Exhaust Valve Stuck Open; Exhaust Valve Stuck Closed; Slow Air Leak Through The Inflator Valve; Flooded Dry Suit - Ansell VIKING PROTECH II Owner's Manual

10.5 Exhaust valve stuck open

If the exhaust valve is stuck open, your dry suit will not hold air properly. Water will
probably enter your dry suit through the open valve. If the exhaust valve is stuck open,
end your dive immediately. Use your buoyancy control device as needed to return to the
surface.

10.6 Exhaust valve stuck closed

If the exhaust valve sticks in the closed position, you will be unable to vent air properly
from your dry suit. This may result in an uncontrolled ascent.
If the exhaust valve is stuck in the closed position, vent air from the dry suit by opening your
neck or wrist seal(s). if you use this technique, water will enter the suit.
If sufficient air cannot be vented and you are experiencing an uncontrolled ascent, flare
your body to reduce your speed through the water. Spread your arms and legs away from
your body and position your fins parallel to the surface of the water. Slow your ascent by
creating as much drag as possible. Be sure to keep exhaling as you ascend.

10.7 Slow air leak through the inflator valve

If you discover that your inflator valve is leaking air into your suit, disconnect the low
pressure inflator hose and terminate your dive immediately. Ascend, venting air through
the exhaust valve as you normally would.

10.8 Flooded dry suit

In the event of a zipper failure, a major tear in the suit, or a seal failure, your dry suit may
flood. If your dry suit is flooded, use the following procedures:
1) Inflate your buoyancy compensator to establish positive buoyancy.
2) Position the leak as low as possible to minimise air loss.
3) Perform a controlled ascent.
4) Exit the water immediately after surfacing.
Practise the emergency skills listed in this chapter under the direct supervision of a qualified
dry suit diving instructor. If you practise in a swimming pool, be sure to adjust your insulation
for the water temperature.
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