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- Page 1 Halcyon Multifunction Compensator Owner’s Manual...
- Page 3 Halcyon Manufacturing, Inc. Halcyon’s BC Keel ® ® and Trim Weight system are protected by US Patents #5855454 and 6530725b1. Halcyon trademarks and pending patents include Multifunction Compensator™, Pioneer™, Eclipse™, and Explorer™ wings MC Storage Pak™, Active Control Ballast™, Diver’s Life Raft™, Surf Shuttle™, No-Lock Connector™, Helios™, Proteus™, and Apollo™...
- Page 4 Factory prescribed service for this MC should be performed at least once annually by an authorized 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 If you are unsure how to weight yourself in order to achieve optimum buoyancy underwater and on the surface, do not dive until you have obtained the necessary instruction from your diving instructor or an authorized Halcyon Dealer. If you have any questions regarding your Buoyancy Compensator or these instructions, contact your...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Fitting your Multifunction Compensator Harness Adjustments Fine Tuning your Multifunction Compensator Harness Accessory Placement Mounting on a SCUBA Cylinder MC Storage Pak/Lift Devices Weighting your Multifunction Compensator Fixed Ballast Active Control Ballast Matching Wing and Cylinder Attaching the ACB System... -
Page 7: Fitting Your Multifunction Compensator
You can adjust the Halcyon MC harness without the use of special tools by adjusting the triglide fastners along the back of the backplate and on the crotch strap (Figure 1). To adjust the shoulder straps, loosen the triglide fasteners on the back of the backplate where the webbing feeds through the slots (Figure 2). - Page 8 Fig. 4: Proper placement of backplate Fig. 3: Allow for at least two fingers of spacing between the harness strap and your exposure suit of-water, yet still remain snug enough so that your tanks are secure while stage bottles clipped off to the top D-ring stay close to the chest.
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Page 9: Fine Tuning Your Multifunction Compensator
Fine-Tuning Your MC System The MC harness is the model of simplicity. The Secure Harness utilizes one D-ring on each side of the chest, avoiding the unnecessary clutter of multiple attachments. One D-ring is located on your left hip and single D-rings are placed on the front and back of the MC crotch strap. -
Page 10: Mounting On A Scuba Cylinder
(Figure 8). When used with an Eclipse series single cylinder wing, attach either the Halcyon stainless steel or weighted Single Tank Adapter to the wing with the two supplied bolts (Figure 9). - Page 11 MC while you are diving, you may lose your air supply, which could lead to serious injury or death. WARNING: Halcyon MC buoyancy wings are specifically designed for either single or dou- ble cylinders. Always use the appropriate wing for the designated cylinder type(s). Failure to use the appropriate amount of lift for a given cylinder configuration can result in nega- tive buoyancy, which could lead to serious injury or death.
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Page 12: Mc Storage Pak/Lift Devices
Alternative lift devices include Diver Alert Markers (safety sausages), Surf Shuttles, lift bags, and the Halcyon Diver’s Life Raft. A complete list of Halcyon lift devices is available in this manual’s appendix. Figs. 13-16: Lift bag deployment... -
Page 13: Weighting Your Multifunction Compensator
Halcyon Single Tank Adapter (6 lb/2.7 kg) (Figure 20). Between two and ten additional pounds (1-4 kg) can be positioned directly on your tank as part of Halcyon’s Trim Weight Kit (Figures 21, 22). When properly configured and tested, tank trim weighting may assist in facilitating a heads-up position while at the surface. -
Page 14: Matching Wing And Cylinder
Matching your Wing to the Proper Cylinder Halcyon’s Pioneer single cylinder wings come in 27 lb (12 kg), 36 lb (16 kg), and 45 lb (20 kg) lift sizes. With the appropriate balanced rig, the Pioneer 27 and 36 wings, along with the Eclipse 30 lb (13.6 kg) wing, are designed for light to medium... -
Page 15: Attaching The Acb System
Using the Active Control Ballast System Halcyon’s Active Control Ballast™ System complements the use of fixed weight to create a “balanced rig;” it is designed to replace the need for a conventional weight belt. The ACB is comprised of two weight pockets attached to the harness waist belt. The left pocket has an integrated D-ring that replaces the D-ring on the harness. -
Page 16: Pre-Dive Mc System Inspection
Before each use, the MC must be given a thorough visual inspection and functional test. Never dive with a MC that shows signs of damage to its bladder or valving until it has received a complete in- spection and service from an Authorized Halcyon Dealer. Inspection Checklist 1. -
Page 17: Mc System Care And Maintenance
MC System Care and Maintenance With proper care, your Halcyon MC will provide many years of reliable service. The following preven- tative maintenance must be performed to extend the life of your MC: Preventative Maintenance Avoid repeated or prolonged use in heavily chlorinated water. Prolonged exposure to chemically treated water can damage the MC’s material. -
Page 18: Appendix 1: Mc System Component Checklist
Hardcoated Aluminum Backplate, Harness & Knife Pocket (with adj. crotch strap) Right-hand Zippered Pocket (attaches to harness strap) Stainless Knife for Halcyon Harness Knife Pocket Ballast Systems Active Control Ballast 20 Integrated Weight Pockets - 10 lb (4.5 kg) per side Active Control Ballast 30 Integrated Weight Pockets - 15 lb (6.8 kg) per side... -
Page 19: Appendix 2: Halcyon Warranty Information
Should your HALCYON MC 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.
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