WOLLIS ATS User manual

Buoyancy Compensator
User’s Guide
ForModel:
ATS
HD 100
Solo
Elite 2
Switchback
HTS 2
S25
S38
X37
X55
BAC 65
BAC 85
BAC D85
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This owner’s guide is copyrighted, all rights are reserved. It may not, in whole or in part,
be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or
machine readable for without prior consent in writing from Hollis.
Buoyancy Compensator Users’ Guide, Doc. No. 12-4012 Rev. 3 7/16/09
©Hollis
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San Leandro, Ca. USA 94577
TRADEMARK NOTICE
Hollis and the Hollis logo are registered trademarks of Hollis. All rights are reserved.
PATENT NOTICE
U.S. Patents have been issued, or applied for, to protect the following design features:
backpack systems (U.S. Patent No. 5,378,084, Gas Impermeable Laminate (U.S. Patent
No. 5,693,412), Harness Buckle (U.S. Patent No. D409,114), Weight Drop System (U.S.
Patent No. 5,218,745), Soft Backpack (U.S. Patent No. 4,952,095), and Compensating
Waistband (U.S. Patent No. 4,732,305. Also other Patents Pending.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For details, refer to the Product Warranty section on the Hollis web site:
www.hollisgear.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
4. Introduction and Warnings
5. Warnings
6. BCD Systems
7. BC Bladder Systems
8. Pull Dump and Bungee Cords
9. BC Inflator System
12. BC Harness Systems / Solo Harness
16. Switchback Harness
21. Elite 2 Harness
25. HTS 1 & 2 Harness
30. BC Single Tank Mounting Adaptor
31. Mounting Double Tanks to BC
32. Attaching a Single Tank w/ Cam Band to BC / Integrated Weight Pockets for
Elite, Switchback, Solo & HTS Harness BC Systems
33. Integrated Weight Pockets for Elite, Switchback, Solo & HTS Harness BC
Systems
36. BC Waist Cam Buckle
37. ATS Assembly
39. HD100
40. BC Donning and Fitting
41. Care and Maintenance
42. Records
43. Contact Information
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Introduction
This User’s Guide describes the unique functions and features of Hollis buoyancy
compensators (BC) and various optional accessories. The more acquainted that you
become with your new BC, the more you will enjoy your diving experience. By
following the instructions in this guide, you will understand how your BC product works,
how to make best use of its features and how to ensure it is set up best for your needs.
All Hollis BC’s are constructed with the highest quality materials and utilize the latest
computer aided design and manufacturing techniques to ensure their highest performance
and reliability. There are a number of Hollis BC systems that are designed to match your
type of diving. With a selection of bladder systems and accessories, a diver can
configure his or her BC system to work in any environment they are operating in.
WARNING:This indicates a potential hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION:This denotes instances that if not handled properly could result in
damage to the equipment.
NOTE: Represents important information.
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WARNINGS:
•Hollis BC’s are intended for use by divers who have successfully completed a
nationally recognized course in scuba diving.
•Hollis BC’s must not be used by untrained persons who may not have knowledge
of the potential risks and hazards of scuba diving
•As with all underwater life support equipment, improper use or misuse of this
product can cause serious injury or death.
•Improper use of the oral Inflation/ Deflation or dump valve assemblies may allow
water to enter the BC with a subsequent reduction in buoyancy. Reducing
buoyancy can cause a loss of buoyancy control resulting in serious injury or
death.
•Temperature conditions for use (1 to 40 degrees C / 34 to104 degrees F)
•Limitations of dimensions of cylinders (20L single cylinder, or Twin 15 litre
cylinders)
•This is not a lifejacket it does not guarantee a head up position of the wearer at the
surface.
•DO NOT depend on any Hollis BC to save your life under any circumstances.
•Prior to each dive, inspect and test your BC for proper operation. If any part does
not function properly, DO NOT USE!
•In an emergency, Hollis BC’s may not provide face-up flotation in all cases for all
persons.
•DO NOT inhale gases from within any Hollis BC.
•On the Hollis dual bladder, the bladder against the diver’s back is the primary
bladder. Do not inflate both bladders at the same time, this could decrease the
overall lift provided by the bladder.
•If you do not fully understand how to use your Hollis BC, or if you have any
questions regarding its functions, you should seek instruction in its use from your
authorized Hollis dealer before you utilize this product.
•Read and understand the owner’s guide completely before diving with any Hollis
BC system.
•It is the diver’s responsibility to assure that fully configured, ready to dive
systems are able to achieve neutral buoyancy at the beginning and end of any
dive. Adding Non-Drop weights or switching from a single cylinder configuration
to twin cylinder configuration can add significant in water weight.
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