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Suunto Favor User Manual

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    3 copyright, trademark and patent notice this instruction manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. It may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any media without prior written consent from suunto. Suunto, favor, favor lux, favor lux s, fusi...

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    4 definition of warnings, cautions and notes throughout this manual, special references are made when deemed important. Three classifications are used to separate these references by their order of importance. Warning - is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result in serious i...

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    5 warning! Use back-up instruments! Make certain that you use back-up instrumentation including a depth gauge, submersible pressure gauge, timer or watch, and have access to decompression tables whenever diving with this instrument. Warning! No dive computer will prevent the possibility of decompres...

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    6 table of contents quick reference guide ...................................................................................................... 2 introduction .......................................................................................................................... 8 1. For your saf...

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    7 3.5 at surface ................................................................................................................................................... 36 3.5.1 surface interval ................................................................................................................

  • Page 8: Introduction

    8 introduction congratulations on your choice of the suunto dive computer. It is a compact and sophisticated dive instrument that will give you years of trouble free and joyful diving. The dive computer will provide you with important information that you will need during, between, and after your di...

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    9 metric and imperial units all examples in this manual are shown in metric units, including meters and °c. The corresponding imperial units are shown in brackets. The instrument is also available with imperial units, i.E. Feet and °f. Warning! Verify that the units of measure, whether metric or imp...

  • Page 10: 1. For Your Safety

    10 1. For your safety always remember that the diver is responsible for his or her own safety! When used properly this dive computer is an outstanding tool for assisting properly trained, certified divers in planning and executing standard and multi-level sport dives within the described no-decompre...

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    11 sharing the dive computer warning! The dive computer should never be traded or shared between users while it is in operation! Its information will not apply to someone who has not been wearing it throughout a dive or sequence of repetitive dives. Its dive profiles must match that of the user. If ...

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    12 personal/high altitude adjustment more information about this is given in section 3.6, “personal adjustment and high altitude dives”. Warning! Set the correct personal/altitude adjustment mode! When diving at altitudes g reater than 700 m [2300 ft] the personal/altitude adjustment feature must be...

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    13 decompression dives warning! Do not use this instrument to conduct decompression dives! Suunto does not recommend this instru- ment to be used to conduct decompression dives. However, if through carelessness or emergency a diver is forced to exceed the no-decompression limits on a dive, the instr...

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    14 higher risk dive profiles the user must understand that all decompression devices (decompression tables and/or dive computers) are based on mathematical models and that many experts are currently concer ned that these models may not under certain conditions adequately describe the physiological p...

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    15 warning ! Dive practices which include the above described “higher risk dive profiles” are believed to increase the risk of decompression sickness and as such considered potentially dangerous and should be avoided even if they conform to the mathematical model! Warning! Do not use the dive comput...

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    16 dive computer limitations while the instrument is based on current decompression research and technology, the user/ diver must realize that the computer cannot monitor the actual physiological functions of an individual diver. All decompression schedules currently known to the authors, including ...

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    17 2. Getting acquainted with the dive computer warning! Read and understand the entire owner’s manual before diving! Failure to complete this step may result in serious personal injury. The purpose of this section is to provide the user with initial information to preview the operation of the compu...

  • Page 18: 2.2 Activation

    18 alt set plan c me dive time 2.2 activation the calendar clock is always shown on the display, when the dive computer is deacti- vated. In this mode the power consumption is minimal. The instrument is activated by touching the plan/on and com contacts (fig 2.1). The f irst display, the startup, sh...

  • Page 19: 3.1 Use of Water Contacts

    19 3. Diving with the dive computer this section contains instructions on how to operate the dive computer and interpret its displays. Each display has been carefully designed to provide important information you will need to plan your dive or dive series. You will find that the ínstrument is easy t...

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    20 when the time/mode and com contacts are touched for over three seconds, the display will start to scroll through the following modes. Lift your fingers when the desired mode is displayed: logbook memory: at log the logbook memory is accessed. Dive history memory: at his the history memor y is acc...

  • Page 21: Electroluminescent Backlight

    21 3.2 lux/lux s models: tap switch and electroluminescent backlight the tap switch is used to activate the electroluminescent backlight. The switch is used by pressing or tapping the movement sensitive area with your finger. This area is on the face of the instrument between the on/plan and time/mo...

  • Page 22: 3.3 Before Diving

    22 3.3 before diving 3.3.1 activation, prechecks and battery warning the instrument is always ready for use and will activate if submerged. However, it is necessary to turn it on before diving to check the personal/ altitude adjustment setting, battery power, etc. This is done, either by immersing i...

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    23 personal adjustment and high altitude diving warning! Set the correct personal/altitude adjustment mode! When diving at altitudes greater than 700 m [2300 ft] the personal/altitude adjustment feature must be correctly selected in order for the computer to calculate no-decompression sta- tus. The ...

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    24 table 3.1 battery power indicator battery power indicator and low battery warning the instrument has a unique visual battery power indicator designed to give you an advance notice of impending need to change the battery. The battery power indicator will always be seen during activation. The follo...

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    25 after activation the low battery warning is indicated by the battery symbol. If the battery symbol is displayed in the surface mode or if the display is faded or weak, the dive computer should not be used (fig. 3.5). It indicates that the battery is too low to operate the instrument. If the low b...

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    26 dive numbering shown during dive planning several repetitive dives are considered to belong to the same repetitive dive series when the dive computer has not deactivated itself. The first dive of the series will be numbered as dive 1, the second as dive 2, the third as dive 3 etc. (fig. 3.7). Whe...

