device. Next, flake the gores in sequence to see if the canopy  is straight. Split the canopy so the left and right line groups  are separate at the skirt of the canopy.  [Figure 5-7]  Pick up  the two center gores and grasp the four lines.  [Figure 5-8] These are line number 1 and the last line of the sequence.  Run these lines down toward the risers and/or container. On  most canopies, these lines run to the inside, top connector link  of a four-link system or to the inside of a two-link system.  [Figure 5-9]  If these lines are correct, continue the checking  of the line continuity. If the lines are not straight, release the  risers from the harness, if possible. If not, take one of the  two top lines and untangle it until the line runs straight back  to the canopy without going around any of the other lines.  Untangle the risers and harness/container until the rest of the  lines are straight. Repeat with the other riser, if applicable.  Attach the rest of the connector links to the tension device  and do a thorough continuity check from the canopy to the  connector links. If the lines were incorrectly assembled,  disconnect the link from the riser, remove the lines, and  reinstall them onto the connector link in the correct order.  Reinstall the connector link to the riser. Check the entire  canopy for correct continuity. Make sure the connector link  is tightened properly. Figure 5-9.  Round canopy—four-line check at four-link system. Figure 5-7.  Round canopy—split gores. Figure 5-8.  Round canopy—four-line check at canopy. Pilot Chute and Bridle Damage Identification During the inspection process, the rigger may identify various  discrepancies in the materials and/or the assemblies. While  the following inspection processes call out what to look for,  the specific descriptions and treatment of the damage are  provided in Chapter 7, Repairs, Alterations, and Manufacture. 1.  Check the spring shape and tension; it should not  have an excessive bend to the length of the spring.  There should be no kinks in the wire or sharp edges or  burrs. The swages should be smooth and tight. Check  the tension of the spring against the manufacturer’s  specifications. Most current springs have between  20–30 pounds of tension, but some run as high as  40–45 pounds. Too strong a spring is rarely an issue,  but too weak often is a problem. Some manufacturers  specify a testing method and frequency of testing. 5-8