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allow residual moisture to evaporate, and do not transport or store the glider in the proximity of
chemicals such as gasoline, paints or other solvents.
Cleaning
Use only lukewarm water and a soft cloth to clean your wing. Never use any abrasive materials or
detergents. Only clean the wing if it is absolutely necessary e.g. after a landing in salt water.
Maintenance Inspections
GIN Gliders require the Tribe to be inspected by an authorized Gin agent after every 100 hours
flying time or every year, whichever is sooner.
To extend the validity of the EN/LTF certification a full inspection is required every 200 hours or
every 24 months. This inspection should be made not only to the fabric, but also the lines. The
maintenance instructions, which can be downloaded from our homepage www.gingliders.com, have
to be observed.
A full inspection will give you peace of mind and extend your glider's lifetime. Additional inspections
should be performed by a qualified person following a crash or violent landing on the leading edge,
or if you note a deterioration of performance or behaviour.
You should also check for any damage to your lines, sail, risers and connectors before each flight.
Maintenance Inspections for Certification
As mentioned, the Tribe requires regular inspections. Without these inspections, the EN/LTF
certification will be invalid. Please check with an authorized agency or a specialist about flight time
and regular inspections.
Repairs
Very small holes in the sail can be repaired with the sticky back tape provided with your glider.
Damaged lines should be replaced by your GIN dealer. Before fitting a replacement line, check it for
length against its counterpart on the other side of the wing. When a line has been replaced, always
inflate the glider on flat ground to check that everything is in order before flying.
Major repairs, such as replacing panels, should only be carried out by the distributor or
manufacturer.
Environmentally friendly disposal of the paraglider
When this paraglider cannot be used any longer after an extended period of life time, then you must
ensure that it will be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Please observe the existing
regulations and laws in your country.