Gin Gliders Genie lite 3 rescue deck User manual
EN
User Manual
v1.0 09/2020
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WARNING:
Like any extreme sport, paragliding involves unpredictable risks which may lead
to injury or death. By choosing to fly, you assume the sole responsibility for
those risks. You can minimize the risks by having the appropriate attitude,
training and experience and by properly understanding, using and maintaining
your equipment. Always seek to expand your knowledge and to develop
selfreliance. If there is anything you do not understand, consult with your local
dealer as a first point of contact, with the GIN importer in your country or with
Gin Gliders directly.
Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition that can
occur while paragliding, this manual makes no representation about the safe
use of the wing under all conditions. Neither GIN Gliders nor the seller of GIN
equipment can guarantee, or be held responsible for, the safety of yourself or
anyone else.
Many countries have specific regulations or laws regarding paragliding
activity. Its your responsibility to know and observe the regulations of the
region where you fly.
This equipment must never be used for parachuting or BASE jumping.
You must wear a helmet as well as all other standard safety equipment
required for paragliding.This equipment is strongly recommended to be used
an experienced paraglider pilot only.
Gin Gliders Inc
The information in this manual is provided for guidance only and is subject to change without notice This manual is not intended
as a comprehensive assembly use service repair or maintenance manual Please see your dealer for all assembly service
repairs or maintenance Your dealer may also be able to refer you to classes clinics or articles on paraglider use service repair or
maintenance
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Thank you
for choosing GIN Gliders We are confident youll enjoy many rewarding experiences in
the air with your GIN Genie Lite 3 rescue deck
This manual contains important safety performance and maintenance information Read
it before your first flight keep it for reference and please pass it on to the new owner if
you ever resell your equipment
Any updates to this manual or relevant safety information will be published on our
website wwwgingliderscom You can also register for email updates via our website
Happy flying and safe landings
GIN Team
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS 4
Manual 5
GIN Gliders Homepage 5
GIN Gliders and the environment 6
Respect for nature and the environment 6
Environmentallyfriendly recycling 6
Safety 7
Safety advice 7
Safety notices 7
Liability warranty exclusion and operating limitations 8
Liability and warranty exclusion 8
Operating limitations 8
Introduction of the Genie Lite 3 rescue deck 9
Included with your Genie Lite 3 rescue deck 10
Installing the Genie Lite 3 rescue deck 11
Packing the rescue in the inner container 12
Connecting the rescue bridle 12
Closing the rescue deck 14
Installing the Genie Lite 3 rescue deck on the Genie Lite 3 cockpit 16
Preflight check 17
Final words… 18
Addresses 19
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Manual
We recommend that you familiarise yourself with your new Genie Lite 3 rescue deck by
reading this Manual before your first use This will allow you to acquaint yourself with its
functions to learn the best way to use it in various situations and explain how to get the
best out of your gear This manual contains details on design of the Genie Lite 3 rescue
deck technical data and illustrations however the information is subject to change We
reserve the right to make changes without prior notification
This Manual was current at the time of going to print The latest version can be
downloaded from GINs website
GIN Gliders Homepage
GIN Gliders has a comprehensive website which provides additional information about the
Genie Lite 3 rescue deck any updates to the manual and many other issues related to
paragliding GINs website is the first port of call for GINs worldwide following
www.gingliders.com
On GIN Gliders website you will find an extensive range of accessories for your paraglider
useful products for pilots as well as additional information and accessories
You will also find links there to other services and websites
●GIN Gliders Shops
●Facebook Twitter youtube
These websites and their content are provided for your use The content of GIN Gliders
websites has been made available for your use on an as is and as available basis GIN
Gliders reserves the right to alter the websites at any time or to block access to them
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GIN Gliders and the environment
Protection of the environment safety and quality are the three basic values of GIN Gliders
and these have implications on everything we do We also believe that our customers
share our environmental awareness
Respect for nature and the environment
You can easily play a part in the protection of the environment by practising our sport in
such a way that there is no damage to nature and the areas in which we fly Keep to
marked trails take your rubbish away with you refrain from making unnecessary noise and
respect the sensitive biological equilibrium of nature Consideration for nature is required
even at the launch site
Paragliding is of course an outdoor sport protect and preserve our planets
resources
Environmentallyfriendly recycling
GIN Gliders gives consideration to the entire lifecycle of its paragliders the last stage of
which is recycling in an environmentallyfriendly manner The synthetic materials used in a
paraglider must be disposed of properly If you are not able to arrange appropriate
disposal GIN Gliders will be happy to recycle the paraglider for you Send the glider with a
short note to this effect to the address given in the appendix
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Safety
WARNING the safety advice and instructions contained in this Manual must be
followed in all circumstances. Failure to do so shall render invalid any certification
andor result in loss of insurance cover, and could lead to serious injuries or even death.
