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1. LETTER FROM ICARUS ..............................................................................................................4
2. PRODUCT DATA RECORD..........................................................................................................5
3. WARNING........................................................................................................................................6
4. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................6
5. REVISION LIST...............................................................................................................................6
6. DISCLAIMER NO WARRANTY...................................................................................................7
7. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL..............................................................7
8. READ BEFORE ASSEMBLY OR USE.........................................................................................8
9. WARNING LABEL..........................................................................................................................9
10. PRODUCT INFORMATION........................................................................................................10
10.1. THE EVOLUTION FROM THE ICRUS RESERVE TO THE NANO..................................................10
10.2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................11
10.3. SELECTING THE APPROPRIATE ICARUS NANO RESERVE CANOPY.........................................13
10.4. OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS ....................................................................................................13
10.5. PERMITTED WING LOADINGS...................................................................................................14
10.6. CERTIFICATION ........................................................................................................................15
10.7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................15
10.8. CANOPY PARTS........................................................................................................................16
10.9. LINE TRIM MEASUREMENTS ....................................................................................................17
10.10. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................18
10.11. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ................................................................................................18
11. INSPECTION..................................................................................................................................21
11.1. COMPATIBILITY CHECK ...........................................................................................................21
11.2. CONNECTION TO THE HARNESS................................................................................................21
11.3. SLIDER BUMPERS......................................................................................................................21
11.4. SUSPENSION LINES...................................................................................................................21
11.5. CONTROL LINES.......................................................................................................................21
11.6. SLIDER .....................................................................................................................................21
11.7. CANOPY ...................................................................................................................................22
11.7.1. Slider Stops....................................................................................................................22
11.7.2. Fabric ............................................................................................................................22
11.7.3. Tapes and reinforcement................................................................................................22
11.7.4. Crossports......................................................................................................................22
12. NANO RESERVE CANOPY PACKING.....................................................................................23
12.1. SETTING DEPLOYMENT BRAKES ...............................................................................................23
12.2. PACKING ..................................................................................................................................24
13. MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................35
13.1. CLEANING ................................................................................................................................35
13.2. REPAIRS ...................................................................................................................................35
13.3. SPARES.....................................................................................................................................35
13.4. DAMAGE ..................................................................................................................................36
13.5. STORAGE..................................................................................................................................36
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1. LETTER FROM ICARUS
Dear Customer,
Welcome to the ICARUS WORLD….THE REALITY OF FLIGHT!
We would like to thank you for trusting ICARUS and its products. By
purchasing an ICARUS NANO RESERVE canopy, you have made a choice for
TECHNOLOGY, QUALITY & RELIABILITY.
Your ICARUS NANO RESERVE has been designed, built, tested and approved to today’s
highest industry standards established on the ETSO C-23d and TSO-C23d for your
safety.
Whether your ICARUS NANO RESERVE canopy is brand new or used, we strongly
recommend that you and your rigger inspect with detail your ICARUS NANO RESERVE
canopy and get familiar with its characteristics and workmanship quality.
With proper care and maintenance, your ICARUS NANO RESERVE canopy should
provide you many years of use and service.
Once again, wewould like tothank you for choosing ICARUS and its
products.
Sincerely,
ICARUS WORLD
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2. PRODUCT DATA RECORD
CONGRATULATIONS on selecting your new ICARUS Canopy!
Experience the true REALITY OF FLIGHT.
Blue Skies!
CAUTION!
CHECK LINE ROUTING AND
CONTINUITY AFTER
ASSEMBLING ON RISERS.
Important:
Keep S/N and DOM (Date of Manufacture)
for record purposes and maintenance of your
canopy
Canopy Model ICARUS NANO Reserve
Canopy Size
Serial Number (SN)
Date of Manufacture
(DOM)
Line material SPECTRA
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3. WARNING
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY PRIOR ASSEMBLING, PACKING
AND/OR USING YOUR ICARUS CANOPIES NANO RESERVE PARACHUTE.
