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TABLE OF CONTENTSTO GET TO KNOW YOUR BATIS 2 ....................................... 3
TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................................. 3
OPERATION OF THE PROTECTOR ..................................................................... 3
POSITION SETTING .............................................................................................. 4

FLYING WITH THE BATIS 2 .................................................. 5
CARE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 6
TERMS OF WARRENTY ........................................................ 7
ANNEX .................................................................................... 9CHECK RECORD FOR ICARO HARNESSES ....................................................... 9Beinschlaufen
Brustgurt
UmlenkrollePage 1Congratulations on buying yourBATIS 2
harness and welcome the familyof ICARO - pilots!
Before you get to know your system, please read themanual, there is important information inside.
This manual gives you information on the entire specific and generalcharacteristics of the harness.
All technical data and instructions in this manual were drawn up with great care.
ICARO Paragliders cannot be made responsible for any possible errors in thismanual.
Should you decide to sell this harness at a later date, please pass on this manual
to the new owner.
No warrenty of any kind can be made against accidents, injury, equipment failure,and/or death. It is assumed that the pilot is in possession of the necessary
qualifications and provisions of any relevant laws are observed.
The use of this harness is entirely at your own risk.
Every pilot bears the responsibility of his/her own safety. The manufacturer ordistributor assumes no responsibility for accidents occurring while using it.
Do not fly unless you are personally willing to assume all risks inherent in the sportof paragliding and all responsibility for any property damage, injury, or death,
which may result from use of this sport.
Your harness is made with great care and state of the art, tested according
European Standards EN 1651:19991, and Notification of the Federal Aviation
Administration of Germany 2 Is pattern tested as harness with foamed rubber
protector is suitable for training and tandem flying.
It is strictly prohibited to fly the harness• with damaged carbines, belts, buckles or protector•outside the specified weight range•

in aerobatics•This product has been designed exclusively for paragliding. Any otheractivity such as skydiving or base jumping is absolutely forbidden.

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Harnesses –Requirements and test methods„Directives about airworthiness for hang- and paragliders (LTF NfL II 91/09)“.

Page 2All technical data and instructions in this manual were drawn up with great care.
ICARO Paragliders cannot be made responsible for any possible errors in thismanual.
Important information in this manual is written in fat cursive writing.
Any important changes to this manual will be published in our home page(www.icaro-paragliders.de).
Should you decide to sell this harness at a later date, please pass on this manual
to the new owner.
Each alteration is dangerous and reactions are not predictable. Yourharness will lose its pattern test result and warrenty.
The manufacturer or distributor assumes no responsibility for accidents
occurring while using it.
Every pilot must ensure that the harness is properly checked at regularintervals.

Environmental aspects:
The materials of which a harness is made require a special waste disposal. So
please send disused ICARO - harnesses back to us. We will care about aprofessional waste disposal without costing for you.
Please do our nature-near sport in a way which does not stress nature andenvironment!
Please do not walk beside the marked ways, do not leave your litter, do not makeunnecessary loud noises and respect the sensitive balance in the mountains.

Especially at the launch site consideration is needed!

This manual is copyrighted.
Partial reproduction is allowed only after prior approval by
ICARO paragliders, all other rights are reserved.

Page 3To get to know your BATIS 2
Allowed for training

yes

Allowed /certified for aerobatics

yes / yes

Allowed /certified for aerobatics

no/ noAllowed /certified for towing

no/ noAllowed /certified for flying with motor driveno/ noTechnical dataHarness
SizeGHone size

Harness weight (kg)2,7Maximum take-off weight (kg)120

Passenger size (cm)150 - 190

Hangpoint height (cm)

46

Seat depth (cm)

45

Seat width (cm)40

Check Intervall

2 years

The BATIS 2 is a harness for the use in a not
motorized paraglider and is designed as a tandem
passenger harness. It has no integrated rescue
system container.
The straps for the passenger for take-off and flight aswell as the chest strap with integrated fall protection
ensure a high level of safety for the passenger.
The small pack size and low weight as well as thepacking bag with integrated vario holder makehandling easier for the pilot.

The protection on the bottom of theharness can be replaced if necessary / if it
is defective.

