Figure 5-32.  Round parachute assembly on packing table. Figure 5-31.  Round parachute packing tools. Round Canopy into a Pilot Emergency Parachute  System Layout 5-20 1.  The parachute must be positioned on the table face  down with the wearer’s head toward the canopy. The  rear of the canopy faces up. Normally the data panel  is on the middle gore that faces up.  [Figure 5-32] 2.  Attach the canopy tension loop to the upper table  tension device, then attach the connector links or  risers to a tension board or similar device at the  bottom of the table.  [Figure 5-33]  Be sure to apply  light tension. 3.  Straighten the apex of the canopy making sure  the lower lateral band or skirt is somewhat even.  [Figure 5-34]  Apply additional tension to the canopy  and lines. 1.  Layout 2.  Flaking and pleating the canopy 3.  Folding the skirt and the long fold 4.  Closing the diaper and stowing the lines 5.  Skirt or diaper placement 6.  Accordion fold of the canopy into the container 7.  Closing the container Before beginning, the rigger must have the necessary tools  to pack the parachute. The packing manual includes a list  of tools necessary for the procedure.  Figure 5-31  shows the  recommended tools needed to pack the parachute described in  this section. Do not forget to count your tools before beginning. The steps for packing this type of parachute are broken down  into the following sections: