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INTERSPIRO SAFETY BULLETIN: 97516C01

Medium Pressure Hoses

Description: Interspiro has identified improperly clamped sleeves on two hose assemblues causing the hose to separate from the connector. Customers who have received hoses from Interspiro during the relevant period listed below must check all medium pressure hoses as instructed below. Any improperly clamped hose must immediately be taken out of service and returned to Interspiro for replacement at no charge.

Applies to:

All medium pressure hoses delivered as part of complete apparatus or as spare part during the following period of time:

North and South America: March 1, 2012 - October 12, 2012

Rest of the world: March 1, 2012 - June 30th, 2012

Measures: Inspect the hose assembly to ensure that both ends have been properly clamped. Hose assemblies having sleeves that are not clamped must immediately be taken out of service.

Version with bend restrictor (only applicable for Spiromatic S7 models):

Use a 23mm wrench to gauge the hose end. Correctly clamped hose sleeves will show that the bend restrictor passes through the wrench. For hose sleeves not clamped, bend restrictor does not pass through the wrench. Hose assemblies having sleeves that are not clamped mus immediately be taken out of service.

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DUI Weight & Trim System Owners

DUI Weight & Trim Classic

DUI Weight & Trim II

Purchased since July 2010 Gray Handles

DUI recently became aware of a problem with some DUI Weight & Trim Systems shipped after July 2010. If the lanyard and/or cables are not the right length the weight pockets do not easily detach from the harness when the handle is pulled. In the unlikely situation a handle is pulled in an emergency situation, this could prevent the weights from easily dropping as designed.

All of the Systems affected have GRAY fabric handles. Systems with yellow plastic handles are NOT affected.

No incidents have been reported.

If you have one of these Systems, stop using it immediately and call DUI at (800)325-8439 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to receive appropriate instructions.

Systems shipped after April 20, 2011 with yellow handles or with gray handles AND a large silver stripe are not affected.

Please call our DUI Customer Service Team if you have any questions whatsoever. We have a detailed list of the Weight & Trim Systems that you received during that time.

(800)325-8439 Toll Free

(619)236-1203

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Thank you very much for your help during this process.

With best regards,

Susan Long

President & CEO
Diving Unlimited International, Inc.
San Diego, California USA
www.DUI-Online.com

Create a Knee Patch

Create an ultra-tough, flexible knee patch with Aquaseal to protect suits from abrasion. Simply apply a thin coat of Aquaseal with a disposable plastic knife.

Dry level overnight.

Maximum Strength Repairs

Urethane-based adhesives are the best for acheiving maximum strength and durability.

When your goal is a permanent bond, choose Aquaseal Repair Adhesive & Sealant - it's the industry standard for high strength, absolutely permanent repairs to all kinds of dive gear including wet suits, dry suits, gloves, boots, gear bags and more.

Aquaseal cures to full strength overnight or in 2 hours with Cotol-240 Cure Accelerator & Pre-Cleaner.

Aquaseal is also ideal for repairing holes and tears.

For holes larger then a pinhole, create a backing with removable tape.

Fill hole and 1/4" beyond.

Remove tape after Aquaseal has fully cured.

Seal Cement Repairs

For quick, grab and hold repairs in the field, opt for neoprene-based contact cement.

Contact cements are formulated specifically for rapid tack and bonding.

Seal cement Neoprene Contact Cement cures to full strength in only about 15 to 30 minutes and creates a strong, durable, flexible bond.

Step 1: Apply Seal Cement on both edges of the repair area. Allow to dry for 5 minutes.

Step 2: Apply a second coat to both edges and let it dry for 10 more minutes.

Step 3: Press and hold edges together until dry (approximately 5 minutes)

Iron Mend Repairs

Iron Mend Iron-On Fabric Repair Patch provides strong, flexible, long lasting repairs for neoprene. Use Iron Mend to reinforce and repair high stress areas on your suit, inlucing

knees, elbows, under arm and around the zipper.

Step 1: Wash with Wet suit & Dry suit Shampoo and dry neoprene article.

Step 2: Preheat Iron to acrylic, low or delicate setting. For irregular surfaces, including legs and sleeves, insert a piece of wood to create a firm, flat ironing surface.

Step 3: Cut Iron Mend to overlap damaged area by 3/4". Always round the corners of your patch as patches with curved edges are less likely to peel back later.

Place Iron Mend over damaged area with the Urethane coated side down and cover with full sheet of heat shielding paper.

Step 4: With preheated iron, press Iron Mend down with firm, even pressure for 10 seconds. Lift and rotate iron; apply for another 10 seconds.

Step 5: Allow repair to cool for a few minutes before tesing adhesion. Apply more heat if needed.

Drysuit Repair

Use Aquaseal to seal leaky gasket seems

Step 1: Turn suit inside out. Clean damaged area with Cotol-240 or isopropyl alcohol. Non-fabric surfaces such as latex should first be roughened with sandpaper, then cleaned.

Step 2: Apply Aquaseal in a 1/16" high bead overlapping seam edges by at least 1/4". Use included brush to saturate fabric surfaces. Dry level overnight.

Last Updated on Friday, 14 December 2012 16:24

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