Apeks ThermiQ Dry Advanced User manual

NOTICE D’INFORMATIONS ET D’UTILISATION VÊTEMENTS ÉTANCHES
DRYSUIT USER INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
MANUAL INFORMATIVO Y DE UTILIZACIÓN DE PRENDAS ESTANCAS
INFORMAZIONI E ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO DI MUTE STAGNE
INFORMATIONSBLATT UND GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG FÜR
TROCKENTAUCHANZÜGE
INFORMATIE EN GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING
VOOR WATERDICHTE KLEDING
ГИДРОКОСТЮМ МОКРОГО ТИПА. РУКОВОДСТВО ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ
NL P52
DE P42
IT P32
SP P22
EN P12
FR P02
RU P62

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WARNING .............................................................................................................12
SUITS SIZE CHART............................................................................................... 14
PREPARING THE SUIT..........................................................................................15
PRIOR TO THE DIVE ............................................................................................15
DONNING AND DOFFING A FRONT ENTRY DRYSUIT .................................... 16
DONNING ..............................................................................................................17
DURING THE DIVE .............................................................................................. 18
AFTER THE DIVE ................................................................................................. 19
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ..............................................................................20
WARRANTY .......................................................................................................... 21
INDEX
COMPONENTS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR DRYSUIT
Suspenders, ination hose, zipper lubricant, and user manual.
USER MANUAL FOR TRILAMINATE DIVING DRYSUITS
WARNING
Before being able to use this drysuit it is absolutely essential that you have followed a training course and
that you possess DIVER CERTIFICATION issued by a recognised training agency. The use of a drysuit
by a person not certied or trained in its use is DANGEROUS and could cause serious accident or death.
Apeks declines all responsibility for any accident caused by inadequate knowledge or inappropriate use
of the drysuit.
CAUTION
Some people may be allergic to contact with materials such as neoprene and silicone
used in the manufacture of the suit. If you suffer from allergies, consult a doctor before
using the suit.
CONFORMITY WITH STANDARDS
This drysuit has successfully passed all the tests required by the EN14225-2: 2017 standard and has
received CE certication for this type. The maximum operating depth limit indicated by the standard for
certifying the equipment is 50 metres. This suit offers no thermal protection without proper undergarment
(see the chapter on their use). On the other hand, it offers no protection in an environment polluted
by chemical or biological agents. this dry suit can be used with all standard diving equipments (BCD,
regulator, ns …).
LIMITATIONS OF USE OF APEKS DRYSUIT
This suit has been designed for recreational diving only and to protect the diver from the water contact.
Its components (materials, accessories inator/purge) are intended for use with air only.
This suit is intended for use with compressed air. If you wish to use other gases such as oxygen or argon,
you must be specially trained. Incorrect use may cause bodily injury or death. Do not use any other gas
or mixture for ination of the suit. Using oxygen enriched gas with a percentage of oxygen exceeding
40% for ination presents a risk of re and explosion.
CAUTION
Maximum depth: 50 meters.
Depending on your undergarment, your suit may be used in water temperature from
-2° to 22°C.
CAUTION
If diving the drysuit in cold water it is necessary to wear a hood in addition to the suit.
WORK RATE
Work rates will be inuenced by choice of undergarment being worn and water temperature. Too high
of a work rate in conjunction with a thick undergarment and/or warm water temperature could cause
hyperthermia. Only specialized training will give you the knowledge required to make the best choice of
equipment.
The underwear used in combination with a waterproof garment must allow a free passage of air between
the body of the user and the depressurizing device.
CHOOSING A SIZE
On page 14, you will nd a size chart, which will allow you to choose the suit reference for your size.
CAUTION
It is important that you try on the suit in a specialised dive shop offering you the
advice of qualified and experienced staff. If you choose a suit that is too tight you may
experience squeeze problems during the descent. If the suit is too big for your size you
may experience problems of over-expansion that could cause an uncontrolled ascent.
EC TYPE EXAMINATION AND SUIT TYPE
The drysuits herein described are certied according to the EC rule 2016/425, Article 10 and exceed the
minimum requirements on the EN14225-2. The risks identied in the risk assessment are presented on
the basis of the above warnings.
