3.
Guide the medium pressure hose through the two remaining bungee
retainers on the left shoulder strap.
Connect the quick connect coupling to the power inflator, making sure it
fastens. If needed, adjust the routing of the medium pressure hose.
Notice
Here you can decide if you want to "lock" the quic connect
coupling by screwing on the locking ring so it will be
secured or not secured to the power inflator. Be aware
that if it is locked and the power inflator sticks open it will
be more difficult to disconnect the quick coupling.
4.
Slowly open the air inflation cylinder and see and listen that the power
inflator works and that there are no leaks.
5.
If you are not going to use the BCD immediately, close the cylinder valve.
Fitting weights and ballistic plates
The positioning of the weights in the different weight pockets on the BCD is
extremely important to achieve a correct support and a good balance in the
water.
When the weights are properly distributed, the BCD with the OX10 apparatus,
will hold the diver in a perfect swimming position. If inflating the BCD, the diver
will first just achieve further buoyancy and later with more inflation starting to
float up with a more pronounced “heads up” position.
Once the ideal positions for the weights are found you should remember how
many weights you were using and in what “slots” they were placed.
Never have all the weights you need in the weight pockets only, you should
always have some weights placed in the droppable weight pockets.
With experience from earlier dives, always try to adjust your trim so that you
will have as a comfortable dive as possible every time.
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