Aqua Lung Black Diamond SL BC - Manual (Page 16)

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DONNING & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
1. Remove the weight pouches from the BC.
2. Loosen and disconnect the chest buckle, waist buckle, and waist-
band.
3. Ensure that the swivel buckles on both torso straps are securely
fastened. While firmly holding the torso strap where it connects to
the BC lobe, fully extend each torso strap to its maximum length by
pushing straight up on the slide buckle.
4. While your dive buddy lifts and holds the BC/cylinder behind you,
place your arms through the BC torso straps as if you were putting
on a jacket.
5. While your buddy continues to hold the cylinder, secure the waist-
band and connect the waist buckle. The weight of the cylinder
should rest on the lumbar region (lower part) of your back.
6. Connect the chest strap buckle. Pull on the free ends of the strap to
tighten. The chest strap should feel comfortable across the chest; it
should not be overtightened so that it feels restrictive.
7. After your buddy has released the cylinder and the BC feels com-
fortably supported on your hips and shoulders, bend forward at the
waist and adjust the torso straps to a comfortable length by pulling
on the torso strap D-rings.
NOTE: Adjusting the shoulder straps too tightly will transfer the cylin-
der weight from the hips to the shoulders, restricting your arm move-
ment and decreasing comfort.
8. If necessary, readjust the waist buckle so that is comfortably snug,
but not restricting.
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