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NDiver Drysuit Manual | East Quarry, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9AE, UK
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This manual describes all types of Northern Diver neoprene drysuit styles. All
suits share several basic features, including the main waterproof zip, inflation and
exhaust valves, low-pressure inflator hose, vulcanised neoprene boots or socks,
neoprene hood, and storage bag/changing mat. Each model is equipped with a
specific maintenance kit.
Neoprene
Neoprene suits are constructed from compressed foam neoprene, laminated
on both sides. The exterior side is a heavier weave to better withstand wear
and abrasion, while the inside is designed for comfort and heat reflection. The
compressed foam neoprene is very dense, resisting compression at depth. This
means the suit loses a smaller percentage of its surface buoyancy, requiring less
air to be added via the inflation valve to remain neutrally buoyant. Neoprene also
retains more thermal efficiency at depth, unlike tri-laminate material, neoprene
has inherent thermal protection and buoyancy within the material structure and
generally requires less added insulation worn under the suit than the
tri-laminate, for most conditions. Every seam receives an application of three coats
of neoprene adhesive. The outside is sewn with a two thread locking blind stitch,
while the inside is reinforced with a proprietary liquid polymer that penetrates the
interior nylon layer and fuses to the neoprene itself. This creates a tough and long
lasting waterproof seam.
The neoprene drysuits are tested to EN 14225-2:2017 and meet the regulation
(EU) 2016/425 of The European Parliament and of the Council.
Notified Body No: 2452
Vojenský technický ústav, s.p.
odštěpný závod VTÚPV
Víta Nejedlého 691
682 01 Vyškov
Czech Republic
The EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on the Northern Diver (Int) Ltd
product pages in the download section, please visit our website:
www.ndiver-commercial.com/trilaminate-suits
WARNING
NEVER DEPEND ON ANY DRYSUIT AS YOUR SOLE SOURCE OF FLOTATION
AND BUOYANCY CONTROL. ALWAYS DIVE WITH A SUITABLE BUOYANCY
CONTROL DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH A SEPARATE INFLATION SYSTEM.
All of our brochures and manuals are available in various languages
upon request and can be supplied on memory sticks or as a download
from our website -
www.ndiver.com
Key Specifications
Summary of Contents for Divemaster Commercial
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