Halcyon BC2009
Halcyon BC2009
This manual provides essential instructions for the Halcyon Buoyancy Compensator (BC) systems, including Eclipse, Explorer, Pioneer, and Evolve models. It emphasizes the importance of proper fitting, adjustment, inspection, and care to ensure safety and optimal performance.
Users must be certified in SCUBA diving and buoyancy control. The BC is not a lifejacket and does not guarantee a head-up position at the surface. Improper use can result in serious injury or death. Regular maintenance and inspection are crucial, and unauthorized repairs void the warranty.
The BC system offers two primary adjustment methods: the classic semi-permanent fitting and the Cinch Quick-adjust design. Proper fitting involves adjusting the harness to accommodate thermal protection and ensuring the backplate is positioned for easy valve access.
The Secure Harness features a simple design with strategically placed D-rings for attaching equipment. The Cinch system allows for quick adjustments, enhancing comfort and functionality during dives.
Proper weighting and matching the wing to the cylinder are essential for maintaining buoyancy control. The manual provides guidelines for pre-dive inspections and post-dive maintenance to ensure the longevity and reliability of the BC system.
Annual servicing by an authorized dealer is recommended. Preventative maintenance includes checking for leaks and ensuring all components are functioning correctly.
The manual includes a component checklist and warranty information to assist users in maintaining their equipment.
The Halcyon BC system is designed for use with either single or double cylinders. It includes components such as the Cinch Adapter Plate, D-Ring Assembly, Doubles Bolt Extender, Bolts Kit, Light Retainer Assembly, Weight Pocket Attachment, and Quick-adjust Crotch Strap. Each component is designed to enhance adjustability and security without compromising the integrity of the harness.
- Initial Setup: Begin by attaching the Halcyon Single Tank Adapter (STA) to the wing and backplate using the supplied fasteners. Ensure the straps are correctly configured and the cylinder is securely held.
- Cinch Harness Adjustment: The Cinch allows for quick adjustments by sliding the harness through a unique assembly. Adjustments can be made in or out of the water, and the harness can be used with single or double cylinders.
- Final Assembly: Attach the D-ring and light retainer assemblies, ensuring the webbing is threaded properly. Install the knife pocket and waist buckle, trimming excess webbing as needed.
Warnings emphasize the importance of using the appropriate wing for the designated cylinder type to prevent negative buoyancy. It is crucial to test the fully rigged and weighted BC system in a controlled environment before diving.
- Quick-adjust Crotch Strap: Install by threading the webbing through the quick-adjust slide buckle and backplate. Adjust the length for a proper fit.
- Doubles Bolt Extender: Use this extender for double cylinders if shorter bolts are present on the tank bands.
- Deluxe Harness Pads: Install shoulder and backplate pads for added comfort, allowing customization of D-ring positions.
The document provides comprehensive instructions for assembling and adjusting the Halcyon BC system, emphasizing safety and customization to suit individual diving needs.
1. Ensure the Velcro is facing up and runs through the same backplate slot as the harness. Secure the large Velcro tab and attach the pad end to the plate.
2. Position the harness strap above the shoulder pad, aligning the small vinyl tabs for secure attachment.
3. Fold the "loop" side of the Velcro to simplify tab insertion through the shoulder pad slot.
4. Verify the pad is evenly secured with the D-ring and accessory attachments.
1. Secure the top two holes on each side of the plate by inserting the nut and securing the bolt.
2. Repeat for the top two holes on each side.
3. Attach the third set of bolts by folding the tab under the pad.
4. Leave the final bottom bolts undone if using the Storage Pak.
5. Regularly check bolt tightness, especially after initial assembly.
The Halcyon Buoyancy Compensator allows for easy ballast adjustment. Proper weighting involves balancing surface buoyancy, breathing supply weight, and maintaining neutrality at 10’ (3m). The system offers various weighting options, including Active Control Ballast™ (ACB), canister lights, v-weights, and traditional weight belts.
Halcyon provides fixed-weight options like the Convertible 6-lb. weight and Trim Weight pockets. The ACB Integrated Weight Pockets replace conventional weight belts, offering secure attachment to the harness waist belt.
Conduct a thorough visual inspection and functional test before each use. Check the power inflator, OP valve, oral inflator button, and cam straps. Ensure ACB system pockets are securely fastened.
Perform preventative maintenance to extend the BC's life. Avoid prolonged exposure to chlorinated water, direct sunlight, and contaminants. Rinse the BC thoroughly with fresh water after each use.
1. Completely drain the bladder of water using the oral inflator or overpressure valve, avoiding the power inflator.
2. Inflate the BC and allow it to dry inside and out before storing. Store partially inflated, away from sunlight, in a cool, dry area.
- Buoyancy Wings: Various models with different lift capacities, including Eclipse and Explorer wings.
- Alternate Lift and Surface Marking Devices: Includes BC Storage Pak, Diver’s Life Raft, and various Diver’s Alert Markers.
- Secure Harness Accessories: Options include stainless steel and aluminum backplates, harness pockets, and knife pockets.
- Weighting Systems: ACB Integrated Weight Pockets, Trim Weight Kit, V-Weight for Double Cylinders, and Weighted Single Tank Adapter.
- Gear Bags: Made from Textilene/Cordura®.
- Guideline Devices: Defender Delrin spools and Pathfinder Primary Reels.
- Lighting Systems: Explorer HID/NiMH Systems, Apollo Video Lighting Systems, and Scout Back-up Lights.
- Warranty covers defects in materials and craftsmanship for one year from purchase, with proof of purchase required.
- Warranty is void if used by untrained individuals or without proper certification.
- Excludes damages from improper use, maintenance, unauthorized repairs, and cosmetic damage.
- Does not cover equipment used for rental, commercial, governmental, or military purposes.
