7.3. REPLACEMENT OF THE SPRING BARS ................ 22 7.4. ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF THE BRACELET ............22 7.5. CARE OF THE ACW ......................22 ® SUUNTO OY Juvan teollisuuskatu 8, FIN-02920, Espoo, FINLAND Tel. +358 9 8524 050, Fax +358 9 8524 267, e-mail: suunto.diving@suunto.fi www.suunto.com...
® Suunto ACW Service Manual 2. GENERAL PROCEDURES 2.2. HANDLING AND STORAGE OF THE SPARE PARTS To maximize battery life, special precautions 2.1. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE should be taken during the handling and storage Do not open any seals if not necessary. After of batteries to prevent them from shorting out.
® Suunto ACW Service Manual ® 3. SUUNTO ACW TEST PROCEDURES 3.1. OPERATIONAL TEST The operational test is designed to confirm that the basic functions, push-buttons, strap/bracelet and other parts are performing properly. Customer Name: Model No. Serial No. Test Date:...
® Suunto ACW Service Manual 3.2. PRESSURE TEST The pressure test consists of one dive in a wet pressure chamber to a pressure of 4 ATM (132 FSW) of simulated depth. The test is designed to confirm that basic functions of depth and dive time are performing properly.
® Suunto ACW Service Manual possible. NOTE! ALWAYS MAKE THE NECESSARY DECOMPRESSION STOP BEFORE SURFACING! 10. Does the rapid ascent trigger the SLOW warning? Remove the unit from the pressure chamber and wait 15 minutes. 11. Does the SLOW warning stay on during surface interval? 12.
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• cleaning fluid (isopropanol) • tweezers • needle-nose pliers • protective gloves Testing equipment fig. 4.1 Code Note B – Electronic tester (Witchi) Suunto recommends to use electronic tester. Special tools fig. 4.2 Quantity Code Note ACW service tool kit 5990...
Suunto ACW Service Manual 5. SPYDER AND STINGER ADVANCED COMPUTER WATCHES 5.1. CONSTRUCTION The ACW is constructed to withstand the rigors of scuba diving and it consists of • monolithic, metal case. • mineral crystal, fastened with screwed down bezel •...
St. steel bracelet with middle links polished steel (complete Replaces K5812 with two spring bars and end pieces) L5815 Spyder st. steel bracelet with middle links treated PVD gold Replaces K5815 (complete with two spring bars and end pieces) 36-1...
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Stinger Titanium bracelet (complete with two spring bars and Replaces K5898 end pieces) K5868 End piece for bracelet (polished lines) K5867 End piece for bracelet (golden lines, Spyder only) 39-1 K5890 End piece for Spyder Titanium bracelet 39-2 K5903 End piece for Stinger Titanium bracelet K5864 Clasp for Spyder K5812 st.
® Suunto ACW Service Manual 5. Carefully remove the watch module by lifting 5.3. SERVICE MEASURES it out from the case with the module puller. The puller hooks go into the holes of the Do not attempt to open the ACW before reading module.
® Suunto ACW Service Manual 5.3.2. R EASSEMBLY OF THE UNIT B. Disconnecting the module from the flexprint If you detect any damages or flaws in Do not open the connection between the components, replace them with new ones. the module and flexprint unless you have detected a fault in this connection.
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® Suunto ACW Service Manual 9. Clean the mineral crystal and check it for 1. Clean the contact surfaces of the module and damage. Put the crystal on the dial. flexprint (Fig. 5.3.12). 10. Fasten the bezel by turning it clock wise (Fig.
® Suunto ACW Service Manual 5.3.3. B ATTERY REPLACEMENT Required materials • lithium battery (K5794) (Toshiba CR2430 3,0V lithium battery) • O-ring (K5776) (38.50x1.00) Do not disconnect the battery until 10 minutes has elapsed since the previous dive. 3. Remove the battery (Fig. 5.3.16).
® Suunto ACW Service Manual Make sure that no moisture is left in the unit. Test the operation of the unit after battery replacement. 2. Remove the depth sensor cover and filter. 3. Remove the O-rings (Fig. 5.3.20). After a battery change for some time a few additional pixels (LCD segments) may be visible on the display.
® Suunto ACW Service Manual Attachment of the depth sensor 1. Clean the area around the depth sensor and its 3. Fasten the filter and the depth sensor cover sleeve. (Fig. 5.3.26) with screws. 2. Carefully insert the depth sensor in its place.
® Suunto ACW Service Manual water. Rinse it with fresh water and dry with a 1. Unscrew the push-button with the push-button soft towel. tool (Fig 5.3.28. NOTE: The push-button tool Replacement in the Figure is not the current one in use).
® Suunto ACW Service Manual 5.3.8. W ATER RESISTANCE TEST The water resistance test must be carried out with care and it requires special training and equipment. When the water resistance test is necessary The water resistance of the unit must be tested 3.
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® Suunto ACW Service Manual the water tester or may lead to long testing time. If the ACW goes into a permanent Error • Mode during the test dive or water resistance test, RESET THE UNIT: Remove the battery, replace it and make a reset contact as follows a) Place the movement module back to the case.
® Suunto ACW Service Manual 3. Perform a pressure test as per the Pressure Testing with water testers only Test procedure in section 3.2. (e.g., Bergeon 5555) NOTE NOT RECOMMENDED ANYMORE TO USE THIS INSTRUMENT 1. Keep the unit in pressure of 3 bar for 3 minutes in air (Fig.
Service Manual 6. ACW TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM CAUSE ACTION REQUIRED When water contact is Spyder that uses an old Send to distributor or factory activated, computer goes software version. for update free of charge. directly into Dive mode (no ACW text displayed).
6. Shorten the bracelet, if necessary (see section 7.4.). CARE OF THE ACW ® The SUUNTO Advanced Computer Watch is a Form the bracelet end piece with adhesive tape covered needle-nose pliers so that sophisticated precision instrument. Remember to treat it as such.
® Suunto ACW Service Manual 7.3. REPLACEMENT OF THE SPRING 3. Remove the extra pieces. 4. Connect the ends and reinstall the hinge pins in BARS the correct direction – split end in last. 5. Check the bracelet and its functionality and When the replacement is necessary make sure the bracelet fits its user.
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