Maintaining Your Wetsuit; Cleaning And Disinfection; Zipper Maintenance; Storage And Transport - Uwatec WETSUITS Manual

Thermal Performance Class of Wetsuit Material

MAINTAINING YOUR WETSUIT

Cleaning and Disinfection:

After EVERY dive trip:
• Thoroughly rinse the inside and outside of your wetsuit with clean, fresh water.
• After a thorough rinse, hang your wetsuit so that it can drip-dry in a place with good
air circulation but not directly exposed to sunlight. Note: Don't hang your wetsuit by its
I-Safe straps – they're not designed for that.
• Allow plenty of time for your wetsuit to dry, both internally and externally, before putting it
into storage.
• Always air dry out of direct sunlight.

Zipper Maintenance:

• After each dive rinse the zippers with clean, fresh water to prevent salt deposits that can
cause the zippers to jam. This is especially important for zippers with metal sliders.
• After rinsing, polymer zippers must be lubricated using the specific lubricant (paraffin or
wax) available at your Authorized SCUBAPRO Dealer.

Storage and Transport:

• Before storing, inspect your wetsuit to make sure all components – zippers, seals and
stitching – are sound and in working order, and that there's no damage on the suit itself.
If any damage is detected, have your wetsuit serviced only by trained personnel and/or
a SCUBAPRO authorized dealer.
• Once inspected, the best way to store your wetsuit is on a SCUBAPRO Multi- Hanger
designed to hold all wetsuit components. Store your wetsuit in a dry, cool place, away
from direct sunlight.
• Transport your wetsuit in a bag designed for SCUBA gear to avoid creating creases and
excessive neoprene compression. Always clean excess dirt and sand from your wetsuit
before putting it into any bag.

Disposal:

When that day finally arrives and you need to replace your current SCUBAPRO wetsuit with
a brand new SCUBAPRO wetsuit, be sure to dispose of your old wetsuit according to local
regulations and prescriptions.

PERIOD OF USE:

The lifespan/duration of use of this product cannot be defined in general. Various factors
such as storage conditions, level of care, frequency of usage and the field of application
will influence the lifespan/duration of use. Extreme usage conditions can lead to excessive
damage that may result in the product being no longer fit for use. Factors such as an
aggressive environment, sharp edges, extreme temperatures or exposure to chemicals may
damage the product beyond repair. Under the following circumstances, the product should
no longer be used and should be destroyed.
• Damage to the material or parts essential for safety, (e.g., seams, rips, cuts or other)
• Damage to the plastic and/or metal parts (e.g., Zippers)
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Water Temperature Ranges
7°C/45°F to 12°C/54°F
10°C/50°F to 18°C/64.5°F
16°C/60.8°F to 24°C/75.2°F
>22°C/72°F