Uwatec WETSUITS, Manual

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SCUBAPRO WETSUIT READ FIRST MANUAL
Welcome to SCUBAPRO and thank you for purchasing one of our wetsuits. In order to
reduce our ecological footprint, we have decided to only publish our manuals digitally,
and make them available on our websites.
This manual provides you with easy access to
the key features and functions of our SCUBAPRO wetsuits, along with recommendations on
how best to service and care for your suit. Should you wish to know more about SCUBAPRO
diving equipment, please visit our website at www.scubapro.com.
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WARNING
• Scubapro strongly recommends all divers undergo training and familiarization
with a certified instructor before using this product.
• Avoid the temptation to grab hold of your suit’s i-safe straps and use them as
pull handles when putting on or taking off your suit. I-safe strap are designed
to secure your wrist instruments. While very effective at keeping your dive
computer or wrist compass from sliding up and down your arm when diving, an
i-safe strap won’t survive being tugged on.
• Do not remove the stitched labels. Labels show mandatory information about
the product and production dates. Proof of purchasing date or production date
will be needed in case of warranty claim.
• Buoyancy changes at depth: all neoprene products used in scuba diving use
closed-cell foam to provide thermal protection. As you descend, the increase in
pressure causes these cells to compress, resulting in a reduction of buoyancy.
Being aware of this loss of buoyancy and being prepared to compensate for it,
is vital in maximizing the comfort and efficiency of your new wetsuit.
• Thermal protection loss at depth: when neoprene compresses under pressure
the thermal performance of the material is also reduced. If you plan to extend
your bottom time at deeper depths you must be prepared for this loss of thermal
protection by either wearing a thicker wetsuit or adding thermal under - layers.
• A small percentage of the population experiences allergic reactions to
neoprene, polyester and nylon. Be aware of any possible reactions you might be
experiencing when wearing your new wetsuit and take appropriate action.
• Hypothermia/hyperthermia: whatever the conditions you’re diving in, you need to
be aware of your own thermal comfort range so you can prevent getting chilled or
overheated. If your body loses to much heat and its temperature dips to unsafe
levels, you are experiencing hypothermia. If your body temperature rises above
its normal range, that’s hypertermia. While hypothermia is what normally comes
to mind when dealing with diving, hyperthermia is not uncommon and it can
sneak up on you during surface intervals in warm climates, while diving in warm,
shallow waters, or when engaged in activities that require a higher - than - normal
workload. Because of this, during any warm-water diving activity you need
to constantly monitore your workload to prevent excessive gas consumption,
fatigue, stress or overheating. On the other hand, when diving in cold water,
always wear gloves, boots and a hood to minimize the risk of hypothermia. By
properly protecting your body and its extremities and by being aware of your
own limitations and comfort range, you will be able to recognize a potentially
dangerous situation before it’s too late. Hyperthermia and hypothermia can be
harmful and possibly fatal conditions.
• ALWAYS check to make sure the zipper is functioning properly before using your wetsuit.
• ALWAYS remember that the amount of ballast weight you use when wearing your wetsuit
should be just enough to achieve neutral buoyancy with an empty tank – and no more.