Congratulations on your Drysuit Purchase

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1 Model: Kodiak 360 Version: 04/2017

2 Congratulations on your Drysuit Purchase Your drysuit has been designed to provide you with the highest degree of comfort and convenience. Our suits have been used by professional divers and have a reputation for performance and durability. Each drysuit is individually inspected and tank tested before it leaves our factory to ensure the highest quality. From time to time your suit, including it's valves, zippers and seals, may require professional service. If you suspect that service is required, or your suit or components of the suit do not perform as they should, then you should immediately discontinue its use and have it evaluated and serviced at your authorized dealer. Components Supplied with your Drysuit: Suspenders, inflation hose, zipper lubricant, and Owner's Manual. Drysuit Accessories: A full range of accessories are available to add to the comfort or practicality of using your drysuit. For details, please visit aqualung.com. Certification: Your drysuit satisfies the requirements of the manufacturer s technical specifications (based upon EN :2005 requirements). INPP - Notified Body Information Notified Body Number: 0078 Address: Entree #3 Port de la Pointe Rouge, BP Marseille, Cedex 08, France Manufactured by: Aqua Lung Canada Ltd 6820 Kirkpatrick Crescent Saanichton, British Columbia V8M 1Z9 Canada tel: fax:

3 Table of Contents Critical Safety Precautions Guidance & Warnings Exhaust Valve Inflator Valve & Low Pressure Hose Drysuit Care Donning & Doffing Drysuit Storage Finding a Leak Patching a Hole Size Chart

4 Critical Safety Precautions This is not a diving instruction manual, nor does it eliminate the necessity for obtaining professional instruction in the operation of a drysuit or having a diving certification. The user is therefore advised to obtain such instruction as well as familiarizing him or herself with the information contained in this manual prior to operation of any drysuit. 1. Complete a drysuit diving course from an instructor and stay current. 2. Always use a buoyancy compensation device (BCD) when diving with a drysuit. 3. Know your equipment and emergency procedures. 4. Practice your drysuit diving skills under controlled conditions until you are fully conversant. If diving in open water, consider using a shot line or the boat s anchor line to control your ascent. 5. If diving with a buddy ensure that he/she understands your drysuit system. 6. Use the correct amount of insulation for the water temperature you are diving in and your exercise rate. 7. Don't weight yourself heavier than neutral buoyancy with an empty tank. Your weighting should allow you to make a safety stop at an appropriate depth in accordance with the decompression schedule in use. 8. Inspect your valves, zipper and seals for proper performance before each dive. 9. Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on your suit and valves regularly, or have them serviced by a qualified individual. 10. Know your limitations and do not exceed them. 4

5 Guidance & Warnings Use: This suit should only be used in conditions appropriate for this type of CE certification, within user qualifications and in accordance with the regulations of the local jurisdiction. The maximum operating depth limit is indicated by the CE standards for certifying breathing apparatus (i.e. 50 meters). Variation of Buoyancy: Improper use or misuse of this drysuit could result in the loss of buoyancy control, including uncontrolled descents and uncontrolled rapid ascents, which could result in decompression sickness, air embolism, drowning and death. The presence of a volume gas inside the suit will be subject to the effects of compression and expansion relative to the hydrostatic pressure. Inappropriate use of the inflator and the purge could cause squeeze during the descent as well as a too-fast ascent, which could result in a decompression accident. An undergarment used in combination with this drysuit shall allow free passage of air between the user s body and the deflation device for proper exhausting and inflation. Do not use the drysuit as a lift bag. If you use the drysuit as a lift bag and lose the grip on the object, you may become excessively buoyant. This may result in rapid ascent. Rapid ascent is dangerous and may cause air embolism or decompression sickness, either of which can result in serious injury or death. Inflation Gas: Introducing gas into the suit should serve only to control the internal volume. Use of a drysuit will in no way replace the need for a buoyancy compensation device (BCD). This suit is intended for use with compressed air. Do not use any other gas or mixture for inflation of the suit. Using oxygen enriched gas with a percentage of oxygen exceeding 40% for inflation presents a risk of fire and explosion. When using argon there is a risk of this gas getting into a full-face mask and the breathing system through the hood. The effects of breathing argon are more narcotic than nitrogen when under increased partial pressure. 5

