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and slowly pour warm soapy water over the suspected areas. The soap solution will blow
small bubbles, or create fine foam over the leak.
Once the leaks are located, mark the area, rinse and dry the suit thoroughly, and follow the
repair kit instructions.
If you prefer, your Authorized SCUBAPRO dealer can provide this service.
9.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & MODIFICATION
It is not within the scope of this basic manual to provide complete and detailed repair
instructions for all the situations that may be found. Basic maintenance for the suit, the
materials and individual components such as zipper, seals, and valves, etc., may be found
under those individual headings.
!
WARNING
UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS AND /OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE DRYSUIT WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE THE SUIT TO FAIL TO PERFORM
PROBERLY, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. ALWAYS TAKE THE
SUITS TO AN AUTHORIZED SCUBAPRO DEALER FOR THIS WORK.
9.1 Cleaning, Disinfection & Decontamination
After each use:
• Rinse outside of suit with clean fresh water.
• Wipe seals clean with clean fresh water.
• Rinse valves with clean fresh water.
• Hang suit upside down to dry.
If the suit gets wet inside
Clean the inside of the suit with clear fresh water and dry it inside out.
Latex seals
Lightly dust with non perfumed talc.
Degreasing
If the suit is exposed to oil or grease, clean with a mild grease cutting detergent and a soft
brush. Rinse with clean fresh water.
DO NOT ALLOW OIL OR GREASE RESIDUE TO REMAIN ON SUIT FOR ANY LENGTH
OF TIME – IT MAY DEGRADE THE MATERIAL.
Decontamination
Recreational divers should take care to avoid exposure to contaminated water and
environments. Professional, commercial, rescue and military divers who may be forced to
dive in contaminated conditions must identify the contaminant and take appropriate steps
to remove the contaminant from the suit before it can be used again.
9.2 Storage & Transport
Drysuits are best stored on the SCUBAPRO drysuit hanger that hangs the suit upside down
by the feet with the zipper open. Keep in a cool dry place out of the sun. Keep copper away
from the latex seals. Additional advice may be found in specific sections above. Transport
the suit in the nylon bag provided. Try to clean excessive dirt and sand from the suit before
placing it in the bag.
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