- Applies to products purchased in the U.S.; contact local representatives for other regions.
Catalog excerpts
BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR OWNER’S MANUAL 1
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EC Type approval conducted by SGS UK Ltd. Ellesmere Port CH65 3EN, ENGLAND Notified body number 0120. EC Type approval conducted by TUV Rheinland E-mail [email protected]
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HALCYON BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR OWNER'S MANUAL Trademark Notice Halcyon® and BC Keel® are registered trademarks of Halcyon Manufacturing, Inc. Halcyon's BC Keel and Trim Weight system are protected by U.S. Patents #5855454 and 653072501. The Halcyon Cinch is a patent-pending design protected by U.S. and European law. Halcyon trademarks and pending patents include Multifunction Compensator™, Cinch™, Pioneer™, Eclipse™, Explorer™, and Evolve™ wings, BC Storage Pak™, Active Control Ballast™, Diver's Life Raft™, Surf Shuttle™, No-Lock Connector™, Helios™, Proteus™, and Apollo™ lighting systems, Scout...
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS *Before using this Buoyancy Compensator (BC), you must receive instruction and certification in SCUBA diving and buoyancy control from a recognized training agency. Use of SCUBA equipment by uncertified or untrained persons is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. *Read this owner's manual completely before attempting to use your BC, and become familiar with it first in a controlled environment, such as a swimming pool, in order to weight yourself properly and to become comfortable with using its many features and adjustments. *Before every dive,...
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Your buoyancy compensator is primarily designed to help you maintain neutral buoyancy while in a comfortably balanced, face-down swimming position underwater. It is also designed to provide you with flotation so that you can rest on the surface, but it is not designed to function as a life preserver or personal flotation device (PFD). In order to meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations, a PFD must be designed so that it automatically rights you to a face-up position and holds your head out of the water on the surface. The design characteristics of a personal flotation device are therefore different...
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TABLE OFCONTENTS Fitting Your Halcyon Buoyancy Compensator 7 Classic Semi-permanent Fitting 7 Fine-tuning Your BC System 8 Final Assembly of your BC System 10 Halcyon Cinch Quick-adjust Harness 10 Diving with the Cinch 11 Adjustment of the Cinch Harness 11 Attaching the D-ring and Light Retainer 13 Attachment of ACB Integrated Weights 14 Quick-Adjust Crotch Strap 15 Doubles Bolt Extender 16 Installation of Deluxe Harness Pads 16 Diving Your Halcyon BC System 17 Using a Lift Device with your BC 17 Weighting Your BC System 17 Matching your Wing to the Proper Cylinder 18 Assembly of BC System Weighting...
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FITTING YOUR HALCYON BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR The Halcyon Buoyancy Compensator system provides superior buoyancy control and trim adjustment for divers in any underwater environment. Each component of the BC system-the proper buoyancy wing, alternative lift device, weighting system, and Secure Harness-works together to provide you with safe, efficient control of your gear while under water and on the surface. The BC harness system is adjustable to fit all body types, providing for a much more precise fit than jacket-style BCs. The Halcyon Buoyancy Compensator has two primary forms of adjustment....
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The crotch strap should be comfortable and allow you to reach your tanks. The waist belt should fit as snug as is comfortable. Do not overtighten the waist belt so much as to restrict breathing. When adjusting the waist belt, make sure to set the buckle so that it is off to your right side. With the buckle in this position, the crotch strap is unable to accidentally open the buckle. The waist belt buckle (and/or another buckle) can be used to hold your Explorer light canister in place. To adjust the crotch strap, buckle the waist strap without running it through the crotch strap. Now pull the...
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bottles in your diving. If the D-rings are too low, the stage bottles will hang too far away from your body, causing significant drag and possibly damaging marine environments. The shoulder D-rings should also be high enough to allow for proper storage of your Scout back-up lights and to allow for ease of use of your wing's inflator hose to adjust trim and buoyancy, yet not so high that you can't clip an item off with the same-side hand as the clip. To position the shoulder D-rings, extend your arms straight out to the side, parallel to the ground. Bend at the elbow and bring your thumb straight...
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FINAL ASSEMBLY OF YOUR BC SYSTEM Final assemly includes attaching the Halcyon Single Tank Adapter (STA) to the wing and backplate with the two supplied fasteners/bolts. If you are using the 6-lb. Convertible Weight, be sure this is in position in the STA (figure 9) and be sure the straps are correctly configured on the STA. Place the wing on top of the STA through the bolts, then the backplate on top of the wing. Tighten both bolts and fasteners securely. Slide the cam straps over your cylinder and tighten at desired position in relation to the cylinder's valve (figure 10). When diving with doubles,...
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Diving with the Cinch If you are installing a Cinch upgrade, be sure to use new webbing and check that it is free of blemishes. This manual contains detailed assembly instructions to assist in properly fitting the Cinch upgrade. Adjustment of the Cinch Harness Adjustment of the Secure Harness while wearing the Cinch is quick and easy. Be sure to trim the extra webbing once you've determined the best size range for your Cinch harness and quick-adjust crotch strap. The Cinch harness can be adjusted in or out of the water and can be used with single or double cylinders. It is best to adjust the...
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Complete instructions on installation and sizing of the Cinch and quick-adjust crotch strap can be found at the end of this Cinch manual section. HALCYON CINCH COMPONENTS 1. Cinch Adapter Plate - High-quality, molded ABS plate is uniquely designed to fit the contours of your Halcyon backplate, providing unprecedented adjustability without the risk of quick-release buckles or the hassle of dangling 2. D-Ring Assembly - Allows the secure harness webbing to slide freely without affecting the position of the left-hip 3. Doubles Bolt Extender - Extends a short bottom bolt, allowing the Cinch System...
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