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DUI International Distributors .......

Australia

Aquanaut & Diving Solutions
18 Arunga Drive
Beresfield, NSW 23222
(61)2-4966-4900
www.aquanaut.com.au

Brazil

Seasub Artigos Esportivos Ltda.
Rus Dr. Avelino Chaves 228
Sao Paulo, 05318-040
55113832834
www.seasub.com.br

China

GB Asia
Unit 2, Grd. Flr, Aberdeen
Marina Tower. 8 Shum Wan Road
Aberdeen, Hong Kong
85 2298 76223
www.HKOCL.com

Europe

(Germany, Austria, Belgium, Holland,
Czech Republic, Slovakia, France, Italy,
Denmark, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Croatia,
Bulgaria, Hungary, Finland, Greece,
Slovenia, Sweden)
Beyond the Shore Europa AG
Wehnerstr. 4b
Monchengladbach D-41068
Germany
49 216 156 6470-70
www.bts-eu.com

Japan

EX-Scuba
9, Kita-Norimono-Cho, Kanda
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 101-0036
81 3 5298 8616
www.ex-scuba.com

Korea

RM. 701, Seokwang B/D 118
Bomoom-dong, Seongbuk-gu
Seoul, South Korea
82 2 929 0858

Mexico

Vallartech Diving
Calle Proa s/n Local 24
Edificio Marina del Rey
Puerto Vallarta
(322)209-0025
www.vallartech.com

Russia

Russia Submersible Systems Group
Smolnaya Street, 63-B, Office 16
Russia, Moscow 125445
+7(095)780-3461
www.russub.ru

Switzerland

Rika Parts
Kapellstrasse 26
Grenchen 2540
41 32 653 89 20
www.rika-parts.com

Ukraine

Triton Dive Center
62 Voloshskaya Str.
Kyiv, Ukraine. 04070
38 044 428 8915
[email protected]

United Kingdom

Hydrotech
Sapcote Road
Stoney Stanton
Leicestershire LE9 4DW
44 1455 275030
www.hydrotech.co.uk

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Summary of Contents for Weight & Trim Classic

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Page 2: ...abilities and allows the weight to be moved forward or back These adjustments enable the diver to better trim themselves in the water while diving Do not use this Weight Trim System until you have read understood and followed all instructions and safety precautions in this owner s manual and practiced emergency weight drop skills If the owner s manual is unavailable or lost a copy may be obtained ...

Page 3: ...im 11 Inspecting the Weight Trim System Prior to Use 12 Putting on the Weight Trim System 12 Removing the Weight Trim System 14 Diving with the Weight Trim System 15 Removing Your Weights before Exiting the Water 15 Dropping Your Weights in an Emergency Situation 16 How to Release the Weights 17 Maintenance of Your Weight Trim System 18 Post Dive Care 18 Reattaching Weight Pockets of the Weight Tr...

Page 4: ...ath or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices TECHNICAL SUPPORT If any portion of this manual is unclear or if you are unable to obtain satisfact...

Page 5: ... buoyancy control including uncontrolled rapid ascent resulting in decompression sickness air embolism forms of diving barotrauma or other lung overpressure injuries WARNING Rapid ascent is dangerous and may cause air embolism decompression sickness forms of barotrauma or other lung overpressure injuries These can all result in serious injury or death WARNING Diving in overhead environments such a...

Page 6: ... all warnings and instructions for use and maintenance of the Weight Trim System may result in serious injury or in extreme situations death This manual is supplied to the original purchaser of the Weight Trim System If you have any questions about the use or maintenance of the Weight Trim System or if you need another copy of this manual contact DUI Diving Unlimited International Inc 1148 Delevan...

Page 7: ...pen While standing with your arms straight at your sides cross your straight arms in front of you so your hands are pointing toward the ground Bend down and grab the harness by the shoulders Lift the unit from the ground and with caution swing the unit to the left or right and onto your shoulders With the weight evenly distributed on each shoulder fasten the waist belt The buckle does not need to ...

Page 8: ...of each weight pocket assembly on each side of the body The weight pocket assemblies should not interfere when the legs are lifted If there is interference the weight pocket assemblies can be moved back on the waist belt The shoulder strap crossover the point at which the two straps are stitched together at the back should be 3 6 inches 7 6 15 2 cm from the base of the neck See Figure 3a It should...

Page 9: ...ance measured from the back of the waist over the shoulder to the front of the waist Hip Circumference Circumference measured at the top edge of the hip CHECKING THE FIT Set the Weight Trim II on the ground with the back of the unit facing you waist buckle open Standing with your arms straight at your sides cross your straight arms in front of you so your hands are pointing toward the ground Bend ...

Page 10: ...er than this point to be more comfortable for you and provide you with better trim position in the water The weight pocket assemblies should not interfere when the legs are lifted If there is interference the weight pocket assemblies can be moved higher on the hip The point at which the shoulder straps separate from the harness in the back should be 3 6 inches 7 6 15 2 cm from the base of the neck...

