Maintenance; Water Resistance Inspection - Suunto VYTEC DS Instruction Manual

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Protect the unit from shock, extreme heat, direct sunlight,
and chemical attack. The dive computer cannot withstand the
impact of heavy objects like scuba cylinders, nor chemicals like
gasoline, cleaning solvents, aerosol sprays, adhesive agents,
paint, acetone, alcohol etc. Chemical reactions with such agents
will damage seals, case and fi nish.
Store your dive computer in a dry place when you are not using it.
The dive computer will display a battery symbol as a warning
when the power gets too low. When this happens, the instrument
should not be used until the battery has been replaced (see also
section 3.1.1. "Activation and Prechecks").
Do not fasten the strap of your dive computer too tightly. You
should be able to insert your fi nger between the strap and your
wrist. Shorten the strap by cutting it, if you do not expect to need
the extra length of it.

5.3. MAINTENANCE

The instrument should be soaked, thoroughly rinsed with fresh water,
then dried with a soft towel after each dive. Make sure that all salt crystals
and sand particles have been fl ushed out.
Check the display and the transparent battery compartment cover for
possible moisture or water. DO NOT use the dive computer, if you de-
tect any moisture or water inside. In order to limit corrosion damage
remove the battery and moisture from the battery compartment. Contact
an authorized Suunto dealer for battery replacement or other needed
service.
Do not use compressed air to blow water off the unit.
Do not use solvents or other cleaning fl uids that might cause
damage.
Do not test or use the dive computer in pressurized air.

5.4. WATER RESISTANCE INSPECTION

Water resistance of the unit must be checked after replacement of the
battery or after other service operations. The check requires special
equipment and training.
You must frequently check the transparent battery compartment cover
and the display for any sign of leaks. If you fi nd moisture inside your dive
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