Ozone Ozium 2 Manual
Pilots Manual
CONTENTS
Thank You01
Warning02
Your Ozium 203
Sizing 04
Podoptions 04
Preparation 06
UnderseatMousse 06
SpeedSystem 07
ReserveParachuteInstallation 08
Fitting 12
Adjustments 14
ShoulderStraps 14
LumbarSupport 14
Leg/ChestStraps 14
FineTuningofthePod 15
Features 16
IntegratedCockpit 15
HydrationAccessSystem 15
VelcroShoulderMounting 15
Care and Maintenance 17
Inspection 17
ChangingthePod 17
Technical Specications 19
Materials 20
Certication 20
Towing 20
Ozone Quality Guarantee 21
v1.0 May 2017
THANK YOU WARNING
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ThankyouforchoosingOzone.
TheOzium2isanincrediblylightweightXCpodharnessdesignedforadventureying.TheOziumconcepthasbeenwellprovenduringsev-
eralyearsofintensevol-bivyingandtwoeditionsoftheRedBullX-Alps,thetoughestandmostbrutaladventureraceintheworld.Wetook
theX-Alpsprototypesandaddedabitmoredurabilityanduser-friendliness,makingitanexcellentchoiceforpilotsseekingalightweightpod
systemthatiscomfortableandfeaturesaverylowpackvolume.TheOzium2buildsonthesuccessofitspredecessorwithaddedfeatures,
renedgeometry,andimprovedadjustmentsystems.Inaddition,itisevenlighter.Pilotscannowchoosefromarangeofpodoptions-the
interchangeablepodsallowacustomisedlevelofdurabilityandwarmthintheair,andeasyreplacement.
Asateamoffreeyingenthusiasts,competitorsandadventurers,Ozone’smissionistoproduceparaglidingequipmentofthehighestqual-
ityusingcuttingedgedesignsandthebesttechnicalmaterialsavailable.OurdevelopmentteamisbasedinthesouthofFrance.Thisarea,
whichincludesthesitesofGourdon,MonacoandColdeBleyne,guaranteesusmorethan300yabledaysperyear.Thisisagreatassetin
thedevelopmentoftheOzonerange.Weknowthatqualityandvalueformoneyareessentialconsiderationswhenchoosingequipment,so
tokeepcostslowandqualityhighwebuildallourwingsandharnessesinourownproductionfacility.DuringproductionallOzoneproducts
undergonumerousrigorousqualitycontrolchecks.Thiswaywecanguaranteethatourequipmentmeetsthesamehighstandardsthatwe
expectourselves.
IfyouneedanyfurtherinformationaboutOzone,theOzium2,oranyofourproductspleasecheckwww.yozone.com.Oryoucancontact
yourlocaldealer,paraglidingschooloranyofushereatOzone.
Itisessentialthatyoureadthismanualbeforeusingyourharnessforthersttime.
SafeFlying!
Team Ozone
•Paraglidingisapotentiallydangeroussportthatcancauseseriousinjuryincludingbodilyharm,paralysisanddeath.FlyinganOzoneharnessis
undertakenwiththefullknowledgethatparaglidinginvolvessuchrisks.
•AstheownerofanOzoneharnessyoutakeexclusiveresponsibilityforallrisksassociatedwithitsuse.Inappropriateuseandorabuseofyour
equipmentwillincreasetheserisks.
•Anyliabilityclaimsresultingfromuseofthisproducttowardsthemanufacturer,distributorordealersareexcluded.
•Bepreparedtopracticeasmuchasyoucan-especiallygroundhandling,asthisisacriticalaspectofparagliding.Poorcontrolwhileonthe
groundisoneofthemostcommoncausesofaccidents.
•Bereadytocontinueyourlearningbyattendingadvancedcoursestofollowtheevolutionofoursport,astechniquesandmaterialskeep
improving.
•Useonlycertiedparagliders,harnesseswithprotectorandreserveparachutesthatarefreefrommodication,andusethemonlywithintheir
certiedweightranges.Pleaserememberthatyingoutsideofcertiedcongurationsmayjeopardiseanyinsurance(e.g.liability,lifeetc)youhave.
Itisyourresponsibilityasthepilottoverifyyourinsurancecover.