6 Guidance & Warnings Thermal Protection: This suit leaves your face and hands in direct contact with the water. The temperature of the water in which you will use this suit will likely require that you also wear a hood and gloves. This suit alone does not provide thermal protection. Only undergarments with a thickness appropriate to the temperature of the water can provide thermal protection. Several types of undergarments are available. The choice of undergarment is influenced by the material used in the drysuit and the temperature of the water in which you plan to dive. An inappropriate choice of undergarment could cause hypothermia or hyperthermia. Only specialized training will give you the knowledge required to make the best choice of equipment. Work Rate: Work rates will be influenced 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. Fitting: Reference the appropriate size chart for your suit to assist with selecting the correct size for your body. It is important that you try on the suit in a specialized 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. Neck and wrist seals need to be adapted to the size of the diver. Allergic Reaction: Some individuals may be allergic to contact with materials in this suit such as latex or neoprene. If you suffer from allergies, consult a doctor before using the suit. 6

7 Exhaust Valve Your drysuit is equipped with an adjustable high-flow auto-exhaust valve allowing the highest degree of hands-off buoyancy control. Venting: Rotate faceplate clockwise for decreased venting and counter-clockwise for increased venting. Pushing down on the faceplate will allow manual air release. Checks: Make sure that your exhaust valve body is screwed hand-tight into the suit before each dive. Check the exhaust valve faceplate setting before each dive. If your valve is not working correctly abandon your dive and have the valve inspected by an authorized technician. 7

8 Inflator Valve & Low Pressure Hose 1. Screw the low pressure inflate hose into the low-pressure port on your first stage. Do not use a high-pressure port! 2. Slide hose connector back to lock hose into place over inflate valve nipple. 3. Pushing the button center on the inflate valve will add air to your suit. Important: Check that your inflate valve body is screwed hand-tight into the suit before each dive. If your valve is not working correctly abandon your dive and have the valve inspected by your dealer. 8

9 Drysuit Care Zipper Care: Keep your zipper free of sand and debris by spraying with clean fresh water after every use. Stubborn debris lodged in the zipper can be removed with a soft toothbrush and mild soap. When opening or closing a zipper, avoid catching undergarment material in the dry zipper teeth. If zipper slider becomes jammed, do not continue pulling. Back zipper up and clear debris or clothing. Do not force your zipper. Keep your zipper lubricated, paraffin wax is ideal. Do not use oil-based lubricants or silicone spray as they can damage the zipper material. Lubricate zipper teeth after each dive. Seal Care: Seals can be fragile. Avoid contact with petroleum based products such as lotions, and petroleum based silicone lubricants, as they will accelerate the deterioration of seals. For lubrication use talcum powder or cornstarch. Avoid sharp objects (rings, earrings, and fingernails) as they may tear the seal. Extended exposure to sunlight will damage seals. Exposure to extreme cold will stiffen latex seals, ensure latex seals are warmed to pliable condition before attempting to stretch them. Fitting Latex Seals: You may want to fine-tune the fit of your latex seals. If your latex seals seem too tight, they can be trimmed to create a comfortable fit. Using scissors, carefully trim off 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) at a time, checking the fit each time. You do not have to wear your suit during this process, just slide wrist or your neck into the seals to test the fit as you go along. The latex seals should be snug but not tight. You may want your dealer to assist you in fitting your seals. Warning: Neck seals that are too tight may restrict blood flow to the brain resulting in serious injury. 9

