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Page 3: ...ad these instruction in order to understand and fully enjoy the features that are unique to your specific model Improper use of this BC could result in serious injury or death Copyright Notice Warnings Cautions Notes This manual is copyrighted all rights reserved It may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form ...

Page 4: ...o the Cylinder Using Tank Bands 17 Inserting an Apeks Back Plate 18 Mounting a Single Cylinder or Twin Cylinders using Nuts and Bolts 19 Adjusting the Crotch Strap 19 Customizing the Shoulder Hardware 20 Positioning the Waist Buckle 21 Attaching the MP Hose to the First Stage 22 USING YOUR WTX SYSTEM 23 Predive Inspection 23 Donning and Adjustment Procedures 24 Inflation Methods 25 Oral Inflation ...

Page 5: ...e sure to read the warranty section of this manual completely and remember to save your sales re ceipts Copies of these receipts must be presented whenever obtaining warranty service The function and performance of your WTX harness and buoyancy cell relies greatly on the care and maintenance it will receive in addition to regularly scheduled dealer service Before you dive with your Apeks WTX produ...

Page 6: ... to lift you to the surface In the event of an uncontrolled rapid ascent it is important to immediately begin venting air from the BC Continue venting air to slow your ascent rate if neutral buoyancy cannot be reestablished DO NOT inhale from your oral inflator The BC may contain harmful contami nants or gasses which could cause suffocation or injury Factory prescribed service for this BC must be ...

Page 7: ...intain neutral buoyancy while in a comfortably balanced face down swimming position underwater It is also designed to provide you with flotation so that you can rest on the surface but it is not designed to function as a life preserver or personal flotation device PFD In order to meet U S Coast Guard regulations a PFD must be designed so that it automatically rights you to a face up position and h...

Page 8: ... WTX Harness Removable Back Pad If desired the WTX harness gives the option of inserting an Apeks back plate for additional weight or support If you are using nuts and bolts to attach a cylinder or cylinders to the WTX harness then a back plate must be used A quick and easy way to attach a single cylinder to the WTX harness is the use of dual nylon tank bands The bands can be run directly through ...

Page 9: ... mounted underwater propulsion vehicle scooter ring and a 2 inch accessory D ring in back The chest strap fits across your sternum and keeps the two shoulders from slipping to the sides ensuring a comfortable and secure fit The chest strap has the option of being re moved for those divers who find it unnecessary Your WTX harness has many attachment points for your various accessories These recogni...

Page 10: ...ch shoulder are epaulets that hold down the airway s Not only do these epaulets hold down the airway s they are also SOLAS reflector devices for high visibility The epaulets are removable and can be reposi tioned to a new location based upon your needs The waistband on the WTX Harness is secured in front with a heavy duty metal waist buckle The metal buckle can be positioned on either side of the ...

Page 11: ...ur single cylinder is equipped with a single cylinder adapter that has two bolts 11 inches 28 cm on center Multiple Metal Grommets for Nut and Bolt Attachment Some models have side expansion gussets that allow the cell to expand and provide additional lift capacity without increas ing the overall size Single cylinder buoyancy cells that have a flow through de sign at the bottom also have a unique ...

Page 12: ...he secret to its reliability is its simplicity Fewer parts mean less to go wrong and ease of service Once you hold the precision marine brass buttons in your hand you will quickly realize that this is not a recreational inflator but rather a serious tool to meet the dive at hand Twin Cylinder Buoyancy Cells Twin cylinder buoyancy cells have three grommets near the top of the center panel and a cor...

Page 13: ...rong coated fabric This material meets all necessary military specifications and can be found on lifesaving flotation equip ment worn by military pilots The inner bladder of the buoyancy cell is protected from getting caught in the outer zipper by using a barrier of V Dia mond rubber The Apeks technical airway found on each cell includes a corrugated hose that has an elliptical cross section This ...

Page 14: ...he lower bolt line up perfectly with a lower hole as other brands require the oval grommet accomodates bolts that are slightly out of position Multiple Grommets for Nut and Bolt Attachment Note In the following descriptions the term front refers to the bladder closest to the diver when wearing The term rear refers to the bladder furthest away from the diver when wearing Apeks buoyancy cells are de...

Page 15: ...de inflator is for the rear bladder The Apeks technical airway found on each cell includes a corrugated hose that has an elliptical cross section This allows for a lower profile which reduces drag and lays clean ly over the shoulder A safety cable can be found in the corrugated hose of each Apeks technical airway This safety cable protects the cor rugated hose from hyperextension and tearing that ...

Page 16: ...le Cylinder Buoyancy Cell Using Dual Tank Bands A single cylinder buoyancy cell may be attached directly to an Apeks back plate or the WTX harness using dual tank bands 1 Identify the series of four slots at the top and bottom of the Apeks back plate that accommodate the tank bands Mounting Directly to the Back Plate 1 2 3 4 2 While viewing from the back insert the upper tank band through the uppe...

Page 17: ...lot of the buoyancy cell 6 Repeat the process for the lower tank band Mounting Directly to the WTX Harness 1 Insert the tank bands through the left slots in the buoyancy cell and on through corresponding web loops in the WTX harness Make sure that the hook and loop of the tank band are facing outward 5 Slide a gripper pad on to the tank band with the ribbed side facing toward the cylinder ...

Page 18: ... cell 3 Slide a gripper pad on to each tank band with the ribbed side facing toward the cylinder see step 5 p 15 Step 1 Firmly grasp the metal D ring with your left hand Step 2 While firmly holding the metal D ring rotate the buckle back towards the webbing The buckle should form an angle with the metal D ring as shown in the top view TOP VIEWS Step 3 Insert band through the metal D ring then thro...