Page 11: ...ht between your weight integrated BC to make your equipment easier and more comfortable to handle Trim Proper weight distribution will allow you to achieve proper trim body placement in the water Proper trim will allow you to swim more easily thus using your air more efficiently and controlling your buoyancy Achieving trim can take a few dives to find the proper weight placement for you Finding yo...

Page 12: ...osed when the hook on the flaps fully engage the pile on the pockets Do not overfill the pockets Overfilling the pockets prevents the hook on the flaps from fully engaging the pile on the pockets and the weights will not be held securely in the pockets WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION AND TRIM Most divers distribute their total weight as evenly as possible within the four pockets However you may want to experi...

Page 13: ...ism If there is insufficient adhesion between the mating surfaces they must be replaced WARNING Hook and pile fasteners have a limited useful number of cycles When it no longer has the same holding power it did when it was new it must be replaced PUTTING ON THE WEIGHT TRIM SYSTEM To put on the Weight Trim System by yourself first check to be sure that all of the weight pockets are properly closed ...

Page 14: ...your buoyancy compensator should not interfere with your Weight Trim System The operation of your Weight Trim System should not interfere with your buoyancy compensator Test the operation of each piece of equipment prior to diving In particular you must be able to drop your weights without any interference from your buoyancy compensator or any other piece of equipment WARNING Prior to diving with ...

Page 15: ...pockets will then hang between the diver s legs This situation can lead to entanglement leg or foot injuries and drowning WARNING Never thread the waist belt through the weight release handles This makes the weight pockets difficult or impossible to release and may lead to serious injury or death REMOVING THE WEIGHT TRIM SYSTEM To remove the Weight Trim System open the waist belt and pass the righ...

Page 16: ...ove the weight pocket assemblies You can hand them to someone or tie them off so you may exit the water without the weight To do this simply grasp the release handle and pull the assembly free taking care not to drop it Once the assembly has been handed off repeat the process with the remaining assembly Cross releasing is releasing the right weight pocket assembly with the left hand instead of the...

Page 17: ...rop all of the weight the diver may selectively drop only half of his her weights This may be all that is necessary to re establish buoyancy control without the risk of an overly rapid ascent Since each diving emergency occurs under a different set of circumstances and all divers have varying degrees of experience DUI cannot advise you when to drop all weights and when to drop half of the weights ...

Page 18: ...s your body to release the weights from the opposite side unless it is absolutely necessary As soon as the weight assembly is free and clear of the body drop it by releasing the handle Repeat on other side as neccessary WARNING Dropping all of your weights at one time can make you excessively buoyant We advise against dropping all of your weights unless an immediate rapid ascent to the surface is ...

Page 19: ...at can be accomplished in a few minutes There is a left and right weight pocket assemby They are not interchangeable To install the weight pockets perform these steps 1 Attach the patch of pile fastener on the weight release handle to the patch of hook fastener on the back of the weight pocket assembly 2 Thread the nylon lanyard that attaches the weight release handle to the weight pocket assembly...

Page 20: ...ounting loop through the grommets and thread the cable through the loop See Figure 8 6 The ends of the cable should be placed under the buckle that attaches the weight carrier to the waist belt The ends of the cable must never be knotted or tied in any way or the weights cannot be dropped See Figure 9 WARNING Do not tie or knot the cable Doing so could prevent the cable from moving through the att...

Page 21: ...t assembly so that it lies flat The lanyard will be doubled over when it is properly installed See Figure 10 3 Place the back side of the weight pocket assembly against the outside of the weight carrier so that the mounting webbing loops on the weight pocket assembly line up with the grommet holes on the weight carrier If the holes do not line up exactly either it is on upside down or you have the...

Page 22: ...cult or impossible DETERIORATION OF HOOK AND PILE FASTENER Over time the hook and pile fastener used on your Weight Trim System will lose its adhesion When the hook and pile fastener will no longer stick together satisfactorily it will need to be replaced Your Weight Trim System should be returned to Diving Unlimited International at that time for service 21 Maintenance ...

Page 23: ...tion of implied warranties incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty does not cover any damage resulting from misuse abuse neglect alteration failure to perform maintenance as instructed damage caused by contaminants or unauthorized repair or service This warranty does not cover any representation or warranty made by Dealers beyo...

Page 24: ...dbach D 41068 Germany 49 216 156 6470 70 www bts eu com Japan EX Scuba 9 Kita Norimono Cho Kanda Chiyoda ku Tokyo 101 0036 81 3 5298 8616 www ex scuba com Korea RM 701 Seokwang B D 118 Bomoom dong Seongbuk gu Seoul South Korea 82 2 929 0858 Mexico Vallartech Diving Calle Proa s n Local 24 Edificio Marina del Rey Puerto Vallarta 322 209 0025 www vallartech com Russia Russia Submersible Systems Grou...

Page 25: ...24 Notes ...

Page 26: ...As a DOG you are part of an elite group of divers who are dedicated to discovering what lies beneath and sharing that experience with others You are today s true explorers Visit the DUI website to register and learn more about special DOG only events rallies demos and special trips Register today and receive your FREE DOG tag for your gear bag We ve also got some great clothing to keep DOGs well g...

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