DoNNiNg & ADJuStmeNt proCeDureS
Fig. 13
Donning
1. The upper back strap
has a single male quick-release
buckle. Attach the single male quick-release buckle to
the female buckle at the top of the Atlantis
(Fig. 13A)
.
2. Connect one waist strap male quick-release buckle
to the female buckle located on the side lobe of the
BC
(Fig. 13B)
. Insert your arm through the vest as if
you were putting on a jacket. Place the crotch strap
(Fig. 13D)
inside the waist strap assembly to prevent
snagging. Reach back with one hand and connect the
second male quick-release buckle to the female buckle
on the opposite side lobe.
Fig. 14
Adjusting strap length
1. The length of the straps may be adjusted by
holding the strap and moving the 3-bar slide
(C)
.
After adjusting the position of the 3-bar slide, readjust
the strap through the quick release buckle. Ensure
any excess webbing is secured back thorough the
3-bar slide.
2. Once the straps are readjusted, don the Atlantis to
make sure the adjustments are correct.
D
e
C
A
B
B
D
C
C
C
3. Bring the free end of the crotch strap between your
legs and connect the male quick-release buckles
to the two lower female buckles at the front of the
Atlantis
(Fig.14D).
4. Connect the male quick-release buckle to the female
quick-release buckle of the chest strap, this is located
just above the crotch strap
(Fig.14e)
.
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