Scuba Force EXPLORER NST User manual

Dry suit owner manual
EXPLORER NST
XPEDITION / XPEDITION SE

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SCUBA FORCE
Dry suit manual
Congratulations on your purchase of a SCUBA FORCE drysuit. It has been carefully
crafted to high quality standards using high quality material. Under proper use, this
suit makes the diving more comfortable and enjoyable.
SCUBA FORCE drysuits are intended for use by certified divers who are trained in
the handling of dry suits or for divers who are under the direct supervision of a
qualified instructor.
Even if you are experienced in using dry suits, we strongly recommend taking the
time to read this guide. It contains many important safety instructions and techniques
that help to extend the life of your dry suit.
If the instruction manual is not available or lost, it can be downloaded from our
website.
www.scubaforce.eu
If you have further questions, we are of course always available.
SCUBA FORCE
Dive2gether.net Tauchsport GmbH
Reststrauch 197
41199 Mönchengladbach
Tel.: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
SCUBA FORCE Dry suits are certified after DIN EN 142252-2:2017
Implementing testing institute:
DGUV Test
Prüf- und Zertifizierungstelle
Fachbereich Persönliche Schutzausrüstung
Kenn-Nummer 0299
Postfach 1653
42760 Haan

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Index
COPYRIGHT ..........................................................................................................................................5
WARNING, CAUTION AND NOTE .......................................................................................................5
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE .................................................................................................................. 5
SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................. 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................................6
IMPORTANT SAFETY / PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR DRY DIVING SUITS ........................8
SCUBA FORCE DRY SUITS .................................................................................................................9
PROPER USE AND FUNCTION OF A DRY SUIT ................................................................................9
SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT OF A DRY SUIT .............................................................................9
SIZE TABLE……………………………………………………………………………………………………10
BEFORE TIGHTENING:
PUTTING THE DRYSUIT ON THE UNDERGARMENT: ....................................................................11
USUAL SCUBA FORCE DRYSUIT EQUIPMENT ..............................................................................13
DRY SUIT VENTILES.......................................................................................................................... 15
NECK AND ARM CUFFS.................................................................................................................... 15
DRY BOOTS & SLIM LINE BOATS ....................................................................................................15
WATERPROOF ZIPPER .....................................................................................................................15
FURTHER EQUIPMENT ......................................................................................................................16
ACCESSORIES FOR DRY DIVING ....................................................................................................17
DIVING CLOTHING (COOLING PROTECTION) ................................................................................17
HEAD HOOD .......................................................................................................................................17
DRY GLOVE SYSTEMS ......................................................................................................................17
CUFFS .................................................................................................................................................18
RUBBER BOOTS ................................................................................................................................18
NEOPRENE CUFFS ............................................................................................................................19
TIGHTENING ARM CUFFS .................................................................................................................20
TIGHTENING NECK CUFFS ...............................................................................................................21
REMOVING ARM CUFFS ...................................................................................................................22
PULL OUT NECK CUFFS ...................................................................................................................23
SILICONE CUFFS AND CHANGE SYSTEM ......................................................................................23
PREPARATION ...................................................................................................................................24
CONNECTING THE PRESSURE TUBE OF THE DRY SUIT WITH THE REGULATOR ..................24
BEFORE THE FIRST DRY DIVE ........................................................................................................25
PREPARATIONS FOR DIVING WITH YOUR SCUBA FORCE DRY SUIT .......................................25
DIVING WITH YOUR SCUBA FORCE DRYSUIT ...............................................................................29
PREPARATION: ..................................................................................................................................29
ENTRY TO THE WATER .....................................................................................................................30
MAKING NEUTRAL TARING ON THE SURFACE ............................................................................30
TARE CONTROL DURING DIVING ....................................................................................................31
DIVING WITH MONO BOTTLE ...........................................................................................................32
DIVING WITH MULTIPLE BOTTLES ..................................................................................................32
BEGINNING THE DIVING ...................................................................................................................32
DESCENT ............................................................................................................................................32
OBTAINING NEUTRAL TARING IN DEPTH ......................................................................................33
RISE IN THE DRY SUIT ......................................................................................................................34
SWIMMING ON THE SURFACE .........................................................................................................35

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EMERGENCY SKILLS ........................................................................................................................35
TRAFFIC POSITION (AIR IN THE LEGS) ..........................................................................................35
AIR INTAKE VALVE BLOCKED IN OPEN POSITION ......................................................................36
AIR INTAKE VALVE BLOCKED IN CLOSED POSITION ..................................................................37
LACQUERING AIR OUTLET VALVE .................................................................................................37
AIR OUTLET BLOCKED IN CLOSED POSITION ..............................................................................37
LOW AIR LOSS AT THE AIR INTAKE VALVE ..................................................................................37
LOSS / INTERRUPTION OF AIR SUPPLY .........................................................................................38
FLUORED DRY SUIT ..........................................................................................................................38
FALLING LEASED / LOST LEAD ......................................................................................................39
STORING YOUR SCUBA FORCE DRY SUIT ....................................................................................40
STORING A LATEX OR NEOPRENE NECK CUFF 4...........................................................................0
STORING THE DRY SUIT FROM THE BODY ...................................................................................40
PROBLEM MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................41
CARE AND HANDLING OF YOUR SCUBA FORCE DRY SUIT .......................................................42
STORAGE OF THE DRY SUIT ...........................................................................................................43
COLLECTING YOUR SCUBA FORCE DRY SUIT IN DRY DIVE SUIT SWEEPING BAG ...............43
HANGING THE DRY SUIT FOR STORAGE .......................................................................................43
LONG-TERM STORAGE (LONGER THAN TWO MONTHS) ............................................................44
DISPOSAL ...........................................................................................................................................44
SCUBA FORCE WARRANTY .............................................................................................................45