Page 19: ... Step 5 Insert band through the outer slot Securing Your Buoyancy System to the Cylinder Using Tank Bands 1 Remove the free end of the cylinder band from outer slot on the buckle 2 Slide the cylinder band over the cylinder so that the BC is at the desired position in relation to the cylinder valve Make sure the cylinder valve air outlet is facing the back of the BC Note BC cylinder bands adjust fo...

Page 20: ... cam buckle closed so that it lies flat against the cylinder Secure the end of the cylinder band with the hook loop attachment 6 Test the tightness by pushing pulling the back frame and cradle Inserting an Apeks Back Plate To insert an Apeks back plate remove the back pad and fold down the hook and loop tab at the inside bottom of the harness Lift open the built in pouch and slide the back plate i...

Page 21: ...e grommets on the WTX harness Secure with flat washer and nut Adjusting the Crotch Strap The crotch strap is adjusted by moving the 2 inch webbing through the 3 bar slide near the back The crotch strap should be tried on and adjusted while wearing your exposure suit The strap should be lightly snug but not so snug as to prevent you from raising your arms above your head Excess strapage can be cut ...

Page 22: ...in shoulder strap loop To open up the shoulder webbing 4 You now have the ability to add or remove hardware according to your needs To secure the shoulder webbing 1 Weave webbing back through sewn in shoulder strap loop 2 Install 3 bar plastic slide to webbing so that it s posi tioned about an inch below rectangular plastic loop 3 Insert webbing back to front through rectangular plastic loop and b...

Page 23: ... suit Run the 2 inch waist band through the buckle so that the buckle will be positioned where you like Note Do not cut the excess strapage so short that you cannot enlarge it in the future to compensate for a thicker exposure suit Excess strapage may be cut with scissors and the end burned with a lighter to prevent unraveling The metal waist buckle can be mounted on either side of the waistband ...

Page 24: ... from a medium pressure MP port on the regula tor using an appropriately sized wrench 3 Check to ensure the o ring is present and in good condition Screw the threaded end of the hose into the port Tighten to 40 in lbs 46 kg cm with a 9 16 wrench Attaching the MP Hose to the First Stage Apeksrecommendsthatyoubringyourbuoyancycompensator together with your regulator to your authorized dealer for the...

Page 25: ...y pulling on the attached ball and cord to release air from inside the BC and then fully inflate the BC until the OPR valve opens Examine the operation of the OPR valves by repeatedly inflating the BC to ensure that they open to relieve excess pressure yet close immediately afterward to allow the bladder to remain taut and fully inflated 3 Check the function of the oral inflator button and over pr...

Page 26: ...chest buckle 3 Fully extend each shoulder strap to its maximum length by pushing straight up on the slide buckle 4 While your dive buddy stabilizes the system behind you place your arms through the harness shoulder straps as if you were putting on a jacket 5 Place the free end of the 2 waistband webbing through the loop sewn into the front of the crotch strap Fasten the waist buckle It should be s...

Page 27: ...ckdisconnectplug Fig 1c and firmly push inward while releasing the sleeve Check to ensure that the hose is securely attached After the hose is attached to the power inflator pressurize the first stage regulator by slowly opening the cylinder valve WARNING Do not rely on the power inflator as the only means to inflate your BC It is important to practice the technique for orally inflating your BC so...

Page 28: ...ember to utilize the valve that is at the highest point on the bladder depending on your position in the water Deflation via Oral Inflator Each buoyancy cell is equipped with an over pressure relief OPR dump valve Their primary func tion is to relieve excess pressure inside the cell but they can also be opened manually by pulling on the ball and cord assembly Overpressure Relief OPR Dump Valves So...

Page 29: ...e and could cause the bladder to leak or burst This type of damage is not repairable and is not covered under warranty WARNING Most training agencies recommend that you should descend in an upright feet first position in order to maintain a slower and more controlled descent This is especially true if you experience difficulty equalizing your ears or if you are descending in low visibility conditi...

Page 30: ...l gasoline aerosols or chemical solvents 5 To preserve the life of the bladder rinse it inside and out with fresh water after every day of use using the following procedure a Pressurize the power inflator with medium pressure MP air via the MP hose b Using a garden hose direct water through the oral inflator mouthpiece to flush the interior of the bladder and then thoroughly rinse the exterior of ...

Page 31: ...luding a general air leak inspection and complete overhaul of the power inflator and OPR valve Your BC may require this service more frequently depending on the amount of use it receives and the environmental conditions it is used in 3 If the BC is used for rental or training purposes in salt chlorinated or silted fresh water it will require prescribed dealer service every three to six months Use ...

Page 32: ...tate Tech Initials ANNUAL SERVICE INSPECTION RECORD WTX Harness serial is located under lower plate pouch tab WTX 6 Serial is located on upper inside of outer bag WTX 3 Serial is located under inflator warning tags Product Serial Purchase Date Store Name ...

Page 33: ...w The Limited Lifetime Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser for purchases made from an Authorized Apeks and is not transferable This warranty is limited to repair or replacement only at the discretion of Apeks Limitations Warranty coverage does not extend to damages caused by improper use improper mainte nance neglect unauthorized repairs modifications accidents fire casualty or nor...

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Page 35: ...wtx series owner s manual 2006 Aqua Lung International Literature PN 18346 Rev 9 2006 ...

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