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Before starting, always count your tools and then follow the assembly procedures listed below: 

1. Connect the canopy to the risers of the harness, ensuring line continuity is correct. 

2. Tighten the connector links and seal with a telltale mark. 

3. If used, install and secure the connector link bumpers per the canopy manufacturer’s instructions. 

4. Route the control lines through the slider grommets and guide rings on the rear of the riser. Fasten the steering toggles in the required manner. [Figure 5-70] 

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5. Install the AAD, if desired, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 

6. Install a closing loop of the correct type and length. 

7. Attach the reserve free bag to the reserve pilot chute. 

The following steps should be used for packing this type of parachute: 

1. Layout and setting up packing clamps. 

2. Stacking and pleating the reserve canopy. 

3. Setting the deployment brakes. 

4. Folding the canopy. 

5. Placing the canopy into the deployment bag and stowing the lines. 

6. Placing the bag into the container and closing the container. 

## Step 1. Layout and Setting Up Packing Clamps 

1. Anchor the risers at the connector links including the steering lines. [Figure 5-71] 

2. Place packing weight on top of it. 

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3. Pull the slider down to the connector links. Make sure the tapes face upward toward the canopy. [Figure 5-72] 

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4. Lay the canopy on its right side. ( NOTE:  A mirror image of the layout is permissible). 

5. Flake the canopy so the top seams are even. Place a clamp on the top of the canopy in line with each line attachment point as in Figure 5-73 . 

## Step 2. Stacking and Pleating the Reserve Canopy 

NOTE:  The canopy stack should look like Figure 5-74 . 

It is imperative that the rigger maintains control over the packing process at all times. In particular, it is important to keep the lines taut and straight and to keep the center wind channel of the canopy stack clear and the line attachment tabs stacked neatly. 