CE
Apeks guarantees that the designated products comply with the requirements and that Apeks meets its
obligations concerning the EC rule 2016/425 Relative to Individual Protection Equipment.
EN142252
The above dry suits have been tested by an independent institution in accordance with the requirements
of the European standards EN14225-2: 2017.
The EC type assessment was handled by:
DGUV Test
Prüf- und Zertizierungstelle
Fachbereich Persönliche Schutzausrüstung
Kenn-Nummer 0299
Postfach 1653
42760 Haan
Standard: EN 14225-2 :2017

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SUITS SIZE CHART
The size chart will enable you to choose the drysuit to t your size.
MEN
S M ML XLS LLL XL XXL
FOREARM 20-24 cm 24-28 cm 24-28 cm 32-36 cm 28-32 cm 28-32 cm 32-36 cm 36-40 cm
8-9 in 9-11 in 9-11 in 13-14 in 11-13 in 11-13 in 13-14 in 14-16 in
BICEP
30-34 cm 34-38 cm 34-38 cm 42-46 cm 38-42 cm 38-42 cm 42-46 cm 46-50 cm
12-13 in 13-15 in 13-15 in 17-18 in 15-17 in 15-17 in 17-18 in 18-20 in
CHEST
94-98 cm 94-102 cm 94-102 cm 106-110 cm 102-106 cm 102-106 cm 106-110 cm 110-114 cm
37-39 in 37-40 in 37-40 in 42-43 in 40-42 in 40-42 in 42-43 in 43-45 in
WAIST
86-92 cm 92-96 cm 92-96 cm 104-108 cm 100-104 cm 100-104 cm 104-108 cm 108-112 cm
34-36 in 36-38 in 36-38 in 41-43 in 39-41 in 39-41 in 41-43 in 43-44 in
HIP
90-94 cm 94-98 cm 94-98 cm 102-106 cm 98-102 cm 98-102 cm 102-106 cm 106-110 cm
35-37 in 37-39 in 37-39 in 40-42 in 39-40 in 39-40 in 40-42 in 42-43 in
THIGH
44-48 cm 48-52 cm 48-52 cm 56-60 cm 52-56 cm 52-56 cm 56-60 cm 60-64 cm
17-19 in 19-20 in 19-20 in 22-24 in 20-22 in 20-22 in 22-24 in 24-25 in
CALF
34-36 cm 36-38 cm 36-38 cm 40-42 cm 38-40 cm 38-40 cm 40-42 cm 42-44 cm
13-14 in 14-15 in 14-15 in 16-17 in 15-16 in 15-16 in 16-17 in 17-17 in
CROTCH TO FLOOR
80-84 cm 84-88 cm 88-92 cm 88-92 cm 88-92 cm 92-96 cm 92-96 cm 96-100 cm
31-33 in 33-35 in 35-36 in 35-36 in 35-36 in 36-38 in 36-38 in 38-39 in
SPINE TO WRIST
70-74 cm 74-78 cm 78-82 cm 78-82 cm 78-82 cm 82-86 cm 82-86 cm 86-90 cm
28-29 in 29-31 in 31-32 in 31-32 in 31-32 in 32-34 in 32-34 in 34-35 in
HEIGHT
163-173 cm 173-183 cm 178-188 cm 178-188 cm 178-188 cm 183-193 cm 183-193 cm 188-198 cm
64-68 in 68-72 70-74 in 70-74 in 70-74 in 72-76 in 72-76 in 74-78 in
WEIGHT
60-70 kg 70-80kg 75-85kg 85-95kg 80-90kg 85-95 kg 90-100kg 100-110 kg
132-154 lbs 154-176 lbs 165-187 lbs 187-209 lbs 176-198 lbs 187-209 lbs 198-220 lbs 220-242 lbs
SOCK SIZE
38-39 EU 39-40 EU 41-42 EU 41-42 EU 41-42 EU 42-43 EU 43-44 EU 45-46 EU
5-6 US 6,5-7 US 8,5 US 8,5 US 8,5 US 9,5 US 10 US 12 US
WOMEN
S M L
FOREARM 22-26 cm 26-30 cm 30-34 cm
9-10 in 10-12 in 12-13 in
BICEP 30-34 cm 34-38 cm 38-42 cm
12-13 in 13-15 in 15-17 in
CHEST 96-100 cm 100-104 cm 104-108 cm
38-39 in 39-41 in 41-43 in
WAIST 86-90 cm 90-94 cm 94-98 cm
34-35 in 35-37 in 37-39 in
HIP 96-100 cm 100-104 104-108 cm
38-39 in 39-41 in 41-43 in
THIGH 55-60 cm 60-64 cm 64-68 cm
22-24 in 24-25 in 25-27 in
CALF 38-42 cm 42-46 cm 46-50 cm
15-17 in 17-18 in 18-20 in
CROTCH TO FLOOR 76-80 cm 80-84 cm 84-88 cm
30-31 in 31-33 in 33-35 in
SPINE TO WRIST 66-70 cm 70-74 cm 74-78 cm
26-28 in 28-29 in 29-31 in
HEIGHT 155-165 cm 160-170 cm 170-180 cm
61-65 in 63-67 in 67-71 in
WEIGHT 45-60 kg
55-70 kg 65-80 kg