•Makesureyoucompleteathoroughdailyandpre-ightinspectionofallofyourequipment.Neverattemptyingwithunsuitableordamaged
equipment.
•Alwayswearahelmet,glovesandboots.
•Allpilotsshouldhavetheappropriateleveloflicensefortheirrespectivecountryandthirdpartyinsurance.
•Makesurethatyouarephysicallyandmentallyhealthybeforeying.
•Choosethecorrectwing,harnessandconditionsforyourlevelofexperience.
•Payspecialattentiontotheterrainyouwillbeyingandtheweatherconditionsbeforeyoulaunch.Ifyouareunsuredonoty,andalwaysadda
largesafetymargintoallyourdecisions.
•NEVERyyourgliderinrain,snow,strongwind,turbulentweatherconditionsorclouds.
•Ifyouusegood,safejudgmentyouwillenjoymanyyearsofparagliding.
•Respecttheenvironmentandlookafteryouryingsites.
•Ifyouneedtodisposethewing,dosoinanenvironmentallyresponsiblemanner.
•Donotdisposeofitwiththenormalhouseholdwaste.
Remember, PLEASURE is the reason for our sport!
YOUR OZIUM 2
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POD OPTIONS
TheOzium2offersaninterchangeableandcustomisablepodsystem.Youcanchoosebetweenthreedifferentpodsatthetimeoforder:
1. Lycra Pod:TheLycrapodisthelightestversionidealforvol-bivandlightweightenthusiastsofferingthelowestpackvolumeandweight.
2. 570 Pod:The570isamid-weightoptionthatoffersmorewarmthanddurabilitythantheLycra.
3. 720 Pod:The720isthethickestandwarmestpodavailablefortheOzium2.Designedforpilotswhoprioritizedurabilityandwarmth.
STANDARD OPTIONS
AsstandardtheOzium2issuppliedwiththefollowing:
•Lightweightbackprotector
•Polycarbonatefootplate
•Lightweightintegratedcockpitforinstruments(Lycraand570pods)
•Forzaightdeck(720podonly)
•Integratedspeed-systemline
•Lightweightaluminiumcarabiners
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
Theharnessesstructureisavailableinthreedifferentsizes;S,M,andLwhichcanbecombinedwiththreedifferentpodsizes;S,M,andLsuitable
forawiderangeofpilotheightsandbodycongurations.Werecommendthefollowingharnessandpodcombinations:
Weight with
Lycra pod (kg)
*Weightincludesallstandardoptions:LightweightFoam,AluCarabiners,Podincl.Cockpit,Cockpit-Foam,Speedlineincl.2BrummelHooks,
PolycarbonateFootplate,Bridle-Line,RescueHandle&InnerContainer
Weight with
570 pod (kg)
Weight with
720 pod (kg)
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
Atthetimeoforderthefollowingoptionscanbespecied:
•Rigidbackplate(forthestandardlightweightMousseonly)
•FullMousseprotector
•Ultra-lightcarbonfootplate
•Forzaightdeckwithalargersurfacearea(forLycraand570pods)
•Forzaspeedbar(withwebbing)
•Radiopocket
Pilot height (cm)
PREPARATION
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UNDER-SEAT MOUSSE
TheOzium2comesasstandardwithanLTF/CEcertiedfoambackprotector.Cleverlydesigned,itoffersexcellentimpactabsorptionproperties
despiteitslowweightandvolume.Availableasanoptionisthe‘FullMousse’protection,alsocertiedtotheLTF/CEstandards,itoffershigher
levelsofcomfortandprotectionbutwithahigherweightandvolume.
Anoptionalrigidplateisavailableforthestandardbackprotector,howeveritisnotcompatiblewiththeFullMousseversion.Theplateimproves
theoverallcomfortandprotectionlevelsoftheharnesswhilsttheaddedrigiditygivesamoredirect,responsivefeeltoweightshiftandtotheair.
Upondeliverytheunderseatmoussemusttobeplacedintothestructureoftheharness.
Insertthemousseintothesecond,rearmostzippedpocketlocatedundertheseat.Donottrytoforceitinto
thesmallerfrontballastpocket.Themousseismarkedtopandfront,ensurethatitisinsertedcorrectly,the
narrowendshouldbefacingforwards.