Safety advice
Paragliding demands a high level of individual responsibility Prudence and riskawareness
are basic requirements for the safe practice of the sport for the very reason that it is so
easy to learn and practically anyone can do so Carelessness and overestimating ones
own abilities can quickly lead to critical situations A reliable assessment of conditions for
flying is particularly important Paragliders are not designed to be flown in turbulent
weather Most serious accidents with paragliders are caused by pilots misjudging the
weather for flying
Paragliders are subject to the guidelines for air sports equipment and must not under
any circumstances be flown without a valid certification Independent experimentation is
strictly prohibited This Manual does not replace the need to attend training at a
paragliding school
Observe the other specific safety advice in the various sections of this Manual
Safety notices
Safety notices are issued when defects arise during use of paragliding products which
could possibly also affect other products of the same model The notices contain
instructions on how the affected gliders can be inspected for possible faults and the steps
required to rectify them
GIN Gliders publishes on its website any technical safety notices and airworthiness
instructions which are issued in respect of GIN products The product owner is responsible
for carrying out the action required by the safety notice
Safety notices are issued by the certification agencies and also published on the
relevant websites You should therefore regularly check the safety pages of the
certification agencies and keep uptodate with new safety notices which cover any
products relating to paragliding
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Liability warranty exclusion and operating limitations
Use of the Genie Lite 3 rescue deck is at the pilots own risk Any current paraglider or
harness was tested according to EN or CCC
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or material damage which
arises in connection with GIN GLIDERSs products
Pilots are responsible for their own safety and must ensure that the airworthiness of the
glider and Genie Lite 3 rescue deck is checked prior to every flight The pilot should launch
only if the paraglider is airworthy In addition pilots must observe the relevant regulations
in each country
The glider may only be used if the pilot has a licence which is valid for the area or is flying
under the supervision of an approved flying instructor There shall be no liability on the
part of third parties in particular the manufacturer and the dealer
Liability and warranty exclusion
In terms of the warranty and guarantee conditions the Genie Lite 3 rescue deck may not
be flown if any of the following situations exists
●the pilot has incorrect or inadequate equipment reserve protection helmet etc
●the pilot has insufficient experience or training
Operating limitations
The Genie Lite 3 rescue deck must be operated only within the operating limits These are
exceeded if one or more of the following points apply
●the glider is flown in rain or drizzle cloud fog and or snow
●the canopy is wet
●there are turbulent weather conditions or wind speeds on launch higher than 23
the maximum flyable airspeed of the glider varies according to the total takeoff
weight
●air temperature below 10C and above 50C
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Introduction of the Genie Lite 3 rescue
deck
Sometimes bad things happen in paragliding and our rescue parachute is the only way not
to get hurt Most harnesses only have one rescue that is deployed with the right hand But
sometimes the rescue is caught by the glider after deployment or the rescue handle can
not be reached by the pilot
This is why we developed an additional front rescue that can be fitted especially to the
Genie Lite 3 but also to most other podharnesses on the market A front rescue has
undeniable advantages the rescue handle is always in sight of the pilot and can be
deployed by either hand Be aware the connection to the main carabiners is not as
comfortable as a shoulder connection in case you have to throw the rescue With the
Genie Lite 3 rescue deck you are allowed to use your Genie Lite 3 or any other harness in
FAI Cat 1 competitions
The Genie Lite 3 rescue deck weights only 350g and the rescue bridle is connected to the
main carabiners
Size and rescue compatibility
Size
Dimensions
Volume
Weight
GIN rescue
335 x 17 x 6 cm
31 L
350 g
Yeti UL S M
L size fits narrowly
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Included with your Genie Lite 3 rescue
deck
●Genie Lite 3 rescue deck
●Rescue handle
