Date: 30.06.2004
Manual
Revision: 0
DEMON US
Page: 9
Performance Variable e.K. Am Tower 16, D-54634 Bitburg
Periodic Inspection Procedure
Performed at assembly and after every 50 jumps or 120 days, whichever comes first.
Your canopy must be inspected thoroughly before it is jumped the first time and periodically thereaf-
ter. This procedure is more thorough than the inspection which should be completed each time the
parachute is packed. Your rigger should inspect your parachute system in a clean, well-lighted area
in which the canopy can be spread out.
Here is one recommended procedure. Consult the owner's manuals for your rig and other compo-
nents for instructions on inspecting them. It's best to inspect your canopy in a careful, systematic
way. We recommend starting at the top of the canopy and working down to the risers. You should
leave the canopy attached to the rig.
1) Bridle attachment:
Be sure the bridle is correctly attached to the canopy. Check the integrity of
the canopy fabric and reinforcement tapes in the area where the bridle ring is attached.
2) Top surface:
Spread the canopy out on its bottom surface and inspect the top skin. Look for
rips, stains or failed seams. Check the fabric strength.
3) Bottom surface:
Turn the canopy over and spread it out to inspect bottom skin. Check for rips,
stains, failed seams. Check fabric strength and line attachment points.
4. Inspect each rib
from the leading edge to the tail by looking inside each cell. Pay extra attention
to line and bridle attachment points.
5. Lay the canopy
out neatly on one side, stacking each rib on top of the others.
Check that all
lines in each line group are the same length and that the trim differential between each line group is
correct for this canopy. Check
condition of stabilizers and slider stops.
6. Suspension lines:
Check the full length of each line for damage and wear. Look for fraying at all
cascades (Y-shaped junction of two lines) and where each line attaches to the connector link.
7.
Slider:
Be sure the fabric isn't torn and that the grommets are undamaged, have no sharp edges
and are securely attached to the slider.
8.
Risers:
Be sure the barrels of the connector links are tightened and the slider stops properly posi-
tioned.
9. The toggles
must be installed correctly and must match the guide ring and Velcro on the risers. A
rigger must check this installation. Be sure the riser release system is assembled correctly and that
it will function when activated.
10. The rest of the assembly:
Follow the instructions in the rig manufacturer's owner's manual to
inspect the rest of your parachute system.
