Owner`s manual
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Pre-dive Assembly and Inspection
Weights can be loaded after the system is donned as shown, or the •
weights can be loaded before the system is donned. Considerations
include the amount of weight and the distance to enter the water. Ask
your buddy for help in either case. To load the weight system:
Unfasten• the buckles securing the bladder assembly winglets to the side
of the vest to allow easy access to the weight pockets.
Ripcord™ - load the yellow pouch through the RED zippered opening on •
the pocket top. Be sure the RED zipper is fully closed after loading.
Pull-Out™- load the pouch through the Velcro Touch Fastener •
opening. Close the opening and load the pouch into pocket
according to illustration.
E-Z Lock •
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- load the pouch through the Velcro Touch Fastener
opening. Close the opening and load the pouch into pocket
according to illustration.
Refasten• the buckles securing the bladder winglets to the side of the
vest.
Be sure to load in the weights in the Ripcord pocket closest to the diver. •
The outer zipper pocket is a utility pocket, it is NOT designed for weights.
The outer zipper pocket is NOT releasable with the Ripcord system. The
outer zipper pocket is for carrying other items like gloves, small lights,
mesh catch bag, etc.
The Ripcord weight system is designed to accept block weights, shot •
pouches and the recommended Zeagle Zipper weight bags (# 8042- 12
pound and #8043-18 pound capacity each). It is recommended that small
weights of 2 pounds or less are not used loose in the Ripcord systems as
they may fall out the bottom of the pockets.
To load the weights, unzip the weight pockets (with red zipper pull tab) •
and insert weights. Do not overll pockets. Zipper should zip close easily.
Use equal amount of weight in each side of vest to ensure proper bal-
ance.
To release the weights pull the red ripcord handle fully to stop. •
Loading the Zeagle Integrated Weight System:
The following is required for proper BC performance