THE ICARUS NANO RESERVE MUST BE INSPECTED AND ASSEMLED BY A
QUALIFIED AND PROPERLY RATED RIGGER.
W A R N I N G
Each time you use this parachute you risk bodily injury and death.
You may reduce this risk by:
A - Assuring every component of the complete parachute system has been assembled and
packed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
B - By obtaining proper instruction in the use of this parachute and the rest of the equipment,
and
C - By operating each individual component of the system in strict compliance with the owner’s
manual and safe parachuting practices.
Anyway, sometimes parachute systems fail to operate properly, even when properly assembled,
packed and operated – so YOU DO RISK SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH EACH TIME YOU
USE THE SYSTEM.
4. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
The policies contained herein comply with the Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 21.
5. REVISION LIST
This manual may be revised at any time by ICARUS CANOPIES. The only way to ensure that
this manual is current for your canopy is to check periodically with ICARUS or check
www.icarusworld.net.
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We always welcome suggestions how to improve this publication. If you feel parts are
incomplete or hard to understand, please let us know by writing or emailing us.
(sales.usa@icarusworld.net or sales.eu@icarusworld.net)
6. DISCLAIMER NO WARRANTY
Because of the unavoidable danger associated with the use of this parachute, the manufacturer
makes no warranty, either expressed or implied. It is sold with all faults and without any
warranty of fitness for any purpose.
The manufacturer also disclaims any liability in tort for damages, direct or consequential,
including personal injuries resulting from a defect in design, material, workmanship or
manufacturing whether caused by negligence on the part of the manufacturer or otherwise.
By using this parachute assembly, or allowing it to be used by others, the user waives
any liability of the manufacturer for personal injuries or other damages arising from
such use.
If the buyer declines to waive liability on the part of the manufacturer, buyer may obtain a full
refund of the purchase price by returning the parachute before it is used to the manufacturer
within 30 days from the date of the original purchase with a letter stating why it is returned.
7. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL
To reduce the unavoidable risk of serious injury or death, you must obtain instruction
in the use of this parachute from a competent and appropriately rated instructor
before using this parachute for the first time.
It is beyond the scope of this manual to teach you how to deploy, fly, land or maintain this
parachute. This manual is meant to be a general guide only. It does not replace or substitute for
proper training and instruction.
Parachute associations around the world, including the United States Parachute Association,
publish recommended procedures on learning to skydive and on using parachuting equipment.
We highly urge you to learn and follow these procedures.
Using this parachute without first receiving thorough and personal instruction increases the risk
of serious injury or death.
Parachuting technology and procedures continue to advance rapidly. ICARUS CANOPIES
cautions that this manual may contain information that may not be correct or behind the current
state of the art of parachute use.
For these reasons, you must use qualified experts, properly rated riggers and instructors to help
you inspect, assemble, pack, use and maintain this parachute.
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8. READ BEFORE ASSEMBLY OR USE
Since parachutes are manufactured and inspected by people there is always a possibility that
this parachute contains defects as a result of human error. Therefore, each individual component
of the complete parachute system must be thoroughly inspected before their first use and before
each use thereafter.
For a number of reasons, parachutes suffer degradation through time and the damage may or
may not be obvious. Therefore parachute and aviation associations around the world have laws
regarding repack and inspection cycles for parachutes. Make sure that you are aware of the laws
pertaining to you.
Inspections must be performed by a qualified and properly certificated rigger who has previous
experience with this type of parachute.
This parachute should be immediately inspected if at any time it was exposed to any
environmental factor that could cause damage.
Be aware that some chemicals will continue to degrade the materials this parachute is made of
long after initial exposure.
If the ICARUS NANO Reserve canopy has been exposed to or stored in extreme humidity or
became wet during a water jump or so called “water swoop” landing, the ICARUS NANO Reserve
canopy must be unpacked, aired and dried, inspected and repacked before the next use!
