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Summary of Contents for Scuba Force EXPLORER NST
- Page 1 Dry suit owner manual EXPLORER NST XPEDITION / XPEDITION SE...
- Page 2 Under proper use, this suit makes the diving more comfortable and enjoyable. SCUBA FORCE drysuits are intended for use by certified divers who are trained in the handling of dry suits or for divers who are under the direct supervision of a qualified instructor.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONNECTING THE PRESSURE TUBE OF THE DRY SUIT WITH THE REGULATOR ....24 BEFORE THE FIRST DRY DIVE ......................25 PREPARATIONS FOR DIVING WITH YOUR SCUBA FORCE DRY SUIT ........25 DIVING WITH YOUR SCUBA FORCE DRYSUIT ................29 PREPARATION: ..........................29 ENTRY TO THE WATER ........................ - Page 4 CARE AND HANDLING OF YOUR SCUBA FORCE DRY SUIT ............42 STORAGE OF THE DRY SUIT ......................43 COLLECTING YOUR SCUBA FORCE DRY SUIT IN DRY DIVE SUIT SWEEPING BAG ....43 HANGING THE DRY SUIT FOR STORAGE ..................43 LONG-TERM STORAGE (LONGER THAN TWO MONTHS) ............
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Page 5: Copyright
Copyright All rights reserved, as well as technical changes. Reprinting, translation or photomechanical reproduction (photocopy, micro copy) also requires the prior consent of SCUBA FORCE. Please read this manual carefully before using your dry suit. Warning, caution and note Pay particular attention to all information that is marked with... -
Page 6: Safety
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Safety Important safety instructions This drysuit is for use by certified scuba divers who have completed a dry dive course or those who are under the training and supervision of a qualified instructor. WARNING Follow all instructions and follow these safety precautions. Incorrect or improper handling of the drysuit can result in serious injury or death. - Page 7 These instructions are given to the first time buyer of a SCUBA FORCE drysuit. For questions regarding the use or handling of your SCUBA FORCE drysuit, or if you still...
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Page 8: Important Safety / Precautionary Measures For Dry Diving Suits
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Important safety / precautions for dry suits • Complete a dry dive course with an instructor and stay up to date by practicing the skills. • Use a buoyancy aid for taring control on the surface and as a reserve system. •... -
Page 9: Scuba Force Dry Suits
Selection and adaptation of a dry suit SCUBA FORCE produces and sells various sizes of dry suits that fit a large percentage of the population by default. Special production sizes are available for those who do not fit the conventional sizes. -
Page 10: Size Table
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Page 11: Before Tightening: Putting The Drysuit On The Undergarment
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Before dressing: • Check the fit of the clothing. Bad-fitting diving or cold protection may affect the fit of the drysuit. • Check the fitting of the sleeves - see section "Sizing the sleeves" in this manual •... - Page 12 The importance of fit for safe and comfortable use can not be emphasized enough. Let your authorized SCUBA FORCE dealer advise you in detail on the size selection.
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Page 13: Usual Scuba Force Drysuit Equipment
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Usual SCUBA FORCE drysuit features The following features can be found on all SCUBA FORCE drysuits. 1. Neck collars (either latex, neoprene or silicone) 2. Neoprene heat collar 3. inlet valve 4. exhaust valve 5. Arm cuffs (either latex, neoprene or silicone) 6. - Page 14 DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Below the protective zipper sits the waterproof, dry-dip zipper. This is available in two variants: Metal or plastic. Manual Version DS2019-1 Page 14 of 45...
