Gin Nano 4, User Manual

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Nano 4 user manual

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underneath the glider which has been folded together, so that the ribs are all lying

along the length of the concertina bag.

5. The glider is now folded up along its length, and the leading edges are on top of each

other without having being bent. Fasten the straps near the leading edges, so that

they do not slip, and the straps in the middle and at the end of the glider.

6.  Do up the zip, making sure that none of the lines or fabric is caught in the zip.

7. Fold up the glider along its length, with the first fold below the leading edge

reinforcements. Pay particular care not to bend any of the rigid reinforcements!

8. Fold the glider again. Then place the compression strap around the glider and fasten

it by pulling gently. Make sure that the glider is only loosely folded and is not bent or

compressed excessively.

Storing and transporting the glider

Even if your speedrider was completely dry when it was packed up after the final flight of the

season, for long-term storage you should if possible take it out of the backpack and spread

out the canopy a little in a clean, dry place away from direct light. If you do not have the space

to do this, then open the backpack, internal bag and belt as much as possible and avoid

compressing it. It must be stored at a temperature between 10° and 25° C and in relative

humidity between 50 and 75%. Make sure too that the speedrider is not stored in a place

where animals such as mice or cats could use it as a place to sleep.

    Do not store the speedrider near any chemicals. Petrol, for example, causes the material to

disintegrate and can cause considerable damage to your speedrider. When your equipment is

in the car boot, keep it as far away as possible from any spare petrol cans or oil containers.

    The Nano 4 should not be exposed to extreme heat (e.g. in the boot of the car during

summer). The heat may cause any moisture present to be pressed through the fabric, thereby

damaging the coating. High temperatures accelerate the process of hydrolysis, particularly

when combined with moisture, which damages fibres and coating. Do not store your

speedrider near radiators or other heat sources. Always transport your glider in the special

concertina bag and use the backpack provided for the rest of the equipment.

Care

The materials used in the Nano 4 have been carefully selected for maximum durability and

performance. Nevertheless, following the guidelines below will keep your speedriding glider

airworthy and will ensure a long period of continuous safe operation. Excessive wear is

caused by careless ground handling and packing, unnecessary exposure to UV light,

chemicals, heat and moisture.

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