Aqua Lung WTX Buoyancy System - Manual (Page 29)

1. Make sure the cylinder valve air outlet is facing the back of the harness. Secure the upper GripLock band
first to check for proper cylinder placement followed by the lower GripLock band. For optimum cylinder
retention, center the GripLock™ buckle assembly on the curve of the cylinder. Connect the bail into the
bail slot of the lever. Hold the lever and pull the GripLock™ patch end of the webbing to tighten the micro
adjustment. Secure the hook and loop webbing on the micro adjustment.
SECURING YOUR BUOYANCY SYSTEM TO THE CYLINDER USING GRIPLOCK™
CYLINDER BANDS
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.
WARNING: Check 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: 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 the 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.
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