Regular and thorough inspections are necessary to maintain the structural integrity, reliability,
and, last but not least, the flight characteristics of this reserve parachute.
Ensure that you know the entire life history of every single part of your parachute system.
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9. WARNING LABEL
Warning label on ICARUS NANO Reserve canopies can be found on the center top surface by the
tail.
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10. PRODUCT INFORMATION
The ICARUS NANO Reserve is an incredible addition to the wide array of products found in
the ICARUS product line. The SFIRE, XFIRE, SAFIRE 2, CROSSFIRE 2, EQUINOX, OMNI,
and NEOS are able to be combined with the ICARUS NANO Reserve to offer a complete
canopy package for every modern skydiver/canopy pilot that provides security and
dependability with an incredible low volume technology.
The ICARUS NANO Reserve is engineered and
produced using the highest construction standards and
impressive performance that will satisfy the current
demands of this generation of skydivers. ICARUS
Canopies has successfully completed the ETSO-C23d by
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) and TSO-C23d
(FAA) testing and certification process, complying with
the latest and highest requirements for safety and
performance in the industry.
The outstanding strength and reliability of the ICARUS Reserve has been maintained; however,
through innovation and enhancing the weaving process we are able to offer an important bulk
reduction within ICARUS NANO Reserve. The trust and effectiveness of the traditional
ICARUS Reserve canopy has been complemented with high resistance low bulk materials to
assure the same high caliber of safety with an increased ability to install the ICARUS NANO
Reserve into smaller containers.
ICARUS Canopies has gone again ONE STEP AHEAD and has designed a state-of-the-art wing
that provides swift, accurate and reliable opening as well as incredible flight characteristics for a
reserve canopy. Aside from the amazing opening and flight characteristics- the landing
performance is unparalleled making the ICARUS NANO Reserve the complete package from
deployment to touch down. The ICARUS NANO Reserve is the canopy you want to have your
back in an emergency.
10.1. The Evolution from the ICARUS Reserve to the NANO
In 1999, ICARUS Canopies began the ICARUS Reserve project, in
order to fulfill the market demand for a high quality Reserve canopy.
In May 2002, ICARUS Reserve certification testing began in France
at the independent test center CEVAP (Centre d’Essais en Vol
Aérotransport, Parachutage in Toulouse) - D.G.A. (Délégation
Générale pour l’Armement) – Ministère de la Défense.
From July to September 2003, CEVAP successfully completed all the
test drops according to ETSO-C23d certification requirements (refer to
EASA regulations for further detail).
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In November 2003, CEVAP issued the final test
report, concluding with the satisfactory completion of
all ETSO-C23d certification requirements, stating that
“The reserve canopy PN 317523-1 (Part Number for
the ICARUS Reserve) has a good flight behavior,
particularly during the landing phase”.
In October 2005, with the completion of the
certification process, the EASA (European Aviation
Safety Agency) issued the ETSO certificate for the
ICARUS Reserve.
In January 2006, the FAA issued TSO approval for the ICARUS Reserve.
In July 2006, ICARUS Canopies began delivering ICARUS Reserve canopies to the market.
In February 2010, ICARUS Canopies began the process of developing a new weaving technique
that would allow the use of 30 denier fabric, therefore falling under the same TSO as its
predecessor, and still the same resistance and reliability of the ICARUS Reserve while
significantly lower volume.
In February of 2012 ICARUS concluded the search as a result of finding the manner in which to
weave 30 denier fabric that packs 30% significantly smaller than the previous ICARUS
Reserve.
In September 2013, ICARUS Canopies releases the ICARUS NANO RESERVE.
10.2. Product Specifications
The ICARUS NANO Reserve is a 7-cell canopy
made of low porosity fabric and Spectra lines for
reduced pack volume. Sizes are available from 99
to 253 sq. ft (no custom sizes). The ICARUS
NANO Reserve is only available in WHITE.
