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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Black Diamond Owner’s Manual CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............. 3 General Precautions & Warnings ...........3 BASIC SETUP ..............5 Attaching the LP Hose to the First-Stage..........5 Securing the BC to the Cylinder............. 6 Threading the Cylinder Band ..............7 Double Cylinder Setup ................8 ADJUSTING THE FIT ............ -
Page 3: Safety Information
Disassembly, repair, or lubrication must not be attempted by persons who are not factory trained and authorized by Aqua Lung/SeaQuest. Unauthorized service will render the warranty null and void. - Page 4 Aqua Lung/ SeaQuest Dealer. If you have any questions regarding your Buoyancy Compensator or these instructions, contact your local dealer or Aqua Lung/SeaQuest at (760) 597-5000...
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Page 5: Basic Setup
& loop attachments, including the waistband, cylinder bands, and weight pouch flaps. Aqua Lung/SeaQuest recommends that you bring your buoyancy com- pensator, together with your regulator, to your authorized dealer for the installation of the low pressure (LP) inflator hose and other accessories. -
Page 6: Securing The Bc To The Cylinder
Black Diamond Owner’s Manual Securing the BC to the Cylinder Note: BC cylinder bands adjust for all standard cylinder diameters: 6.9” (17.5 cm), 7.25” (18.5 cm), and 8.0” (20.3 cm). The cylinder bands are properly threaded to the buckles when the BC leaves the fac- tory. -
Page 7: Threading The Cylinder Band
Black Diamond Owner’s Manual TOP VIEW Threading the Cylinder Band Step 1. Firmly grasp the metal D-ring with your left hand. Step 2. While firmly holding the metal D-ring, rotate the buckle back towards the webbing. The buckle should form and angle with the metal D-ring as shown in the top view. -
Page 8: Double Cylinder Setup
Double Cylinder Setup The Tank Band Kit for Double Cylinders (P/N 427042) allows mounting of double cylinders to all sizes of the Black Diamond. Please see mount- ing instruction provided with the kit. Before adapting your BC for use with double cylinders, it is important to... -
Page 9: Adjusting The Fit
For example, if you adjust the Black Diamond to fit over a T-shirt or bathing suit, it will be too small when you put it on while wear- ing a 7mm wetsuit or a drysuit. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Chest Strap
Black Diamond Owner’s Manual Adjusting the Chest Strap The chest strap fits across your sternum and keeps the two shoulders from slipping to the sides, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit. Before donning the BC, loosen and disconnect the chest strap. After donning the BC, connect the chest strap and tighten by pulling on the free ends of the straps. -
Page 11: Weight Integration Features
Black Diamond Owner’s Manual WEIGHT INTEGRATION FEATURES The Black Diamond features the SureLock™ (SL) weight system. With the SureLock™ system, weight pouches are secured with a mechani- cal locking mechanism, as opposed to a hook & loop attachment used on other models. The SureLock™ weight system either supplements or replaces a conventional weight belt. - Page 12 Black Diamond Owner’s Manual Installing weight blocks into weight pouches. The weight pouch has an upper and lower weight compartment. For optimum balance, it is important that the weight is loaded correctly in each compartment. Use the diagram below (Fig. 10) for proper weight placement.
