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Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System -
Revision L: 1/16
3.3.2 Reserve Inspection
The reserve canopy must be thoroughly inspected during every pack as well as after every
activation.
3.3.2.1 Reserve Container
Look at the overall appearance of the fabric and binding tape looking for any holes, tears, or
broken stitches in the fabric. Stains can be removed with a mild detergent like Woollite.
Never
use products that contain bleach!
Inspect all closing flaps, tuck tabs and stiffeners to ensure
none are broken, replace if necessary. Inspect all the grommets for rough edges, dents or bends in
the metal. Rough edges can be smoothed out with very fine emery cloth; large dents or bends in
the metal require replacement. Grasp the grommet with two fingers and try to spin the grommet
to ensure that it is still set properly and secured to the container. It should not move at all. Next
make sure that a finger nail can not be slid under the rim of grommet (fingernail test), reset if
able to slid nail under grommet. Inspect entire length of RSL lanyard for cuts and frays. Inspect
nylatron for missing stitches.
3.3.2.2 Reserve Closing Loop
Inspect reserve closing loops for any snags or fraying. Ensure loop is 1” (+/- 1/16”) from washer and
has correct knots. If necessary replace according to section 3.5.
3.3.2.3 AAD Pocket and Channels
Ensure AAD pouch is secure and there are no missing stitches. Ensure pouch securely holds
processing unit. Inspect channels and cutter keepers for missing or broken stitches. Ensure plastic
pocket that holds control unit is secure with no broken or missing stitches. Check that the plastic
pocket is not broken and that control unit display can be clearly seen through plastic.
3.3.2.4 Risers
Inspect the webbing for signs of wear. Inspect the stitching on the complete riser for unraveling.
Inspect the L-Bars for cracks and tightness. Ensure that hand tack is secure and in place.
3.3.2.5 Lines
Inspect the lines for nicks or fraying, and replace if necessary. Inspect the bartacks at the links
and at the canopy attachment points.
3.3.2.6 Slider
Inspect the fabric for holes or burns, replace as necessary. Inspect the grommets for burrs, grooves
caused by the lines, and separation. Grasp the grommet with two fingers and try to spin the
grommet to ensure that it is still set properly and secured to the slider. It should not move at all.
Reset if necessary.
3.3.2.7 Fabric:
Check the seams and line attachment points for stitch integrity. This can be done by turning the
canopy face up and standing on a chair, hold the top leading edge (nose) of the canopy at shoulder
height, spreading each cell apart to look inside. Inspect each panel for damage. Inspect the canopy
for holes, tears and burns.
Note!
Using a fan to inflate cells allows an easier and more thorough
inspection.
