GIN Atlas - Manual (Page 20)

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Transport and Storage
Moisture is the worst enemy for your glider, adversely affecting the ageing of fabric, lines and
reinforcements. The
Atlas 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
The Atlas must be fully inspected by an authorized Gin agent not later than 30 months after the
first flight or after 200 flying hours, whichever is sooner. Subsequent full inspections should be
done every 2 years or 200 flying hours, whichever is sooner. This inspection should be made not
only to the fabric, but also the lines. The maintenance instructions, which can be downloaded
from 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 back 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.