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h. Using the packing aid, encircle the formed loop in the suspension lines and make a girth hitch in the
packing aid.
i.
Thread the knotted end of the packing aid through the locking stow loop located under the protector
sleeve at the lower left corner of the deployment bag.
j.
Pull the suspension line formed loop until the loop is aligned with the left edge of the bag large end
flap.
k. Remove the packing aid.
l.
Secure the first two locking stows by tying the suspension lines together at a point between the two
stows.
m. Use the ¼-inch wide cotton webbing previously installed.
n. Make the tie one turn single and secure with a surgeon’s knot and locking knot.
o. Trim tie ends to 2-inches.
p. Extend the suspension lines to the upper right corner of the large end flap and measure and form a
loop in the lines.
q. Using the packing aid, encircle the formed loop in the suspension lines and make a girth hitch in the
packing aid.
r.
Thread the knotted end of the packing aid through the locking stow loop located under the protector
sleeve at the upper right corner of the deployment bag.
s. Pull the suspension line formed loop until the loop is aligned with the right edge of the bag large end
flap.
t.
Remove the packing aid.
