Aqua Lung WTX Buoyancy System - Manual (Page 40)

DONNING AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
WARNING: Loss of the releasable weight pouches can occur if the SureLock™ buckle
mechanism is not properly engaged. Involuntary release of both weight pouches can
cause a sudden increase in buoyancy causing a rapid ascent, and could lead to serious
injury or death due to arterial gas embolism, decompression sickness, or drowning.
1. If you have the optional SureLock weight system on your WTX harness, remove the weight pouches
from their holsters.
2. Loosen and disconnect the waist buckle and chest buckle.
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 2” waistband webbing through the loop sewn into the front of the crotch
strap. 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 buckle. Pull on the free end of the strap to tighten. The chest strap should
feel comfortable across the chest; it should not be overtightened so that it feels restrictive.
7. After your buddy has released the cylinder and the BC 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.
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.
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