JOJO WINGS SONIC, Owner'S Manual, Page: 5 / 36

JOJO WINGS – SONIC
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Read Before Assembly or Use
Since parachutes are manufactured and inspected by people, there is always a possibly this
parachute contains defects as a result of human error. Therefore, the entire parachute system -
main and reserve canopies, harness, container, and other components - must be thoroughly
inspected before their first use and before each subsequent use.
Parachutes get weaker through time for a number of reasons. They receive wear during
packing, deployment and landing. Exposure to many agents, including sunlight, heat and
household chemicals, significantly weakens parachutes. The damage may or may not be obvious.
To help minimize the risk of parachute failure and possible serious injury or death, the entire
parachute system should be thoroughly inspected at least every 120 days or 50 jumps, whichever
comes first. It should be immediately inspected if at any time it is exposed to a degrading
element, unusually hard opening, or any time damage may be suspected.
Remember that some chemicals will continue to degrade the parachute long after initial
exposure. Regular and thorough inspections are necessary to insure the structural integrity,
reliability, and flight characteristics of the system are maintained.
Always know the entire life history of every part of your parachute system. That way you’ll
know no part has been exposed to an element that may seriously weaken or damage it.