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Operation of the protector
The BATIS 2 has a type certified back protector made out of a special foam, which
is sewn in a nylon fabric cover.Before every take off you have to check that theprotector is completely filled up with air. Especially on low temperatures and after
long disuse of the protector (if compressed during storage) it may take a little
longer to be inflated completely.
During a hard landing the air inside of both protector systems will be compressed
and the air will be deflated through the seams of the nylon fabric cover. The
resulting deceleration distributes the impact energy over a longer period andprotects the spine from extreme peak loads. However, even the best backprotection does not warrenty the prevention of back injuries.
For this reason, the protector should not be used for unnecessary seatboard landings. With every use the protector will be less efficient and theeffect of protection less - even if no damage is visible. If a damage is visible
the protector is not to be used anymore as well as after a hard landing.

Position setting
Adjusting the lateral chest belts
Adjusting the lateral chest belts take place as the third step and offers on one sideagain the variation of the seating position. On the other hand, you adjust with thelateral chest belts the most comfortable seating position. During the adjustment
pay attention to the fact that the body load is distributed equal on shoulder belt andlateral chest belt.
Adjusting the shoulder belts
Please note that with correct adjusting the shoulder belts are felt with lightpressure on the shoulders. With the shoulder belts you adjust the harness on thepilot’s heigh, but also you adjust the seating position between upright and lying.
Adjusting of the leg belts
When you put the harness on, please take care that the Click-Lock-buckles areclosed correct and audible. The leg belts should be fastened tight but should leave
your legs still enough space to move during take-off and landing phase. We
recommend in any case that all adjustments and settings are done in start
position of the passenger before the flight to warrenty an optimal
comfort.The buckles of the chest and leg straps are secured against unintentional
opening. To open these buckles, you have to push both buttons of the buckle atthe same time.
Adjust the chest belt
The Triple Lock buckle is the most innovative andsafest buckle in the EDELRID range, as it is notpossible to open the buckle unintentionally underload. Despite the high level of security, Triple Lockbuckles are quick and easy to use. Threemovements are required to open the buckle:
1. relieve (press the latch) and press the button,
2. Bend the buckle and3. Release the button.

Page 5The chest strap should not be tightened too tight. This setting is important because
it affects the overall stability of the harness. The closer, the more stability. The
further, the more unstable, the lower the risk of twisting and the more effective
weight shifting.

Flying with the BATIS 2
It is important to perform a preflight check before taking off. Please give thefollowing points your special attention.
•

Check the harness and carabiners completeness.

•

Check that the (optional) front parachute pocket is correctly closed.

•

Check that your harness adjustments have not changed.

•

Check the connection risers / harness as well as the self-locking karabiners(locked and secured).

•Make certain to close all buckles, pockets and especially the Air-Bag zipper
with its locking mechanism.

•Double check that all buckles are fully locked and secured by pulling firmly on
them. Check that no line, tab or cloth is stuck / jammed in the buckles.

Tightening the chest strap provides more stability but less harness piloting
efficiency. It increases the risk of riser twisting. On the contrary, loosening thestrap provides more efficiency but can be dangerous in turbulent aerology while
increasing the risk of falling towards the collapsed side of your glider and without
being able to efficiently counteract the situation.
Stand up inside the harness and adopt an upright position in order to run todissipate horizontal speed. Do not land whilst in the seated position, this could bedangerous.
Tandem flights
The BATIS 2 is only suitable as a passenger harness.
Towing
The BATIS 2 is suitable for towing if the main carabiners are used as attachment
points for the towing release. There are no separate attachment points to mount atowing release.
Please check the towing release manual for a correct adaption on the harness
Behavior in particular cases
During water and strong wind landings the pilot should disconnect himself as soon
as possible from the paraglider / harness after landing. For that please loosen theleg belts and then open the leg and chest buckles.
For tree landings, etc. the pilot should first secure himself against a possible crashand should wait for professional help.
Contrary to above recommendations, it is possible that a different behavior as
described is required. The variety of possible situations not allows a universal or
general advice for the right behavior. The right behavior is a case-to-case decisionin full responsibility of the pilotPage 6

Care and repair Instructions
Care Instructions•

To maintain your harness in good condition, please ensure that the harness
does not get dragged along the ground, the karabiner does not get hit against
rocks and avoid over exposure to sunlight, heat or humidity.

•

If you wish to clean your harness it is best to use warm water and a softsponge.

•Store your harness in a dry and dark place, ideally between 5° and 30° Celsius.
Do not store it near chemicals or petrol.

•

If you will not fly for longer period, take it out of its pack.

•Avoid storing your harness for days at a time in a hot car.

•If the harness has become wet, lay it out so that air can get to all areas of thefabric, also your second chance.