Itshouldbeasnugtbutyoushouldbeabletoclosethepocketwithoutforcingthezip.
Theoptionalrigidplateislocatedinthebackprotectorpocketandsitsbetweentheseatandtheprotector.Slidetheplate
abovetheprotectorwiththeroundedendsfacingforwards.Makesureyouclosethepocketwithoutforcingthezip.
Shoulder
adjustment straps
Main Hangpoints
Reserve parachute
container
Ballast pocket
Back protecon pocket
Leg/chest strap
buckles
Foot plate
Foot plate angle
adjustment
Speed system
Reserve handle
Leg strap
adjustments
Lumber support
adjustment strap
An-forget loop
Chest strap
adjustment
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SPEED SYSTEM
Alightweightintegratedspeed-lineisincludedasstandard.AwebbingForzaacceleratorspeedbarisavailable
asanoption.Thespeedsystemisalreadyinstalledbythefactorybutifyoueverneedtochangeit,forexample
whenupgradingtotheForzaspeedbarfollowthesesteps.
Firstuntiethebarfromthelines.Routethefreeendofoneofthelinesdownthroughthesmallreinforcedslit
foundonthesidepaneloftheharness.
ThenpassthelinethroughtheRonstanpulley,ensuringthatthepulleyisnot
twistedbeforeroutingthelinethroughthesmallgapintothepodcompart-
ment.
Ensurethat the linesrun cleanly between thepulleys and passon the outsideof all structuralwebbingstraps. Double-check thelines have not
inadvertentlywrappedaroundanyofthestructuralwebbingstraps.Attachthespeedbartothefootplatewiththebungeeandthentothespeedbar
linesusingabowlineknot.Repeattheprocedureontheotherside.Onceintheair,andwhenitissafetodoso,checkthatyoucanplaceyourfoot
onthebareasilyandthatthesystemoperatessmoothlyallthewaytofullspeed.
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 specic parachute deployment bag. The reserve pocket is certied for
parachuteswithavolumeofbetween3and6ltr,itwillacceptmostmodernrescueparachutesincludingtheAngel140andsteerableRogallotypes.
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 qualied professional.
Always seek experienced advice if you have any doubts.
Makesureyouperformapracticethrowfromastatichangpoint.Notonlydoesthisensurethecorrectfunctioningofyourdeploymentsystemitalso
allowsyoutobecomemorefamiliarwiththeinstallationprocess.
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
dimensionofthesupplieddeploymentbag.
Inserttheparachuteintothe deployment bag and securethedeploymentbagwiththelines
inthenormalway.Dependingonthesizeofyourparachuteyoucanuseeithereyeletforthe
bestt.
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Attachtheharnessbridlestotheparachute’sbridleusingasuitableconnector(notsupplied).
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
harnessbyopeningthezips.Placethedeploymentbaginthe
space provided with white arrow on the deployment handle
facinguppermost sothat itmatches the white arrow on the
harness, the parachute lines should be underneath and the
handlepositionedcorrectlyasshown.
Payattentiontothebridles.Donotallowthemtobecomeentangled,theyshouldremainneatlyinplace
tothelefthandsideoftheparachutewheninserting.
The container can be closed by running both zips
forwardtowardsthereserveparachuteopening,allthe
waytotheeyelets,andthenbackagainunderneaththe
harnesstosecurethezips
Gentlypulltheparachutehandleandtopapoutofthewaysotheyareclearofthebottomaps
Usingsuitablepiecesofmagicstringorplasticpullthewhiteloopsthroughtheparachutecontainer
eyelets.
FITTING
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Closethelefthandap,whiteloop1shouldbepulledthrougheyelet2,andwhiteloopAthrougheyeletB
Therighthandapcannowbeclosed.Whiteloop1shouldbepulledthrougheyelet3andwhiteloopAthrough
eyeletC
Nowthetopapcanbepulledintoposition.Thehandlesitsbehindtheexteriormaterialofthetopap.
Passthenylonpinsofthereservehandlethroughthegapsinthematerialjustabovethetopapeyelets.
