SUUNTO FAVOR AIR - Manual (Page 29)

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The FAVOR AIR dive computer is a sophisticated precision instrument. Remember to
treat it as such! It has been designed to withstand the rigors of scuba diving. It has a
rigid housing, installed in a durable thermoplastic console boot and its display is
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 FAVOR AIR 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 FAVOR AIR.
Store the FAVOR AIR in a dry place.
NOTE: Frequently check the battery compartment for moisture through the transparent
battery cover of the FAVOR AIR, especially after battery replacement.
The FAVOR AIR 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 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 servicing that you are not trained for.
The FAVOR AIR will display a battery symbol as a warning when the power gets too
low. When this happens, the FAVOR AIR should not be used until the battery has been
replaced (see also chapter 3.3.1/Battery warning).
5.1 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 could be trapped next to the contacts and may not allow your FAVOR AIR to
operate properly.
The water contacts can be cleaned with a soft pencil eraser.
IMPORTANT: The FAVOR AIR should be soaked, then thoroughly rinsed with fresh
water after each dive. Make sure that all salt crystals and sand particles have been
flushed out of the console. At the end of a dive trip, the FAVOR AIR should be rinsed
thoroughly and then dried with a soft towel.
The computer unit will periodically need to be removed from the console boot and
cleaned before storage.
IMPORTANT: When removing the computer from the console, check the battery
compartment for possible moisture or water. This is easily done through the transparent