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Packing the Reserve Container
Thread pull up cord through closing loop and tie off
with bowline knot about ! inches up" [Fig" #$]
Helpful Hint: Treat pull up cord and top #/% inch of
the closing loop with Airtec approved silicone" Airtec
recommends the use of silicone to protect the Cypres
loop" It also helps with reserve pin insertion"
Here is a suggested reserve closing loop length chart"
Prestretched loops are measured from the washer to
the end of the closing loop" [Fig" #&]
IMPORTANT:
Reserve ripcord pull force must remain
under %% lbs"
Helpful Hint: A label in the main packing tray lists the
canopies that are compatible with the container" Also
included are more recommendations on closing loop
length"
Place the reserve freebag into the reserve pack tray and
align risers" Then thread pull up cord through the free'
bag" [Fig" %(]
Helpful Hint: Ensure that the reserve risers are correct'
ly routed and pushed all the way into the container"
Fig" #&
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MIRAGE SYSTEMS
Reserve Closing Loop
Canopy Size Loop Length
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PD'#%! -"((” ,/' #/-”
PD'#-) -"%+” ,/' #/-”
PD'#!( -"+(” ,/' #/-”
PD'#*! -"*+” ,/' #/-”
PD'#$) +"%+” ,/' #/-”
PD'%#& !"((” ,/' #/-”
PD'%+) !"((” ,/' #/-”