Advance acoustic CLASSIC SQR CLASSIC User manual

MANUAL RESERVE -
CLASSIC - SQR CLASSIC
Product Manual
Version 17.11.2021

1. Introduction 1
1.1. Registration and the myCompanion Account 1
1.2. Environment and recycling 1
1.3. Something to think about! 1
2. General security advice 2
3. Intended use and safety regulations 2
3.1. Intended use 2
3.2. Packing and inspection requirements 2
3.3. Additional packing and inspection conditions 2
3.4. Service time, entry into service and extension 3
3.5. Water and salt water 3
3.6. Other special conditions 3
4. Design features 4
4.1. Square Round Technology (SQR) 4
4.2. Structural Design 4
4.3. Hangglider versions 6
5. Installing the reserve 6
5.1. With an integrated inner container 7
5.2. With a SQR inner container 7
5.3. With an external (e.g. front) container 8
5.4. Avoiding canopy damage 9
5.5. Connecting the reserve 10
6. Compatibility Test 11
6.1. Compatibility test advice 11
6.2. Compatibility test issues 11
7. Using the reserve 12
7.1. Pre-flight check 12
7.2. Releasing and throwing the reserve 12
7.3. Descending 13
7.4. Landing 13
7.5. Checks after deployment 14
8. Repacking 14
8.1. General information 14
8.2. Sorting the lines, preparing the canopy 14
8.3. Verifying the layout 16
8.4. Sorting the canopy 19

8.5. Folding the canopy 20
8.6. Stowing the lines 41
8.7. Closing the inner container 43
9. Inspection & Support 47
9.1. Periodic inspection 47
9.2. Storing 48
9.3. Support 49
10. Technical Data 49

1. INTRODUCTION
Many thanks for choosing a Companion reserve parachute system. We are confident that you will be satisfied with
this product in every respect.
The current manual contains all the important details about packing, storage, care, maintenance and – if necessary
– deploying your reserve. Please read it carefully before taking the product into the air, and thoroughly familiarise
yourself with the characteristics of your SQR Classicreserve.
You can maximise the reliability of your reserve system if you
regularly repack it as described in this manual,
install the reserve according to the instructions and perform a compatibility check,
maintain and look after your reserve, and the rest of your flying equipment, as described in this manual.
We wish you safe flights and happy landings!
The Companion Team
1.1. Registration and the myCompanion Account
Register your product to benefit from the comprehensive services of the myCompanion Online Account:
Email reminders to ensure you do not forget your annual repack date.
A one-year warranty extension beyond the statutory warranty period.
Access all the relevant information about your product, online support and important product updates.
Record your repacks online and download your packing record as a PDF.
Register your product and activate your myCompanion account by scanning the QR-Code on the certification label
or the back of the Quick-Guide Booklet.
By scanning the QR-Code on the product certification label or on the back of the Quick-Guide Booklet, you and your
packer can easily refer to successful compatibility checks, inspections or repairs. As soon as a new packing entry
has been made, your packing history will be automatically updated and confirmed by email.
Product registration
1.2. Environment and recycling
We always consider the ecological aspects of the development and production of Companion products in our choice
of materials, and by cutting to minimise waste. A Companion reserve system consists mainly of man-made fibres
with a Polyamide, Polyurethane and Polyethylene base. They do not need special disposal treatments. At the end
of its life, you can dispose of your reserve in a normal plastics recycling facility.
1.3. Something to think about!
Many pilots do not give their reserve a moment’s thought. They may have no idea what device is "hidden" in their
harness. The reserve is not repacked frequently at the required time intervals, or it is too old.
We would like to encourage our customers to get to know their reserve and have confidence in it. Although seldom
seen, the reserve is an important part of every paraglider pilot’s safety-management system.
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2. GENERAL SECURITY ADVICE
Taking part in an aerial sport requires appropriate training and a satisfactory understanding of the relevant
equipment, as well as the necessary insurance and licensing. A pilot must be capable of correctly assessing the
weather conditions before flying. Before every flight, all items of flying equipment must be checked for damage
and airworthiness.
Warning
Every pilot assumes full responsibility for all risks associated with the sport, including
injury or death. Neither the manufacturer nor the seller of a reserve parachute can be held
responsible for, or guarantee the safety of, the pilot.
3. INTENDED USE AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
3.1. Intended use
This reserve parachute system was specifically developed as a hand-deployed reserve parachute for paragliding,
paramotoring and hanggliding. Its use is not permitted in conjunction with other aerial activities such as
parachuting, skydiving or base jumping. The SQR reserve system is certified according to EN 12491 and LTF NFL II
91/09 standards.
