Doffing The Drysuit; Applications For Use; Pre-Dive Suit Checks - Scubapro DRYSUIT Manual Del Usuario

• Grasp the top edge of the neck seal with both hands, fingers on the inner surface,
thumbs on the outside. Make sure your fingernails do not tear the latex or smooth skin
neoprene. Spread the opening wide enough to draw the neck seal over your head, and
adjust so it is comfortable. (Note: some divers prefer to don the neck seal first, inserting
the arms after. This is a matter of personal preference).
• Have your buddy make sure the drysuit undergarment is correctly positioned under the
latex seal so that there will be no cold spots.
• Instruct your buddy to draw the zipper closed from left to right, keeping one finger in
front of the slider to prevent clothing and foreign object damage to the teeth. Make sure
the slider is drawn tight up against the rubber stop on the right-hand side. If the slider is
not tight against the stop, the zipper will leak.
• Attach the low pressure hose with quick disconnect fitting to the inflate valve by pulling
back on the fitting and inserting it over the valve stem. Depress the side inflate button
briefly to ensure the valve is working properly. Air will enter the suit, partially inflating it.
Disconnect the low pressure inflate hose.
• To check the proper function of the exhaust valve, turn it to the "OPEN" or "-" position
and crouch to your knees. The suit should deflate and you should hear the air escaping
from the valve.
• Hood
Pull the hood over your head and position comfortably. Tuck the neck of the hood under
the neoprene neck cuff for a more watertight seal and better insulation.
• Gloves
Pull on each glove and fold the neoprene outer cuff over the glove for a more watertight
seal and better insulation. If using dry gloves, make sure the instructions for use are
respected.
NOTE: Latex is an excellent watertight seal material but has virtually no insulation value.
It is important to adjust the neoprene wrist and neck over cuffs properly so that they help
insulate the latex seal against the cold water. This feature is an important advantage over
drysuits that use unprotected latex seals. The outer cuffs also protect the latex seals from
abrasion and UV degradation.
5.2

Doffing the drysuit

To take off the drysuit, follow the same procedures for donning the suit, but in reverse order.
6.

APPLICATIONS FOR USE

Both the Neoprene and Trilaminate drysuits are made of the finest materials and to extremely
high standards of workmanship. However, they must be used within reasonable limits.
WARNING - DO NOT:
- Exceed the maximum depth to which you are currently certified.
- Use the drysuits in toxic or hydrocarbon – rich environments.
- Use the drysuit as a buoyancy lifting device.
- Use the drysuit without a separate buoyancy control device.
- Use inflation gases other than air except argon.
- Use the suit with any weight harness or other weight system that is not equipped with a
quick-release system.
6.1

Pre-Dive Suit Checks

Before EVERY dive, make sure the suit is in good condition by checking the following:
- No visible damage to materials or accessories anywhere on the suit.
- Check latex or smooth-skin neoprene seals for small tears or holes
- Verify inflate and exhaust valves are intact and functioning properly
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