INTERSPIRO DIVATOR MKII, Manual

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Repeated dives
Repeated dives is when a new dive takes place while the equipment still is wet.
1. On land, as soon as possible after leaving the water: Blow the breathing
valves dry by pushing on the purge button (a few seconds) before you
remove the full face mask (FFM) or mouthpiece/Octopus breathing valves.
This will remove most of the water in the breathing valves.
2. Shake out water from the full face mask and the breathing valve.
3. Place the full face mask on a dry surface with the visor upwards to prevent
snow and water from getting inside the mask.
4. Disconnect necessary quick couplings as quickly as possible to prevent
them from sticking together due to freezing.
5. If possible, exchange the breathing valve(s) to a dry one(s).
6. If possible, store the equipment in a warm environment between dives.
7. It is useful to have access to hot water in a thermos/insulated container at
the dive site.
8. If external ice has formed or parts have frozen together use warm water to
melt the ice.
9. A free flowing or partly blocked breathing valve due to ice in the exhalation
side may be de-iced by:
1. putting it in warm water in a suitable container. Submerge only the
exhalation part until it is fully functional again.
2. if step 1 doesn´t work, remove the exhalation unit (if allowed) and rinse
it in warm water.
3. if step 1 and 2 doesn´t work, replace with a dry breathing valve.
10. If there is a certified service technician available, dismantle the breathing
valve(s) and dry them. Assemble when dry and continue diving.
Diving in extreme conditions
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