Warning Do not deploy a SQR reserve at airspeeds exceeding 115 km/h (32 m/s)
3.2. Packing and inspection requirements
Every 12 months the reserve should be opened, aired and repacked. This packing event should be noted (online) in
the reserve packing and inspection record.
Every 24 months the SQR reserve should have a periodic inspection and this event entered (online) in the packing
and inspection record.
3.3. Additional packing and inspection conditions
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If the reserve gets damp or is exposed to sand, water or other hazards, a repack must be considered or the packing
interval shortened.
Warning If the packed reserve has been tightly compressed to minimise volume, we recommend a
reduced repacking interval of 6 months.
If you are uncertain about the effects of these factors please contact a qualified organisation. To review your
repacks, packing intervals, inspection and repair history you can refer to the online record that was automatically
set up at product registration.
Online record
3.4. Service time, entry into service and extension
The expected service time of a reserve is 10 years. Even if the reserve has never been used, it must be replaced
after this time span.
The official service time of a reserve starts when it is first installed, known as the Entry into Service date. This
date must be noted on the certification label on the bridle, by whoever installs the reserve. The 10-year service
time, and the dates for the repacking schedule all refer to this Entry into Service date.
Dealer repack exception: if a reserve remains in a dealer’s possession for more than a year he must air and repack
it before sale to a customer. If the reserve remains in the dealer's possession for 2 years it is deemed to have
entered service on this 2-year date.
Two-year extension: at the end of the 10 years' service time, a two-year service time extension can be granted by
the manufacturer. This must be arranged online, see more information on our website. The work requires a
comprehensive factory inspection and measurement of the reserve. If satisfactory, a two-year service time
extension will be granted and documented.
3.5. Water and salt water
In the event of a water-landing,do not repack the reserve until it has completely dried in the air. The best way to
dry your reserve is to hang it upside down, symmetrically. If the reserve is incompletely dried (canopy or lines), it
may shrink asymmetrically. Never use a heat source to speed up the drying process.
Salt water:if any part of the reserve gets wet with salt water, the whole reserve must be rinsed several times in
fresh water, then dried.
Warning If salt water is not rinsed off within 36 hours, the reserve must be declared NON-
AIRWORTHY AND DANGEROUS – not flown again!
3.6. Other special conditions
If a canopy shows signs of mildew or mould, its strength can be affected. It must be sent to a dealer or the
manufacturer for inspection and testing.
Your reserve should be sent for a factory inspection whenever any of the following situations apply:
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20 deployments or
40 repacks or
A deployment at, close to or above the maximum certified deployment airspeed (115 km/h – 32 m/s – 71
mph)
A factory inspection should only be carried out by a certified organisation. Your local dealer can advise on this
subject.
To be sure that the correct materials and techniques are used, all repairs should be done by the manufacturer.
4. DESIGN FEATURES
4.1. Square Round Technology (SQR)
The unique Square Round technology heralds a new generation of reserve parachutes, merging the advantages of
the classic round canopy and the cross canopy into an innovative and forward-looking product.
The SQR has been developed and adapted to the needs of pilots and packers. Countless computer simulations and
in-practice tests were an essential part of the exhaustive development process.
Advantages of the SQR in brief:
Improved opening behaviour as a result of comprehensive practical testing.
Low sink rates and high pendulum stability (swing resistance) thanks to an aerodynamically optimised
canopy with Air Jets.
Low weight thanks to careful choice of materials.
Straightforward and reliable packing – similar to a round canopy – with comparatively fewer lines for easy
sorting, and useful coloured packing aids.
No directional tracking in flight.
Tested for water landings! Thanks to a mix of low-shrinkage materials, functionality is fully guaranteed
even after a water landing.
Certified to both EN 12491 and LTF NFL II 91/09 flight standards.
4.2. Structural Design
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Fig. 1 Structural view from below
1. Bridle
2. Base lines
3. Centre lines
4. Air-Jets
5. Canopy
6. Packing loops
BRIDLE
One end connects to the harness, the other to the reserve canopy suspension lines.
SUSPENSION LINES
The suspension lines can be divided into two main groups:
Base lines (all the same length to simplify packing) connect the bridle to the edge of the canopy.
Centre lines connect the bridle to near the middle of the canopy.
The two groups are made from different materials of different diameters, to make them easier to separate and sort.
In addition, the lines on the left and right sides, as well as in the centre, are different colours to make them easier
to separate.
