Assembling Your Scuba Gear
Attaching Your Tank to the BCD
- If the cylinder is equipped with a yoke valve, inspect the valve's o-ring for signs of wear or cracks. Replace the o-ring if it's defective or missing.
- Stand the cylinder in an upright position with the valve knob positioned to your right side.
- The tank strap will stretch when wet, so soak the strap in water to prevent it from loosening during the dive.
- Lower the BCD's tank strap over the cylinder, and rotate the cylinder until the valve knob points to the BCD's right side.
- Make sure the strap is correctly woven through the buckle, and close the buckle. Tighten the strap if it's loose.
- Pick up the BCD by its handle or shoulder straps and make sure the cylinder is securely fastened and does not slip.
