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SNORKELING
A snorkel is used when swimming on the water’s surface while
looking beneath the water. It is not used underwater in a
submerged position. For obvious reasons, one cannot breathe
through a snorkel when it is completely submerged underwater.
The tip of the snorkel tube must always be above water
surface when in use.
You will not able to breathe if the tip of the tube is
underwater.
To prevent swallowing water, always inhale slowly and exhale
forcefully when breathing during snorkeling.
Clearing the snorkel
When you dive underwater during skin diving with a snorkel in
your mouth, or when you are washed by a wave during surface,
or when the tip of snorkel sinks below the water’s surface, you will
have to clear the water from the snorkel tube.
The most common method is to blow the
water remaining in the snorkel by
blowing through the snorkel in short,
strong blasts when you are above the
water surface or when you have just
surfaced from below.
Even when the snorkel has been cleared, there is a possibility
that some water remains in the snorkel. Therefore, breathe slowly
and carefully. When water still remains in the snorkel, try blasting
the water out again.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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To maintain the equipment in optimum condition and enjoy safe
and pleasant diving in the future, be sure to wash the mask in
fresh water as soon as possible after diving.
After washing the mask in fresh water, use a dry cloth to
remove all moisture and store the mask in a well-ventilated
area out of direct sunlight.
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Do not place the mask in extremely hot locations such as in
direct sunlight or in cars or trunks directly exposed to the sun.
The heat and ultraviolet rays could cause damage and shorten
the life of the equipment.
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When storing with other colored items (wet suits, rubber fins,
swimwear) the colors could transfer to the silicone section of
the mask. When storing or transporting the mask and snorkel,
insert them in a case to separate them from colored items.
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In case of soiling of the mask and snorkel, wash with a neutral
cleaning agent diluted with water to the percentage indicated by
the manufacturer (instructions on container). Then completely
remove any residual cleaning agent with running water. If
strong cleaning agents are used or the equipment is inserted
directly in cleaning agent so that some of the agent remains on
the mask, the cleaning agent could enter the plastic materials,
causing cracks and similar damage.
Replacement of the safety color marking
(For European market only)
When you need to replace the safety color marking of your
snorkel, be sure to have an authorized TUSA dealer perform the
replacement.
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