CANOPY
Main canopy: made up of different panels with one red corner panel, to make packing and sorting easier.
Reinforcing tapes: at the edge of the canopy and specially chosen places on the canopy surface.
Air Jets: at the four corners to provide active aerodynamic stability.
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Packing loops:coloured blue and numbered – on the canopy top surface (see Fig 1).
Coloured line attachment tapes: red , green and white - these distribute the load to the canopy edge, and also act
as sorting and packing aids.
4.3. Hangglider versions
Fig. 2 Swivel device fitted to the SQR Hangglider version
Hangglider versions of the SQR have a swivel in the bridle (connection line). The swivel has been tested and
certified up to 5,000 kg breaking load. The swivel effectively prevents a spinning wing from twisting the parachute
suspension lines. It is an essential safety factor.
The swivel is factory-fitted to hangglider versions of the SQR. Retrofitting of a swivel is not permitted. If a reserve
does not have a built-in swivel, it is a paraglider version. Conversion for use with a hangglider is not permitted.
To maximise safety against a carabiner or other equipment failure, we recommend that the reserve should also be
connected directly to the hangglider harness by a suitable connector link (minimum breaking load 2,500kg).
5. INSTALLING THE RESERVE
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If any part of a harness/container/reserve combination is new or has been changed, the correct installation and
deployment of the harness/container/reserve combination must be proven by a test deployment, also known as a
Compatibility Test – See details in chapter 7.
Every reserve/harness/container combination has its own peculiarities. It is essential for pilots and packers to
familiarise themselves with the system and how it works. This is the only way to ensure reliable functioning.
There are different ways to combine the rescue parachute with the harness or external container. Please ask an
experienced person if you are unsure about the best solution for your harness/reserve container system. Correct
installation of the reserve in the harness or external container is described in the manufacturer’s manual for the
relevant harness/container.
5.1. With an integrated inner container
Most modern harnesses have their own integrated inner container to install a reserve. For some harness
manufacturers, the use of the integrated container is obligatory. If your harness has an integrated container, this is
the recommended fitting method.
The certified reserve compartment volume of the harness (see manufacturer's manual), must be compatible with
the certified packing volume of the reserve.The certified packing volume is shown on the certification label of
every SQR reserve.
Warning
Measurement of opening speed and the shock test parameters required during
certification were carried out using the original SQR inner container as delivered from the
factory. A deployment with a different inner container could have different results.
If installing into an integrated inner container, the reserve should be removed from the factory-delivered inner
container.Depending on your configuration, sometimes a partial or full repack of the reserve is required so that it
matches the shape/size of the integrated container to be used.
The packing section (Chapter 9) of the manual gives detailed instructions on how to do this. We strongly
recommend you watch theCompanion online video about packing and folding to size.
Video packing instruction
Warning
To confirm that the reserve has been correctly installed, a compatibility test is absolutely
essential after a new installation or if any element of the harness/container/reserve
system has been changed.
5.2. With a SQR inner container
SQR reserves are delivered from the factory in the SQR inner container. If your harness does not have its own
inner container for the reserve compartment, or the manufacturer allows the use of third party inner containers,
you should use the SQR inner container, as supplied from the factory.
Take care to choose the correct inner container attachment loop. There is a choice of two loops for attaching the
reserve handle (see Fig 3). The correct one to use depends on the length of line from the handle and the shape and
position of your harness reserve compartment. Please follow the advice in your harness manual.
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Fig. 3 SQR inner container
Warning
The line connecting the reserve handle to the inner container should never be under
tension until the reserve is pulled out of the harness compartment. There must be
sufficient travel for the rescue handle to pull out the release pins first before pulling the
inner container. A compatibility test is mandatory!
The certified reserve compartment volume of the harness (see manufacturer’s manual) must be compatible with the
certified packing volume of the reserve. The certified packing volume is shown on the certification label of every
SQR reserve.
Warning
To confirm that the reserve has been correctly installed, a compatibility test must be
carried out after a new installation or if any element of the harness/container/reserve
system has been changed.
5.3. With an external (e.g. front) container
In some situations an external container could be the best way to install a reserve. For instance:
Your harness does not have a rescue compartment, as is the case with some Hike&Fly harnesses,
You do not want to use the reserve compartment of your harness for the reserve,
The reserve size is not compatible with the certified harness compartment volume,
You carry a second reserve as backup, in an external container,
Ergonomic issues, e.g. you could not reach the reserve handle of the harness,
Front container placement of the reserve is preferred by the pilot (e.g. quicker deployment time, or by 8 / 49

habit),
Paramotors, trikes and older harnesses may not have a built in reserve compartment at all.