The ICARUS NANO Reserve is designed and
constructed as a low aspect ratio, 7-cell parachute
with a square planform for stability during opening,
flight and landing, exhibiting predictable behavior
throughout its entire flight.
The ICARUS NANO Reserve exceeds the
requirements of the Aerospace Standard AS8015B,
the FAA TSO-C23d and the EASA ETSO-C23d. The
rugged construction uses additional reinforcement chordwise, spanwise, throughout the nose,
and at all line attachment points.
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The ICARUS NANO Reserve canopy features an extra low pack volume as compared to other
regular reserve parachutes. Even better results than the traditional ICARUS Reserve canopy are
obtained when talking about packing volume, thanks to the use of 0-3 CFM low permeability,
high quality ripstop fabric (SASPA T-34, PIA C-44378C Type IV), together with its unique
reinforced construction. However, exact pack volume can be affected by many things including
environmental factors, packing technique, and even the number of pack jobs on the canopy.
The suspension lines are 725 lb Spectra, with the lower steering lines made of 1000 lb Spectra.
Line attachment points are secured with double bartacks for higher strength. ICARUS NANO
Reserve Spectra lines are coated to assure better protection during packing, opening and after
landing, better resisting damage from bushes, sand, Velcro hook, etc….
The ICARUS NANO Reserve slider includes an opening in the center and extra reinforcement
to ensure fast and reliable openings.
The ICARUS NANO Reserve is manufactured under the highest Quality Control standards. All
materials and processes are thoroughly inspected and tested according to military standards
(MIL SPECS). The manufacturing process is strictly controlled under ISO 9001:2000, NATO AQAP
2120, and EN9100:2003 for Aerospace Quality Standard, EASA Part 21A.G.
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10.3. Selecting the appropriate ICARUS NANO Reserve canopy
To select the appropriate ICARUS NANO Reserve size for a jumper, several factors must be
taken into consideration. Some of these factors are legal limits and must be respected.
To select the appropriate ICARUS NANO Reserve size, first and foremost, consider the jumper’s
MAXIMUM EXIT WEIGHT. Make sure that the jumper’s MAXIMUM EXIT WEIGHT complies with the
certified one for each ICARUS NANO Reserve canopy size, in accordance with FAA TSO C23(d)
and EASA ETSO C23d requirements.
The MAXIMUM EXIT WEIGHT for a reserve canopy size is a legal limit. This parachute was tested
under US FAA TSO C23d and EASA ETSO C23d to maximum exit weights of 255 lb(116 kg). It is
forbidden to use any ICARUS NANO Reserve parachute with an exit weight exceeding the
MAXIMUM EXIT WEIGHT for which each canopy is certified.
The MAXIMUM EXIT WEIGHT is detailed on the warning label sewn on each ICARUS NANO
Reserve, in the ICARUS NANO Reserve manual and in all product documentation that can
be found in the ICARUS Canopies website (www.icarusworld.net).
Other important factors to consider include the jumper’s level of experience. Level of experience
may vary from person to person and depends also on number of jumps, type of jumps, basic
and additional training and jumper’s skills.
Drop Zone physical placement (elevation, winds, weather, ground conditions, etc…) should also
be considered. All these factors influence the performance of any given main and reserve
canopy.
We recommend selecting the ICARUS NANO Reserve canopy size as similar as possible to the
main canopy for safety considerations.
10.4. Operational Limitations
Deployment speed is limited on all sizes to 150 KTAS at mean sea level.
The ICARUS NANO Reserve was designed to operate and function within these specific weight
and speed parameters, while oriented in a “belly to earth” body position
Some body positions during freefall (i.e. head down, stand up, long dives etc.) may enable the
user of this parachute to reach speeds beyond those for
which the equipment has been designed and tested.
In the event of a premature or unintentional deployment
while in these body positions you risk any /all of the
following:
- Extremely hard openings
- Equipment failure
- Light to severe injuries
- Death
Never exceed the operational speed or weight limits of
the parachute system. You should avoid deploying in
an attitude that the equipment was not designed for.
