Dynamicnord SBC-20 Manuel - Page 10

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Lower and upper drain valve right side
At the right rear of the BCD is a pressure relief valve equipped with
a pull button and pull cord. This lower drain valve can be manually
activated when the diver is in a horizontal or inverted position in the
water and the valve is at the top of the BCD's air bladder.
The same can be done with the combined pressure relief and drain
valve in the upright position.
WARNING
The draining fixtures offering the maximum air drain are the
shoulder valve and the lower valve.
Function of the pressure relief valve
The pressure relief valve prevents over-inflation of the BCD. If the
internal pressure exceeds the spring pressure in the pressure relief
valve, the valve automatically opens and releases air to prevent
damage to the BCD. The valve will automatically close when the
internal pressure falls below the spring pressure in the pressure relief
valve.

Adjusting the harness

WARNING
Adjust the BCD so that it does not interfere with your breath-
ing when fully inflated. Restriction of normal breathing while
wearing the BCD can result in injury or death. Before each
use, check that all belts, straps, quick-release buckles and/or
the cummerbund are adjusted correctly for the user.
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Opening and securing the straps
So that it can be opened and closed quickly, the BCD has quick-
release buckles on both shoulders, on the chest and on the
cummerbund. See figure on next page.
The cummerbund also features a Velcro system. All fasteners can be
opened with one hand.
Adjustable shoulders
The BCD's upper shoulder straps are not adjustable. The length of
the lower straps is adjusted using a movable quick-release buckle
through which the strap is routed. To shorten it, grab the free end of
the strap and pull it down firmly. To lengthen the strap, lift the front
portion of the buckle while wearing the BCD.
Adjusting the BCD to different body sizes
All DYNAMICNORD BCDs allow for optimal size adjustment by
combining different adjustment options. If necessary, the waist belt
can also be adjusted quickly and easily under the back padding.
Cummerbund
The cummerbund should be fastened around the waist (above the
hips) and NOT around the rib cage or diaphragm, with at least two
centimeters overlap at the Velcro. The side panels are attached to the
back plate and can be adjusted in length. See figure on next page. It is
important to ensure that the BCD is not worn too high on the body as
this will result in an undesirably high center of gravity and may cause
discomfort or shortness of breath.
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