Aqua Lung Black Diamond SL BC - Manual (Page 11)

10 Black Diamond Owner’s Manual Black Diamond Owner’s Manual 11
WEIGHT INTEGRATION FEATURES
The Black Diamond features the SureLock™ (SL) weight system. With
the SureLock™ system, weight pouches are secured with a mechani-
cal locking mechanism, as opposed to a hook & loop attachment used
on other models. The SureLock™ weight system either supplements or
replaces a conventional weight belt. This unique feature allows you to
quickly jettison either one or both of two weight pouches in the event
of an emergency, thereby maintaining better control over your rate of
ascent. The weight pouches can be easily reloaded into their respective
holsters while you are wearing the BC. This makes the BC much easier
to don than other weight-integrated BC’s that must be fully loaded with
weight prior to donning.
It is very important to read the following instructions, and become thor-
oughly familiar with the correct methods for installing and releasing
weight before you dive with your BC.
Weight System - Setup & Installation
The weight system features two interchangeable weight pouches which
can be filled with either block weights or “soft weight” (pouches contain-
ing lead shot), in increments of 4 lbs./2 kg or less
. For ease of operation,
low-profile block weight is strongly recommended. Each weight pouch
can hold a maximum of 16 lbs/7 kg (32 lbs/14.5 kg total).
Loading the Weight Pouches
Aqua Lung/SeaQuest recommends that each pouch is loaded with equal
amounts of weight for optimum balance; this will prevent the tendency
to roll to one side during the dive. Also, it is strongly recommended that
each weight pouch is fully loaded with four separate blocks. For exam-
ple, if you want to load a weight pouch with 12 pounds, use four sepa-
rate 3-pound blocks.
1. If the weight pouches are installed in the BC, remove them by firmly
pulling the release handle toward the center of the waistband .
Note: The weight pouches are specially pre-formed to fit the contour of
your waist. Do not attempt to bend or straighten a pre-formed pouch.
F