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10.5. Permitted Wing Loadings
Wing loading can be calculated as follows:
The jumper’s total exit weight is the total weight, in pounds, of the jumper’s body plus the
weight of all the jumper’s equipment, including the
parachute system itself (normally 20 – 30 pounds) and
any additional equipment such as helmets, cameras,
etc.
Wing loading is then determined by dividing the
jumper’s total exit weight (in pounds) by the surface
area of the parachute (in square feet).
Example:
- A jumper who weighs 170 lb wearing his jumpsuit,
helmet and altimeter;
- using a packed rig that weighs 25 pounds
The jumper will have an exit weight of 195 pounds.
If this jumper jumps a 169 sq. ft. canopy, he would have a wing loading of 1.15 pounds / square
foot: 195 lb / 169 ft2= 1.15 lb/ft²
A wing loading lower than 0.5 lbs/ft² is unsafe. In unstable atmospheric conditions such as
turbulence, such a wing loading may not allow for sufficient pressurization of the parachute.
Additionally, forward speed is reduced to the point that penetration into even light winds may
not be possible. Therefore, the wing loading range below 0.5 lb/ft² is NOT allowed.
A wing loading between 0.5 and 0.7 lb/ft² is considered a light wing loading. It is especially
recommended for low experienced jumpers. This wing loading may allow you to make small
mistakes, such as an early or late flare, without severe consequences. The parachute is still a
little bit sensitive to unstable atmospheric conditions, such as turbulence. In consideration of
this, even though other people might be jumping, this wing loading should not be considered
safe in unstable atmospheric conditions.
A wing loading in the range from 0.7 to1.1 lb/ft² is recommended for most jumpers. The
parachute will have the best overall performance within this range. This wing loading
establishes the best balance between properties like speed, flare power, reactivity, and
resistance to adverse atmospheric conditions.
A wing loading between 1.1 and 1.325 lb/ft² is ONLY allowed for very experienced jumpers who
are aware of the dangers associated with flying a highly loaded reserve parachute. Landing a
parachute with this wing loading requires a high skill level, especially in small landing areas, at
high density altitudes, or in congested traffic areas. At this wing loading, even with a fully
deployed parachute, being unconscious or making an error of judgment during landing can still
result in serious injury or even death.
A wing loading higher than 1.325 lb/ft² is unsafe because of the high descent rate even with a
fully deployed canopy. At this wing loading, the parachute cannot be expected to save your life
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if you are unconscious. Therefore, it is NOT allowed to fly in the wing loading range above 1.325
lb/ft².
According to the US FAA certification limits, it is forbidden to jump with this parachute with an
exit weight exceeding 255 lb (116 kg).
10.6. Certification
This reserve canopy has been tested and certified, meeting the requirements described in the
Aerospace Standard AS8015 Rev. B.
It complies with all the requirements of the EASA ETSO-C23d and the US FAA TSO-C23d.