Depending on the construction of the external container, in most cases the SQR inner container should be used to
install the reserve into the external container. Please refer to the manufacturer’s manual for the correct procedure.
If using an external container, it might be necessary to remove/reattach the container to the harness before/after
each flight. Refer to the container manufacturer's user manual and the connected harness system.
Warning Make sure your external container is securely and correctly connected to the harness
assembly, otherwise you risk an opening malfunction.
The certified reserve compartment volume of the external container (see manufacturer’s manual), must be
compatible with the certified packing volume of the reserve. The certified packing volume is shown on the
certification label of every SQR reserve.
Warning
Measurement of opening speed and the shock test parameters required during
certification were carried out using the original SQR inner container as delivered from the
factory. A deployment using a different container could lead to different results.
Take care to choose the correct inner container attachment loop, if using the SQR inner container. There is a choice
of two loops for attaching the reserve handle (see Fig 3). The correct one to use depends on the length of line from
the handle and the shape and position of your harness reserve compartment.
Warning
The line connecting the reserve handle to the inner container should never be under
tension until the reserve is released from the external container. There must be sufficient
travel for the rescue handle to pull out the release pins first, before pulling the inner
container. A compatibility test is mandatory!
If the packed Companion reserve has to be removed from the SQR inner container, a partial or full repack of the
reserve may be required so that it matches the shape/size of the container to be used.
The packing section (Chapter 9) of the manual gives detailed instructions how to do this. We strongly recommend
you watch the Companion online video about packing and folding to size:
Packing video
Warning
To confirm that the reserve has been correctly installed, a compatibility test is essential
after a new installation or if any element of the harness/container/reserve system has
been changed.
5.4. Avoiding canopy damage
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When fitting the reserve into the harness, make sure that the inner container is neatly closed, so that the reserve
fabric is completely protected from abrasion.
Warning Direct contact of the reserve canopy fabric with sharp objects or rough materials such as
velcro or cut strap ends can rub, scratch and weaken the canopy fabric.
Fig. 4 Velcro damage on canopy fabric
5.5. Connecting the reserve
This is a vitally important single-point connection. Your life may depend on it – literally! There are two accepted
ways to connect a reserve to a harness/external container.
Connecting with a metal connector link
For connecting the reserve to the harness a suitable connector link (commonly referred to as a quick link or
maillon) with a minimum breaking load (MBL) of 2,500 kg must be used. We recommend the stainless steel Maillon
Rapide (MRNI) products from Peguet. This connecting link must be correctly closed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, and an O-ring or the supplied neoprene cover used to secure the bridle/webbing loop
positions to prevent fraying/slipping around the quick link.
Warning In the event of a reserve deployment, an incorrectly fitted or secured connector link can
weaken or cause complete failure of the harness/reserve connection.
Direct looping
A direct loop-in-loop connection of the reserve bridle and harness V-connection is permitted for ADVANCE
harnesses as long as the loop is centred and tightened. In addition to the correct looping, the loop knot must be
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secured with the supplied neoprene cover to prevent slipping (risk of fraying).
These findings are based on the results of an extensive series of tests carried out in 2017. Companion, together
with ADVANCE, the German rope manufacturer Edelrid and the PMA (Paraglider Manufacturers Association),
extensively tested the connection between ADVANCE harnesses and Companion reserves. The measured and
documented strengths were far above the requirements of the standard.
Warning In the event of a reserve deployment, incorrect looping technique can weaken or cause
complete failure of the harness/reserve connection.
We cannot make a general statement about the strength of direct looping connections when using harnesses from
other manufacturers.
6. COMPATIBILITY TEST
If any part of a harness/container/reserve combination is new or has been changed, the correct installation and
deployment of the harness/container/reserve combination must be proven by a test release, also known as a
Compatibility Test.
The harness/container/reserve combination should be tested in as realistic a situation as possible, with the pilot
sitting in a normal flying position in the harness hanging by its carabiners.
To pass the test, the reserve has to be successfully deployed by the pilot in this situation. The force required for a
safe reserve release should be between 4 and 8 kg. If you are unsure about your test result or have other queries,
please ask a qualified person.
6.1. Compatibility test advice
The compatibility test means errors can be spotted and rectified before it is too late. This is no-mistake territory:
aviation regulations are “written in blood” for good reason!
