Aqua Lung Fusion AirCore Owner's manual

Brand: Aqua Lung

Model: Fusion AirCore

Type: Owner's manual

FUSION DRYSUIT

Model: Fusion AirCore

Version: 06/2017

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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, ination 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.

Certication: Your drysuit satises the requirements of the manufacturer’s technical

specications (based upon EN14225-2:2005 requirements).

INPP - Notied Body Information

Notied Body Number: 0078

Address: Entree #3 Port de la Pointe Rouge,

BP. 157 13267 Marseille, Cedex 08, France

Manufactured by:

Aqua Lung Canada Ltd

6820 Kirkpatrick Crescent

Saanichton, British Columbia

V8M 1Z9 Canada

tel: 1.800.667.5449 fax: 1.888.667.7247

Congratulations on your Drysuit Purchase

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Critical Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Guidance & Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6

Exhaust Valve, Low Pressure Hose & Inator Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Drysuit Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 9

Donning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 12

Dofng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Finding a Leak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Patching a Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 15

Size Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Table of Contents

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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

certication. 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 qualied individual.

10. Know your limitations and do not exceed them.

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Use: This suit should only be used in conditions appropriate for this type of CE

certication, within user qualications 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 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. An undergarment used in combination

with this drysuit shall allow free passage of air between the user’s body and the

deation device for proper exhausting and ination. 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.

Ination 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 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. 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.

Guidance & Warnings

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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 inuenced 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 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.

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 qualied 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.

Your drysuit must be worn with footwear (boot/sock) that covers the drysock to protect

it from unnecessary wear and being punctured.

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.

Guidance & Warnings

Exhaust Valve, Inator Valve & Low Pressure Hose

Exhaust Valve: Your drysuit is equipped with an adjustable high-ow auto-exhaust

valve allowing the highest degree of hands-off buoyancy control. For decreased

venting, rotate faceplate clockwise. For increased venting, rotate faceplate counter-

clockwise. Pushing down on the faceplate will allow manual air release.

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.

Low Pressure Hose & Inator Valve:

1. Screw the low pressure inate hose into the low-pressure port on your rst stage.

Do not use a high-pressure port!

2. Slide hose connector back to lock hose into place over inate valve nipple.

3. Pushing the button center on the inate valve will add air to your suit.

Important: Check that your inate 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.

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Drysuit Care

Fabric Care: Rinse the outside of the suit with fresh clean water after each dive. If

needed, hand wash the garment using synthetic fabric cleaner such as Nikwax or

similar product.

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, parafn 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.

Latex and Silicone Seal Care: Latex and silicone seals offer a superior seal, however

they can be fragile. Avoid sharp objects (rings, earrings, ngernails) as they may tear

the seal. For lubrication use a food-grade vegetable based silicone spray in a pump

bottle (avoid aerosol). Baby powder, talcum powder or cornstarch are other great

alternatives. Extended exposure to sunlight will damage the seal. For latex seals avoid

contact with petroleum based products such as lotions and petroleum based silicone

lubricants as they will deteriorate latex rubber. Also for latex seals make sure your seals

are warmed up to room temperature before attempting to stretch them as extreme cold

may stiffen latex seals.

Fitting Latex and Silicone Seals: You may want to ne-tune the t of your latex or

silicone 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 ow to the brain resulting in serious injury.

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Checks: Check all components for signs of damage or excess wear. Have serviced if

required.

Storage: 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.

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.

Drysuit Care

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Donning

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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. Reach back and ip the neck seal forward onto the head.

13. 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.

14. To close the dry zipper, with your right hand grip both sides of the zipper on your

right shoulder, pulling downwards. Continue holding.

15. With your left hand reach for the dry zipper pull and close the rst 3-4 inches.

Release your right hand and continue closing the zipper.

Donning

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16. To close the last few inches of the dry zipper, grip the closed portion of the left

shoulder dry zipper with your left hand and pull downwards. Continue holding.

17. With your right hand close the dry zipper the rest of the way.

18. Follow steps 14 – 17 to 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, ngernails) when donning suits.

Use talcum powder or baby powder if the seals are too difcult 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 ow to the brain,

resulting in serious injury.

Dofng: When removing your drysuit, follow the same steps as above in reverse.

Donning & Dofng

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Finding a Leak

What you need is mild soap, 2 pop cans, a water container, a tank, a regulator, twine

and chalk.

1. Unzip the drysuit. From the suit interior, loosen and remove the inate valve.

2. From the suit exterior, reassemble and tighten the inate valve. The valve should be

reversed with the inate 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 ination hose to the tank and inate the suit fully by pressing the ination

valve button.