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Copyright
All rights reserved, as well as technical changes. Reprinting, translation or
photomechanical reproduction (photocopy, micro copy) also requires the prior
consent of SCUBA FORCE.
Please read this manual carefully before using your dry suit.
Warning, caution and note
Pay particular attention to all information that is marked with
warning, caution and note according to the following symbols:
A WARNING indicates a procedure or situation that, if not avoided,
may result in serious injury or even worse.
CAUTION indicates a situation or usage notice that could damage the
product and, as a result, cause injury to the user.
NOTE refers to important points, hints and reminders.
WARNING: This instruction manual contains important
instructions for the correct use and care of your new dry suit.
Therefore, it is extremely important that you take time to read this
guide to understand and enjoy all the features of your dry suit.
Improper use of your drysuit can result in serious injury or death.
Technical help
In case of any confusion in this manual, or in case you do not
receive adequate answers from your dive shop or instructor,
please contact us.

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Safety
Important safety instructions
This drysuit is for use by certified scuba divers who have completed a dry dive
course or those who are under the training and supervision of a qualified instructor.
WARNING
Follow all instructions and follow these safety precautions.
Incorrect or improper handling of the drysuit can result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING
This manual is NOT a substitute for a dry dive course by a
qualified instructor. DO NOT use or perfect any dry suit before
you have practiced and perfected practical dry diving skills,
including emergency skills, in a supervised environment and
under the supervision of a certified instructor certified by a
nationally accredited diving education organization and qualified
to use dry suits.
CAUTION
Improper or incorrect use of this drysuit may result in loss of
buoyancy control. This can lead to uncontrolled descent and
uncontrolled rapid ascents, which can result in drowning,
decompression sickness or air embolism.
CAUTION
Improper or incorrect use of this drysuit may result in disturbances
in the body's heat balance, such as rapid overheating
(hyperthermia) or hypothermia (hypothermia), which can lead to
heart attack or stroke.
CAUTION
Do not use the dry suit as a lifting bag. If you lose the object to be
lifted from the hand when using the dry suit as a lifting bag, this
can lead to a sudden strong positive buoyancy. This can lead to
a quick rise.

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WARNING
A fast ascent is dangerous and can lead to air embolism or
decompression sickness. Both can result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING
Diving in a chemically, biologically or radioactively contaminated
environment is extremely dangerous. SCUBA FORCE drysuits
are NOT suitable for use in such environments.
WARNING
Ice diving (diving in water at 40 ° F (4 ° C) is extremely
dangerous.) Do not go ice diving unless you are specially trained
and equipped.
Read these instructions before using the drysuit, even if you are experienced in
using them. Keep the instructions for reference.
When reselling or renting the equipment, make sure that this manual is provided with
the dry suit and that it is read and understood before use.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for use and handling of this drysuit
may result in serious injury or death in extreme situations.
These instructions are given to the first time buyer of a SCUBA FORCE drysuit. For
questions regarding the use or handling of your SCUBA FORCE drysuit, or if you still
need instructions, contact SCUBA FORCE:
SCUBA FORCE
Dive2gether.net Tauchsport GmbH
Reststrauch 197
41199 Mönchengladbach
Tel.: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Important safety / precautions for dry suits
• Complete a dry dive course with an instructor and stay up to date by practicing the
skills.
• Use a buoyancy aid for taring control on the surface and as a reserve system.
• Be sure of your equipment and emergency procedures.
• Practice your dive skills under controlled conditions until they become self-evident.
• Dive with a partner who understands the operation of your dry diving system.
• Use the correct cold protection for the given water temperature in which you dive
and for the amount of effort
• Do not use more weight than necessary for neutral buoyancy with an empty tank.
Your buoyancy should allow you to make a safety stop at 10ft / 3m at the end of your
dive with a tank pressure of 500 psi (35 bar).
• Inspect valves, zippers, and cuffs before each dive
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on your dry suit and valves regularly,
or have them performed by a qualified person.
• Be clear about your limits and stay within your limits.
• Water or air temperature below 70 ° F (21 ° C) means cold water diving.
• Water or air temperature below 40 ° F (4 ° C) means ice diving. Ice diving is very
dangerous and requires special equipment, training, preparation and skills.

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SCUBA FORCE Dry suits
Intended use and function of a drysuit
SCUBA FORCE dry suits are laminate dry suits and provide minimal thermal
insulation. The dry suits are designed to be worn in combination with insulated
underwear as well as with head and hand protection. The laminate drysuit provides a
dry layer of air around the covered areas of the body. A similar example is a
raincoat. Like a raincoat, the raincoat keeps you dry and what you wear underneath
keeps you warm. This approach offers you a versatile dry suit that can be used in
many diving conditions, with the cold protection and accessories tailored to your
personal needs.
WARNING
Diving in a chemically, biologically or radioactively
contaminated environment is extremely dangerous.
SCUBA FORCE drysuits are NOT suitable for use in
such environments.
Selection and adaptation of a dry suit
SCUBA FORCE produces and sells various sizes of dry suits that fit a large
percentage of the population by default. Special production sizes are available for
those who do not fit the conventional sizes.
When choosing the size of a dry suit, start with the size chart for the dry suit type.
The given size represents the starting point. To find the right size, put on the
maximum amount of cold protection / diving clothing you intend to use. See SCUBA
FORCE Thermal Guidelines for the right choice of diving gear.
The table below will help you choose the right size. Your authorized SCUBA FORCE
dealer will assist you in choosing the right size.

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