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SUUNTO TANK POD
USER GUIDE
2021-01-19

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  • Page 1 SUUNTO TANK POD USER GUIDE 2021-01-19...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3. Getting started.............................. 8 3.1. Installing Type A air restrictor......................8 3.2. Installing Type B air restrictor......................8 3.3. Tank POD alignment........................9 3.4. Pairing Suunto Tank POD......................10 3.5. Unpairing Suunto Tank POD......................12 3.6. Product compatibility........................14 3.7. Pre-checks............................14 4. Care and support............................16 4.1.

  • Page 3: Safety

    At the dive site, perform your manual pre-checks on each device before entering the water. Dive Computer Pre-check Ensure that: 1. Suunto Tank POD is in the correct dive mode and the display is working as expected. 2. Altitude setting is correct. 3. Personal setting is correct.
  • Page 4 8. All primary and backup gauges for time, pressure and depth, both digital and mechanical, are showing correct, consistent readings. 9. If Suunto Tank PODs are in use, check that Suunto Tank POD is properly installed and the tank valve is open. Please see the Suunto Tank POD User Guide for detailed information and proper use.
  • Page 5 WARNING: Using a dive planner software such as in Suunto DM5 is not a substitute for proper dive training. Diving with mixed gases has dangers that are not familiar to divers diving with air.
  • Page 6 Suunto Tank POD WARNING: Do not disassemble or remodel Suunto USB Cable in any way. Doing so may cause an electric shock or fire. WARNING: Do not use Suunto USB cable if cable or parts are damaged. WARNING: You must only charge your device using USB adapters that comply with the IEC 60950-1 standard for limited power supply.

  • Page 7: Important Notices

    One or more Tank PODs can be paired with the dive computer for multi-gas diving. Suunto Tank POD is intended for use with compressed air only. Do not use it with any other type of scuba diving. The compressed air supply must comply with EU standard EN12021:2014 requirements.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Suunto Tank POD 3. Getting started To set up your Suunto Tank POD, make sure you use the proper air restrictor, pair your Tank POD, aligning it with your dive computer and make the appropriate settings in your dive computer for using gases. Follow the instructions in this user guide for the best results.

  • Page 9: Tank Pod Alignment

    Suunto Tank POD 2. Insert the smooth end of Type B flow restrictor into the Tank POD. The grooved end should remain visible. 3. Attach the high pressure hose extension to the first-stage high pressure port. 4. Attach the Tank POD to the end of the high pressure hose extension, ensuring the grooved end of the restrictor is inserted into the hose.

  • Page 10: Pairing Suunto Tank Pod

    For EON Core and Steel To pair a Suunto Tank POD: 1. After installing the Tank POD and opening the valve, wait for green LED on Tank POD to flash. 2. If your dive computer has a blank screen, press any key to activate it.
  • Page 11 POD. Alternatively you can pair the Suunto Tank POD(s) from the menu: 1. Select which Tank POD to use with each gas by selecting a Tank POD for the gas in question in the Gases menu. 2. Make sure the Tank POD has been activated by ensuring there is tank pressure reading on screen and Tank POD green led is blinking.

  • Page 12: Unpairing Suunto Tank Pod

    POD. Alternatively you can pair the Suunto Tank POD(s) from the menu: 1. Select which Tank POD to use with each gas by selecting a Tank POD for the gas in question in the Gases menu. 2. Make sure the Tank POD has been activated by ensuring there is tank pressure reading on screen and Tank POD green led is blinking.
  • Page 13 To unpair and remove your Tank POD from a specific gas through the menu: 1. Select the gas you want to remove the Tank POD from in the Gases menu: 2. Select the Tank POD you want to remove (check the serial number): 3.

  • Page 14: Product Compatibility

    4. Your Tank POD is removed from the selected gas list: 3.6. Product compatibility Suunto Tank POD has a 7/16” - 20UNF thread connection to scuba gear. Check the full list of compatible dive products on suunto.com, call Suunto Contact Center or find your local authorized Suunto dealers.
  • Page 15 9. There is enough gas for your planned dive. Check the pressure reading against your back- up pressure gauge. If you are not sure that the Tank POD is safe to use, contact Suunto Customer Support and return your Tank POD to an authorized Suunto Service Center for inspection.

  • Page 16: Care And Support

    It should be placed in a bag or other container where it cannot move around, get bumped or easily hit. Do not try to open or repair the Tank POD by yourself. If you are experiencing problems with the device, please contact your nearest authorized Suunto Service Center.

  • Page 17: Reference

    Below 10°C/50°F the expected battery lifetime is about 50- 75% of that at 20°C/68°F. NOTE: The battery should be replaced by authorized Suunto Service Centers only. NOTE: Low temperature may activate the battery warning even though the battery has enough capacity for diving in water with higher temperatures (40 °C or less).

  • Page 18: Compliance

    Transmitters, Dive Transmitters, Dive Mechanical Instruments, and Mechanical Precision Instruments unless otherwise specified. The Warranty Period is one (1) year for accessories including but not limited to Suunto chest straps, watch straps, chargers, cables, rechargeable batteries, bracelets and hoses. The Warranty Period is five (5) years for failures attributable to the depth measurement (pressure) sensor on Suunto Dive Computers.

  • Page 19: Copyright

    Suunto knew of the likelihood of such damages. Suunto shall not be liable for delay in rendering warranty service.
  • Page 20 Suunto Tank POD implied. This document content is subject to change at any time without notice. The latest version of this documentation can be downloaded at www.suunto.com.
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