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Transport and Storage
Moisture is the worst enemy of your glider, adversely affecting the ageing of fabric, lines and
reinforcements. The FLUID should therefore be kept dry and cool. Do not pack the glider away
for a prolonged period if it is damp, sandy, salty, or if other objects have entered the cells.
Always allow it to dry naturally before storage in a dry room. Leave the rucksack zip open
whenever possible to 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 recommend that the FLUID is inspected by an authorized Gin agent after every 100
hours flying time or every year, whichever is sooner.
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.
Repairs
Very small holes in the sail can be repaired with the sticky-backed ripstop 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.