TM 10-1670-280-23&P 0012 00
0012 00-20
NOTE
Ensure all ties are tight.
9. Tying the canopy assembly. To tie the canopy assembly, release tension, remove the tension device and
tie the canopy assembly as follows:
a. Folded canopy.
(1)
Beginning at a point 5-feet above the skirt band (lower lateral band) and at 5-foot intervals
thereafter, install the canopy ties.
(2)
Tie the canopy folds using one turn single, ticket No. 8/4 cotton orange thread at each point.
(3)
Secure each tie with a surgeon’s knot and locking knot.
(4)
Trim tie ends to 2-inches.
b. Suspension lines.
(1)
At a point 5-feet below the skirt band (lower lateral band), tie each group of suspension lines
separately using one turn single, ticket No. 8/4 cotton orange thread.
(2)
Secure each tie with a surgeon’s knot and locking knot.
(3)
Trim tie ends to 2-inches.
