Air Intake Valve Blocked In Open Position - Scuba Force EXPLORER NST Owner's Manual

DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL
Air inlet valve blocked in open position
If the air inlet valve gets stuck in the open position, immediately disconnect the low
pressure inflator hose from the drysuit air inlet valve and vent any excess air through
the air outlet valve. The most effective way to pull the hose off is sliding it forward
into the air inlet valve while pulling the snap back. Practice this skill with gloves on
until you can pull the hose off quickly and easily.
If you forget in which direction you have to turn the air outlet valve to open it
(counterclockwise), you can also deflate the air manually through the automatic
valve. Raise your left elbow until it ist he highest point of your body and push the
valve. Air is deflated from the suit.
If you are unable to let out enough air through the air outlet valve, open the neck seal
or the arm cuff (s) to let out air. Water will seep into the drysuit.
If enough air cannot be deflated and you experience an uncontrolled ascent, spread
your body to slow the ascent rate. Extend your arms and legs away from your body,
bring your fins parallel to the surface of the water, and try to use the resistance to
slow your ascent. Do not forget to exhale as you ascend.
Air inlet valve blocked in closed position
If the air inlet valve becomes blocked in the closed position, stop the descent and
end the dive immediately. Use the BCD to check the taring. Return to the surface
while deflating the expanding air in your drysuit.
Leaking exhaust valve
If the exhaust valve is left open, the air will not be completely held in the drysuit. It is
also possible for water to entert he suit throught the open valve.
If the exhaust valve becomes stuck in the open position, stop the dive immediately.
Use the BCD to check the taring. Return to the surface.
Manual Version DS2019-1
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.
NOTE
If you continue to press the air rerlease valve after all of the
air has been released from the drysuit, water may seep into
the suit.
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