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Donning and Adjustment Procedures 1. Remove the weight pouches from the BC, if applicable. 2. Disconnect the waist buckle and waistband. |
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NOTE: If additional length is needed in the waistband, remove the webbing from the webslides. | ||||||||||
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3. Ensure that the quick release buckles (if equipped) 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, connect the waistband and waist buckle. Pull forward on the D-rings to tighten the waistband. The weight of the cylinder should rest on the lumbar region (lower part) of your back. |
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NOTE: If the webbing has been removed from the webslides, pull the waistband D-rings to the sides until snug. | ||||||||||
6. Connect the chest strap buckle. Pull on the free end 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 comfortably 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 (if equipped). |
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NOTE: Adjusting the shoulder straps too tightly will transfer the cylinder weight from the hips to the shoulders, restricting your arm movement and decreasing comfort. | ||||||||||
| 8. If necessary, readjust the waistband and waist buckle so that they are comfortably snug, but not restricting. | |||||||||||
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