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- Page 1 GIN Rescue Parachute Owner’s Manual Applicable models: One-G rescue, Yeti rescue Please read this manual prior to installing the GIN rescue parachute into your harness...
- Page 2 A thorough knowledge of your equipment will keep you safe and enable you to maximize your potential. Please pass on this manual to the new owner if you do resell your GIN rescue parachute. Happy Flights and Safe Landings,...
- Page 3 Introducing the GIN rescue parachute The GIN Rescue was developed by the R&D team of Gin Gliders to meet the highest safety standards and light weight of the most demanding pilots - the GIN Rescue is the rescue used by GIN test pilots during development of new paragliders and speed gliders.
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Page 4: Packing Instructions
Packing Instructions Gin Gliders GIN rescue parachutes are inspected and packed at the factory. It is recommend that the reserve is repacked by a suitably qualified and experienced paragliding professional or parachute rigger prior to installation into your harness. The efficacy of the rescue, and your life, depend on the correct packing procedure. - Page 5 Packing Instructions... Line check APEX / CENTER LINE Stretch the rescue out SUSPENSION LINE to its full length. Check the suspension lines for damage and tangles by the “4 lines check” method. All lines should be located inside the 4 BRIDLE lines –...
- Page 6 Packing Instructions... Put the suspension lines on the line separator such that half of them are on the left, and half are on the right. Put a weight on the skirt to fix the canopy. And follow the outer suspension line to find the centre panels to start folding with.
- Page 7 Packing Instructions... Dividing the Panels First fold all the panels one by one to the right side of the suspension lines, to prepare for the careful folding. While doing this, check for any signs of damage or deterioration of the canopy fabric.
- Page 8 Packing Instructions... By folding each panel to the left side of the suspension lines again one by one, check carefully that each panel is laid evenly and without creases. Check the centre seams and inside the panels, too. Make sure that all the skirts are even and all the loops lie in the same direction.
- Page 9 Packing Instructions... After you finish the left half, do the same for the right half of the canopy. Move the rest of the right half to the left, and fold each panel one by one to the right side of the suspension lines.
- Page 10 Packing Instructions... Method 1 for the yeti: Make a wind channel Take one of the panels (either left or right) and open it in the middle to create a wind channel, as shown in the illustration. fold the corners Fold the two corners at 45 degrees. The hem of the skirt should be aligned to the wind channel created above, but should not overlap it.
- Page 11 Packing Instructions... Fold the outside edges onto the wind channel as shown below, but don’t overlap them. Fold the canopy in half along the central axis and open the skirt of the wind channel to make a mouth.
- Page 12 Fold over the top of the canopy as shown in the picture. Carefully fold it again so that the fabric remains evenly arranged inside the fold as shown in the picture. Fold the remaining part of the canopy in an accordion or “S” shaped fold. The GIN rescue fits well if there are 8 folds.
- Page 13 If possible, adjust the folds so that those at the skirt are slightly shorter and those at the top of the canopy are slightly longer. The GIN rescue fits well if there are 8 folds.
- Page 14 Packing Instructions... Packing into inner Deployment Bag Stow the canopy so that the skirt is on top of the folds in the inner bag. Page 12 Page 12 yeti Rescue oNe G, yeti 50 & 60 Page 12 Stowing the lines Start to stow the suspension lines making sure you keep the equal tension on all lines.
- Page 15 Packing Instructions... Packing Instructions... closing the deployment bag closing the deployment bag Thread the closing loop attached to the deployment bag through the eyelets of the Thread the closing loop attached to the deployment bag through the eyelets of the last two flaps, numbers 3 and 4, and place a bight (3cm loop) of suspension lines last two flaps, numbers 3 and 4, and place a bight (3cm loop) of suspension lines Page 13...
- Page 16 The GIN rescue can be attached as well on harnesses, which do not have an integrated rescue container, like the Basis harness or speed glider harnesses. You must use the outer container for GIN rescues, which Gin gliders supplies as an option.
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Page 17: Pre-Flight Checks
The GIN rescue has a choice of 2 loops by which to attach the harness deployment handle. The choice of one or the other depends on the position of the rescue container in your harness. -
Page 18: Deployment Procedure
Deployment Procedure If the rescue is to be deployed, the procedure is as follows: - Look for the rescue handle and grasp it firmly with one hand. - Pull firmly upwards/side wards on the handle. This action undoes the Velcro or handles closure and allows the release pins to be pulled out of the release loops, so that the inner container can be released from the harness’... -
Page 19: Care, Maintenance And Repairs
Care, Maintenance and Repairs The Gin rescue parachute should be repacked at least every 6 months, as detailed in the packing instructions. We always recommend that this rescue parachute is inspected and repacked by a trained professional repacker. Additional inspections should be performed if there is any suspicion of damage or undue wear. - Page 20 This owner's manual is subject to changes without prior notice. Please check www.gingliders.com for the latest information regarding the GIN rescue parachute and other GIN products.
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