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reserve canopy.
Here is the Performance Designs recommended procedure for inspecting your reserve canopy.
Consult the owner’s manual for your rig and other components for instructions on inspecting
them.
VISUAL INSPECTION
We recommend starting at the top of the canopy and working down to the risers as described
below:
TOP SURFACE:
Spread the canopy out on its bottom surface and inspect the top surface starting at the front of
the left end cell. Check half of the cell from nose to tail. Then check the other half cell going tail
to nose. Repeat this pattern until all the cells top surfaces are inspected. Look for rips, stains,
snags, burns, abrasions or failed seams.
BOTTOM SURFACE:
Turn the canopy over and spread it out to inspect the bottom surface. Again use the procedure
of inspecting half cells as on the top surface. Check for rips, stains and failed seams. Look very
closely at the line attachments. Even slight damage is cause for rejection in these areas. Line
attachments must be completely free of any damage or defects. Check under the ends of the
line tabs.
RIBS:
Inspect each rib from leading edge to the trailing edge by looking inside each cell. Pay extra
attention to the line attachment points.
LAY THE CANOPY OUT NEATLY ON ONE SIDE:
Stacking each loaded 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 reserve.
Check the condition of the stabilizers and slider stops on the stabilizer
.
SUSPENSION LINES:
Check the full length of each line for damage and wear. Look for fraying at all cascades and
where each line attaches to the connector link. Check that all lines are sewn and that the stitching
is good. Check the continuity and routing of each line.
SLIDER:
Be sure the fabric isn’t torn, that the grommets are undamaged and have no sharp edges, and
that they are securely attached to the slider. Be sure every suspension line and both steering
lines pass through the proper grommet on the slider.
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