99-132 lbs 121-154 lbs 143-176 lbs
SOCK SIZE 38-39 EU 39-40 EU 41-42 EU
5-6 US 6,5-7 US 8,5 US
PICTOGRAM EXPLANATION
Rinse in clean water
do not use detergent Do not tumble dry
Do not iron Do not bleach
PREPARING THE SUIT
SILICONE AND NEOPRENE CUFFS AND COLLAR
The silicone and the neoprene collar/neck seal has been designed to allow its size to be adapted to
the neck size of the diver. If this is necessary, you can have this carried out by an experienced and
qualied technician in a specialised dive shop. The same applies to the silicone and the neoprene
cuff seals. Any damage caused to the suit during this operation is not covered by our guarantee.
CAUTION
Avoid restricting blood flow by ensuring that the silicone and the neoprene neck
seal is not too tight.
PLASTIC DRY ZIPPER
Ensure the dry zipper is lubricated in line with the recommendations in the AFTER THE DIVE
SECTION.
INFLATOR
Connect the hose supplied with the suit to a medium pressure port on your regulator’s rst stage.
During nal preparation and checking the suit before entering the water.
GLUED ARAMID SOLE BOOT
This drysuit is equipped with slimline glued boots that keep the feet dry. The boots are cut so that
they can t inside a rock boot or wetsuit boot.
PRIOR TO THE DIVE
WATERTIGHTNESS OF THE SUIT
Check the general condition of the suit; there should be no cuts or tears that could cause water to
leak into the suit. Never dive with a suit showing any signs of deterioration.
CUFF AND NECK SEALS
Check that these parts are in good condition. The silicone and the neoprene cuff and neck seals
should rst be treated with talc or French chalk. The neoprene cuffs should also be treated.
Alternatively, you may also use soft soap or shampoo.
DRY ZIPPER
Check that the zipper is in good condition by opening it several times before donning the suit. If the
zipper cannot be completely closed or if it opens unexpectedly, do not use the suit and take it to a
specialised dive shop for repair.
PURGE AND INFLATOR
Check that the arm-mounted purge valve operates correctly by unscrewing it and verifying that it
cannot be unscrewed more than one complete turn. With one complete turn you can completely
close the valve, preventing air from entering or escaping. By unscrewing it you allow air to escape
during the ascent. It is recommended that you close the purge valve completely during the descent
to prevent water entry and then open it 1/4 turn on arriving at your maximum depth and during the
rest of the dive.
CAUTION
Before dressing and entering the water you should check that the inflator on the
chest and the purge on the arm are correctly screwed together. If they are not
tightly screwed there is a risk of water entering the suit.

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1. Unzip main opening zippers and pull out the suspenders.
2. Roll the Core down to the inseam, exposing the two leg hole openings.
3. Sit down. Grip one of the Core leg hole openings on either side and put your leg in, pulling
the Core leg hole opening up to your crotch.
4. To get your foot all the way in the Core sock, roll the same leg opening down to the knee.
Again pull the Core leg hole opening up to the crotch. Your foot should now be in the Core
sock.
