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Attaching the unwinder to the balloon, Totex parachute, Figure 20 – Vaisala RS92-D User Manual

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needed to restrict the movement of the unwinder. For instructions, refer
to section

Optional Sounding Accessories on page 18

.

Attaching the Unwinder to the Balloon

Follow these steps to attach the unwinder directly to the balloon:

1.

Pass the unwinder hook through the loop created by the tied
balloon neck.

2.

Make sure that the hook comes out the other side, as shown in

Figure 20 on page 29

. The unwinder is now attached firmly to the

balloon.

If you are using a balloon with an integrated parachute, fasten the
parachute string poking out of the balloon neck to the unwinder.

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Figure 20

Attaching the Unwinder to the Balloon

If you use optional sounding accessories, follow these instructions to
attach the unwinder.

Totex Parachute

The Totex parachute 5710-5 has an elastic ribbon loop below the
spreader. Attach the unwinder to the loop by pushing the hook out the