•It may take several days for your harness and your rescue system to dry out
completely especially the lines of the rescue system, which take longer thanthe fabric.

•Do not fold and store your rescue system prematurely if it not completely dry.
Mildew may damage your harness and your rescue system.

Repairs
The seal of approval can only be preserved if original parts are used. If you
discover any damaged parts to the harness which might impede deployment,
pleases send it back to the manufacturer to be repaired.
Repairs can only be carried out by the manufacturer or from the manufacturer
authorized persons.
The aluminum karabiners should be changed every two years at the latest as thealuminum might get micro cracks from impacts during use.
Inspection
After 24 months, it is important to have your harness inspected by a trained
ICARO technician.
Without regular certified inspections, your harness will lose its certification
and warranty.
Only an authorized technician who has been trained by ICARO paragliders isauthorized to sign and date the harness certification label and sign the manual.

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Terms of warranty
ICARO paragliders warranty is 24 months for the proper processing, an operation
within the allowable limits of proper operation and the fulfillment of the eligibility
criteria of harness equipment at the time of first delivery by ICARO paragliders.
Warranty is only valid for ICARO products with LTF/ EN certification.
What is covered by the warranty?
Provided that ICARO paragliders accept the fault, the warranty contains allnecessary spare parts related to the replacement or repair of defective parts andworking time.
ICARO paragliders accept no freight costs (outbound and return transportation).
What are the conditions of the warranty?
Provided that ICARO paragliders accept the fault, the warranty contains allnecessary spare parts related to the replacement or repair of defective parts andworking time.
• ICARO paragliders needs to be informed immediately after the discovery of adefect and the defective product must be sent to us for testing.
•

The harness was used in normal circumstances and maintained according tothe instructions. This includes in particular the careful drying, cleaning andstorage.

•The harness was used only within the applicable guidelines and all rules havebeen complied with all times.

•

All flights must be accounted for within the flight book.

•

There were only original spare parts used and checks, exchange and / orrepairs were conducted by an authorized dealer or by ICARO Paragliders
company / person and properly documented.

•

A fully and correctly completed warranty card must be sent at least 6 weeks
after buying the glider to ICARO paragliders commercial. Alternatively, can thisbe sent via the appropriate online form on www.icaro-paragliders.com.

What is excluded from warranty?
••

Harnesses•that are used for training purposes, Acro or other official competitions,•which were involved in an accident,•

which have been changed by yourself,•that were not purchased from an authorized dealer / flight school,•

where the required inspection intervals were not met and the verification ofthe harness was not conducted by a ICARO paragliders authorized
operation / person

Damage• which has occurred due to improper treatment (i.e., storage in humidity,heat or direct sunlight)

Page 8• caused by solvents, salt water, insects, sun, sand, humidity or “debagjumps”.
• caused by force majeure.
• caused by the paramotor (Oil, fuel, damage in cause of the prop)•Parts that need to be replaced due to normal wear and tear,•Discoloration of the cloth material used,

In case of a concluded claim the period of warrenty carries on.
The period of warrenty and the connected claim are not prolongated and are only
valid until the original date of expiry. The freight costs (transport to and from) are
not paid by ICARO paragliders.

Page 9Annex
Check record for ICARO harnesses
Client (Name, Address):
Type / size / year of construction:
Certification number:

Serial number:
Date of last inspection:
Memos

Seat strap
systemSeat board
StrapsBuckles andcarbines

Protectors
Airbag -/Foamedmaterial

Speed barRescue system

Backpack(reversibleharnesses)

yes

noVisible damages?
Areas of abrasion?
Visible damages?
Positioning of the straps, ok?
Visible damages?
Course of the straps?
Seams, ok?
Visible damages?
Condition (closing properties,operation) ok?
main carbines (condition, age)
Operativeness ok?
Visible damages?
Seams, ok?
Valve, ok?
Tightness airbag/ foam protector
sheeting?
Conditions of any reinforcements,ok?
Visible damages?
Fixing rubber, ok??
Return pulleys, ok?
Lines, ok?
Visible damages?
Identification plate, ok?
V-lines
Handle fitted and connected?
Container properly closed?
Visible damages?
Zip, ok?
Buckles, ok?
Seams, ok?

Compatibility check effected?
Type label affixed?
Inspection stamp affixed?

Additional repairs carried out? Which?

Overall result
As new
Very goodUsed
Much usedcertification only for one year
not airworthy

Next inspection:
Next inspection when using
the harness commercial:Date, name and signature of the checker