Assembling Your Scuba Gear
Secure the scuba units or lay them down after assembly.
Stowing the Scuba Unit
The scuba unit should be secured or stored to prevent damage to the gear or injury to a diver.
Most dive boats have devices that secure the cylinder in an upright position. The boat's divemaster will show you the proper way to use their system.
If a securing device is not available, lay the unit down with the cylinder at the bottom of the unit. Make sure the 2nd stages are placed on top of the BCD to prevent damage from the cylinder or a passing diver.
Special care must be taken when placing a scuba unit on a beach because sand can cause your regulator or power inflator to malfunction. A towel or tarp underneath your equipment is very useful for this purpose.
Most dive boats have devices that secure the cylinder in an upright position. The boat's divemaster will show you the proper way to use their system.
If a securing device is not available, lay the unit down with the cylinder at the bottom of the unit. Make sure the 2nd stages are placed on top of the BCD to prevent damage from the cylinder or a passing diver.
Special care must be taken when placing a scuba unit on a beach because sand can cause your regulator or power inflator to malfunction. A towel or tarp underneath your equipment is very useful for this purpose.