5. Follow steps 3 & 4 to don the other leg.
6. Stand up. Grip the Core waist opening on either side and pull it up to your waist. The Core
inseam should now be in place.
7. Pull the outer skin up to your waist.
8. Adjust suspenders for a snug yet comfortable t. The suspenders should hold the suit up in
the crotch.
9. Put your arm in the Core arm opening and push hand through the wrist seal, using your free
hand to expand the wrist opening. Use thumb loops on undergarment to hold garment in
place, eliminating bunching.
10. If you are not using dry gloves, be sure to tuck the undergarment thumb loops back under
the seal.
11. Follow steps 9-10 to don the other arm.
12. Using both hands, stretch the neck seal over your head. Make sure the seal is sitting at
against your neck for the best seal and comfort.
Close the dry zipper or have your dive buddy do it. Ensure the zipper is fully closed to
the end.
13. After the dry zipper has been closed, either you or your dive buddy close the protective over
zipper. Make sure the dry zipper pull is tucked under the closed protective over zipper.
Warning: Avoid sharp objects (rings, earrings, fingernails) when donning suits. Use
talcum powder or baby powder if the seals are too difficult to slide on.
Tuck Neck Seal: Some models of drysuits come tted with a hood dam. Simply tuck your drysuit
hood inside the dam before your dive to minimize water ushing between the hood and neck seal.
Warning: Neck seals that are too tight may restrict
blood flow to the brain, resulting in serious injury.
Doffing: When removing your drysuit, follow the same steps as
above in reverse.
DONNING AND DOFFING A FRONT ENTRY SUIT. DONNING
DRY ZIPPER
Once you have successfully carried out these checks, put on the suit and have someone Check the
zipper. Take care to ensure that nothing is impeding the path of the slider : under-suit, etc.
CAUTION
If the slider is not totally home at the end of the zipper, there is a risk of a water
leak.
INFLATOR
Connect the hose supplied to the ination valve. Check that the valve is operating correctly by
pressing on the button controlling the delivery of air. When the button is released the airow should
stop immediately.
WATERTIGHTNESS CHECK
To check for watertightness, close the purge valve and inate the suit. If you crouch down, air
should only escape gently through the purge over-pressure valve. Purge the suit completely after
this check: open the purge valve and crouch down with your arms across your chest. When all air
has been purged, close the purge valve completely.
FITTING SILICONE AND NEOPRENE SEALS
You may want to ne-tune the t of your silicone or neoprene seals. If your seals seem too tight,
they can be trimmed to create a comfortable t. Using scissors, carefully trim off 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) at
a time, checking the t each time. You do not have to wear your suit during this process, just slide
one wrist or your neck into the seals to test the t as you go along. The seals should be snug but not
tight. You may want your dealer to assist you in tting your seals. Warning: Neck seals that are
too tight may restrict blood flow to the brain resulting in serious injury.

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DURING THE DIVE
CAUTION
An inappropriate choice of under-suit could cause hypothermia or hyperthermia.
Only specialised training will give you the knowledge required to make the best
choice of equipment. Hydrostatic pressure will reduce the thickness of the suit.
Thus the thermal protection of the suit can reduce with depth. This phenomenon
is most felt when using a suit made of non-compressed neoprene.
VARIATION OF BUOYANCY
The presence of a volume of gas inside the suit will be subject to the effects of compression and
expansion relative to the hydrostatic pressure. Inappropriate use of the inator and the purge could
cause squeeze during the descent as well as a too fast ascent which could result in a decompression
accident.
CAUTION
Introducing gas into the suit should serve only to control the internal volume
and so avoid water entries. Use of a drysuit will in no way replace the need for a
buoyancy-compensating jacket (BC). This suit is intended for use with compressed
air. Do not use any other gas or mixture for inflation of the suit.
USE IN DIVING
The purge valve should be completely closed during descent. On arrival at your maximum depth,
open the purge valve 1/4 turn. During ascent, air should escape automatically from the purge valve.
You can adjust the pressure within the suit by opening or closing the purge valve. Before carrying
out exploration dives, practice this procedure in shallow protected water following the advice of an
instructor. On your rst open water dives you are advised to surface using a shot line or the boat’s
anchor line, allowing you to control your ascent better by holding onto the line if necessary.