Pullthewhiteloopsthroughbothtopapeyeletsandpushthepinsthroughthewhiteloops.Themagnetic
sectioncanbewrappedaroundthehandleandsecuredbehindittokeepitneatlyinplace.
Finallytheendsofthenylonpinscanbeneatenedintotheavailabletunnelasshown.
Beforeyourrstight,werecommendtosuspendtheharnessfromasuitablystrongpointtocheckthat
ittsyoucorrectlyandtobecomefamiliarwiththefeaturesandadjustments.Youcansettheshoulder
adjustment-strapstondthebestt,andadjustthelumbersupportsothattheyleaveyouinacomfortably
reclinedposition.
To put the harness on rst place the shoulder straps over your
shouldersandbringtheleg/cheststrapthroughyourlegs.
Fastentheleg/cheststrapbyplacingthemalebuckles throughthefemale
throughthefemalebucklesoneachside
The automatic pod closing system should now be
connected. First attach the red loop of the left hand pod
aptotheredball situated under the maillon ontheright
hand side of the harness. The red ball goes through the
redloop.
ADJUSTMENTS
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Nextpasstheredloopoftheanti-forgetsystemthrough
theeyeletontherighthandpodnexttotheinstrumentpanel.
Theredballfoundunderthelefthandmaillonshouldnow
bepassedthroughtheloopoftheanti-forgetsystem.
Theshoulderstrapretainerclipshouldnowbefastened.
SHOULDER STRAPS
ThelengthoftheShoulderstrapscanbemodiedusingtheadjustmentstraps.Adjusttheshoulderswhilst
standingupwiththeharnessonsothattheyarecomfortablysnug.Whilstsuspendedintheseatedposition
ensurethestrapsarecomfortableandsupportive,theyshouldnotbetootightnortooloose.
LUMBER SUPPORT
TheLumbersupportshouldbeadjustedforacomfortableyingposition.Preciseadjustmentscanbemadeintheair
sothatyourlowerbackiscompletelysupportedandthereisnotensioninyourstomachmuscles.Besuretoadjustthe
lumbersupportscarefully,settingthemtooloosewillresultinaveryreclinedpositionintheair.
LEG STRAPS/CHEST STRAP
The length of the leg straps and chest strap affects the overall stability of the harness. For maximum
weightshiftthecheststrapandlegstrapsshouldbeleftintheirlongestposition.Forgreaterrollstabilitythe
strapscanbetightened.Itisimportanttotestyandadjusttondthepositionthatisbestforyourstyleof
yingandoverallcomfort.
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LEG SUPPORT ANGLE
Theangleofthelegsupportcanbeadjustedusingwiththeknotsontheshortpurpleline.Usingthehigher
knotincreasesthesupportunderyourthighs.
FINE TUNING OF THE POD
Theharnesshasbeensetupsothatitwillsuitethemajorityofpilotsandfurtheradjustmentsshouldnotbenecessary,howeverifyouwishtomake
changesitispossibletodoso.Thismustbedoneonthegroundandisnotpossibleintheair.Thefootplateattheendofthepodissupportedby4
lines(purple),thesecontroltheoveralllengthofthepodandtheangleofthefootplate.
Minoradjustmentstotheoveralllengthofthepodcanbemadebymovingthepositionoftheknotsonthe
upperanti-forgetlines(grey)andthelower(purple)knots.
Theangleofthefootplatecanalso bechangedbymovingthe
positionoftheknotsonthebottom(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
Asstandard,theLycraand570podsaresuppliedwithalightweightightdeck.ThelargerForzadeckisavailable
asanoptionfortheLycraand570podsbutcomesasstandardwiththe720pod.Instrumentscanbeattached
eitherdirectlytothedeckoralternativelytotheoptionalangledVelcoplate.Intheairitrestsoverthetopofthe
cheststraptomakeiteasytoviewtheinstruments.
HYDRATION ACCESS SYSTEM
TheOzium2includesa hydration access system withanopeningonthelefthandshoulderandanchorpointsfor
yourhydrationtube.
VELCRO SHOULDER MOUNTING
TheoppositeshoulderstraphasalightweightVelcromountingpointforasmallvario,radioorGPStrackingdevice.
RADIO POCKET
Anoptionalradiopocketcanbeattachedtoasuitablepositionontheharnessstructure.
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