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Safety ............. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The Weight & Trim System is intended for use by certified scuba divers or divers in training under the supervision of a qualified instructor. !! WARNING !! Follow all instructions and heed these safety precautions. Improper use or misuse of your Weight & Trim System could result in serious injury or death.
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•This manual is supplied to the original purchaser of the Weight & Trim System. If you have any questions about the use or maintenance of the Weight & Trim System, or if you need another copy of this manual, contact DUI: Diving Unlimited International, Inc.
Weight & Trim Classic ....... SIZING The Weight & Trim Classic consists of a harness assembly and two removable weight pockets. For a proper fit the Classic comes in three sizes.The following table can assist in selecting the correct size. Although the chart cannot address all body shapes and sizes, start with the size recommended by the table and continue with the fit check.
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Weight & Trim Classic ....... alignment by placing your thumb at the top edge of the hipbone on each side.The top edge of the weight pocket assembly should be even with the thumb. See Figure 2. After a few dives, you may find that having the weight pockets higher or lower than this point to be more comfortable for you and provide you with better trim (position) in the...
Weight & Trim II........SIZING The DUI Weight & Trim II consists of a harness assembly and two removable weight pockets. For a proper fit the unit is available in six sizes.The following table will assist you in selecting the correct size.
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Weight & Trim II........• Check to see if your weight is at the proper place by placing your thumb at the top edge of the hipbone on each side.The top edge of the weight pocket assembly should be even with the thumb. See Figure 4.
Weight Distribution: Although weight integrated BCs are popular today, many do not allow you to wear all of the weight comfortably. You can use the DUI Weight & Trim System to divide up your weight between your weight integrated BC to make your equipment easier and more comfortable to handle.
Preparation........... LOADING THE WEIGHTS The right and left weight pocket assemblies have two pockets. Each pocket can accept either molded lead weights and/or lead shot packaged in pouches of up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of weight for a total of 40 pounds (18 kg). Some styles of lead weights may limit the maximum capacity of the pockets.
Preparation........... INSPECTING THE WEIGHT & TRIM SYSTEM PRIOR TO USE Always take the time to carefully inspect your Weight & Trim System prior to each dive. Inspect the following items: 1. Test the weight release mechanism on each side for proper operation. They should not be worn or broken.
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Preparation........... • Set the Weight & Trim System on the ground with the back of the unit facing you with the waist buckle open. • While standing with your arms straight at your sides, cross your straight arms in front of you, so your hands are pointing toward the ground. •...
Preparation........... The release handles on the Weight & Trim System are made to accommodate large hands wearing thick gloves. Given this, it is possible for a diver to incorrectly pass the ends of the waist belt through the loops to “wire” the belt in a condition where the weight pockets can only be released with great difficulty.
Since each diving emergency occurs under a different set of circumstances and all divers have varying degrees of experience, DUI cannot advise you when to drop all weights and when to drop half of the weights.
Diving ............ HOW TO RELEASE THE WEIGHTS • To release half of your weights, place your thumb through the loop of a weight release handle and grasp it, pulling the handle straight out and away from your body.The hand used to release the weight pocket assembly should be the hand closest to the assembly i.e.
Maintenance......... MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WEIGHT & TRIM SYSTEM Proper maintenance of your Weight & Trim System is very important. It is very simple to care for and requires a minimum amount of attention. POST DIVE CARE • Rinse the entire system thoroughly with fresh water. •...
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Maintenance......... wrong weight pocket assembly and it must be moved to the other side. 4. The two ends of the weight release cables must be threaded through the two small diameter grommets located on the front edge of the weight carrier. See Figure 7. 5.
Maintenance......... REATTACHING THE WEIGHT POCKETS OF THE WEIGHT & TRIM II If you have released the weights you will need to restring them before you can use the Weight & Trim II for diving again.This is a very simple procedure that can be accomplished in a few minutes.There is a left and a right weight pocket assembly.
Maintenance......... !! WARNING !! Do not tie or knot the cable. Doing so could prevent the cable from moving through the attachment mounting loops smoothly, making the ditching of the weights difficult or impossible. DETERIORATION OF HOOK AND PILE FASTENER Over time, the hook and pile fastener used on your Weight &...
This warranty does not cover, and DUI shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties, incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
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