General Warning - Seac Traje seco Manual Del Usuario

IMPORTANT
The use of the dry suit over time may
result in changes in its wearability
compared to when it was new. Many
factors may bring about these changes:
aging of the neoprene, continuous
and frequent deep dives and incorrect
maintenance. Moreover, changes in
the weight and form of the user may
further contribute to an improper fit
of the dry suit. If not used frequently,
we advise checking the fit of the dry
suit before planning any dives. This will
save the diver from having to cancel
dives due to problems that may arise
at the last minute. Furthermore, never
underestimate how difficult and dangerous
diving with uncomfortable or inappropriate
equipment may be for you and your diving
companions.
PUTTING ON ThE SCUbA ASSEMbly
Once you have put on the dry suit and closed
the zipper, you can position the weights and
then put the SCUBA assembly on. To do this,
you will need to connect the inflation hose to
the valve.
The hose, previously connected to a low
pressure output of the first stage, must pass
beneath the armpit and be inserted into the
male attachment on the inflation valve (fig. 4).
Move the hose quick-release ring nut to
facilitate this operation. By pulling gently on
the hose, the diver will be able to ascertain
successful correct connection. If inserted
correctly, the hose will be properly joined to
the inflation valve.
Once the hose has been connected up to
the inflation valve, we can test it by checking
correct air intake. Additionally, by acting on
the dump valve (pressing it), we can check its
correct function.
N.B.: the hose can be connected and
disconnected without any loss of air or water
infiltrations into the suit.
In the previous paragraphs we have dealt with
subjects and phenomena (increase of pressure
and buoyancy force) that mostly concern the
use of the dry suit while diving. The following
will describe how to put these factors into
practise, making diving safe and fun.
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Always be certain that the dry suit fits properly
and that every component has been applied in
such a way as to prevent water from leaking
in. A pre-dive check of your equipment carried
out with your diving companion will assist
this control. Contact with the underwater
environment will facilitate adaptation of the
dry suit to the diver and increase the diver's
comfort during the dive. You must never, for
any reason whatsoever, totally or partially
open the zippers. A sudden entry of cold water
inside the dry suit may cause problems upon
ascent and cause the onset of hypothermia.
A slight and gradual increase in the cold with
increased depth is normal and is primarily
caused by increase in pressure and in some
cases by decrease in temperature due to the
thermocline variations.
If the diver should feel excessively uncomfortable
or cold due to one or more of the previously
described factors, we advise informing diving
companions or the dive leader and proceeding
with ascent to the surface in conformity with
procedures required for that dive.
Hypothermia is a pathology that, if limited and
controlled from its onset, is easily resolvable.
On the contrary, the serious risks related to
this phenomenon may increase exponentially.
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GENERAl WARNING

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ATTENTION
Do not use the dry suit without the
Buoyancy Control Device (BCD). The dry
suit cannot be used in lieu of the BCD.
Should the dry suit flood, and you are
not using a BCD, you may not manage to
reach positive buoyancy to return to the
surface.
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ATTENTION
Do not dive in contaminated water.
Use of the dry suit does not protect
completely against polluting chemical
agents. This type of dive requires a
technical preparation and specific
procedures and equipment. You will need
to have completed specific training beyond
sporting/recreational diving to dive in
these such environments.
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