CAUTION
Never open the zipper closure during the dive or on the water surface. Always wait
until you are out of the water before attempting this. If you allow water to enter
it can flood the suit, causing an immediate loss of thermal protection, and could
result in the diver sinking rapidly, risking death by drowning.
AFTER THE DIVE
REMOVE THE SUIT
The suit must be used with great care particularly when dressing and removal, special care being
required for the zipper closure and the seals. Take care to prevent damage to the silicone or smooth
neoprene parts by your ngernails.
STORAGE
Do not store the suit near a source of heat or an electric motor generating ozone. It is recommended
that the suit be hung on an appropriate clothes hanger or stretched out at.
CAUTION
Extended exposure to significant heat, ozone, chlorine or ultraviolet can cause
degeneration of neoprene.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Rinse the suit in fresh water after every dive. Then dry the suit on a clothes hanger in a dry, shady,
well ventilated location. Plastic zippers should be treated with an appropriate lubricant at most every
4 or 5 dives.
CAUTION
Use only products recommended by Apeks for lubricating zipper closures.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Apeks recommends periodically washing the suit in clean fresh water followed by rinsing in warm
fresh water at a maximum temperature of 30°C ± 5°C. If your suit has silicone or neoprene seals
then it is important that they are carefully checked before the beginning of each season. If there
are any signs of deterioration in the silicone and the neoprene then these items must be replaced
before the suit is used. Have the purge valve and inator checked by a professional before each
season and at least once a year.
CAUTION
Do not dismantle the purge valve or the inflator yourself.
Natural rubber components generally have a lifetime of 5 years before needing replacement.
DISPOSAL
When your drysuit can no longer be repaired for safe use, dispose of the garment in accordance
with regulations within your jurisdiction.

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
INFLATION VALVE STICKS OPEN
The drysuit inates out of control. Disconnect the inator hose from the inator valve, and at
the same time, operate the purge valve. In an extreme case you can assist the escape of air by
releasing the neck seal or by holding your arm up and releasing the cuff seal with the other hand.
Although this may release the air rapidly it can also allow water to enter the suit. If you nd yourself
making a fast ascent, then take all action necessary to prevent pulmonary barotrauma.
INFLATION VALVE STICKS CLOSED
Stop the descent and abandon the dive. Use your BC to control your return to the surface. Don’t
forget to purge the suit occasionally during the ascent.
PURGE VALVE STICKS OPEN
Your suit will not retain any gas injected. Water may also enter via the valve. Abandon the dive and
return to the surface following the safety rules.
PURGE VALVE STICKS CLOSED
It will no longer be possible to purge the suit automatically, which could cause an uncontrolled
ascent. Return to the surface slowly, purging the suit via the cuff or neck seal. This procedure can
allow water to enter the suit.
AIR LEAKS FROM THE INFLATION VALVE
Disconnect the inator hose from the inator. Continue to ascend normally.
WATER ENTERS VIA THE PURGE VALVE
Abandon the dive and use your BC to control your return to the surface.
WATER FLOODS THE SUIT
An unlikely occurrence but could be caused by a failure of the zipper closure or a panel in the suit.
Abandon the dive and use your BC to control your return to the surface.
WARRANTY
The warranty applies to all suits where there is a manufacturing fault or a material fault recognised
as such by Apeks.
The warranty does not cover damage resulting from improper use.
The warranty does not apply if the equipment sold was not used or maintained according to the
conditions detailed in this guide.
The warranty is void if the suit is modied by a person or workshop that has not been authorised
by Apeks.
The warranty covers the free repair or replacement of the suit, at Apeks’s choice.
Packing and transport charges remain the responsibility of the buyer.
Any defective parts replaced remain the property of Apeks. The repair, modication or replacement
of any parts during the warranty period does not prolong the duration of the warranty.
The responsibility resulting from the sale of this suit is limited to the warranty above. It excludes any
possibility of recourse to any penalties or damages and interest.
To take advantage of this warranty, you must provide a proof of purchase (cash register receipt
mentioning the date and the product purchased).

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