7. With suit inated, pour water and soap mixture over suspected leak areas until hole

is located.

8. Mark areas where bubbles appear with chalk.

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1. Turn drysuit inside out. Make sure the suit is clean and dry. Place a at hard object

inside the suit directly under the hole. The block supports the material during the repair

process. Tip: Stretch an elastic band around the material and block to help hold the

material in place.

2. Cut heat activated repair patches to size (two separate heat activate patches must

be applied in sequence).

i. Cut the base patch about 1/8" (3mm) larger all the way around than the top patch.

Identify the two different patch materials: The base layer patch (A) has a clear lm

laminated onto white paper backing. The top patch (B) has a smooth black nish on

one side and a matte grey nish on the other.

ii. Cut patches to extend about 1/2" past the edges of the hole on all sides.

Rounding the corners of the patch will make a clean edge nish.

3. Using a standard household clothing iron, set the iron to medium heat (no steam!).

Using the rubbing alcohol swab thoroughly clean/scrub the area around the hole in

the breathable material. Clean the heat patches: Give the smooth lm side of the base

patch and the matte grey side of the top patch a good wipe with the alcohol swap. Tip:

If the hole is small, circle it with pencil for easy identication while working on the suit.

Patching a Hole

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4. Place the base patch over the hole (paper up/smooth lm down). Cover the base

patch and your drysuit fabric with parchment paper before applying heat. Take heated

iron and apply pressure. Keep the iron moving in a circular motion. In 10-20 seconds

the lm will liquefy (you will see evidence of this through the parchment paper).

5. Remove the iron and carefully peel away the paper backing. Take care not to burn

ngers. The adhesive must have melted into the woven fabric "tricot" layer to act as an

effective bonding layer for the top patch.

6. Take the top patch and lay it over the base layer, matte grey side down. The rim of

exposed base layer of top patch is cut smaller. Lay the sheet of parchment paper over

the top patch and heat for 10-20 seconds. Apply pressure and keep the iron moving in

a circular motion. Remove heat and parchment paper. Let patch cool. Your drysuit is

now ready for use.

Patching a Hole

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Size Chart

2XS/XS SM/MD LG/XL 2XL/3XL 4XL+

155 - 165 CM 165 - 175 CM 175 - 185 CM 183 - 193 CM 183 - 208 CM

5'1" - 5'5" 5'5" - 5'9" 5'9" - 6'1" 6'0" - 6'4" 6'0" - 6'10"

41 - 59

KGS 55 - 77 KGS 73 - 95 KGS 91 - 114 KGS 105 - 160 KGS

90 - 130 LBS 120 - 170 LBS 160 - 210 LBS 200 - 250 LBS 230 - 350 LBS

76 - 94 CM 89 - 105 CM 99 - 114 CM 109 - 125 CM 114 - 148 CM

30" - 37" 35" - 41" 39" - 45" 43" - 49" 45" - 58"

56 - 79

CM 69 - 91 CM 79 - 102 CM 89 - 112 CM 104 - 147 CM

22" - 31" 27" - 36" 31" - 40" 35" - 44" 41" - 58"

69 - 91

CM 81 - 104 CM 91 - 114 CM 102 - 124 CM 117 - 147 CM

27" - 36" 32" - 41" 36" - 45" 40" - 49" 46" - 58"

66 - 74

CM 74 - 81 CM 76 - 84 CM 81 - 89 CM 84 - 97 CM

26" - 29" 29" - 32" 30" - 33" 32" - 35" 33" - 38"

CHEST

HEIGHT

BUTTOCKS

CROTCH TO

FLOOR

WEIGHT

WAIST

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Tableau des tailles

2XS/XS SM/MD LG/XL 2XL/3XL 4XL+

155 - 165 CM 165 - 175 CM 175 - 185 CM 183 - 193 CM 183 - 208 CM

5'1" - 5'5" 5'5" - 5'9" 5'9" - 6'1" 6'0" - 6'4" 6'0" - 6'10"

41 - 59

KGS 55 - 77 KGS 73 - 95 KGS 91 - 114 KGS 105 - 160 KGS

90 - 130 LBS 120 - 170 LBS 160 - 210 LBS 200 - 250 LBS 230 - 350 LBS

76 - 94 CM 89 - 105 CM 99 - 114 CM 109 - 125 CM 114 - 148 CM

30" - 37" 35" - 41" 39" - 45" 43" - 49" 45" - 58"

56 - 79

CM 69 - 91 CM 79 - 102 CM 89 - 112 CM 104 - 147 CM

22" - 31" 27" - 36" 31" - 40" 35" - 44" 41" - 58"

