Ultima TWIST User manual

CONGRATULATION!
Thank you for buying ULTIMA Twist! We believe you will enjoy many dry and warm dives with
troublefree donning and doffing from now on. Follow the instructions in the manual for a safe and
long lasting product.
The Waterproof Team

ULTIMA TWIST FOR SI TECH QCS OVAL SYSTEM
Suit rings Cover rings
O-rings
The Ultima Twist Dry Glove System contains of two suit rings, two glove rings, four cover rings, two
equalization tubes and six o-rings, a tool and glove ring lubricant.
Fits directly in WATERPROOF suits with SI TECH QCS oval ring system and all drysuits with standard latex
seals.
Equalization tubes
Tool
Silicone grease
Glove rings

Fits only SI TECH ”Släggö” Soft ring system.
The Ultima Twist Soft Dry Glove contains of two suit rings, two glove rings, two cover rings, two o-rings, two
equalization tubes, a tool and glove ring lubricant.
ULTIMA TWIST SOFT FOR SI TECH ”SLÄGGÖ” SYSTEM
Suit rings
Cover rings
O-rings
Equalization tubes
Silicone grease
Tool
Glove rings

This system fits only WP FlexLock™ system.
The Ultima Twist for FlexLock™ contains of two suit rings, two glove rings, two cover rings, two o-rings, two
equalization tubes, a tool and glove ring lubricant.
ULTIMA TWIST FOR FLEXLOCK™
Suit rings
Cover rings
O-rings
Equalization tubes
Silicone grease
Tool
Glove rings

WARNING!
Before using this system, it is imperative to have received the appropriate dive training and obtained a diving
certificate issued by an approved organisation. WATERPROOF does not accept any responsibility in the event
of an incident caused due to lack of training, misuse or unsuitable usage.
USER MANUAL
These instructions cover the Waterproof Dry Glove System ULTIMA Twist for dry diving suits according to
EN14225-2.
DESIGNATED USE
This Ultima Twist Dry Glove System is approved for Waterproof drysuits with FlexLock™ system, SI TECH QCS
Oval System or Latex wrist seals. In combination with insulating dry glove, the Ultima system will provide your
hands with thermal protection in and under water. Ask Waterproof for suitable dry gloves: [e-mail].
STORAGE
Store away from sources of UV radiation (mainly sunlight). Optimal storage conditions: 65% humidity, 21° C,
protected from light and without mechanical, chemical and physical influences. Inspect regularly (every six
months).
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE -2° C to 30° C
CAUTION!
Prolonged exposure to heat or UV rays can cause plastic decomposition.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Rinse and clean the dry glove system with fresh cold water after each dive. Pay extra attention to the large
sealing o-ring inside the glove ring. Never drop your ring system on any hard surfaces, this may cause the parts
to break. Be extra careful of the sealing parts on the suit ring and glove ring. If it becomes hard to don and doff,
add some Silicone grease to the sealing o-ring.
Replace all o-rings after 30 months or when signs of cracks or damage are visible.
For disinfection please email: [e-mail]
PRE DIVE CHECK
Always dive with wrist seals installed.
Make sure the sealing o-ring is clean and intact before mounting the glove ring.
Check before every dive everything is mounted correctly and gloves and seals are intact.
Check the equalization tube is installed to equalize the pressure between suit and glove.
Make sure you visually check the glove ring is mounted correctly and close to the suit ring on all sides before
diving.

A correct alignment of the glove to the glove ring makes the twist-opening procedure easier when taking off the
gloves after the dive.
ALIGN THE GLOVE TO THE GLOVE RING
1. Put the glove on and make a mark
that aligns with the center of the palm.
2. Align the protruding part of the Ultima glove ring to the mark on the glove. See mounting procedure on the
next pages.

MOUNTING A LATEX OR NITRILE DRY GLOVE TO THE GLOVE RING
1. Put the glove ring in the glove and turn it as
shown in the image. Adjust the overlap to achieve
the correct length of the glove. Make sure to align
the glove mark to the center of protruding part on
the glove ring.
2. Mount the o-ring in the groove.
3. Fold the edge back over the o-ring and pull to
adjust the overlap.
Mount the cover ring and adjust it to fit in the
groove next to the o-ring.
Watch the instruction video on www.waterproof.eu

MOUNTING A PVC/FABRIC GLOVE TO THE GLOVE RING
1. First, mount the glove ring on the suit ring. Ask a
friend to hold the glove ring firmly during installation,
it is very difficult to do it on your own.
2. Place the o-ring inside the glove opening to the
desired length of the glove, and fold the edge
inwards.
3. Open the glove and o-ring by pulling with both
hands firmly to make it as large as possible.
4. Make sure to align the glove mark to the center of
protruding part on the glove ring. Use all four hands
to pull it over the ridge.
5. Check that the glove is correctly mounted and has
the desired length. Adjust the glove length and angle
by pulling the glove edge inside and at the same
time lifting the o-ring on the outside.
6. Mount the cover ring.
Watch the instruction video on www.waterproof.eu
Glove
Cover ring
Glove ring
O-ring
Note: If you have difficulties in assembling a
PVC/fabric glove on the glove ring, we recommend the
"Ultima Twist Assembly Tool". The practical assembly
tool from SplashLight GmbH allows you to mount the
glove effortlessly and easily.

