By default, the SPGs in our sidemount regulator packages are not
mounted on the first stage HP ports. That is because there does not seem
to be a consensus among experienced sidemount divers on how the
cylinder valves should be oriented. Some sidemount divers configure the
stage straps on their cylinders so that the valve outlets point down
and others prefer the valve outlets to point up. They may arrange the
cylinders with the handwheels on the inside where they are more
protected, while others prefer the handwheels on the outside where they
are easier to reach. We assemble the SPG, air spool, and hose but the
orientation of your cylinder valve outlets, up or down, will determine
which HP port of the first stage will be used. It is easy to do
yourself, but if you would like us to go ahead and mount the SPG's on
the first stages just tell us in the 'Special Instructions' dialog box
at Checkout if you rig your cylinders with the valve outlets facing up
or down.
