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Maintenance, Caution, Water resistance inspection – SUUNTO Gekko User Manual

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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 co ver 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.

CAUTION!

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 co ver and the

display for an y sign of leaks. If you fi nd moisture inside your di ve 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 di ve computer, if the instructions of this

manual are not carefully followed.