SUUNTO Gekko - Manual (Page 50)

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In case of a leak, immediately take the dive computer to an authorized SUUNTO
dealer or distributor.
5.5. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
NOTE!
It is advisable to contact an authorized Suunto dealer for battery replace-
ment. It is imperati ve that the change is made in a proper manner to a void any
leakage of water into the battery compartment or computer.
CAUTION!
Defects caused by improper battery installation are not co vered by the w ar-
ranty.
CAUTION!
When the battery is changed all nitrogen and oxygen uptake data is lost. There-
fore, the no-fl ying time shown by the computer should ha ve reached zero or
you must wait for 48 hours or preferably even 100 hours between dives before
you may dive again.
All history and profi le 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 setting is lost. In the NITROX Mode the Nitrox settings
are also reverted back to default settings (21 % O
2
, 1.4 bar PO
2
).
When working with the battery compartment, cleanliness is extremely important.
Even the smallest dirt particles may cause a leakage when you dive.
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 fi ngers.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• A fl at 1.5 mm screwdriver or a special tool for spring bars (K5857).
• Soft cloth for cleaning.
• Needlenose pliers or large screwdriver for turning securing ring.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The battery and the buzzer are located in the back of the instrument in a separate
compartment, the parts of which are sho wn in Fig. 5.1. To change the battery ,