Glove ring
Suit ring
Arm with FlexLock™ Wrist seal
The Ultima Twist for FlexLock™ is designed to fit directly into the Waterproof FlexLock™ system.
MOUNTING ULTIMA IN FLEXLOCK™ SYSTEM
1. Fold the top part of the cuff up and open the zipper all
the way around the wrist until you can remove the cuff.

2. Push the silicone seal into the arm and add some
lubricant on the seal to help the Ultima suit ring slide in
easier.
3. Push the suit ring firmly into the arm until it meets the
FlexLock ring. The two rings should be as close to
eachother as possible. Push a few extra times on all
sides.
4. Check the colored ridge that the silicone seal is kept in
the correct position on all sides.
Add lubricant on
this surface

DISMOUNT THE SUIT RING
IMPORTANT! Always use the WP designated tool (included in the box), when dismounting the suit ring,
otherwise damage of the Ultima suit ring, suit PU-ring or seal will occur. NEVER use metal tools like screw
drivers!
1. Slide the WP tool down into the gap between the
Ultima suit ring and the FlexLock system and gently
pry or twist the tool until it opens.
2. You may need to do it in more than one place.
Continue until the ring is loose enough to pull out.

MOUNTING ULTIMA IN SI TECH QCS OVAL SYSTEM
1. Remove the stiff oval ring from the suit arm. Use the
tool if is too hard by hand. Check the seal for damage.
Watch the instruction video on www.waterproof.eu
Wrist seal Glove ring
Suit arm with
mounted PU-ring
Ultima
suit ring
The Ultima Dry Glove System is designed to fit directly in to the Waterproof ISS system or SI TECH QCS oval
system. This means the only thing you need to do is to remove the stiff plastic ring from the suit arm and replace
it with the Ultima suit ring. IMPORTANT! Do not remove the softer PU-ring that is glued into the suit. This ring is
the ’docking station’ for the Ultima suit ring.

2. Place the silicone seal inside the suit ring and
fold the lower end of the seal over the suit ring.
(It might be a good idea to use a new Silicone
seal)
3. The ridge on the seal should be placed in the
second groove as standard.
(In some cases it can be placed in the next
groove to achieve better sealing)
4. Add some waterbased lubricant on the
silicone section that slides into the suit arm.
Make sure the silicone doesn’t wrinkle when
pushing it into the suit.
Add lubricant on this surface

5. Twist the seal and pull it back with your hand during
the mounting procedure to avoid wrinkles.
6. Push it in straight little by little. Make sure the
silicone seal doesn’t wrinkle and it stays in the correct
groove.
7. Push together with both hands on all sides until you
hear a clicking sound and/or see the edge of the suit is
close to the suit ring on all sides. Check the silicone is
in place and not wrinkled.

1. Open a small gap between the suit ring and the
suit by pressing down the back of the suit arm
hard.
2. Gently push down the tool between the ridge on
the suit ring and the suit.
Note the ’hook’ on the tool should point away from
the suit! See image.
3. Keep the tool pressed hard to the bottom of the
suit ring and bend the tool towards the suit arm
until it gets loose. Remember to push down on the
back of the suit arm at the same time.
If it is very hard to loosen it, try the tool in the same
groove 3-5cm to the side of where you push it
down.
IMPORTANT! Always use the WP designated tool (included in the box), when dismounting the suit ring,
otherwise damage of the Ultima suit ring, suit PU-ring or seal will occur. NEVER use metal tools like screw
drivers!
DISMOUNTING THE SUIT RING
Watch the instruction video on www.waterproof.eu

MOUNTING ULTIMA ON A DRYSUIT WITH LATEX SEALS
Watch the instruction video on www.waterproof.eu
This is the recommended mounting procedure for a Waterproof drysuit with latex seals.
Glove ring
Latex
seal
Suit ring
Neoprene
cuff
O-ring
Silicone seal
O-ring

1. Mount the silicone seal to the suit ring. See
image. Mount the o-ring in the second groove.
2. Pull the seal back until the ridge is
all the way down to the o-ring.
the ridge
PULL

3. Pull the drysuit latex seal over the silicone seal
and onto the suit ring. Check the seal is centered.
Mount the o-ring into the deep groove.
4. Fold back the remaining part
of the latex seal as shown in the image.
5. Pull the drysuit neoprene cuff to cover the seals,
leaving a gap of approximately 4mm and mount the
cover ring as shown.
Watch the instruction video on www.waterproof.eu
Neoprene cuff Cover ring

MOUNTING ULTIMA ON DRYSUIT WITH LONG LATEX SEALS
When your drysuit has fixed latex seals with enough length, you can install the suit ring without adding an
extra seal. See image below.
Glove ring
Suit arm
with latex
seal
Suit ring
Outer
o-ring
Inner
o-ring
Watch the instruction video on www.waterproof.eu