69 - 91

CM 81 - 104 CM 91 - 114 CM 102 - 124 CM 117 - 147 CM

27" - 36" 32" - 41" 36" - 45" 40" - 49" 46" - 58"

66 - 74

CM 74 - 81 CM 76 - 84 CM 81 - 89 CM 84 - 97 CM

26" - 29" 29" - 32" 30" - 33" 32" - 35" 33" - 38"

TOUR DE

POITRINE

HAUTEUR

TOUR DE

HANCHES

HAUTEUR

D'ENTREJAMBE

POIDS

TOUR DE TAILLE

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Réparer un trou

4. Positionnez la pièce de base sur l'accroc (côté papier vers le haut/lm lisse vers le

bas). Recouvrez la pièce de base et le matériau de votre combinaison étanche avec

du papier sulfurisé avant de passer le fer chaud. Appuyez avec votre fer chaud. Faites

tourner le fer constamment, d'un mouvement circulaire. En 10 à -20 secondes le lm

va se liquéer (vous le verrez à travers le papier sulfurisé).

5. Retirez le fer et pelez soigneusement le papier blanc. Faites attention à ne pas vous

brûler les doigts. L'adhésif doit avoir fondu dans l'épaisseur tricotée du matériau, an

de constituer une épaisseur de liaison efcace pour la pièce du dessus.

6. Posez la pièce du dessus sur l'épaisseur de base, le côté gris mat vers le bas. Les

bords de cette pièce du dessus ont été coupés un peu plus petits. Positionnez la

feuille de papier sulfurisé sur la pièce du dessus, et faites chauffer pendant 10 à -20

secondes. Appuyez, et faites tourner le fer constamment, d'un mouvement circulaire.

Retirez le fer et le papier sulfurisé. Laissez la pièce refroidir. Votre combinaison

étanche est maintenant prête à être utilisée.

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Réparer un trou

1. Retournez la combinaison étanche sur l'envers. Assurez-vous que la combinaison est

propre et sèche Placez un objet plat et dur à l'intérieur de la combinaison, juste sous

le trou. Ce bloc maintiendra le matériau en place au cours du processus de réparation.

Astuce : faites passer un élastique autour du matériau et du bloc de manière à

maintenir l'ensemble en place.

2. Coupez des pièces thermocollantes de la dimension adaptée (deux pièces

thermocollantes doivent être appliquées à la suite).

i.) Coupez la pièce de base dépassant d'environ 3 mm (1/8") tout autour de la pièce

du dessus. Identiez les matériaux différents des deux pièces : la pièce de base (A)

possède un lm transparent sur un papier blanc. La pièce du dessus (B) a une

nition noire lisse d'un côté et gris mat de l'autre.

ii.) Coupez les pièces pour qu'elles dépassent d'environ 1,2 cm (1/2") de tous les

côtés de l'accroc. Arrondissez les angles des pièces pour qu'elles aient une nition

propre.

3. Utilisez un fer à repasser domestique réglé sur une chaleur moyenne (sans vapeur!)

Frottez un tampon imbibé d'alcool pour bien nettoyer/frotter la zone du matériau

respirant autour de l'accroc. Nettoyez les pièces thermocollantes : essuyez bien le lm

transparent de la pièce de base et le côté gris mat de la pièce du dessus avec le

tampon d'alcool. Astuce : si l'accroc est petit, entourez-le d'un trait de crayon pour

l'identier facilement lorsque vous travaillez sur la combinaison.

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Trouver une fuite

Vous aurez besoin de: savon doux, canettes, un récipient d'eau, un bloc, un détendeur,

de la celle et de la craie.

1. Ouvrez la glissière de la combinaison. Depuis l'intérieur de celle-ci, desserrez et

retirez la soupape d'ination.

2. Depuis l'extérieur de la combinaison, ré-assemblez et serrez la soupape d'ination. La

soupape doit être inversée, avec le bouton d'ination à l'intérieur de la combinaison.

3. Retournez la combinaison sur l'envers.

4. Placez des canettes de soda dans les joints des poignets et serrez-les bien avec de la

celle.

5. Rassemblez le joint du cou et serrez-le bien avec de la celle.

6. Fixez le exible d'ination sur le bloc, et gonez entièrement la combinaison en

appuyant sur le bouton de la soupape d'ination.

7. Lorsque la combinaison est entièrement gonée, versez un mélange d'eau

savonneuse sur les zones de fuite supposées, jusqu'à ce que vous ayez localisé le

trou.

8. Marquez les zones où vous voyez des bulles avec de la craie.

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