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Page 13: Surelock™ Weight Pouch Installation
Black Diamond Owner’s Manual SureLock™ Weight Pouch Installation CAUTION: Aqua Lung/SeaQuest strongly recommends that you do not attempt to don your BC when it is fully loaded with weight. You may otherwise risk injury due to muscle strain or a temporary loss of balance. -
Page 14: Releasing The Surelock™ Weight Pouches
Black Diamond Owner’s Manual WARNING: Before every dive, make sure each weight pouch is secure in order to prevent the pouches from falling out. Involuntary release of both weight pouches underwater can cause a sudden increase in buoyancy causing a rapid as- cent, which could lead to serious injury or death due to ar- terial gas embolism, decompression sickness, or drowning. -
Page 15: Non-Releasable Weight
Black Diamond Owner’s Manual Non-Releasable Weight To supplement the releasable weight, the Black Diamond is designed to carry non-releaseable weight in two fixed pockets located on each side of the BC, between the harness and air bladder. Each pocket can hold up to 5 lbs/2.3 kg (10 lbs/4.6 kg total). -
Page 16: Donning And Adjustment Procedures
Black Diamond Owner’s Manual DONNING & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES Remove the weight pouches from the BC. Loosen and disconnect the chest buckle, waist buckle, and waist- band. Ensure that the swivel buckles on both torso straps are securely fastened. While firmly holding the torso strap where it connects to the BC lobe, fully extend each torso strap to its maximum length by pushing straight up on the slide buckle. -
Page 17: Inflation Methods
Black Diamond Owner’s Manual INFLATION METHODS Oral Inflation To orally inflate your BC, place your lips on the oral inflator mouthpiece (Fig. 16a) and exhale a small amount of air into the mouth- piece to purge any water that may still be in the housing. -
Page 18: Deflation Methods
Black Diamond Owner’s Manual WARNING: Do not rely on the power inflator as the only means to inflate your BC. It is important to practice the technique for orally inflating your BC so that you are pre- pared for any type of malfunction or out of air situation that could render the power inflator inoperable. -
Page 19: Overpressure Relieve (Opr)/ Dump Valve
Overpressure Relief (OPR)/Dump Valves In addition to the overpressure relief (OPR) valve that is integrated into the dual valve, the Black Diamond has three other OPR/dump valves: Two are located at the bottom of the air bladder on the left and right hand sides (Fig. -
Page 20: Special Features
Black Diamond Owner’s Manual SPECIAL FEATURES Knife Attachment The Black Diamond has two grommet holes located on the left pocket flap. These holes are designed to accept many of the specialty knives available from Deep See (Fig. 19). For information on available knife models, consult with your Aqua Lung/ SeaQuest/Deep See retailer. -
Page 21: Pre-Dive Inspection
Black Diamond Owner’s Manual PRE-DIVE INSPECTION Before each use, the BC must be given a thorough visual inspection and functional test. NEVER dive with a BC that shows signs of damage to its bladder or valves until it has received a complete inspection and service from an authorized dealer. -
Page 22: Post-Dive Care & Maintenance
Black Diamond Owner’s Manual POST DIVE CARE & MAINTENANCE With proper care, your BC will provide many years of reliable service. The following preventive maintenance must be performed to extend the life of your BC: Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and extreme heat. Ny- lon fabric can quickly fade when exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet... -
Page 23: Dealer Inspection & Service
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to perform any disassembly or service of your BC. Service requiring disassembly must only be performed by a factory trained Aqua Lung/SeaQuest technician. To obtain service or repair, such as power infla- tor service or replacement of the bladder, see your local authorized dealer. -
Page 24: Warranty Information
Aqua Lung America warrants to the original purchaser for the useful life of the product, from the date of purchase, that the product will be free from defects in materials and workman- ship, provided that it receives normal use, proper care and prescribed dealer service subject to the limitations listed below. - Page 25 This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have rights which vary from state to state and country to country. AQUA LUNG/SEAQUEST DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDEN- TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES IN THE U.S. AND CERTAIN FOR- EIGN COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THIS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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Page 26: Annual Service & Inspection Record
Black Diamond Owner’s Manual Annual Service & Inspection Record Note: Serial number is located under inflator Serial # hold-down Purchase Date Store Name Date Dealer Name City, State Tech Initials... - Page 27 Black Diamond Owner’s Manual...
- Page 28 OWNER’S MANUAL 2340 Cousteau Court . Vista . CA . 92081 ©2004 Aqua Lung America Literature PN 18313 Rev. 6/2004...
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