 5.0 - 9.0 liters, L: 5.0 - 9.0 liters.
BIPRO 4.
Steerable reserves
The BIPRO 4 is not suitable for steerable reserves.
Packing the reserve in the inner container
General
The release handle and the five-flap inner container are connected and designed in such a way that the pull from the release handle is evenly distributed over the entire width of the inner container. This reduces the risk of the inner container jamming in the reserve compartment and of reserve lines entangling with the inner container, and guarantees optimal deployment. The release handle used with the five-flap inner container is part of the harness and complies with the latest certification requirements according to NfL.
Packing the reserve parachute in the inner container
Always pack your reserve parachute to fit the shape and size of the supplied inner container. Place the rescue lines in the back in the direction of flight/throw. When all lines are stowed, there should be about 90 cm of line length left to the bridle.
Close inner container
Close the five-flap inner container in the order of the numbers on each flap 1-3. Secure the last flap 3 with a line loop that should be about 5 to 6 cm long (about 3 fingers wide). Now check the pull of the elastic and shorten or lengthen it as needed.
Close the last flap of the container with two line loops of equal length (5 to 6 cm). These final loops are held by two elastics that pass through the eyelets of the outer flap of the container. The two elastics are pre-assembled at the factory.
Connecting the reserve to the harness
By looping
Based on extensive testing, ADVANCE harnesses can also be looped with Companion reserves, provided basic precautions such as center looping and maximum tightening of the straps are observed. We cannot make any binding statement about the strength of ADVANCE harnesses in combination with other reserve systems.
1. Looping
2. Detailed view
3. Neoprene cover
Connect the sewn bridles of the BIPRO 4 and the bridle of your rescue parachute with a Maillon Rapide of at least 2,400 daN strength. Secure the straps in the Maillon with a rubber ring or neoprene tape, to prevent slipping and thus transverse loading of the Maillon in the event of a reserve deployment.
1. Using a Maillon Rapide
2. Neoprene cover
Putting the inner container in the reserve compartment
When installing the reserve, always place the bridle in the reserve compartment first and then the inner container. It is essential that the inner container closure flaps face the bottom (when in flight) of the harness. Follow the directions indicated on the inner container and the inside of the reserve compartment. Silver dot to silver dot! The connection to the reserve handle must be without twists.
Closing the reserve compartment
The outer container flaps are closed by loops and cable. Outer container design supplies the necessary tensions and pressures on the closure loops and cable.
First thread two short packing assist lines through the left hand outer container flap white closure loops. Then thread the right hand pack line through the metal eyelet of the right hand outer container flap and close it. The right hand flap goes between the tongues of the left flap (Labyrinth closure). The Labyrinth closes itself with a small magnet.
Now carefully run the right hand zip glider from right to left to its start, then close it from left to right, finally stowing it in its «zipper garage».
Next the left hand zip, which closes the V-connection channel, is opened and closed as follows. Carefully run the zipper all the way from top to bottom, to the end of the left side of the outer container. This is the actual start of the zip. Then pull the zip slider up again and close the channel. The slider must be pulled all the way up to the end of the track, and finally stowed in its own «zipper garage». Finally close the Velcro cover. This Velcro also safeguards the zip fastener.
Securing the reserve handle
Fold the top container flap (with the Neoprene pocket for the handle) down. Then push the reserve handle into the open side of this pocket, leading the two yellow cables out through the slots at the bottom. Run the packing lines through the metal eyelets at either side of the flap, pull the white closure loops through and secure them with the yellow cables. Then stow the ends of the cables in their «buttonholes».
Remove these lines carefully, leading them under the yellow cables to avoid damaging the white loops by friction.
Compatibility Test
The correct installation of the reserve must essentially be tested by a trial release. Put the harness on, close it completely and then clip yourself with the BIPRO 4 by the two main carabiners into a harness hanger. Then pull out the reserve as if in flight.
Operation of the reserve handle must take place in a normal flying position, and work without hindrance, in accordance with the requirements of this manual. You therefore must be sitting in the harness. If you are not sure of this procedure you should contact a qualified person or your ADVANCE dealer.
Here are some factors that could make a reserve deployment difficult or impossible:
- Reserve too big for the compartment or inner container.
- Reserve not packed to the dimensions of the inner container.
- Reserve not pulled out with the correct technique. A pull then throw to the side is correct.
- The volume of the reserve worked originally in the new harness, but after a repack it has become too big.
- Pilot dimensions and arm length may have a significant effect on reserve-throwing success. Small pilots with short arms can have difficulties.
- Conditions such as high G-loading (3G +, as in spiral dive).
Adjusting the harness
Preparation and basic settings
General information
- Install the reserve before adjusting the harness.
- Load the back compartment with your equipment.
- Set all straps to the basic settings (as delivered).
- Close the harness and hang yourself (in the harness) up in a harness hanger.
- Make adjustments if necessary. The main straps are also adjustable in flight.
- The passenger harness can have a considerable effect on the pilot’s sitting position. We therefore recommend that adjustments are made with a passenger harness; both harnesses attached to spreaders hung in a harness stand.
Basic settings
Closing the harness
The BIPRO 4 has the reliable ADVANCE Get-Up closure system with two Edelrid Triple-Lock buckles. This very effective buckle replaces the previous problematic Click-Lock buckles. They close under load. Three deliberate consecutive actions are necessary (hence triple lock) to open it. This makes an unintended opening impossible.
To close the buckle, put the open end , at a 90 degree angle, over the hook with the yellow safety catch. Then pull the harness ends outwards. A clear “Klack” sound shows that the buckle is securely closed. To open, press the yellow knob, push the open buckle end towards the knob, tip it through 90 degrees and lift it free.
In addition, you can close the mini chest strap by its clip buckle. It has no supporting function, but can prevent loose shoulder straps from slipping off the shoulders.
Adjustment steps
Adjusting the upper body angle
Upper body angle is varied using the back straps. (1) Pull them in until you are sitting reasonably upright and feel comfortable. These straps lie relatively high at the sides, and this not only gives good back support but also takes unnecessary pressure from the shoulders. Fully pulled in back straps result in an upright position. Completely released back straps allow for an almost lying down situation. ADVANCE recommends the basic setting.
Shoulder strap adjustment
The BIPRO 4 shoulder straps (2) are set according to pilot height and chosen position. The Neoprene-covered adjusters are at hip level, and can be set at any position. Pull the straps in until they lie comfortably on the shoulders to provide light support, but do not put any pressure on the shoulders.
Seat angle setting
The BIPRO 4 seat angle can be altered using the buckles at the sides. (3) This additional seat support contributes to a high level of comfort during flight. These straps should be adjusted symmetrically.
