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NOTE: Mustang recommends the use of its MA8836
Dry Suit Test Kit when performing leak testing. If using
alternate test equipment, care should be taken not to
damage the wrist or neck seals.
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During testing, all components,
seams, sealed areas, and
attachments shall remain intact
and shall not show any sign of
separation, leakage, or other
damage.
Have a qualified technician test for
leaks after suit repairs, on periodic
inspection, prior to issue and every
six months thereafter, and when
a visual inspection raises any doubt about the integrity of the suit’s
waterproofing.
To perform the suit leakage test: Turn the suit inside out, with the
entry zipper and relief zipper slide fasteners fully closed.
LEAK TESTING PROCEDURE
The following suit leakage test uses Mustang Survival Dry Suit Test Kit
(MA8836). Your equipment may differ and, if so, the test should be
adjusted accordingly.
1. Completely loosen the adjustable neck seal, if equipped. Turn the
dry suit inside out.
2. Place the neck plug into the dry suit, through the main entry
zipper. Close the main entry zipper by reaching in through the
neck opening to pull the zipper toggle.
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