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WETSUIT_ENG_DE_FR_20200408
WETSUIT_ENG_DE_FR_20200408
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Maintenance and repair
Maintenance and repair need to be made by Waterproof
Authorized Service Centers.
Cleaning
After the dive
Rinse your suit with fresh water after diving, taking particular care to clean sand
and salt from the zipper. Wash your suit occasionally with mild soap.
Dry your suit open in the shadow on a hanger.
For disinfection products please visit www.ew80-dive.eu/english/products/
Other cleaning products may be used only if authorized
by Waterproof.
Storage
Suits should not be hung for extended periods on narrow hangers, as the suit
material may become stressed where it passes over the hanger. Use extra wide
hangers especially designed for wetsuit storage (WP Hanger). Suits should never
be stored in a bag, it may create permanent creases in the suit material.
Store the suit away from sources of heat and away from sources of UV radiation
(mainly sunlight), as both of these may degrade the materials more rapidly.
If you do not use your suit for a long time, store it on a wide hanger in a cool and
dry place.
Do not leave your suit in a car in hot weather.
Go to point “zippers” and read how to store different
types of zippers.
Protect your suit from sharp objects.
Maximum storage period
Under optimal storage conditions a significant deterioration of the product
properties can be excluded during a period of 3 years. Therefore, the maximum
duration of storage after initial use is 3 years.
Optimal storage conditions
• Normal room climate (as reference: 65% humidity, 21 ° C)
• Protected from light and without mechanical, chemical and physical influences
• Inspected regularly (every six months)
