Donning the BC

.14 BC Owner’s Manual

To install either pocket, slide the closed end into the opening of the compartment, with the band of loop Velcro® facing up. Guide it ﬁrmly inward until the Velcro® connection has fully engaged near the end of the compartment. Then, fold the pocket’s retaining ﬂap over the Velcro® connection on the outside of the BC, and ﬁrmly run your hand over the ﬂap. Finally, secure the release buckle.

For information about using the X-Lock™ Integrated Weight System and ditching weight, refer to the section titled, Diving with Your XS Scuba BC.

CAUTION: To avoid possible injury and/or damage to your equipment, XS Scuba recommends that you should always don your BC with assistance from a buddy.

1.Ensure that the side-squeeze buckles of both shoulder straps are securely fastened. Fully extend each strap to its maximum length by pulling up on the tab of the lower slide buckle, and then pulling the webbing down until the D-ring slides up near the buckle.

2.While your dive buddy holds the cylinder supported behind you, reach back to place your arms through the shoulder straps.

3.While your buddy continues to hold the cylinder, fasten the cummerbund snug around your waist (not hips). The best positioning is between your hips and your rib cage. The weight of the cylinder should rest on the lumbar region (lower part) of your back.

4.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 shoulder straps to a comfortable length by pulling straight down on the D-rings.

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