Feniks STUDENT Instruction Manual, No.
033-02-100
edition
IA
, 2012, page
26
of
38
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SECTION V
MAIN PARACHUTE FOLDING AND PACKING
Given the vast array of canopies available on the market, this Instruction Manual does not cover the procedure required for
the periodical check (maintenance), assembly, or packing of the parachute canopy. To that end, follow the relevant owner’s
manual delivered with the canopy.
ATTENTION!
Whenever packing a parachute system before a jump make sure that all system components are fully operational.
1.
CONTAINER CLOSING LOOP
To prevent accidental main parachute container opening or a pilot chute in tow malfunction, the closing loop has to be duly
prepared.
•
We recommend the use of
TYPE IIA
line to make the closing loop.
•
The recommended length of the closing loop is
3.5-6
cm.
•
Use metal washers with the inner diameter no more than 5 mm, and the outer diameter no less than 10 mm.
•
Check the closing loop whenever closing the main parachute container. Replace the loop when the threads in its
weave begin fraying. If a closing loop breaks during a skydive, a horseshoe malfunction may result
Fot. 60
1.
Prepare the closing loop following the
instructions above.
2.
Place the loop in the eye of the bottom flap of
the main parachute container.
3.
Close the closing loop blocking flap (1) by
placing it in the pouch (2).
ATTENTION!
It may be necessary to adjust the closing loop length upon closing the container. Adjust the closing loop length to ensure that
the force required to pull the closing pin from the closing loop shall be no more than 5.5 kg, and no less than 2.5 kg.
2.
STOWING CANOPY BRAKES
Fot. 61
1.
Pull on the steering line to thread the loop (1)
on the line through the guide ring (2), leading it
down and under.
2.
Place the stop-ring/block of the toggle (3) in
the steering line loop, and then in the pouch
(4) on the riser.
3.
Attach the toggle to the riser by placing flaps
(5) in the pouch on the riser (6).
Fot. 62
4.
Place any excess line remaining after its
blocking in the loop in pouches on the reverse
side of the riser.
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2
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3
4
5
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