Niviuk Vital CIRES Manual página 8

• Straighten the lines and remove any turns, tangles or twists.
7.3 OVERALL INSPECTION
An overall inspection will be made on the CIRES rescue parachute to
ascertain the following:
• Log record/parachute inspection data pocket and form.
• Thorough product assembly.
• Operational adequacy.
• Markings and stenciling.
• Foreign material and stains.
7.4 DETAILED INSPECTION
In addition to the overall inspection, a subsequent verification
follow-up will be performed on all component and parts in guidance
with the following criteria, as applicable:
• Metal:
Inspect for rust, corrosion, dents, bends, breaks, burrs, rough spots,
sharp edges, wear, deterioration; damaged, loose, or missing grommets,
safety pins, loss of spring tension.
• Cloth:
Inspection for breaks, burns, cuts, frays, holes, rips, snags, tears;
loose, missing or broken stitching or tacking; weak spots, wear, or
deterioration.
• Fabric tape, webbing, and cordage:
Inspect for breaks, burns, cuts, frays, holes, snags, tears, incorrect
weaving, and sharp edges formed from searing; loose, missing or
broken stitching, tacking, whipping, and weaving; weak spots, wear,
and deterioration.
• Rubber and elastic:
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Inspect for burns, cuts, holes, tears, weak spots; loss of elasticity and
deterioration.
7.5 AIRING
Before packing, the canopy should be aired, and ideally hung by its
apex from the ceiling for 6-24 hours in a cool, dry room.
7.6 PREPARATION
The packing area must be spacious, clean, smooth and dry.
7.7 LAYOUT
Affix the risers to a solid point using carabiners or rapid links.
(Image A)
7.8 LINE CHECK
Stretch the reserve parachute out to its full length. Check the suspension
lines for damage and tangles by the "4 lines check" method.
All lines should be located inside the 4 lines – first and last lines at
both sides from the riser as illustrated below.
A
(Image B)