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Page 15: Dry Suit Ventiles
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Dry suit valves Your drysuit is equipped with an air inlet and outlet valve to control the air volume inside your drysuit. The air inlet valve allows you to add air into your drysuit as needed during descent, or on the surface for added buoyancy. The air inlet valve turns around, allowing the air inlet hose to run around the right or left side of the diver's body. -
Page 16: Further Equipment
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Further equipment Suspenders Suspenders fix the crotch part of the suit, which increases the mobility of the legs. The suspenders also allow the upper half of the drysuit to be worn around the hips before or between dives. Telescope torso The telescope torso area offers extra space to put on or take off the dry suit. -
Page 17: Accessories For Dry Diving
There are plenty of accessories that will make diving easier and more enjoyable with your SCUBA FORCE drysuit. The following drysuit accessories are available from your SCUBA FORCE dealer. For more information contact your SCUBA FORCE dealer, visit SCUBA FORCE's website www.SCUBAFORCE.eu or contact SCUBA FORCE Customer Service. -
Page 18: Cuffs
The cutting (trimming) of the cuffs requires some experience. We recommend having this work done by an authorized SCUBA FORCE dealer. Incorrect trimming of the cuffs can adversely affect the operation of the drysuit. -
Page 19: Neoprene Cuffs
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Neoprene cuffs Neoprene cuffs are made of the same material as wetsuits. The cuff material is usually 1/8 "- 3/16" (3-5 mm) thick. Although neoprene cuffs and sleeve cuffs are available in different sizes, size adjustments may be necessary (keep in mind that neoprene cuffs will expand with use and become larger). -
Page 20: Tightening Arm Cuffs
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Wear arm cuffs Latex • To prevent the dive clothing from gathering in the sleeve of the drysuit, pull the thumb loops on the inside of the sleeve of the dive suit over your thumb, or grasp the cuff with your fingertips •... -
Page 21: Tightening Neck Cuffs
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Wear neck cuffs Latex • Position the drysuit on your head. • Grasp the neck cuff from outside the suit by grasping the inside of the neck opening with both hands. • Spread the cuff wide with your flat hands (do not dig your fingernails into the neck cuff). -
Page 22: Removing Arm Cuffs
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Take off arm cuffs Latex • Slide the index and middle fingers of the left hand under the right arm cuff. Run your fingers along the inside of the wrist. Keep your fingernails on your wrist and not on the cuff. •... -
Page 23: Pull Out Neck Cuffs
SCUBA FORCE only uses changing systems with silicone sleeves made by SiTech. If you chose to buy a silicone change system when purchasing your SCUBA FORCE drysuit, you will also receive a user guide from SiTech suitable for your chosen system. -
Page 24: Preparation
The hose must be connected by your SCUBA FORCE dealer to an LP outlet 3/8 (9.5mm) of your regulator. The rotating air inlet valve allows you to guide the hose under the right or left arm. -
Page 25: Before The First Dry Dive
• Zipper : Check the zipper of your diving suit before diving. If you can not close the zipper with two fingers, grease it with SCUBA FORCE WAX (metal) or Silicone (plastic) o Metal Close the zipper and grease it from the outside. Check the zipper for damaged teeth, or teeth that are not hooked together. - Page 26 These are typical for a broken zipper. If your dry diving suit is obviously damaged, bring it to your Authorized SCUBA FORCE dealer for a repair.
- Page 27 DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Putting on your dry divin suit Note: in warm weather, prepare all other equipment BEFORE putting on diving clothing and the dry suit. • Remove any jewelry that could damage or become entangled in the suit or cuffs..
- Page 28 A video is worth a thousand words: At www.scubaforce.eu you will find a video that shows you how to put your SCUBA FORCE drysuit on and off correctly! Diving with your SCUBA FORCE Dry diving suit WARNING This manual is NOT a substitute for a dry diving course by a qualified diving instructor.
