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Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System -
Revision L: 1/16
3.5 Closing Loop Construction
*Read AAD manual for detailed user specification of closing loop construction.*
3.5.1 Reserve Closing Loop
Reserve Closing Loop is made of Dyneema. Total length from washer to loop is 1 inch (-1/16”).
To make loop cut a 10” piece of Dyneema. Next thread finger trapping rod through open end of
Dyneema. Poke tip of tool out through material and hook opposite end. Pull through center of
Dyneema until a 3/4 inch loop is formed. Thread loop through Cypres© washer and lock in place
with a surgeons knot and locking knot. Burn end to lock ends together.
WARNING
Ensure that both ends of Dyneema are caught in the knots, or loop
may come apart.
3.5.2 Main Closing Loop
Main Closing Loop is made of 1800 lb flat spectra. Total length from washer to end of loop is 2
inches. To make loop fold a 9” piece of flat spectra in half and lock end with an overhand knot
so that loop is 2 inches. A 9/16” washer is then slid over the loop to keep the loop from slipping
through the grommet.
1 inch (+/-1/16”)
3/4 inch
Cypres© Washer
Surgeons Knot
Locking Knot
2 inches
Washer
Size: 9/16 outer diameter
1/4 inner diameter
Overhand Knot
