GIN Fuse - Manual (Page 10)

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CAUTION: Be sure to always set the
trimmers symmetrically.
CAUTION: Don’t fully open the trimmers
in severe turbulence or near the
ground.
CAUTION: Be aware that fully open
trimmers will place the brake handles
much higher up on the riser
TIP: The slight negative trim setting is
useful on steep take-offs or with heavy
passengers.
NOTE: When using soft spreaders,
weight differences are not relevant
and the different hang points for pilot/
passenger serve only to equalize height
differences.
NOTE: If you choose to use the lower
pilot hang-point on the spreader, you
may need to adjust the lengths of the
brake lines.
Trim (speed) system
The trim system varys the angle of attack and functions both as a speed system and also as a
means to adjust the trim speed of the wing for varying take-off conditions and passenger weights.
The trimmers on the B, C and D risers are operated via Kamet
TM buckles on the D risers. An 11cm
total range (from slight negative to large positive setting) provides versatility and a large reserve
of speed. There are 3 basic positions:
Trimmers neutral: this is marked by red stitching, and is the position for normal flights.
Trimmers open: recommended when flying with low to medium hook-in weight, in stronger
winds, for towing, for flying with big-ears or when flying with light passengers. It is also useful
for long transitions into headwinds.
Trimmers closed: recommended when flying at or near the maximum take-off weight. Closing
the trimmers will reduce take-off and landing speed.
Tandem Spreader bars
The Fuse has been tested and certified with a standard T-bar (spreader bar) suspension system.
Using the Fuse with other tandem suspension systems is not recommended as it could adversely
affect both flight characteristics and the behaviour in extreme flight situations.
Connect your passenger to the appropriate loop in order to balance the relative difference
in height and weight between you and your passenger. Be sure to connect the passenger
symmetrically to the corresponding loops on each side of the spreader.
Always use tandem-rated carabiners or maillons for these connections and also for those of
your rescue system.