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Halcyon TRAVELER Owner's Manual

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BUOYANCY
COMPENSATOR
OWNER'S MANUAL
2019

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  • Page 1 BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR OWNER’S MANUAL 2019...
  • Page 2 TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH Tillystrasse 2 D-90431 Nürnberg Notified Body 0197 EN 1809:2014+A1:2016 CE CONTACT INFORMATION Halcyon Dive Systems 24587 NW 178th Place High Springs, FL 32643 USA AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN EUROPEAN MARKET: Dive Distribution SAS 10 Av. du Fenouil 66600 Rivesaltes...
  • Page 3 Halcyon® and BC Keel® are registered trademarks of Halcyon Manufacturing, Inc. Halcyon’s BC Keel and Trim Weight system are protected by U.S. Patents #5855454 and 6530725b1. The Halcyon Cinch is a patent-pending design protected by U.S. and European law. Halcyon trademarks and pending patents include Multifunction Compensator™, Cinch™, Pioneer™, Eclipse™, Explorer™, and Evolve™...
  • Page 4 *Factory prescribed service for this BC should be performed at least once annually by an au- thorized Halcyon Dealer. Annual service consists of a complete overhaul of the power inflator, and a general air leak inspection of the bladder and valve connections.
  • Page 5 This product is designed to last for 5 years after the date of manufacturing under normal use and conditions. Dispos- al should be conducted in alignment with local authorities. Halcyon Manufacturing Inc., 24587 NW 178th Place, High Springs, Florida, 32643, USA declare that a sample of the product listed above has been tested for CE marking according to:...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FITTING YOUR HALCYON BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR FINE-TUNING YOUR BC SYSTEM HALCYON CINCH QUICK-ADJUST HARNESS INSTALLING THE CINCH SYSTEM DIVING THE HALCYON BC SYSTEM PRE-DIVE BC SYSTEM INSPECTION BC SYSTEM CARE AND MAINTENANCE APPENDIX 1: BC SYSTEM COMPONENT CHECKLIST...

  • Page 7: Fitting Your Halcyon Buoyancy Compensator

    The classic system can be upgraded by purchasing a Cinch Upgrade from your Halcyon dealer. Both systems are discussed in detail with the quick-adjust Cinch outlined later in this text.
  • Page 8 To Loosen the Harness: Grasp the webbing at the shoulder straps just above the waist. Push the harness out and up slightly from your waist. Detailed information on sizing and adjustment of the Cinch design can be found later in this text. HALCYON.NET...

  • Page 9: Fine-Tuning Your Bc System

    You do not want the waist D-ring positioned so far back that you can’t comfortably clip or unclip your SPG, nor so far forward that a buoyant stage would become a HALCYON.NET...
  • Page 10 Figure 5 FINAL ASSEMBLY OF YOUR BC SYSTEM Final assembly includes attaching the Halcyon Single Tank Adapter (STA) to the wing and backplate with the two supplied fasteners/bolts. If you are using the 6-lb. Convertible Weight, be sure this is in position in the STA (figure 4 above) and be sure the straps are correctly config- ured on the STA.
  • Page 11 BC while you are diving, you may lose your air supply, which could lead to serious injury or death. WARNING: Halcyon BC wings are specifically designed for either single or double cylinders. Always use the appropriate wing for the designated cylinder type(s).

  • Page 12: Halcyon Cinch Quick-Adjust Harness

    HALCYON CINCH QUICK-ADJUST HARNESS Halcyon has a long history as an industry leader in BC design, offering simple and robust de- signs for more than a decade. One of our innovations is the Halcyon Cinch (patent pending). The Cinch redefines what it means to dive a backplate, building upon a platform of simplicity while providing unprecedented security and ease of adjustment.
  • Page 13 Complete instructions on installation and sizing of the Cinch and quick-adjust crotch strap can be found at the end of this Cinch manual section. HALCYON CINCH COMPONENTS (see image on the following page to match up items with numbers) Cinch Adapter Plate - High-quality, molded ABS plate is uniquely designed to fit the contours of your Halcyon backplate, providing unprecedented adjustability without the risk of quick-release buckles or the hassle of dangling webbing.
  • Page 14 Light Retainer Assembly - Allows the secure harness webbing to slide freely without affecting the position of a light mounted to the right hip. Weight Pocket Attachment (Pair) - Secures the Halcyon ACB integrated weight system to the harness and allows the secure harness webbing to slide freely without affecting the placement of the ACB.

  • Page 15: Installing The Cinch System

    If you are upgrading to the Cinch, it is important that you start with new harness webbing when retrofitting the Halcyon Cinch to an older backplate. New webbing allows the Cinch to slide free- ly whereas old webbing will catch at the indents left from previous triglide/D-ring placement.
  • Page 16 5/8” bolt & tighten snugly (figure 22). • Thread the waist band webbing through the ACB slots (figure 23). Repeat the process on the opposite side, then reassemble your harness & components. Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 HALCYON.NET...
  • Page 17 INSTALLING THE QUICK-ADJUST CROTCH STRAP If retrofitting an existing Halcyon plate, unweave the crotch strap from the tri-glide. Remove the tri-glide/D-ring and remove the webbing from the backplate. Run the end of the webbing into the quick-adjust slide buckle with the buckle curve facing downward as shown. Thread the webbing through the backplate from the front to the back of the plate as shown (figure 24).
  • Page 18 Note: It is not desirable to use the bolt extender on the top bolt. INSTALLATION OF HALCYON DELUXE HARNESS PADS Halcyon offers a Deluxe Harness upgrade featuring a set of shoulder pads and a backplate pad for the ultimate comfort while diving in thinner exposure suits. Our deluxe shoulder pads allow the diver to customize D-ring position by way of movable velcro tabs (figure 32-33).
  • Page 19 Storage pak. If you will not be using the Storage Pak you can attach the bottom tabs. Be sure you check your bolts are securely fastened. It is recommended to check the tight- ness of your bolts regularly, particularly for the first few dives after assembly. HALCYON.NET...