A compatibility test is not difficult or costly. You need to hang your harness – you can use two rope loops over a
tree branch or beam, or a dedicated harness hanger. The test is simply to ensure that you, the pilot, can
successfully pull your reserve out of the reserve compartment while in flight.
The compatibility test does not check the opening behaviour of the inner container. It tests how the reserve
parachute is pulled out of the reserve compartment, and the throwing motion can be practised as part of the
exercise.
If you have short pieces of packing line to hand for re-closing the harness compartment or front container
afterwards, you can do a compatibility test yourself, easily. It is a good idea to always keep packing lines in your
harness pocket in case your compartment opens by mistake.
Discovering you cannot extract your reserve when you need it is vastly more inconvenient than performing a
compatibility test – and practice makes perfect.
Warning A successful compatibility test builds pilot confidence in his/her reserve system.
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The following factors can prevent a successful reserve release and result in a failed test:
Reserve volume does not match the certified volume range of the container/harness compartment : the
reserve is too large or too small for the compartment/container. The certified packing volume is shown on
the certification label of every SQR reserve. The permitted reserve volumes for your harness/container will
be stated in the user guide/manual for this equipment.
The reserve has been stowed incorrectly in the compartment – wrong direction or alignment, folded to
wrong shape etc. Please follow the harness/inner container instructions.
Incorrect pilot technique–the reserve cannot be freed. Practice makes perfect.
Ergonomic issues such as pilot’s arm length, range of motion, etc. can affect the success of a reserve release.
Small people with short arms can sometimes have difficulties releasing a reserve. It is therefore important
that the compatibility test is carried out by the individual pilot who will be flying with the equipment. It can
be worth exploring different harnesses and different flying positions, or consider an external container.
Three-way compatibility is the goal: pilot/harness/reserve!
Under high g-loads (> 3g, e.g. in a spiral) reserve-throwing becomes more challenging. For training, this
situation can be simulated with the G-Force Trainer.
7. USING THE RESERVE
7.1. Pre-flight check
To maximise safety, the following should be checked before each flight in addition to the general pre-flight check:
Reserve handle correctly in place on the harness/external container,
No visible damage that could affect airworthiness,
Reserve compartment correctly closed or external container closed and secured to the harness.
As soon as practical after take-off, it is recommended that you put a hand on your release handle. This
reminds you where it is, and mentally rehearses the first part of the throwing sequence.
7.2. Releasing and throwing the reserve
In an emergency, follow these steps:
Grasp the reserve handle with your hand,
Pull it firmly in the correct direction (sideways/upwards) to release the pins (or other release system) and
pull the inner container completely out of its compartment or container.
Warning
The ideal pull direction varies with the construction of the harness or external container in
combination with your reserve and the attachment point used on the inner container. A
direct sideways (not upwards, forwards or backwards) pull works best on most systems.
Find out and remember – practise the compatibility test!
THROW THE RESERVE OUTWARDS AWAY FROM YOU AS FORCEFULLY AS POSSIBLE, AND DON’T FORGET TO
LET GO!
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Achieving the fastest possible deployment is the priority in most emergency situations!
Warning DO NOT HESITATE, time is crucial! Most real-life emergency reserve throws are near the
ground.
Emergency situations near the ground can become critical very quickly. If high g-loads and rotation or airspeed
build up, throwing the reserve becomes much more difficult. It is best to react before high g-loads and critical
speeds build up. An immediate reserve-throw is the best decision if you are low over the ground.
Throw the reserve outwards. Do not throw towards the paraglider and its lines (even if that’s where you hope to
see it take its parachute form), or into the centre of the rotational movement. By throwing it outwards, the
centrifugal force will help the reserve to open, and at the same time reduce the risk of the reserve getting caught
in the paraglider’s lines.
Throw as hard as you can!If the reservestretchesthe suspension lines withforcewhen thrown, the canopy will
open faster. In an emergency, a high release force can speed up the opening process considerably.
7.3. Descending
After the reserve opens there is a short time window (typically 3-5 seconds) when the paraglider is unloaded. If
the paraglider is allowed to fly again and regains airspeed, it becomes increasingly difficult to control it. The forces
increase and the risk of a line twist, and the resulting loss of canopy control, increases.
Warning It is strongly recommended that the pilot IMMEDIATELY does what he or she can to stop
the paraglider from flying!
The best way to do this is towind in both brakes with symmetrical wrapsuntil the wing is completely stalled. This
helps to stabilise the system and minimises the risk of oscillations, scissoring, down-planing or lateral drifting.
