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The following checks should be carried out:
Check all webbing, straps and buckles for wear and damage (ex. open seams, tearing or cutting),
especially the areas that are not easily seen, such as the inside of the carabiner hook-in points.
All sewing must be intact and any anomalies attended to immediately to avoid exacerbation of the
problem.
Special attention should be paid to the rescue installation, particularly the elastic and Velcro parts.
The main carabiners must be replaced at least every 5 years or after 500 hours, whatever comes
first. Impacts may create undetectable cracks that could result in structural failure under continuous load.
A careful visual inspection of the protector should be made, airbags should be filled with air and
checked for leaks, mousbag should be inspected for tears and foam recovery.
Repairs
The manufacturer or an official GIN dealer should carry out any repair that involves critical parts of the
harness. This will ensure that the correct materials and repair techniques are used.
Storage
Stored at a temperature between 10° and 25° C and in relative humidity between 50 and 75%. Make
sure that the harness is not stored in a place where animals such as mice or cats could use it as a
place to sleep.
Do not store the harness near any chemicals (including water). Petrol, for example, causes the material to
disintegrate and can cause considerable damage to your harness. When your equipment is in the car boot,
keep it as far away as possible from any spare petrol cans or oil containers.
The harness should not be exposed to extreme heat. High temperatures accelerate the process of hydrolysis,
particularly when combined with moisture, which damages fibers and coating. Do not store your harness near
radiators or other heat sources.
If you find your Aerocone not inflating well, consider to put less items in the back pocket, as the air intake
might be blocked
