2
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
(Fig. 9)
. 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.
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.
1
Make sure the cylinder valve
air outlet is facing the back of
the BC. Secure the valve strap (if
equipped) around the base of the
cylinder valve. It does not need to
be cinched all the way, just enough
to keep the cylinder vertical and
the back of the BC straight, parallel
with the cylinder.
(Fig. 8)
.
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.
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.
Securing the GripLock™ Cylinder Band
Figure 9
Figure 8
Adjusting the GripLock™ Cylinder Band
WARNING:
The BC must be completely deflated of air before adjusting the GripLock™
cylinder band. Failure to do so may result in the cylinder slipping during the course
of a dive.
NOTE:
The GripLock™ cylinder band adjusts for all standard cylinder diameters and
is ready for use with an aluminium 80 cf (7.25 inch / 184 mm) cylinder when the BC
leaves the factory.
1
There are three diameter settings for cylinder size
A. large cylinder
B. AL 80 cf (7.25 in / 184 mm) C. smaller cylinder
(Fig. 5)
.
Adjust
the macro adjustment for the proper size cylinder
(Fig. 6)
. Secure hook
and loop on the band to retain macro preset
(Fig. 7)
.
Macro Presets
A
B
C
Figure 6
Figure 5
Figure 7
2
Insert the open end of the cylinder band into the large opening of the bail,
around the slide bar and out the small opening of the bail
(Fig. 3)
. Secure
the hook and loop on the band to hold the bail in place
(Fig. 4)
.
Figure 4
Figure 3
NOTE:
Your BC may come equipped with a valve strap. This strap allows you to place
the BC in the proper position for perfect tank placement. Place the valve strap over
the cylinder valve and adjust as needed.
