SUUNTO Vyper Air - Manual (Page 46)

9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
NOTE It is advisable to contact an authorized Suunto representative for
battery replacement. It is imperative that the change is made in a
proper manner to avoid any leakage of water into the battery
compartment or computer.
CAUTION Defects caused by improper battery installation are not covered by
the warranty.
CAUTION When the battery is changed, all nitrogen and oxygen uptake data is
lost. Therefore, the no-fly time shown by the computer should have
reached zero or you must wait for 48 hours, or preferably up to 100
hours, before you dive again.
All history and profile data, as well as the altitude, personal, and alarm settings, will remain
in the dive computer memory after the battery change. However, the clock time and time
alarm settings are lost. In the NITROX mode, the nitrox settings also revert back to default
settings (MIX1 21% O
2
, 1.4 bar PO
2
, MIX2 OFF).
When working with the battery compartment, cleanliness is extremely important. Even the
smallest dirt particles may cause a leakage when you dive.
9.1. Battery kit
The battery kit includes a 3.0 V coin type lithium cell battery and a lubricated O ring. When
handling the battery do not make contact with both of the poles at the same time. Do not
touch the surfaces of the battery with your bare fingers.
9.2. Required tools
•
A flat 1.5 mm screwdriver or a special tool for spring bars (K5857).
• Soft cloth for cleaning.
• Needlenose pliers or small screwdriver for turning securing ring.
9.3. Replacing the battery
The battery and the buzzer are located in the back of the instrument in a separate
compartment. To change the battery:
1.
Remove the computer from the console or boot.
Wrist model:
•
Pull off the boot. Remove it first from the front end with the longer part of the strap.
• Disassemble the shorter part of the strap with a flat 1.5 mm screwdriver or a special
tool for spring bars. The longer part of the strap may stay on but removing it may
ease the work later on.
Console model:
•
Remove the dive computer from the console according the instructions of the
console.
2. Thoroughly rinse and dry the computer.
3. Open the securing ring of the battery compartment lid by pushing it down and rotating
it clockwise. You may use a pointed nose pliers or a small screwdriver as an aid in
the rotating. Put the pliers ends into the holes of the securing ring or the screwdriver
onto the side of the right tooth on the ring and turn the ring clockwise. Be careful not
to damage any of the parts.
4. Remove the ring.
5. Carefully remove the lid with the beeper attached to it. You can remove the lid by
pressing with your finger on the outermost edge of the lid while simultaneously pulling
with your nail at the opposite side. Don't use sharp metal objects as they might damage
the O-ring or the sealing surfaces.
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