10.7. Technical Specifications
NANO -
Model
Area
(ft2)
Max Exit Weight Span Chord Aspect
Ratio
(kg) (lb) (m) (ft) (m) (ft)
NANO 99 99 59 131 4.4 14.3 2.1 6.8 2.1
NANO 106 106 64 140 4.6 14.8 2.2 7.1 2.1
NANO 113 113 68 150 4.7 15.3 2.3 7.3 2.1
NANO 126 126 76 167 5.0 16.2 2.4 7.7 2,1
NANO 143 143 86 189 5.3 17.2 2.5 8.2 2.1
NANO 160 160 96 212 5.6 18.2 2.7 8.7 2.1
NANO 176 176 106 233 5.9 19.1 2.8 9.1 2.1
NANO 193 193 116 255 6.1 20.0 2.9 9.5 2.1
NANO 218 218 116 255 6.5 21.3 3.1 10.1 2.1
NANO 235 235 116 255 6.8 22.1 3.2 10.5 2.1
NANO 253 253 116 255 7.0 22.9 3.4 10.9 2.1
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10.8. Canopy Parts
A Lines
B Lines
C Lines
D Lines
Top Skin
Bottom Skin
Attachment point
Reinforcement
Upper Steering
Line
Stabilizer
Steering Line
Rib
Slider
Connector Links
Risers
Cascade Junction
Toggle
Brake Set Loop
Lower
Steering Line
(Brake to Toggle)
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10.9. Line Trim Measurements
Slider
Size A Lines
(cm)
B Lines
(cm)
C Lines
(cm)
D Lines
(cm) X (cm) Y (cm) Length Width
99
226.0
232.0
247.4
264.7
255.2
52.2
66.6
44.0
106
235.7
241.9
257.8
275.7
265.5
53.6
68.9
45.5
113
245.0
251.4
267.9
286.3
275.5
54.9
71.1
47.0
126
261.6
268.4
285.8
305.2
293.2
57.1
75.1
49.6
143
282.1
289.3
307.9
328.6
315.0
60.0
80.0
52.9
160
301.4
309.0
328.7
350.6
335.6
62.6
84.6
55.9
176
318.7
326.6
347.2
370.2
353.9
65.0
88.8
58.7
193
336.1
344.5
366.1
390.1
372.6
67.4
92.9
61.4
218
360.5
369.4
392.3
417.9
398.5
70.8
98.8
65.3
235
376.3
385.5
409.3
435.9
415.4
72.9
102.6
67.8
253
392.4
402.0
426.7
454.2
432.5
75.1
106.4
70.3
Leading Edge (Nose)
Trailing Edge (Tail)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Cell #
B1 B3B2 B4 B4 B3 B2 B1
C1 C3C2 C4 C4 C3 C2 C1
D1 D3D2 D4 D4 D3 D2 D1
A1 A3A2 A4 A4 A3 A2 A1
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10.10.Installation Requirements
Before a certified FAA Rigger or foreign equivalent begins installation, be sure the risers, toggles,
freebag, pilot chute, harness, container and other items are compatible with this reserve canopy.
All components must fit and work properly. The use of incompatible components makes it illegal
to assemble the system and voids the manufacturer’s responsibility.
10.11.Installation Procedure
The connections between the canopy and the container system consist of four links and 2
steering lines.
At the factory, the links are assembled onto a card identifying each link and steering line. This is
to be used as a guide only. It is the responsibility of the assembling/inspecting rigger to verify
that each link is connected to the proper riser and each steering line is connected to the proper
steering toggle. Before securing the links fully, check line continuity. Ensure that each line
group passes through the correct slider grommet and there are no twists, tangles, or knots in
the lines.
To lock the metal connector links, tighten the barrels completely by hand, until the thread is fully
covered. Then tighten them with an additional ¼ turn using an adjustable wrench or similar
tool. Mark the position of the barrel. This mark can be used in future inspections to insure that
the barrel has not loosened.
It is permissible to substitute connector links as long as they are compatible with the container,
all four connector links are of the same type, and they are all certified for use under TSO C23d
to operational limits exceeding the operational limits of the reserve parachute. If substitute links
are used, they need to be installed in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer of
the links.
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Always follow harness/container manufacturer’s instructions detailed on their manuals. Following
we provide a general example of how to connect the steering toggles, for referential purposes
only:
1. Inspect the entire length of the control lines, checking that they are not tangled with any
of the suspension lines.
2. Insure that the control lines pass through the corresponding rear grommet on the slider.
3. Pass the control line through the corresponding guide ring on the rear riser.
4. Pass the end of the control line through the grommet of the steering toggle from the
rear to the front.
5. Pass the lower part of the toggle through the loop at the end of the control line.
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6. Pull all excess line through the toggle until the loop is taut.
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