RI-1313-(2) Revision 1.0
5/3/2001
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4.3 Ram-Air Reserve Packing Instructions
Prior to assembling and packing a square reserve into a
Telesis 2
, the rigger must thoroughly
read and understand these instructions.
The rigger must determine reserve and container
compatibility based upon volume, deployment type and placard information. Only reserve canopies
that have been assigned weight and speed limits by the canopy manufacturer are approved for use in
the
Telesis 2
. The rigger who assembles the reserve is responsible for completing the Orange Warning
label. Refer to the Rigging Innovations Warning Label Placard Data Sheet for proper information.
NOTE: Minimum qualification; FAA Senior or Master Parachute Rigger or foreign equivalent.
4.3.1 Assembling Reserve Parachute
.
Rigging Innovations mandates PRO (Proper Ram-air Orientation) packing on the floor, the
method used by Rigging Innovations, Inc. in packing
Telesis 2
reserve containers. It results
in the best bulk distribution and greatest comfort for the wearer. The molar method is used
to insert parachute into deployment bag.
Step 1
Assemble an appropriate size parachute to the
Telesis 2
harness and container system ensuring
the following:
a. Line continuity is correct.
b. Connector link bumpers installed and tied per canopy manufacturer’s instructions.
c. Connector links are tightened. Tight is considered to be finger tight plus one quarter turn
of the barrel.
WARNING:
If Maillon Rapide links are too tight, barrels will crack.
Mark connector links with a "tell tale" dot of nail polish.
d. Steering lines are routed through rear grommets on slider.
e. Steering lines are routed through guide rings on rear risers.
f. Steering toggles are attached.
g. Automatic Activation Device is correctly installed.