●Inner container
●Two rescue bridles
Dimensions Genie Lite 3 rescue deck
Volume Genie Lite 3 rescue deck
Weight Genie Lite 3 rescue deck 350g
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Installing the Genie Lite 3 rescue deck
The Genie Lite 3 rescue deck was designed especially for the Genie Lite 3 However it
can be used with most current podharnesses
If you intend to use it with a different harness than the GL3 please make sure that the
rescue deck does not interfere with the cockpit of your harness and that the rescue can be
deployed at any time
Gin Gliders recommend that rescue installation is performed properly by a competent
person The rescue parachute is a pilots last resort and failure to pack or connect the
reserve parachute in the correct way may cause death or severe injury The pilot is
responsible for ensuring proper installation
This Genie Lite 3 rescue deck is compatible only with the Yeti UL rescues Other
manufacturers rescues may also be used but we cannot guarantee their function The pilot
is responsible for checking compatibility
Every first installation of a rescue system into the Genie Lite 3 rescue deck must be
checked by a qualified paragliding professional for compatibility To verify the installation
you must perform a test deployment by sitting in a simulator
Rescue parachutes should be repacked at least every 150 days so installing your rescue in
a new Genie Lite 3 rescue deck may also provide a good opportunity for a repack After
every repack of the rescue parachute you should also do a compatibility check
Rescue compatibility
MAKE SURE THAT THE RESCUE PARACHUTE CAN BE RELEASED FROM THE RESCUE
DECK it must be done by you the pilot sitting in the harness hanging from a simulator
WARNING: If you are in any doubt about any aspect of rescue installation, seek
professional advice
IMPORTANT: You must perform a test deployment from a simulator to verify the
installation.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that both bridle ends are connected with a main carabiner on
each side.
IMPORTANT: The deployment bag of other manufacturers rescue systems may have
different loop positions which may cause a deployment failure.
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Packing the rescue in the inner container
The Genie Lite 3 rescue deck should be used only with the supplied inner container
Place he inne conaine ide don on Fold he ece in a long hae o ha i
fi he floo he hae of he inne
conaine
Sece he fi hee conaine fla ih he Place he e of he line in he igh
cone of line of he ece cloe he fla and
ece he loo ih he line
Connecting the rescue bridle
We recommend that the rescue is connected with a handshakeknot with the rescue
bridles see pictures bellow In case you use a different type of connector like a carabiner
make sure that it is rated at least 9 times the maximum weight
It is the pilots responsibility to check the compatibility of the rescue system and ensure
that it is installed properly Be sure to inspect your connection during normal maintenance
and safety checks Replace it whenever there are any signs of wear and check your rescue
system with a professional after any deployment
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Pa he ece bidle hogh he o bidle and ll had o make a clean kno Yo
can ece he kno ih ome ae
ATTENTION: Make sure that the knot is tight. A loose knot might lead to failure in case
the rescue is deployed under high speeds.
In case us use a carabiner to connect your rescue with your rescue bridle
We recommend that you cover the connection using the Maillon rapid cover to prevent
excess friction Rubber bands should also be used to secure the attachment and prevent
excess friction
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Coec caabineconnecion
Closing the rescue deck
Close the cockpit as described below
Put the rescue bridles in the bottom of the Place he ece in he oen cocki
rescue deck with one end going out on
each side
If o decide o aach o ece onl on
he lef main caabine leae follo he
ame incion and ei BOTH ece
bidle on he lef ide
Cloe he o fla of he cocki Cloe boh ie
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P he handle in o he loo on boh ide Fold boh bidle o he cene of he deck
Aach boh elco o ha he do no oen P he bidle hogh he ide holde
he ie hen he ece deck moe
Regla Inallaion OneSideInallaion
The ece deck hold no look like he If o decide o aach o ece onl on
ice aboe he lef main caabine he ece deck
hold
Look like he ice aboe befoe
inallaion
ATTENTION: If you decide to attach your rescue only on the left main carabiner, please
follow the same instructions and exit BOTH rescue bridles on the left side.
