Maintenance; Water Resistance Inspection - Suunto Gekko User Manual

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 detect 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 computer,
there is a leak. A leak must be corrected without delay, as moisture will seriously
damage the unit, even beyond repair. SUUNTO does not take any responsibility
for damage caused by moisture in the dive computer, if the instructions of this
manual are not carefully followed.
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