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Cleaning
Soiled reserve canopies and containers can be washed with clean tap water. Acids or mildew can
affect the strength of the reserve. Rescue reserves that are soiled in such a manner must be retur-
ned to the manufacturer for re-inspection and repair where necessary. Reserves that have come
into contact with salt water must be thoroughly rinsed with fresh water as soon as possible ! Never
wring out or brush the canopy!
Packing & inspection intervals
In order to guarantee a trustworthy and rapid opening at all times, the rescue reserve must be aired
and repacked according to current packing instructions every 12 months. If the reserve has been
exposed to moisture, dampness or extreme heat then it has to be immediately repacked.
If the reserve has been subject to an emergency deployment, or a deployment during safety trai-
ning, then it must be re-inspected by the manufacturer or by an authorised service centre. Likewise
the reserve must be thoroughly inspected from trained persons following increased stress (eg.
landing in a tree).
In the case of established damage
Should damage be ascertained whilst checking, then the reserve should be sent to Charly Products
to be repaired. This also applies in cases when the affect on the airworthiness cannot be clearly
established. Repairs must be undertaken only by the manufacturer !
Repairs
As a matter of principle, repairs to rescue reserves must never be carried out oneself. The various
seams and lines have been manufactured with the utmost precision. For this reason, only the
manufacturer or an authorised service centre should undertake repairs using original materials.
Acids and mildew can influence the strength of the construction parts. Rescue reserves that are
soiled in such a manner must be returned to the manufacturer for re-inspection and repair where
necessary.
Control and preparation of the rescue reserve
Prior to packing, the reserve canopy must be hung up off the ground in a well ventilated room, out of
direct sunlight (ultra-violet rays) for at least 6 hours. If the reserve canopy has become wet , always
ensure that the canopy lines (which are considerably heavier when wet) are supported & cannot be
stretched. Do not dry using a heater / radiator!
The packer has to inspect the reserve for possible damage. A re-inspection either by the manufac-
turer or by an authorised service centre must be carried out after an emergency deployment and
before the reserve is re-packed.
A release check should be undertaken when fitting in the outer container, and it should be determi-
ned that a deployment strength of 70 N is not exceeded.
