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Black Plastic Connector with Two White Tabs (Fig 6).

The two white tabs within the top of the black connector must be compressed. Then the black connector can be pulled over the white tabs to remove the hose (Fig 7).

Tips for removing: Push one of the white tabs in and twist the black connector slightly. This keeps the first white tab pushed in. Then push the other white tab in and remove.

A flat head screwdriver may also be used to push the white tabs in on each side. Lightly pull down on the black connector while pushing in the white tabs.

When installing a new hose, ensure that black nylon hose is threaded tightly into the black connector or leaking may occur.

STEP ONE | PREPARE FOR WASHING • Close the main and pit zippers. • Open pocket zippers. • Release tension on all elastic drawcords. • Loosen and secure the cuff Velcro®.

STEP TWO | WASH • Put your garment in the machine and add cleaning agent. • Wash on medium heat (40°C/104°F) at regular cycle setting. • It is advised to use a second rinse cycle to remove any residual soap which will compromise DWR and garment performance.

STEP THREE | RE-APPLY DWR (IF NECESSARY) • If your garment is no longer beading water, it is time to re-apply DWR. A spray-on DWR treatment will offer superior performance and the ability to target high-wear areas. • Remove your garment from the machine and shake off any excess water. • Close all zippers • Hang the garment and spray DWR on the face fabric –concentrating on high-wear area • Turn the garment inside out for maximum uptake by the face fabric before placing in dryer.

STEP FOUR | DRY • Place your damp garment in the dryer on medium heat for 40 to 50 minutes (or until dry to the touch) to effectively activate DWR.