  • Page 20: Diving The Halcyon Bc System

    The Halcyon Buoyancy Compensator provides for quick and easy adjustment of your ballast. Once properly fitted, your Harness and backplate can be used with any of the Halcyon sin- gle-cylinder wings or double-cylinder wings, with only minor adjustments of the harness to account for different exposure suits and by the selection of the appropriate weighting system.
  • Page 21 Halcyon’s BC system has the flexibility to allow divers a range of weighting options to achieve proper balance; these options include the Active Control Ballast™ (ACB) integrated weight sys- tem (figure 36), canister lights, v-weights (placed beneath the back plate on doubles), weighted single tank adapters, backplates in stainless or aluminum, Halcyon Trim Weights (placed on the back of a single tank), and/or the use of a traditional weight belt.
  • Page 22 Be sure to securely tighten the STA bolt fasteners and check them before each dive. *Halcyon’s Single Tank Adapter now features a set of plastic retaining washers on the STA bolts to keep the bolts in place on the STA when assembling your gear.
  • Page 23 To remove the weight pockets, release the buckles on the outer pockets and slide the inner pockets out and away from your body. Make certain that the weighted inner pockets are free from any entanglements, then release (see images below). HALCYON.NET...

  • Page 24: Pre-Dive Bc System Inspection

    BC that shows signs of damage to its bladder or valving until it has received a complete inspection and service from an Authorized Halcyon Dealer. Periodically it is advised to check the buoyancy compensator OPV for damage or corrosion and the Secure Harness web- bing for signs of wear.

  • Page 25: Bc System Care And Maintenance

    BC SYSTEM CARE AND MAINTENANCE With proper care, your Halcyon BC will provide many years of reliable service. The following preventative mainte- nance must be performed to extend the life of your BC. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Avoid repeated or prolonged use in heavily chlorinated water. Prolonged exposure to chemically treated water can damage the BC’s material.

  • Page 26: Appendix 1: Bc System Component Checklist

    Harness & Knife Pocket (with adj. crotch strap) Aluminum Backplate (standard or small size) Harness & Knife Pocket (with adj. crotch strap) Right Zippered Pocket (attaches to harness strap) Stainless Knife for Halcyon Harness Knife Pocket Deluxe Harness Pads (shoulder and backplate) HALCYON.NET...
  • Page 27 Trim Weight Kit w/ releasable ballast (10 lb./4.5 kg max) Weighted Single Tank Adapter, 6 lb. (2.7 kg) GEAR BAGS Gear Bag, Textilene / Cordura® HALCYON GUIDELINE DEVICES Defender Delrin safety/gap/jump spools Coldwater Defender jump spools Pathfinder Primary Reels, 400’, 800’ versions (122, 244 meters)

  • Page 28: Appendix 2: Halcyon Warranty Information

    Should your HALCYON BC prove to be defective for any reason (other than those listed in the limitations section below) it will be repaired or replaced (at HALCYON’s discretion) free of charge excluding shipping and handling charges.
  • Page 29 This warranty does not extend to equipment used for rental, commercial, governmental, or military purposes. This warranty covers products purchased in the United States. For warranties that may apply elsewhere, please contact your local representative. Failure to meet any of the above requirements will render the warranty null and void. HALCYON.NET...

  • Page 30: Appendix 3: Halcyon Warranty Information

    Telefon-Nr. / Phone no.: +1 386 454 0811 Fax-Nr. / Fax no.: +1 386 454 0815 E-Mail / E-mail: mm@halcyon.net Hiermit wird durch den Hersteller und/oder Inverkehrbringer bestätigt, dass der Artikel keine ge- sundheitsgefährdenden Konzentrationen von Stoffen gemäß Verordnung (EU) 2016/425 Anh. II, Abs.
  • Page 31 - nein / no Werden die Ergebnisse der Auswertungen an das Management? X ja / yes weitergege ben? Are the results reported regularly to upper management? nein / no Wird das prüfende und überwachende Personal entsprechend? X ja / yes HALCYON.NET...
  • Page 32 Telefon-Nr. / Phone no.: +1 386 454 0811 Fax-Nr. / Fax no.: +1 386 454 0815 E-Mail / E-mail: mm@halcyon.net Hiermit wird durch den Hersteller und/oder Inverkehrbringer bestätigt, dass der Artikel keine ge- sundheitsgefährdenden Konzentrationen von Stoffen gemäß Verordnung (EU) 2016/425 Anh. II, Abs.
  • Page 33 Wird das prüfende und überwachende Personal entsprechend? X ja / yes seiner Aufgabe unterwiesen? - nein / no Is there appropriate training for the inspection and testing personnel? Sind die Unterweisungen dokumentiert und nachgewiesen? X ja / yes Are training re cords documented and verified? - nein / no HALCYON.NET...
  • Page 34 NOTES HALCYON.NET...
  • Page 35 NOTES HALCYON.NET...
  • Page 36 CONTACT US 24587 NW 178TH PLACE HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32643 P. 386.454.0811 or 1-800-HALCYON F. 386.454.0315 INFO@HALCYON.NET WWW.HALCYON.NET...

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