Aqua Lung Dimension i3 / Lotus i3 BC - Manual (Page 16)

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SECURING THE GRIPLOCK™ CYLINDER BAND
NOTE: Your BC may come equipped with a valve strap. This strap allows you to place the
BC in the proper position for perfect tank placement. Place the valve strap over the cylinder
valve and adjust as needed.
1. Make sure the cylinder valve air outlet is facing the
back of the BC. Secure the valve strap (if equipped)
around the base of the cylinder valve. It does not
need to be cinched all the way, just enough to keep
the cylinder vertical and the back of the BC straight,
parallel with the cylinder.
WARNING: Check that the macro adjustment is set for the appropriate size cylinder.
Failure to do so may result in the cylinder slipping during the course of a dive.
NOTE: There is no need to wet the GripLock cylinder band prior to securing it to the cylinder.
When properly adjusted, the cylinder band will retain it’s tension. If adjustment is necessary
for a larger or smaller size cylinder (pre-set for use on an aluminum 80 cf cylinder 7.25 inch /
184 mm), follow the procedure in the section: Adjusting the GripLock Cylinder Band.
NOTE: Pull the micro adjustment only until it is snug against the cylinder. If the lever is difficult
to close, the micro adjustment is too tight. Loosen the micro adjustment and close lever to secure
GripLock band to cylinder. If it is difficult to remove the GripLock band from the cylinder, this is an
indicator that the micro adjustment was too tight when installed.
NOTE: Over-tightening the valve strap can result in the BC being drawn in towards the cylinder
which may be uncomfortable to wear.