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Other Important Information
Drysuit becomes flooded
In the unlikely event of this occurring (probably caused by a tear, seal failure or zip
failure etc.), use your buoyancy device to return to the surface.
It may help to keep the leaking area as low in the water as possible - this will help
keep any remaining air inside the drysuit. Cold water in the drysuit means that it
should be removed as soon as possible after surfacing.
Be aware that it is normal for the inside of a drysuit to be damp with perspiration,
and a small amount of water should not be assumed to be because of a leak or
drysuit failure.
Dropped or lost weight belt
To practise this procedure, do so with consultation and supervision from a suitably
qualified instructor in a controlled environment – they will guide you through what
to do.
Do not attempt to drop your weight belt until you are absolutely clear about the
procedure. You must be thoroughly trained.
Remember, dropping your weight belt can injure other divers and marine life.
Other Important Information
1. Follow all instructions. Improper use of a drysuit can cause loss of buoyancy
control, including uncontrolled descents and ascents, and a risk of serious injury or
death.
2. Improper use or misuse of a drysuit can result in exposure to thermal hazards
and rapid body overheating or cooling, which could result in stroke, seizure,
hypothermia and death.
3. This manual is NOT a substitute for proper qualified drysuit instruction and
is NOT supplied as such. This manual is supplied as a guideline for drysuit
maintenance only.
4. Diving in conditions that contain chemical, biological or nuclear contaminants is
extremely hazardous and should NOT be attempted without being specially trained
and equipped. In most cases, the Northern Diver drysuit you have purchased has
NOT been adapted for use in polluted or abnormal conditions and is therefore NOT
covered under warranty. Some drysuits that we manufacture are suitable for these
conditions, but prior to use you MUST seek advice from us to ensure the drysuit
will fully protect you.
5. Military drysuits – if the drysuit is to be used in conditions where the drysuit
requires a non-magnetic signature, please carry out adequate checks to confirm
that the zips and valves fitted to the drysuit comply with the directive relating to
this use. Non-magnetic inflation and exhaust valves can be identified with this
symbol -
Contact Northern Diver
To use the non-magnetic symbol for our diving suits and equipment
we have our products independently tested at QinetiQ, Portland.
We advise you to ensure your kit has been tested before entering
any hazardous area.
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