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6. Maintenance and Repair
The materials used in the
Gingo Airlite
have been carefully selected for maximum durability.
Nevertheless, keeping your harness clean and airworthy will ensure a long period of continuous
safe operation
.
Maintenance
The Gingo Airlite paraglider harness has to be transported inside a paraglider rucksack, so
that it is protected against damage.
Keep it away from sharp objects which could damage the harness.
During storage, make sure the harness is protected from animals such as rodents or
insects.
Avoid dragging your harness over rough or rocky ground.
Unnecessary exposure to UV radiation, heat, humidity and chemicals should be always
avoided.
Keep the harness in your rucksack when not in use.
Store all your paragliding equipment in a cool, dry place, and never put it away while damp
or wet.
Keep your harness as clean as possible by regularly cleaning off dirt with a plastic bristled
brush and/or a damp cloth. If the harness gets exceptionally dirty, wash it with water
and a mild soap. Make sure you first remove all the sub-components: seat board, back
plate, back protection, rescue parachute etc. Allow the harness to dry naturally in a
well ventilated area away from direct sunlight.
If your rescue parachute ever gets wet (e.g. in a water landing) you must remove it from
the harness, dry it and repack it before putting it back in the container.
After a hard landing you must check your back protection for damage. A tear in the airbag
could significantly no efficiency of the protection it.
The zips and buckles may be occasionally lubricated with silicone spray, no more than once
a year.
Inspection checklist
In addition to regular pre-flight checks, the Gingo Airlite should be inspected thoroughly on
every rescue repack, normally every 6 months. Additional inspections should be performed after
any crash, bad landing or take off, or if there are any signs of damage or undue wear. Always
seek professional advice whenever in doubt. The following preflight checks should be carried
out:
Check all webbing, straps and buckles for wear and damage, 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.