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8. 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. Beginning at a point 5-foot above the skirt band (lower lateral band) and at 5-foot
intervals thereafter, install the canopy ties. Tie the canopy folds using one turn single, ticket No. 8/4
cotton orange thread at each point. Secure each tie with a surgeons knot and locking knot. 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 surgeons knot and locking knot.
(3) Trim tie ends to 2-inches.
(4) Remove the large line separator.