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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS:
Repairs are broken into three categories:
MINOR REPAIRS:
These may be done by a senior rigger or your country’s equivalent.
MAJOR REPAIRS:
These require a Master Rigger or your country’s equivalent.
FACTORY REPAIRS:
These repairs may be performed only by the Performance Designs factory.
These include all repairs that are not specifically listed as minor or major repairs. Small snags
and holes smaller than 1/8 inch square (one ripstop box) located further than 10 inches (25.4cm)
from the closest line attachment may be left unrepaired as long as there are no more than one in
any 10- inch (25.4cm) circle. A maximum of three such snags per cell are allowed. Ripstop
tape is not authorized for use on Performance Designs reserves. If the damage is enough
to warrant a repair, a sewn repair must be done.
Any hole or tear up to 10 inches (25.4cm) in length may be repaired by a senior rigger as long
as the closest area of the completed repair is at least 1 inch (2.54 cm) from the nearest seam
and at least 5 inches (12,7cm) from the nearest tape or line attachment. These are minor
repairs.
Any line, tape or webbing damage is a major repair. Lines may be replaced by a master rigger.
However, it is recommended that these repairs be done at the factory.
Master Riggers may perform repairs that do not involve taking apart any bartacks on the canopy.
Special bartack patterns are used that are not normally found in the field. In addition, removal
and replacement of these stitch patterns usually weakens the fabric to the point that it is
necessary to replace portions of panels. The original templates are needed to complete this
correctly.
All replacement materials and thread must come from the Performance Designs factory and:
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must have been purchased within 2 years
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have been stored properly
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show no signs of discoloration.
Under strength thread and fabric is frequently found in the field. The only way to be sure your
materials are up to Performance Designs standards is to purchase them directly from
Performance Designs.
WET CANOPIES:
This reserve canopy must be completely dry and free of all contaminates before it is packed. If it
gets wet, the source of the water will determine what needs to be done.
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Fresh water that is known to be clean, such as rain or dew will only require air drying.
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Swimming pool water usually contains chlorine or other chemicals that will
degrade the Nylon fabric. It is very important that your canopy be thoroughly
