Introduction - Northern Diver ORIGIN Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of a high quality Northern Diver neoprene drysuit.
These products will open a new world of comfort and security in your diving
adventures.
Drysuit diving demands specific techniques and training beyond those required for
wetsuit diving. If you have not dived in a drysuit before, we strongly recommend
you contact a local instructor for education and practice using your new drysuit
under controlled conditions.
Both inexperienced and experienced users should thoroughly read and understand
this manual before diving in the drysuit. If for any reason you have questions
that are not covered by this manual or your instructor, do not hesitate to contact
Northern Diver.
WARNING
ALL DIVERS MUST UNDERGO TRAINING AND FAMILIARISATION WITH A
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
The following are important safety guidelines every diver should adopt before
diving in a drysuit:
Undertake a complete drysuit diving course with a certified instructor and from an
officially recognized approved training agency.
Always dive with a buoyancy compensator.
Become familiar with all your equipment before diving.
Practice drysuit diving skills in safe conditions until confident of your ability.
Ensure your buddy/partner is completely familiar with and understands all your
drysuit diving systems.
Weight should be set to achieve neutral buoyancy with an empty tank. Do not add
more weight than this. You should be able to achieve a 5-minute safety stop at 3
meters (10 feet), neutrally buoyant with a tank containing around 30 bar (500 psi)
or less.
Inspect the zip, seals and valves for damage before each dive.
Perform regular preventative maintenance on the suit, valves, zip and seals.
Only allow qualified individuals to perform service on the suit.
Understand your personal diving limitations. Do not exceed them.
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