6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The Suunto SOLUTION
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diving computer is a sophisticated precision instrument.
Remember to treat it as such! It has been designed to withstand the rigors of scuba
diving. It can be installed in a durable thermoplastic console boot and its display can
be protected by a replaceable display shield.
The user should wash and rinse the unit in fresh water after every use. Protect it
from shocks, extreme heat or direct sunlight and chemical attack. The SOLUTION
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cannot withstand the impact of heavy objects like scuba cylinders, nor chemicals like
acetone and alcohols (ethanol, isopropanol).
NOTE: Keep the water contacts clean to assure correct operation of the SOLUTION
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. Store the SOLUTION
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in a dry place.
NOTE: Frequently check the battery compartment for moisture trough the
transparent battery cover of the SOLUTION
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.
The SOLUTION
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should be serviced every two years or after 200 dives (whichever
comes first) by an authorized dealer. This service will include a general operational
check and the battery replacement. The service requires special tools and training.
Therefore, it is advisable to contact an authorized Suunto dealer for biennial
service. Do not attempt to do any service that you are not sure about how to do.
The SOLUTION
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will display a battery symbol as a warning when the power gets
too low. When this happens, the SOLUTION
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should not be used until the battery
has been replaced (see also chapter 3.2.1 /Battery warning).
6.1 MAINTENANCE
If left without care for an extended period, a thin film (often invisible to the eye) will
cover the unit. Much like the buildup on the glass of an aquarium, this film is the
result of organic contaminates found in both salt and fresh water. Suntan oil,
silicone spray and grease will speed up this process. As a result of this buildup,
moisture will be trapped next to the contacts and will not allow your SOLUTION
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to
operate properly.
The water contacts can be cleaned with a soft pencil eraser.
IMPORTANT: The SOLUTION
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should be soaked, then thoroughly rinsed with
fresh water after each dive.
If the unit is mounted in a console boot, the entire console should be soaked in fresh
water and then rinsed. Make sure that all salt crystals and sand particles have been
