Aqua Lung BC 1 User Manual page 15

Securing the Band to the Cylinder
WARNING:
wet. Always wet the band before making the final adjustment;
apply enough tension to ensure that the cylinder is completely
secure. Test this connection before every dive. If the cylinder
slips free from the BC during the dive, you may loose your air
supply, which could lead to serious injury or death.
NOTE: Universal cylinder bands adjust for all standard cylinder diameters.
1. Slide the cylinder band over the cylinder
so that the BC is at the desired position in
relation to the cylinder valve. Make sure the
cylinder valve air outlet is facing the back of
the BC.
2. While holding the cylinder secure, pull the
free end of the cylinder band webbing until
there is a very tight fit between the cylinder
plate and the cylinder.
3. Close the buckle halfway to hold the
cylinder band taut, and thread the free end
of the band through the open slot in the end
of the buckle.
The cylinder band will initially stretch as it becomes
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