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AP Diving Commando Escape User Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Commando Escape Buoyancy Compensator User Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information ..................3 Intended Use ..................... 4 Introduction ....................... 4 Equipment Stowage ..................6 Zip Pockets ......................6 Surface Trim & Weighting ................6 Cylinder Mounting Options ................7 Mounting Cylinders ..................8 Pre Dive Inspection ..................10 Donning the BCD ....................

  • Page 3: Important Information

    DO NOT use the BCD to lift heavy objects to the surface, it is not a lift bag. The BCD should be serviced annually by AP Diving or an authorised agent. DO NOT tamper with the BCD. Alterations to the design of the BCD should only be carried out by AP Diving.

  • Page 4: Intended Use

    BCD. Introduction Introducing the latest Commando BCD from AP Diving, the Commando Escape, a lightweight travel jacket that utilises bespoke new materials to deliver heavy-duty quality, comfort and performance – all under three kilos.
  • Page 5 Front Direct Feed Hose Shoulder Clips Dump Valve Hose Retainer Knob Low Profile Power Large Inflator & Dump Zippered Pockets Chest Clip Light Weight Aluminium D-rings Side Pockets Double Adjustable Waist Band and Cummerbund Accessory Attachment Holes Back Shoulder Dump/ Convoluted Hose with Over Pressure Valve Elbow Dump...

  • Page 6: Equipment Stowage

    Equipment Stowage Zip Pockets There are two zip pockets located on each side of the BCD, a large main pocket plus a secondary pocket. The zips open from the front for easy access. Inside the main pockets are small D-rings for accessory attachment. The secondary pockets have conveniently located eyelets for the attachment of external accessories such as a diver’s knife.

  • Page 7: Cylinder Mounting Options

    Cylinder Mounting Options Single Cylinder BK3 – Single cam band fitted as standard. Suitable for all common cylinder sizes. Twin Cylinders Twinning bands available in 3 standard sizes: Main Cylinder Product Code Diameter BK15 5.5” BK16 7” BK17 8” Note: Spacer blocks are not used if the valves are manifolded.

  • Page 8: Mounting Cylinders

    Note: The top cam bands fit through the BC Backplate and around the cylinders. The lower bands only go around the bands for stability. Mounting Cylinders 1. Place the loop on the rear of the BCD over the neck of the cylinder. Adjust the webbing so the jacket is sitting at the desired height on the cylinder.
  • Page 9 5. Thread the webbing through the metal loop and through the buckle as shown. 6. Pull the end of the webbing to tighten the webbing to the cylinder. 7. Secure the webbing by pulling the buckle forward 90 . Now thread the remaining webbing through the buckle, as shown.

  • Page 10: Pre Dive Inspection

    11. Once secure, the loose end of the webbing is then velcroed down and tucked under the webbing loop, leave 50mm (2”) spare. 12. Check that the cam band is straight on the cylinder and secure. Pre Dive Inspection Visually inspect the BCD material and fittings for signs of damage of excessive wear.

  • Page 11: Donning The Bcd

    Donning the BCD Fully extend all the adjustment straps and clip the shoulder straps together. With the help of your Dive Buddy slide your arms through the shoulder straps. While your Dive Buddy takes the weight of the BCD tighten the shoulder straps until the cummerbund is level with the hips.

  • Page 12: Oral Inflation

    Important: Add and vent gas from the BCD in short bursts to maintain a controlled decent, ascent and neutral buoyancy. Adjusting the BCD’s buoyancy in large amounts will cause a see-saw effect dive profile and may cause an uncontrolled buoyant ascent. Oral Inflation The BCD can be orally inflated by pressing the exhaust button at the end of the valve...

  • Page 13: Elbow Dump

    IMPORTANT– Ensure that the elbow O-ring is correctly located before replacing the elbow and conduct a leak test by inflating the BCD. If necessary disinfect the BCD after rinsing using diluted the AP Diving cleaning solution. Thoroughly rinse the disinfectant from the BCD using cold potable water.

  • Page 14: Storage

    Allow the BCD to dry naturally, ideally inside an enclosed clean and dry room with circulating air. IMPORTANT – DO NOT dry the BCD in direct ultraviolet sunlight or a radiant heat source which could damage or discolour the BCD fabric.

  • Page 15: Bcd Operating Temperature Range

    3 years from date of purchase. A valid warranty card or purchase receipt must be made available before a claim can be made. If a fault occurs AP Diving will replace or repair the product at their discretion, therefore all claims must be referred directly to AP Diving.
  • Page 16 Ambient Pressure Diving ltd Tested to BS EN 1809:1998 Water-Ma-Trout Industrial Estate Helston EC Type Examination By: Cornwall SGS United Kingdom Ltd. United Kingdom Weston-Super-Mare TR13 0LW Somerset BS22 6WA TEL: (44) 01326 563834 Notified Body Number 0120 FAX: (44) 01326 565945 Email: info@apdiving.com Web: www.apdiving.com Issue 09/2019...

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