Aqua Lung Black Diamond SL BC - Manual (Page 14)

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WARNING: Before every dive, make sure each weight pouch
is secure in order to prevent the pouches from falling out.
Involuntary release of both weight pouches underwater can
cause a sudden increase in buoyancy causing a rapid as-
cent, which could lead to serious injury or death due to ar-
terial gas embolism, decompression sickness, or drowning.
Releasing the SureLock™ Weight Pouches
Unlike a weight belt that has only one release mechanism, each weight
pouch is connected to the BC independently of the other and must be
released accordingly. This provides you with the option of releasing one
pouch at a time and maintaining better control of your ascent rate in an
emergency.
In the event that you need to jettison weight, simply pull the release han-
dle of each pouch towards the center of the waist buckle (Fig. 13). When
the pouch is completely disengaged from its holster, hold it out and away
from your body before dropping it.
WARNING: Ensure that your weight pouches are not ob-
structed by any straps, lines, etc. DO NOT add weight to
the BC’s accessory pockets, as this may interfere with the
removal of the pouches in an emergency. Failure to ditch
weight in an emergency may lead to serious injury or death
due to drowning.
WARNING: To avoid injuring other divers, always look below
you before dropping weight.
In addition to becoming familiar with the SureLock™ weight system
yourself, it is very important to explain its function to your dive buddy so
that he/she is equally familiar with it.
Fig. 13