Suunto DW141 Safety And Regulatory Information Manual page 5

the exposure limits provided by the instrument to minimize the risk of DCS. As an
added measure of safety, you should consult a physician regarding your fitness
before diving.
WARNING: If you have a pacemaker, we recommend you do not scuba dive.
Scuba diving creates physical stresses on the body, which may not be suitable for
pacemakers.
WARNING: If you have a pacemaker, consult a doctor before using this device.
The inductive frequency used by the device may interfere with pacemakers.
WARNING: Allergic reactions or skin irritations may occur when product is in
contact with skin, even though our products comply with industry standards. In
such event, stop use immediately and consult a doctor.
WARNING: Not for professional use! Suunto dive computers are intended
for recreational use only. The demands of commercial or professional diving
may expose the diver to depths and conditions that tend to increase the risk of
decompression sickness (DCS). Therefore, Suunto strongly recommends that the
device not be used for any commercial or professional diving activities.
WARNING: USE BACKUP INSTRUMENTS! Ensure that you use backup
instrumentation, including a depth gauge, submersible pressure gauge, timer or
watch, and have access to decompression tables whenever diving with a dive
computer. Use only CE-marked equipment.
WARNING: For safety reasons, you should never dive alone. Dive with a
designated buddy. You should also stay with others for an extended time after
a dive as the onset of possible DCS may be delayed or triggered by surface
activities.
WARNING: PERFORM PRE-CHECKS! Always check that your dive computer
is functioning properly and has the correct settings before diving. Check that
the display is working, the battery level is OK, tank pressure is correct, and so forth.
WARNING: Check your dive computer regularly during a dive. If you believe
or conclude that there is any problem with any computer function, abort the dive
immediately and safely return to the surface. Call Suunto Customer Support and
return your computer to an authorized Suunto Service Center for inspection.
WARNING: THE DIVE COMPUTER SHOULD NEVER BE TRADED OR SHARED
BETWEEN USERS WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION! Its information will not apply
to somEONe who has not been wearing it throughout a dive, or sequence of
repetitive dives. Its dive profiles must match that of the user. If it is left on the
surface during any dive, the dive computer will give inaccurate information for
subsequent dives. No dive computer can take into account dives made without
the computer. Thus, any diving activity up to four days prior to initial use of the
computer may cause misleading information and must be avoided.
WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE ANY PART OF YOUR DIVE COMPUTER TO ANY
GAS MIX CONTAINING MORE THAN 40% OXYGEN! Enriched air with greater
oxygen content presents a risk of fire or explosion and serious injury or death.
WARNING: DO NOT DIVE WITH A GAS IF YOU HAVE NOT PERSONALLY
VERIFIED ITS CONTENTS AND ENTERED THE ANALYZED VALUE INTO YOUR
DIVE COMPUTER! Failure to verify tank contents and enter the appropriate gas
values where applicable into your dive computer will result in incorrect dive
planning information.
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