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SIDE 16

AVENGER

Sidemount System

User Manual

Version 1.0, August 10th, 2015

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Summary of Contents for SIDE 16 AVENGER

Page 1: ...SIDE 16 AVENGER Sidemount System User Manual Version 1 0 August 10th 2015 ...

Page 2: ...are that updates and amendments will be made from time to time to the manual It is the user s responsibility to determine whether there have been any such updates or amendments Neither Scubatech nor any of its directors officers employees or agents shall be liable in contract tort or in any other manner whatsoever to any person for any loss damage injury liability cost or expense of any nature inc...

Page 3: ... Cautions 5 General Warnings 6 Technical data 7 Overview 8 Front view 8 Back view 9 Configuring the SIDE 16 AVENGER 10 Overview 10 Adapting the harness 10 Recommendations for tank rigging 14 Tank configuration 16 How to attach a tank to the SIDE 16 AVENGER 17 Left tank 17 Right tank 17 Instructions for maintenance and care 18 Before the dive 18 After the dive 19 ...

Page 4: ...de for the end user The sidemount system described here is designed and intended for divers who have successfully completed a special training course for sidemount diving and who are aware of the distinctive features of this product This system must NOT be used by untrained persons not familiar with sidemount diving or diving in general Should you have any further questions please contact your dea...

Page 5: ...on to all WARNINGS CAUTIONS and NOTES that are intended to draw your attention to items of importance Definition of Notes Warnings and Cautions Note Emphasizes important information and hints Warning Indicates any situation or technique that may result in potential damage to the product or that renders the product unsafe if instructions are not followed correctly Caution Indicates a procedure or s...

Page 6: ...is system can lead to injury or death This system is not a life jacket It will not stabilize the person wearing it on the surface It will not provide a head up position for unconscious persons Don t use the system as your sole way of buoyancy compensation This system is intended for temperature conditions between 1 C and 40 C Always inspect this system before diving Should it not function properly...

Page 7: ... D Rings stainless steel 2 sliding D rings dump valve left or right depending on inflator mounting rear dump valve K type inflator 33 cm 13 standard Extra 50cm inflator hose in set Inflator can be mounted left or right Detachable beaver tail Material Cordura 2000 Ready to use with all hardware and bungees needed EC type examination by Polski Rejestr Statków S A www prs pl Notified body no 1463 Cer...

Page 8: ... features of the SIDE 16 AVENGER Sidemount System Front view 1 Shoulder straps 2 Inflator bungee mount 3 Tank bungees 4 Inflator positioned right or left 5 Extra dump valve inter changeable with the inflator 6 4 integrated weight pockets 2 5 kg each 7 2 sliding D rings 8 Flexible stitched harness plate ...

Page 9: ...SIDE 16 Sidemount System User Manual Page 9 Back view 1 Fixed D rings on waist belt 2 Detachable beaver tail 4 SS bolts and delrin nuts 3 Crotch strap 4 Battery mount on crotch strap ...

Page 10: ...ll gain a perfect trim so you can enjoy all the advantages of sidemount diving Adapting the harness Wearing your diving suit put on the SIDE 16 AVENGER Tighten the shoulder belts by adapting their length Do not over tighten they should fit comfortably but close to the body The shoulder straps can be adjusted on top or on the flexible harness plate Easy and quick adjustment can best be made on top ...

Page 11: ...hould be positioned just above the nipple line The tri glide with bungee on the right shoulder strap is intended to hold the inflator head Adjust the position of the tri glide and length of the bungee in a way that the inflator hose crosses the chest and has a snug fit but not too tight When repositioning the inflator to the other side also reposition the tri glide and the bungee accordingly The b...

Page 12: ... The position of the fixed retainer bungee partially helps positioning the tank valve in the ideal place just under the armpits The sliding D rings can either positioned with the D ring facing forward preferred for aluminium tanks or with the D ring facing backwards preferred for heavier steel tanks During the dive these sliding D rings or moved forward to compensate for the tanks getting lighter ...

Page 13: ...pockets can be added to the waist belt The kit comes standard with 2 trim pockets of each 2 5 kg Bigger trim pockets 4 5 kg can be purchased as accessory The beaver tail can be detached by unscrewing the 4 SS bolts and delrin nuts This beaver tail can be replaced with 2 Avenger rear D rings available as accessory ...

Page 14: ... the tri glide Attach the tank belt with the bolt snap to the tank Note The distance from the top of the valve to the bolt snap determines the position of the tank The ideal position is just under the armpits Do some test dives to determine the desired distance of the bolt snap Start with the bolt snap in the same line as the extension on the tank valve The position of the bolt snap on the outline...

Page 15: ...2 big bolt snaps stainless steel some nylon rope and optionally 4 bungees or MDS tank bands Attach the nylon rope to the bolt snap as shown The rope is clammed between the SS tank band and the tank itself Optionally attach 2 bungees or MDS tank bands to the tank in order to stow away the regulator hoses during transport ...

Page 16: ...ions and instructors have different opinions and strategies regarding this topic Hence the following configuration is just an example Note Sidemount diving requires a special adapted set of regulators e g the Scubatech R2 Tec Sidemount set These regulators include special swivel adapters matching hose lengths and small SPGs Left tank Right tank ...

Page 17: ...egulator hose behind your neck to your right and put the regulator necklace around your neck Right tank Attach the bolt snap of the right tank to the right sliding D ring of your SIDE 16 AVENGER Lead the right SIDE 16 AVENGER tank bungee from the outside over the valve and over the extension of the valve Connect the dry suit hose if any If you use a long hose on the right side lead it in front of ...

Page 18: ...ety Connect a pressurized inflator hose to the inflator and make sure that the inflator is working properly manual inflation automatic inflation deflation Make sure that the inflator clip is undamaged and working properly Check the inflator connection and the corrugated inflator hose for leaks e g by holding it under water Inflate the SIDE 16 AVENGER and make sure that there are no leaks Check the...

Page 19: ... SIDE 16 AVENGER upside down detach the inflator clip hold the inflator straight down and drain the water by pressing the inflator release button Externally rinse the SIDE 16 AVENGER with clean fresh water Note It is recommended to add some disinfectant fluid to the rinsing water every now and then This special kind of cleaning product is available in diving stores Inflate the SIDE 16 AVENGER part...

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