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BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR MANUAL

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Page 1: ...BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...tes à partir de 15 Janvier 2008 aux spécifications des BCDs BARE Pour s assurer de votre sécurité et que vous suivez les informations et les avis courants prière de vous réferer à notre site web www baresports com Ce manuel est aussi disponible en Français TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT HEADING PG YOUR PURCHASE OUR COMPANY 2 DEFINITIONS 3 BARE BC MODELS 5 ASSEMBLY 9 INTEGRATED WEIGHT SYSTEM 12 USE OF T...

Page 3: ...innovations Dive safely and enjoy yourself OUR COMPANY For over 30 years BARE has been designing and producing wetsuits and drysuits for SCUBA diving watersports offshore safety and survival Today BARE is distributed and sold in over 56 countries making it a global leader in aquatic exposure protection Headquar tered on the coast of British Columbia consistently voted the best coldwater diving in ...

Page 4: ... of following the guidelines DANGER Refers to an immediately dangerous situation that if not averted will result in death or serious injury WARNING Refers to a potentially dangerous situation that if not averted could possibly result in death or serious injury or damage to the BC that could possibly result in death or serious injury IMPORTANT Refers to a potentially dangerous situation that if not...

Page 5: ...otation Device as they will not guarantee face up flotation for the user IMPORTANT Read and understand this User Manual completely and learn the features and components of your BC Practice the use of the BC in a controlled environment swimming pool or sheltered shallow water with all the equipment you plan to use before venturing into open water Understand and be aware of the performance character...

Page 6: ...nt tank slippage Tank height adjustment strap 1 nylon webbing with Ladderlock adjustment Standard tank band and Steel Delrin cam buckle can be re placed with all steel upgrade by dealer or consumer Cummerbund Size adjustable padded nylon cummerbund with 2 centre pull side release buckle Small zippered pocket at cen tre for car keys C card Also includes nickel brass grommet for accessory attachment...

Page 7: ...der straps 1000 Denier Cordura with 1 5 oz square yard Polyurethane Pocket trim 1680 Denier Nylon Wing buoyancy 48 lbs 21 7 kg 213 N Men s 35 lbs 15 8 kg 155 N Women s Main releasable weight pockets 15 lbs 6 8 kg Men s 10 lbs 4 5 kg Women s maximum each Supplemental weight accessory pockets with 1 side release buckle hold 10 lbs 4 54 each Fully padded hard back pack with carrying handle Tank heigh...

Page 8: ...th 3 5 oz square yard Polyurethane Main body pockets and shoulder straps 1000 Denier Cordura with 1 5 oz square yard Polyurethane Pocket trim 1680 Denier Nylon Wing buoyancy 48 lbs 22 7 kg 213 N Side buoyancy 17 lbs 7 7 kg 75 N Main releasable weight pockets 15 lbs 6 8 kg maximum each Supplemental weight accessory pockets with 1 side release buckle hold 10 lbs 4 54 each Fully padded hard back pack...

Page 9: ...back wing cell by a cable activated internal Over Pressure OP valve IMPORTANT this OP valve is set to a higher break pressure than the external OP valve on the rear cell Excess pressure will always be vented from the rear cell to the outside not into the pocket cell 3 When on the surface before a dive inflate the rear cell as usual using the power or oral inflator If you want some air in the pocke...

Page 10: ...he desired height At this point you may adjust the length of the Height Adjustment Strap so that it hangs over the tank valve suspending the BC at the same height every time This convenient feature allows you to quickly position the BC at your preferred height quickly and easily every dive Conventional Cam Buckle assembly When possible wet the nylon strap prior to mounting procedure Webbing can st...

Page 11: ...connect feature to at tach to the power inflator on the BC The LP hose can be attached to the regulator first stage by your au thorize BARE dealer Should you wish to install the LP hose yourself follow these important steps Using the correct tool remove one LP port from the first stage regulator Port should have a 3 8 24 pitch thread to match the male threaded end of the LP hose WARNING Incorrectl...

Page 12: ...nd stability Shoulder Strap Length The shoulder strap length on all models can be adjusted with the side activated Quick Release QR buckles These buckles all have extended thumb tabs to allow easy location and loosening at any point before during or after the dive Sim ply place the thumb under the tab and push up The webbing will become looser To tighten the adjustment simply pull down on the stra...

Page 13: ...Main Weight System There are two releasable main weight pock ets These pockets hold between 10 15 pounds 4 54 6 8 Kg each depending on size and model of BC chosen see details pages for specific amounts Each pocket has a weight pouch with a large flap secured with Hook Loop fasteners Remove the weight pouch from the pocket with a sharp tug on the grey handle Undo the pocket flap and insert the desi...

Page 14: ...inum cylinder Some divers find this buoyancy especially when using a back wing air cell tends to tip them forward The ballast pockets hold up to 5 lbs 2 27 Kg of weight per side Supplementary Side Pockets Should you need more weight than the Main Releasable Weight System and the Rear Tank Ballast Pockets combined there are two Supplementary Side Pockets one on each side of the front of the BC Thes...

Page 15: ...ING Excessive or rapid power inflation can quickly create positive buoyancy and or a rapid ascent that could lead to serious injury or death Always be aware of the amount of air being added and be ready to dump excess air from the BC at any time Oral Inflation The power inflator and breathable power inflator are equipped with an oral inflation feature to allow manual inflation on the surface or un...

Page 16: ...aintenance All BARE BCs are produced using the highest quality materials with state of the art construction technology The materials from which your BC is made have been developed specifically to withstand the demands of diving and the elements to which BCs are exposed There are however some basic care and maintenance considera tions for your BC which will greatly contribute to its life and func t...

Page 17: ...t pocket to allow water to enter the side pockets Then con tinue to rotate the BC a few more times to rinse the side pock ets To fully drain both cells of the BC you may have to re inflate and drain several times 5 Rinse all exterior fabrics and components thoroughly with fresh clean water after every use 6 After all water is drained from the BC partially inflate it and hang to dry 7 Occasionally ...

Page 18: ... 36 40 38 41 Waist cm 76 86 86 97 91 102 97 104 Torso in 19 21 20 22 22 24 25 27 Torso cm 48 53 51 56 56 61 64 69 BLACKJACK UNISEX BARE FIT S M M L L XL Chest in 32 39 36 42 39 45 Chest cm 81 99 91 107 99 114 Waist in 28 32 31 35 34 38 Waist cm 71 81 79 89 86 97 Torso in 18 20 19 21 21 23 Torso cm 46 51 48 53 53 58 BLACKJACK UNISEX BARE FIT S M M L L XL Chest in 35 41 38 44 41 47 Chest cm 89 104 9...

Page 19: ...18 NOTES Date of Purchase Model Serial Number Dealer ...

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Page 21: ...20 SERVICE RECORD Dealer Name Service Performed Date ...

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