11 MSL 72.140 Jetsam/Explorer R.1
The Explorer counterlung case can be dived without the KISS wing. To do this 4 screws/4 washers/4 nuts
which are included with the kit, can be used. As mentioned on the previous page, this is up to you, as a third
spine screw at the bottom will also help secure the plate. You may feel that your wing/harness attachment
screws will anchor the plate properly.
The spine screws for this method are still the 5/16-18 x 5/8”. If you are planning on diving with the corner
screw sets, be certain to attach the spine screws first. Otherwise, they will be difficult to line up.
The four outer corners will require each, a screw, washer and nut. The washer acts as a spacer to take up
room where the wing would normally sit. To assemble, place the screw through the plate, the washer be-
tween the plate and the back counterlung case, and the nut on the inside of the counterlung case. Secure.
See the photos below. The corner screws are 5/16-18 x 5/8”, using a 5/16 hex nut. As mentioned on the previ-
ous page, if the wing is not used, the top (and bottom, if used) screw should not be tightened all the way, if
the spacer is not used.
To attach the cord, thread it through the top,
back grommet with the knot on the outside.
See photo to the far right, top red arrow.
Thread the cord through the grommets on the edge of the wing, and then through the webbing on the front of
the wing. Continue threading the cord, alternating from one side to the other, and utilizing the grommets on
the edge of the wing.. See photos above. Once the cord has been threaded, pull it through the last grommet
at the bottom back of the wing, and secure it with a knot. Any left over cord, can be threaded through the
slots to secure it.