10 Donning & Doffing Caution: When opening or closing the zipper avoid catching undergarment material in the dry zipper teeth. If zipper slider becomes jammed, do not continue pulling. Back zipper up and clear debris or clothing. Do not force your zipper. Use talcum powder on seals as a lubricant to assist in sliding into seals. Donning: 1. Adjust suspenders for a snug yet comfortable fit. The suspenders should hold the suit up in the crotch. They should not be too tight or they will restrict bending over. 2. Push hands through the wrist seals, using your free hand to expand the wrist opening. If wearing neoprene seals, tuck 1.5-2" under all the way around the seal. Use thumb loops on undergarment to hold garment in place, eliminating bunching. 3. Tuck undergarment thumb loops back under seal after your hand has been pushed through. 4. Using both hands, stretch the neck seal over your head. If wearing a neoprene seal, tuck 1.5-2" under all the way around the seal. 5. Zip up your dry zipper. Have your dive buddy check it is closed all the way. Zip up the protective over zipper. 6. Adjust your ankle straps so they are snug, but not so tight that they are uncomfortable. 7. When donning a hood, tuck the bottom of the hood under the neck collar. Warning: Avoid sharp objects (rings, earrings, fingernails) when donning suits. Doffing: When removing your drysuit, follow the same steps as above in reverse. If wearing neoprene seals, roll the seal out first so the nylon is against your skin. 10

11 When storing your drysuit, be careful not to fold the zipper back on itself. For prolonged storage, it is best to hang your suit from the legs, with the zipper in the open position. Hang it in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight and away from electric motors or fumes (chlorine, diesel or gas). After prolonged storage check the seals for cracking or loss of stretch. Natural rubber components generally have a lifetime of 5 years before needing replacement. Folding: 1. With the zipper open, lay the suit facing down. 2. Roll the suit starting at the feet working toward the neck seal. 3. Loosely fold the arms together over the body of the suit. Drysuit Storage Transport: For transport, do not stuff your suit in a bag that is too small or the zipper may get bent. Disposal: When your drysuit can no longer be repaired for safe use, dispose of the garment in accordance with regulations within your jurisdiction. 11

12 Finding a Leak Finding a Leak: To find a hole you will need: mild soap, 2 pop cans, a water container or spray bottle, tank, regulator, twine, and chalk. 1. Unzip the drysuit. From the suit interior, loosen and remove the inflate valve. 2. From the suit exterior, reassemble and tighten the inflate valve. The valve should be reversed with the inflate button on the interior of the suit. 3. Turn the suit inside out. 4. Place pop cans in wrist seals and tie snug with twine. 5. Gather the neck seal and tie snug with twine. 6. Attach inflation hose to the tank and infate the suit fully by pressing the inflation valve button. 7. With the suit inflated, pour or spray water & soap mixture over suspected leak areas until hole is located. 8. Mark areas where bubbles appear with chalk

13 Patching a Hole Patching a Hole: To patch a hole you will need a dry adhesive patch (available from your dealer), methyl ethyl ketone/toluene/acetone/alcohol, paper towel, hot air source (a good quality hair dryer is adequate) and a pair of scissors. 1. Cut the dry adhesive patch to the desired size and shape. Round off any points. 2. Liberally clean the area sourn the hole with methyl ethyl ketone, toluene, acetone, or alcohol. Do the same with the patch. 3. Promptly apply patch over hole and press firmly. 4. Using a hot air source, apply heat to the patch. Use extreme caution! Keep moving the heat around and do not focus it at any one point for an extended period of time. 5. Press patch firmly with an object that can withstand heat. Caution! Patch may be extremely hot! Let patch cool for 15 minutes and inspect bond. Adhesive film should be bonded to both surfaces. If bond is not secure repeat heat process and inspect bond again. If you are having difficulting locating or patching a hole, we recommend you see an authorized dealer for assistance

14 Size Chart SM MD ML LG XL 2XL HEIGHT CHEST BUTTOCKS CROTCH TO FLOOR FOOT CM CM CM CM CM CM 5'6" - 5'8" 5'8" - 5'10" 5'10" - 6' 6' - 6'2" 6'2" - 6'3" 6'3" - 6'5" CM CM CM CM CM CM 36" - 38" 38" - 40" 40" - 42" 42" - 44" 44" - 46" 46" - 48" CM CM CM CM CM CM 36" - 38" 38" - 40" 40" - 42" 42" - 44" 44" - 46" 46" - 48" CM CM CM CM CM CM 29" - 31" 30" - 32" 31" - 33" 31" - 33" 32" - 34" 32" - 34" EU 40/41 EU 42/43 EU 42/43 EU 44/45 EU 46/47 EU 46/47 MEN'S US 8 MEN'S US 9/10 MEN'S US 9/10 MEN'S US 11 MEN'S US 12/13 MEN'S US 12/13 14