Repairing A Leak - Northern Diver ORIGIN Manual

WARNING
DO NOT use GLASS objects to plug the neck or wrist seals. Occasionally,
the internal pressure will blow the plug out of the seal. Glass can shatter,
causing injury.
Once the suit is inflated, submerge it a section at a time in the bathtub, and inspect
for leaks. Small bubbles will appear if a leak is present. Alternately, lay the inflated
suit down outside, and slowly pour warm soapy water over the suspected areas.
The soap solution will blow small bubbles, or create fine foam over the leak. Once
the leaks are located, mark the area, rinse and dry the suit thoroughly, and repair
the leak or book your suit in for a professional repair service at Northern Diver. In
some cases if your suit is dry we can repair it immediately if you call to see us.

Repairing a Leak

Ensure the drysuit is completely dry. Wear protective gloves, such as latex gloves.
Mark the puncture on the outside of the drysuit, and use this mark to mark the
same area on the inside of the drysuit, always make the repair on the inside
of the suit. Clean the puncture area by rubbing with sandpaper or a stiff brush,
and remove any loose particles. Apply 3 layers of Suit Seal (supplied in the
maintenance kit), allowing 15 minutes' drying time between each application.
Note: Rub the first coat of Suit Seal in thoroughly until it soaks into the material –
ensure the Suit Seal isn't just 'floating' on the material's surface, as this will make
the repair less effective.
Apply 3 layers of Suit Seal to a repairs patch (supplied in the maintenance kit),
again allowing 15 minutes' drying time between each application. Place repairs
patch on the damaged area of the drysuit and use a roller to push out any air
bubbles and ensure the patch and suit are firmly bonded together.
Allow 3 hours for the Suit Seal to dry, once dry test your suit again to ensure the
leak has been repaired.
If you prefer, Northern Diver can provide this service.
With over 25 years' experience, our repairs and alterations department has your
drysuit in safe hands. When suits come in for repair they are inspected, tested, worked
upon and tested again before they return to the customer.
Custom options are also available on Northern Diver drysuits if you wish to add
different elements to what you have purchased. We can change neck, wrists,
socks, and boots to suit your requirements or add pockets, reflective panels and
Kevlar® reinforcement on high wear areas.
Visit www.ndiver.com/divewear/suit-spare-parts for more details.
If you would like your suit repairing please use our online booking service,
visit our website www.ndiver.com/repairs
Contact Northern Diver | +44 (0) 1257 25 44 44 | info@ndiver.com | www.ndiver.com
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