Maintenance And Repairs - Gin Safari Passenger User Manual

Maintenance and repairs

The materials used in this harness have been carefully selected for maximum durability. Nevertheless,
keep your harness clean and airworthy to ensure the longest possible period of safe operation.
Care and maintenance
Don't drag your harness over rough or rocky ground. Avoid unnecessary exposure to UV rays, heat and
humidity. Keep the folded harness in your rucksack when not in use.
Store all your equipment in a cool, dry place, and never put it away while damp or wet. Regularly clean
off dirt with a plastic bristled brush and/or a damp cloth. If the harness gets exceptionally dirty, wash
it with water. Make sure you first remove the entire sub-components for example, 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 separate it from the harness, dry it and repack
it before putting it back in its separate deployment bag.
After a hard landing you must check your harness and back prtector for damage, pay close attention to
the rescue container and verify all of the attachments are secure.
Inspection checklist
The pilot should perform the followibng inspection on every repack of the rescue and should be
checked by a professional after 24 months or 200 hours of flying (whichever comes's first). 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 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.
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, mousebag should be inspected for tears and foam recovery.
IMPORTANT: Any repairs should only be carried
out by the manufacturer or by an approved
agent. This will ensure that the correct
materials and repair techniques are used.
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