PPI SOFTIE 180 Back, Owner'S Manual And Packing Instructions

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Owners Manual - Revision 1.5
Figure 4.13.1
Figure 4.13.4
4.12 Closing the Container
Note:
Only two (2) temporary pins should be used to close a Softie. This requires removing them
compulsory for performing the next steps until they are replaced with the ripcord pins.
The methods described for placing the canopy in the container for the variety of Softie models
which preceded will distribute most canopies in a manner well suited to both form and function.
However, minor variations in folds required for pilot comfort or for bulk distribution peculiar to
some canopies is both allowed and encouraged.
Take care to keep the canopy fabric clear of the closing loops, pull up cords, and grommets
while closing the container.
4.13 Softie Back, Wedge, Chair, and Original
4.13.1 Close bottom flap of container first, threading lower pull-up
cord through grommet at upper end of bottom flap. Be sure to place
the canopy protector flaps into position as shown in Figure 4.13.1
4.13.2. Close top flap being sure to push canopy and diaper into
corners of container while closing. Thread the upper pull-up cord
through the upper grommet on the top flap. Thread the lower pull-up
cord through the lower grommet on the top flap; again being sure the
canopy protector flaps are in position as in Figure 4.13.1.
4.13.3. Pull lower pull-up cord through both grommets until closing
loop appears.
4.13.4. Install temporary pin in lower closing loop. Figure 4.13.4
4.13.5. Pull upper pull-up cord through grommet until upper closing
loop appears.