Aqua Lung WTX-D Buoyancy System - Manual (Page 36)

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DONNING AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
1. If you have the optional SureLock weight system on your harness, remove the weight pouches from
their holsters.
2. Loosen and disconnect the waist buckle and chest strap (if equipped).
3. Ensure that the quick release buckles (if equipped) on both torso straps are securely fastened.
While firmly holding the torso strap where it connects to the harness, fully extend each torso strap
to its maximum length by pushing straight up on the slide buckle.
4. While your dive buddy stabilizes the system behind you, place your arms through the harness torso
straps as if you were putting on a jacket.
5. Place the free end of the waistband webbing through the loop in the crotch strap (if equipped). Fasten
the waist buckle. It should be snug enough that the weight of the cylinders should rest on the lumbar
region (lower part) of your back.
6. Connect the chest strap (if equipped). Pull on the free end of the strap to tighten. The chest strap
should feel comfortable across the chest; it should not be over-tightened so that it feels restrictive.
7. After your buddy has released the cylinder and the harness feels comfortably supported on your
hips and shoulders, bend forward at the waist and adjust the torso straps to a comfortable length by
pulling on the torso strap D-rings (if equipped).
8. If necessary, readjust the waistband and waist buckle so that they are comfortably snug, but not
restricting.
NOTE: Adjusting the shoulder straps too tightly will transfer the cylinder weight from the hips
to the shoulders, restricting your arm movement and decreasing comfort.