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Gin Yeti UL - User Manual

Gin Yeti UL
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V1.0 July 2020
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Summary

Safety Warnings and Advice

General Safety Advice

Paragliding demands high responsibility. Prudence and risk-awareness are basic requirements for safe practice. Carelessness can lead to critical situations.

Safety Notices and Airworthiness

Safety notices are issued for defects affecting products. They contain instructions for inspection and rectification of possible faults.

Manual Introduction

GIN Gliders Homepage Information

GIN Gliders website provides additional information on the Yeti UL front container, manual updates, and other paragliding issues.

Company Values and Environment

Environmental Protection Commitment

Protection of environment, safety, and quality are GIN Gliders' basic values, influencing all company actions and customer awareness.

Critical Safety Information

Essential Safety Guidance

Paragliding demands high responsibility. Prudence and risk-awareness are basic requirements for safe practice.

Safety Alerts and Notices

Safety notices are issued for defects and contain instructions for inspection and rectification of possible faults.

Liability, Warranty, and Operating Limits

Pilots Risk and Responsibility

Use of the Yeti UL front container is at the pilot's own risk. Pilots are responsible for ensuring equipment airworthiness and observing regulations.

Defined Operating Limitations

The Yeti UL front container must be operated within specified limits. Exceeding them includes flying in rain, fog, snow, or extreme temperatures.

Yeti UL Front Container Overview

Size and Rescue Compatibility

The Yeti UL front container is compatible with most harnesses and rescues, available in sizes S and M.

Package Contents and Packing Guide

Included Components

The Yeti UL front container package includes the container, rescue handle, and Y-Rescue bridle.

Packing the Rescue Container

Rescue installation should be performed by a competent person. Failure to pack or connect correctly may cause severe injury or death.

Rescue System Installation Checks

Test Deployment Verification

Perform a test deployment from a simulator to verify installation. Repack rescue parachutes at least every 150 days.

Rescue Handle Attachment Steps

Connecting Handle to Inner Container

Check the strap length connecting the rescue handle to the inner container for proper extraction without excessive slack.

Rescue Bridle Connection

Bridle to Rescue Connection Methods

Connect rescue with a handshake-knot or a rated carabiner. Ensure the knot is tight to prevent deployment failure.

Closing the Container

Securing Container Flaps

Close the cockpit by passing the container strap through the plastic buckle of the rescue bridle on each side.

Finalizing Container Closure

Inserting Pins and Securing Paracords

Place rescue, insert paracords into loops, pass through base flap, and secure with handle pins and rubber bands.

Installing the Yeti UL Front Container

Connecting to Harness

Connect rescue bridles to the main carabiners. Use color-coded webbing connections on harnesses for safe and easy attachment.

Preflight Checks and Service

Preflight Inspection Procedure

Check deployment handle strap length. Ensure the reserve can be extracted without danger. Perform a test deployment after packing.

GIN Quality and Customer Service

GIN prides itself on product quality and rectifying issues attributable to manufacturing faults. Contact your dealer for support.

Contact and Organization Addresses

Key Contact Information

Provides contact details for Gin Gliders Inc., FAI, DHV, DULV, EAPR, and Air Turquoise SA.

Gin Yeti UL Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategorySafety Equipment
Sizes25, 30, 35
Descent rate (EN) Size 255.2 m/s
MaterialNylon
Area Size 2525 m²
Area Size 3030 m2
WeightVaries by size
Load CapacityVaries by size
Area Size 3535 m²