*CAUTION: We recommend to attach your rescue always on the left AND right main
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carabiner. To go down on your rescue while hooked in only on one side will be very
unpleasant and might result in injury.
Installing the Genie Lite 3 rescue deck
on the Genie Lite 3 cockpit
This rescue deck was especially designed for the Genie Lite 3 but it can be used on most
harnesses and with any glider Connect both rescue bridles with the main carabiners Gin
Glider harnesses have color coded webbing connections The RIGHT side of the harness
has a BLUE webbing connection while the LEFT side of the harness has a RED webbing
connection
Aach he ece deck on he cocki of he
Genie Lie 3
Connec he lef ece bidle o he lef main caabine and he igh ece bidle o he
igh main caabine of o hane Yo migh like o connec boh ece bidle o he
lef ide of o hane o ha o do no hae o oen and cloe he caabine each
ime o ge in and o of o hane B be aae o go don on o ece hile
hooked in onl on one ide ill be e nleaan and migh el in inj
ATTENTION: Make sure both bridles are always connected to your main carabiners.
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ATTENTION: Going down on your rescue while hooked in only on one side will be very
unpleasant and might result in injury.
Aemble he bckle ih he a Aach he hook knife handle on he Genie
Lie 3 ece deck
Preflight check
The deployment handle and its strap must be connected to the deployment bag of the
parachute In particular check the length of the strap connecting the rescue deployment
handle to the rescue inner container It should be long enough that the reserve can be
extracted without the danger of the pins not being pulled before the strap tightens on the
reserve but not so long that there is excessive slack that extends the movement required
for deployment
IMPORTANT: After you have finished packing the Genie Lite 3 rescue deck, you must
do a test deployment to ensure that it can be deployed correctly.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that both rescue bridles are connected with a main carabiner
on each side.
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Final words
Most of us today live in a dependent society where we are regulated and protected
Individuals rarely are afforded opportunities to develop the selfresponsibility that is the
foundation of safety in extreme sports such as paragliding
Most accidents are caused by getting into situations that are too demanding for your
level of experience This happens if you lack fundamental understanding are incapable of
assessing the risk or simply do not pay sufficient attention to your surroundings or your
own state of mind
To stay safe the best you can do is to increase your understanding skill and experience
at a rate you can manage safely There is no substitute for selfresponsibility and good
judgement
In the end paragliding offers a unique opportunity to learn to take control of your own
destiny Memento mori carpe diem
Fly safely andE N J O Y
GIN Team
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Addresses
Gin Gliders Inc.
2851 GaldamRi MohyunMyun
Yongin City KyunggiDo
449851 Korea
Fon 82313331241
Fax 82313346788
wwwgingliderscom
DHV
Miesbacher Str 2
Postfach 88
83701 Gmund am Tegernsee
Germany
Fon 49 0 8022 9675 0
Fax 49 0 8022 9675 99
Email dhvdhvde
wwwdhvde
EAPR
European Academy of Parachute Rigging
Marktstr 11
87730 Bad Grönenbach
Germany
Fon 49 0 8334 534470
Fax 49 0 8334 534469
Email infoparaacademyeu
wwwparaacademyeu
FAI Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
Maison du Sport International
Av de Rhodanie 54
1007 Lausanne
Switzerland
Fon 41 21 345 1070
Fax 41 21 345 1077
wwwfaiorg
DULV
Mhlweg 9
71577 GroßerlachMorbach
Germany
Fon 49 0 7192 93014 0
Email infodulvde
wwwdulvde
Air Turquoise SA
Route du PréauComte 8
1844 Villeneuve
Switzerland
Fon 41 219 65 65 65
Fax 41 219 65 65 68
wwwparatestcom
Gin Gliders Inc.
2851 GaldamRi MohyunMyun YonginCity KyunggiDo Korea
wwwgingliderscom
gingingliderscom
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