User manual SUUNTO SM-36 MANUAL 2

[. . . ] The Suunto Combo modules and instruments can be combined in an almost infinite amount of combinations, and allow you to change or upgrade your combo configuration. The new combos consist of four main modules: the pressure gauge module, the instrument module and two different compass modules. The pressure gauge module is designed for the Suunto pressure gauges and it can also be used with the new Suunto Quick Release (QR). The instrument module can be fitted with Suunto dive computers or with the newly designed Suunto analog depth gauges. [. . . ] Sighting a compass bearing Hold the compass so that the compass is in a horizontal position and the direction line points away from you. Turn with the compass until the direction line points at your destination, then turn the direction ring until the magnetic North needle is aligned between the slit marks. The front end of the direction line on the SK-7 shows your compass bearing, and as long as the North needle is aligned between the slit marks, the direction points toward your destination. The SK-7 compasses also have a side reading window, which also enables you to take a bearing by directing the compass towards the destination and by reading the compass bearing from the side window. This bearing can be memorized by turning the direction ring to that bearing. Setting a given bearing or direction The scale division on the SK-7 is 360 degrees clockwise from 0 degrees at North. Turn the direction ring until the front end of the direction line is at the desired direction. Magnetic declination Maps and marine charts are drawn in correlation to the geographic poles, while the magnetic compass needle is subject to magnetic declination which varies according to the location. General orientation on the diving site Before diving, check the main compass bearings at the dive site, paying special attention to memorizing the direction of the shoreline and bearings of landmarks that may be of importance. Natural aids to underwater navigation · The underwater extension of the shore's inclination tells the diver if he is following the shoreline. · The dip and stratification of rocks on the shore can often be followed over large areas under water · Sand ripples usually form long lines parallel to the shore · The direction of currents should be noted by their effect on algae or drifting particles. Use the compass to check the bearing of the current 7 · In shallow water, the sun's direction can be seen from shadows on the bottom, or by looking towards the surface · Swimming in a straight line along the bottom is greatly facilitated if you can line up three distinctive objects in your line of vision. As you reach the first one, line up a new one farther away, so that you again have three points determining your course. This way you can counteract the effects of side current. Compass Balancing The horizontal and vertical components of earth's magnetic field vary considerably in different locations. If the compass is used in an adjacent balancing zone the compass needle will tilt only slightly. However, the farther the compass is used from it's intended zone, the more the needle will tilt. For this reason it is very important to know in which country the compass will be used. Compass zone map 1 2 3 4 SUUNTO Mechanical Gauges Suunto depth gauge SM-16 Models available: 45 m, 70 m, 150 ft, 230 ft Suunto pressure gauge SM-26 Models available: 200bar Suunto pressure gauge SM-36 Models available: 300bar and 4000psi 5 8 Before usage Depth gauge: Before diving, check the position of the depth indicating pointer. Atmospheric conditions (altitude, temperature) may cause the point to not indicate zero. [. . . ] Special tools and training are required to perform the adequate service. The instruments must be serviced by an authorized dealer every second year or after 200 dives (whichever comes first). Operating and Storage Temperatures SM-16 Operating temperature 0° C to 40° C [32° F to 104° F] Storage temperature -20° C to 50° C [-4° F to 122° F] Operating and storage temperature 0° C to 40° C [32° F to 104° F] SM-26 and SM-36 Technical Specifications The Suunto depth gauge SM-16 complies with the prEN 13319 standard. The tolerances for depth gauges are: At 3m At 6m At 9m At 15m At 30m At 45m At 60m +0. 8 / -0. 4 m +0. 8 / -0. 4 m ±0. 8 m +1/ -1. 2 m +1/ -1. 2 m +1/ -1. 5 m +1 / -1. 5 m The SM-26 and SM-36 pressure gauges comply with the EN 250 standard. The tolerances for pressure gauges, measured at decreasing pressure are: At 40 bar ± 5 bar At 100 bar ± 10 bar At 200 bar ± 10 bar At 300 bar ± 10 bar 10 COPYRIGHT This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy. Suunto, Wristop Computer, Suunto Combo, Replacing Luck and their logos are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. [. . . ]