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For optimal buoyancy control

 

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Page 1: ...Photo Jonas Wall www sitech se Valve Manual For optimal buoyancy control ...

Page 2: ...t be removable for checking and service 9 It must be attached in a Valve Port preventing leakage if material is compressed Also to avoid rip out if tangled The result of Stig s and SI TECH s efforts is known worldwide and has evolved modern drysuit diving to what it is today SI TECH Valves are designed to make your dives pleasant and easy avoiding dangerous pressure gradients between the suits inn...

Page 3: ...tting according to standard requirement Prior to detachment from the suit and prior to re attachment into the suit Valve Port make sure that the Exhaust Valve cover is adjusted clockwise to full stop Incorrect Correct 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Cover lid 2 Adjustment ring 3 Center guide 4 Protecting ring 5 Anti friction washer 6 Attachment nut filter lid 7 Adjustment lid 1 Cover lid 2 House r...

Page 4: ...e drysuit further by rolling the body or by raising or lowering the elbow The valve may need further fine tuning during the dive depending on gas consumption during dive and the suit material There should be no gas in your BCD during the dive The BCD is used only as a back up Adjust the valve slightly by turning the valve cover The clicking sound that can be heard when you turn the valve cover mak...

Page 5: ...ty of the Exhaust Valve A non restrictive fit is desirable but the suit must not be too large especially not over the shoulder area Be sure that the neck seal is properly trimmed and folded for comfortable fit A neck seal that is too tight can restrict the flow of blood to and from the brain A neck seal that is too loose will allow gas to leak out and cause a reduction of pressure within the suit ...

Page 6: ...loves Ratchet action Adequate flow performance Easy manouvering Safety Valve Great when using heavy duty gloves Thetis Argo Gaude Dump Valves Our complete range of valves does also include Dump Valves for a variety of needs These can be found at www sitech com This manual cover standard valves and hoses Custom made valves and hoses may differ in use and procedures SI TECH reserves the right to inc...

Page 7: ...u for choosing a drysuit equipped with valves from SI TECH the No 1 choice of discerning divers SI TECH valves are designed to meet the highest standards of comfort and safety I strive to keep it that way and wish you many pleasant dives Jonas Axelsson President of SI TECH AB ...

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