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5. Selecting and fitting a hot water suit
The suit should be tried on over the under garment to be used, to ensure a full range of
movement is possible.
6. Donning and doffing
6.1 Putting on the Hot Water Suit
1. First, put on the undersuit.
2. Unzip the nylon centre zip, put your legs into suit and pull up to the chest.
3. Insert arms one at a time.
4. Close the zipper.
5. Attach the hot water hose to the valve banjo fitting.
6. Attach boots with Velcro.
7. Finally, fit gloves with Velcro.
6.2 Removing the Hot Water Suit
Take off the suit in reverse order of that described for donning above.
7. Storage
The suit should be dried fully in between dives.
! CAUTION !
Continued drying at high temperatures in an industrial dryer may lead to shrinkage of the
neoprene material.
Store either on a hanger away from sunlight, or roll loosely and store in a bag away from
heat and sunlight.