Water Ballast; Schools; Towing; Acro - Nova Altus Handbuch

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Water ballast

The ALTUS was not designed to be flown with water ballast. Small amounts (up
to four litres) can be stored in the main storage compartment under the Abrasion
Protector.
A large ballast bag with loops can be attached to the main hang points. Please
note: check the length of the ballast bag. It must not be shorter than your chest
strap. Attaching the ballast bag to the hang points also changes the flying charac-
teristics of the wing.

Schools

This harness is excellent for use in paragliding schools. It is light, it offers a high
degree of passive safety as well as the perfect seating position for new pilots. The
radio can be conveniently stored in the pocket on the chest strap.
In the design we paid particular attention to its groundhandling characteristics.
Thanks to the split leg loops, the ALTUS does not pinch when walking or running.
The back mounted parachute container allows easier movement on the ground.

Towing

The ALTUS is suitable for towing. For questions on towing please contact your
NOVA partner. Before take off, speak to the winch driver - especially if it is the first
time you have used the winch.
It is essential you use a separate carabiner or tow release.

Acro

The ALTUS can be used for acro. However, there is only room for one parachute
and having two reserves is recommended for acro flying.
Pilots who desire additional safety can add an additional front mounted parachute
to the ALTUS. The Y-bridle and the container should be connected to the main
carabiners.

Tandem

This harness is neither suitable for passenger nor tandem pilot. It should not be
used for dual flying.

Care, repair and maintenance

Maintenance

Our harnesses are made from durable materials that can withstand a lot of usage
and stress. However, how the harness is treated is a major factor in its usable life
span. We recommend regularly checking the harness for wear and damaged stit-
ching or straps.
If you notice any faults, we recommend contacting your NOVA Service Partner im-
mediately. For repairs, please contact NOVA or a NOVA Service Partner. If you find
any faults in critical structural parts (straps, buckles, hang points) we recommend
you do not use the harness!
Do not modify the harness. For repairs please contact one of our approved service
centres.
At least once a year, the harness should have a full inspection. Check all seams,
straps and buckles. This inspection can be combined with a parachute repack. If you
have deployed the parachute, we recommend inspecting the connecting strap and
hang points. This inspection should be performed by an approved service centre.
Minimise the unnecessary exposure of your harness to UV radiation. Avoid tempera-
tures below -20˚C and above 60˚C. Protect it from moisture, salt water, acid or base
liquids and treat it well. Look after it and store it as recommended.
The following points are pertinent to its longevity:
• Do not expose the harness to large temperature fluctuations (e.g. in your car). Du-
ring long-term storage make sure there is plenty of ventilation and air circulation
(to minimise condensation).
• After landing, pack the harness away quickly. This protects it from harmful UV
rays.
• If the harness is damp, dry it at room temperature either inside or outside in a
shady place. Please note: repack your parachute!
• If the harness comes into contact with salt water, it must be thoroughly cleaned
in fresh water. Then follow the steps described above to dry it.
• In the case of an incident (e.g. a hard scuff or an impact), ask an expert to examine it.
• Only use fresh water and a soft brush to clean the harness.
• Regularly check straps, seams and buckles. These must be undamaged.
• Regularly check the parachute connection strap.
• Regularly check the parachute handle. Pay particular attention to the pins/rods.
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