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Page 29: Diving With Your Scuba Force Drysuit
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Dry diving is a skill that requires special training that must also be practiced under controlled conditions and that requires a reasonable period of time to get used to open water diving in a dry system. Perform the fit and size checks of the cuffs before preparing for the dive. -
Page 30: Making Neutral Taring On The Surface
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL CAUTION The weights you need depend on sweet or salt water. CAUTION Weight requirements will vary with each bottle and combination, and a weight check should be performed with each configuration you plan to dive in. CAUTION Your weight requirements will change with the type and amount of clothing you wear under your drysuit. -
Page 31: Tare Control During Diving
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL • To check your weight, go to a supervised body of water, fully clothed with a diving device, dry suit and protection against the cold. • To release all air from your drysuit, take a vertical position in the water and fully open the suits vent valve by turning it fully counterclockwise and as far as possible. -
Page 32: Diving With Mono Bottle
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL CAUTION The diver him/herself has to make sure he/she has got enough air in the suit. If theres not enough They might get cold. Differences i bottle size and material lead to different weight requirements in order to compensate for the change in buoyancy when the bottle is emptied. -
Page 33: Obtaining Neutral Taring In Depth
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL amount of air in the drysuit and can lead to losing control. Rapid ascent is dangerous and can lead to air embolism or decompression sickness, both of which can lead to serious injury or death. Achieving neutral buoyancy at depth When you have reached the desired diving depth, add just enough air to the suit and / or the BCD to achieve neutral buoyancy. -
Page 34: Rise In The Dry Suit
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL NOTE The maximum depth of use is given by the level of training and experience of the user. Ascent in a dry suit. At the end of the dive, take a moment to check the exhaust valve on your drysuit before starting the ascent. -
Page 35: Swimming On The Surface
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Inflating the BCD will allow you to swim comfortably on the surface without having to put air into your drysuit. Inflating your drysuit on the surface will put pressure on your neck. Many divers find this pressure on the neck uncomfortable Some divers like to close the vent valve on the surface while swimming to ensure positive buoyancy and to prevent water from entering the suit through the valve. -
Page 36: Air Intake Valve Blocked In Open Position
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL WARNING Spreading your body is a last-ditch effort that should only be used in an emergency situation. Do not practice this skill unless you are under supervisionof a certified diving instructor by a nationally recognized diving organization. Rapid ascent is dangerous and can result in air emolism or decompression sickness, both of which can result in serious injury or death. -
Page 37: Air Intake Valve Blocked In Closed Position
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Air outlet valve blocked in closed position If the exhaust valve becomes stuck in the closed position. The drysuit will not ventilate properly. Thhis can lead to an uncontrolled ascent. If the air release valve becomes stuck in the closed position, open either the neck or arm cuff to deflate. -
Page 38: Loss / Interruption Of Air Supply
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Loss / interruption of air supply If your air supply is interrupted or lost, stop the dive immediately. Control the ascent rate by releasing air from the drysuit through the vent valve. Flooded drysuit In the event of a zipper malfunction or other fatal drysuit issues, your drysuit may flood. -
Page 39: Falling Leased / Lost Lead
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL NOTE The emergency skills for dropped / lost weight belts should be read and understood. Do not practice these skills unless you are under the supervision of a certified diving instructor by a nationally recognized diving organization. Dropped / Lost weight belt If you drop or lose your weight belt, try to get it back. -
Page 40: Storing Your Scuba Force Dry Suit
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Taking off your SCUBA FORCE drysuit • Take off all diving equipment, including hoods, before taking off your drysuit • If the outside of your drysuit gets dirty during the dive, was the dirt off before removing it. -
Page 41: Problem Management
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Problem management Typical spots to check if your drysuit leaks: • Waterproof zipper not fully closed. Check that the zipper is fully closed before removing the drysuit. • The cuffs do not fit properly on the arms and / or neck. Sealing surface is not lying flat against the skin or something is between the sealing surfaces, such as Thumb loop of diving clothing. -
Page 42: Care And Handling Of Your Scuba Force Drysuit
When your drysuit is completely dry, apply talc on the latex cuffs. Close the zipper and lubricate it with SCUBA FORCE WAX (metal) or silicone grease (plastic). Use a toothbrush to periodically clean the zipper of the drysuit with soap and... -
Page 43: Storage Of The Dry Suit
Fold the arm cuffs into sleeves and wrap the sleeves over the entire package. Slide the folded drysuit into the SCUBA FORCE drysuit pocket. f. Larger drysuits may need tob e folded in the middle to fit in the transport bag. -
Page 44: Long-Term Storage (Longer Than Two Months)
DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL Long-term Storage (longer than two months) • Hang up your suit like before. • If hanginig is not possible, follow the folding instructions. For long-term storage, make sure that the suit is completely dry. Fold the Suit losely and make sure the ZipRingsTM maintain their normal shape;... -
Page 45: Scuba Force Warranty
(2) years from the date of purchase • SCUBA FORCE warrants that the zipper, air outlet valve and air inlet valve will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
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