Warning
Design trends for improving paraglider and reserve performance also increases the risk of
problem behaviours. It is very important to allow only the reserve or the paraglider to fly,
not both.
While a reserve’s performance and behaviour are important, stopping the paraglider from flying,all the way down
to the landing,is also very important. The previous paragraph describes the simplest way to prevent the paraglider
from flying. If the paraglider is allowed to start flying again, any force from it would elicit a counter-reaction in the
SQR, resulting in oscillations or scissoring. Once the paraglider has been successfully disabled by symmetrical brake
wraps, the pilot should ensure it remains disabled all the way to the ground. If the brakes are released before
touchdown, the interaction of the paraglider with the reserve can cause severe oscillations. Oscillations cause
greater sink rates and increase the risk of injury on landing.
7.4. Landing
Landing technique
To minimise the risk of injury as you hit the ground, the pilot should adopt the Parachute Landing Fall (PLF)
position where possible. The basics: legs and feet together – not locked; slightly bent, with modest bracing. Feet 13 / 49

aligned 90 degrees to the ground track (whether backwards or forwards). Don’t look down or anticipate touchdown;
look at the horizon – let the ground hit you, crumple and roll progressively – feet, knees, hips, back, shoulders.
Water landing
If you land in water you must be aware that the air in the harness protector will try to float and may turn you head
down. Get out of the harness immediately. You can use it as a swimming float.
Actions after landing
After landing you may have to control/pull in your reserve by pulling the centre lines. Strong wind can keep the
reserve inflated and drag you over the ground, causing injury.
Don’t forget to look for your inner container, and collect it. Without it you cannot pack the reserve again. If you do
lose it, contact the reserve or harness manufacturer for a compatible replacement.An incompatible inner container
compromises the airworthiness of your flying equipment.
7.5. Checks after deployment
After any deployment, a check and repack is mandatory. If there is any possibility that your reserve system has
been damaged, a complete inspection and check must be carried out before the reserve is packed again. If there is
any doubt you should contact a qualified person.
8. REPACKING
8.1. General information
In this chapter, we will describe the methods, procedures and practices used to pack or re-pack your SQR
reserve.
Alternatively you can watch our online packing video: https://youtu.be/f6M1KMbGZ70.
Warning Every 12 months the reserve should be opened, aired and repacked.
Warning If the reserve has been tightly compressed to minimise packed volume, we recommend a
reduced repacking interval of 6 months.
Packing video
8.2. Sorting the lines, preparing the canopy
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Fig. 5 Loose canopy prepared for airing
Airing 24 Hours
Pull or shake the lines apart and shake out the canopy so it lies open and loose. It’s best if the canopy is allowed to
air for 24 hours before being repacked (see Fig 5).
Checking the lines
The lines should be checked for twists, loop-throughs or line-overs and these corrected. The lines should run
straight from the canopy edge to the bridle with no looping through.
Arranging the canopy
Arrange the canopy so that the separatedredpanel is on top. The axis of symmetry for folding runs down the
centre of this panel and its oppositewhitecorner.
Find the blue, numbered packing loops near the top of the upper surface of the canopy.
Packing aids
Before continuing, check that you have all the accessories you will need to pack the reserve: means of securing the
bridle, packing line for the loops, inner container, line holder, weights, clamps, etc. When the packing is finished it
is important to check that all these assisting items are accounted for, with none left inside the packed reserve (use
an accessory checklist).
The list depends on the individual packer and experience, skill, technique etc., but new elastic bandsin two
different sizes will be required for securing lines and container.
Warning Always use NEW elastic bands, at each repack. Never recycle them!
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Fig. 6 Packing line and blue loops, red panel on top
Use of packing loops
Thread a packing line through thebluepacking loops in their number order. The first loop is above theredpanel
(see Fig 6).
Check that all the packing loops have been threaded in the correct order: 1 to 8 (SQR 100, SQR 120) or 1 to 12
(SQR 140, SQR 160, SQR 220). Pull up the line and fasten in a loop; do not tension the line yet.
8.3. Verifying the layout
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Fig. 7 Left and right suspension lines at the connection line (bridle), centre lines in the middle
Secure the end of the bridle to a fixed object. Take the suspension lines,red left,green rightin the corresponding
hands, and walk them up to the canopy, keeping them under some tension and separating them as you go. Run the
lines through your fingers to check for knots, damage or foreign objects.
Fig. 8 Left suspension lines, centre lines and right suspension lines at the canopy: red corner
(panel) on top
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