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Packing the Reserve Container

Once the #4 and #5 side flap grommets are drawn

towards the center over the closing loop, unthread the

#5 flap. Keep pressure on the #4 flap and once again

reposition the temporary pin onto the #4 closing flap.

[Fig. 34]. After closing flap #4, close flap #5. Remove

and reposition the temporary pin.

Helpful Hint: The Mirage pilot chute spring produces

up to a 40lb spring force. REMEMBER to keep

adequate pressure to contain it while repositioning

the temporary pin.

Thread the pull up cord through the #6 closing flap.

While pulling the closing loop up through the #6 closing

flap remove the temporary pin. Pin the closing loop with

the reserve ripcord pin. [Fig. 36] If you are installing a

RSL, see RSL assembly section in this manual.

Helpful Hint: If you are having difficulty getting the

reserve ripcord pin through the closing loop, use the

temporary pin then work the container more. Waiting

15+ minutes and repeating Fig. 34 will make inserting

the reserve ripcord pin easier on the second try. There

should be VERY little bowing with this flap. This flap

should lay as flat as possible The #6 flap has the best

results if it is slightly concave from flaps #4 and #5.

Repeat Fig. 34 to shift the bulk out from under the #6

closing flap if needed.

Fig. 34

Fig. 35

Fig. 36

Once #5 flap is pinned, work the pilot chute down into

the freebag. [Fig. 35]

Helpful Hint: Placing your foot on the #4 and #5 closing

flaps while pulling up on the main riser covers, works

the canopy into the corners and away from the closing

loop. These repeated processes will help make the

reserve pin cover have a smoother, flatter look.

Any bowing could allow air to untuck the flap, exposing

the reserve pin.

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