  • Page 27: 3.4 Diving

    27 3.4 diving 3.4.1 basic dive data the dive computer will remain in the surface mode at depths less than 1.2 m [4 ft] (first generation computers 1.8 m [6 ft]). At depths greater than 1.2 m (1.8 m first generation computers) the instrument will go into the dive mode. Each piece of information on th...

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    28 3.4.2 reverse no-decompression time bar graph the available no-decompression time is also shown visually in the multi-function bar graph in the bottom of the display (fig. 3.10). When your available no-decompression time decreases below 60 minutes, the first bar graph segment appears. As your bod...

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    29 3.4.3 ascent rate indicator the ascent rate is shown graphically with a pointer in the upper left corner, next to the notation asc rate, as follows: fig. 3.12 ascent rate indicator pointer at position three: ascent rate 9 - 11 m/min [30 - 36 ft/min]. Fig. 3.13 ascent rate indicator pointer at pos...

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    30 the slow warning alternates with the current depth. The slow warning is an indication that the maximum ascent rate has been exceeded continuously, whereas the ascent rate indicator shows present ascent speed. Whenever the slow warning appears, you should immediately slow down or stop your ascent ...

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    31 3.4.4 alarms the standard and lux models feature visual alarms, and the lux s visual as well as audible alarms, to alert you when you are approaching dangerous situations. Potential danger situations during a dive, occurs when: • the no-decompression dive tur ns into a decompression dive. One ar ...

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    32 3.4.5 decompression dives warning! Do not use this instrument to conduct decompression dives! Suunto does not recommend this instrument to be used to conduct decompression dives. However, if through carelessness or emergency a diver is forced to exceed the no-decompression limits on a dive, the d...

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    33 the ascent time (asc time) is the minimum amount of minutes needed to reach the surface in a decompression dive. It includes: the time needed to ascend to the ceiling at an ascent rate of 10 m/min [33 ft/min] plus the time needed at the ceiling. The ceiling is the shallowest depth to which you sh...

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    34 display below ceiling zone the ceiling/asc time symbol and upwards pointing arrow indicate that you are below the ceiling zone (fig. 3.14). You should start your ascent immediately. Display at ceiling zone when you reach the ceiling zone, the display will show you two arrows pointing toward each ...

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    35 display above ceiling if you ascend above the ceiling, a downward pointing arrow will appear (fig 3.17). In addition a blinking error warning er reminds you that you have only three minutes to correct the situation. You must immediately descend to or below the ceiling. If you continue to violate ...

  • Page 36: 3.5 At Surface

    36 3.5 at surface 3.5.1 surface interval an ascent to any depth shallower than 1.2 m [4 ft] (first generation computers 1.8 m [6 ft]) will cause the diving display to be replaced by the two surface displays, giving the following information: display i (fig. 3.19) • the surface time in hours and minu...

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    37 display ii (fig. 3.20) • the present depth in meters [ft] (fig. 3.20, a). • the desaturation/ no-flying time in hours and minutes is shown next to the non-blinking airplane in the center window of the display (fig. 3.20, b). If you start a new dive after less than 10 minutes at the surface, the i...

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    38 3.5.2 flying after diving the no-flying time is shown in the center window next to the non-blinking airplane image. The blinking airplane is a reminder, when the alternative display showing surface time is on (figures 3.19 and 3.20). Flying or traveling to a higher altitude should be avoided anyt...

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    39 3.6 personal adjustment and high altitude dives the instrument can be adjusted for increasing the conservatism of the mathematical model or for diving at altitude. Warning! Set the correct personal/altitude adjustment mode! When diving at altitudes greater than 700 m [2300 ft] the personal/altitu...

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    40 altitude adjustability when programming the instr ument for the correct altitude, the diver needs to select the correct altitude mode according to table 3.2. As a result the dive computer adjusts its mathematical model according to the entered altitude, giving shorter no- decompression times at h...

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    41 this feature should be used to adjust the computer to intentionally introduce a factor to make it more conservative according to personal preference by entering a higher altitude mode than required in table 3.2 (i.E. Diving at sea level with the personal/ altitude adjustment set at a1 or a2). The...

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    42 omitted decompression the most common error mode results from omitted decompression, when the diver stays above the ceiling for more than three minutes. During this three-minute period the er warning will blink alternating with the ceiling/asc time display. The instrument will continue to functio...

  • Page 43: 4. Menu Based Modes

    43 4. Menu based modes the menu based functions include the logbook and history memories, the personal/altitude adjustment setting, and the date and time setting. The menu based functions are activated using the water contacts. Keep your fingers on the time/mode and com contacts while the dive compu...

  • Page 44: 4.1 Logbook Memory

    44 4.1 logbook memory the dive computer has a sophisticated high capacity logbook memory. Dives shorter than one minute are not registered. The logbook memory is activated by touching the time/mode and com contacts until log appears. It will give access to the nine most recent dives made. The follow...

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    45 display ii (fig. 4.3): • average depth (a) • surface interval time before dive (b) • temperature at the maximum depth (c) • dive time display iii (fig. 4.4): • dive entry time and date the data of the most recent dive is shown first as dive 1 (the first dive in the memory). Preceding dives are re...

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    46 note: the dive numbers shown in the dive planning mode do not match the ones shown in the logbook. In the dive planning mode the dives are numbered according subsequent repetitive dives within a dive series, whereas in the logbook the dives are numbered according memory address. Note: the logbook...

  • Page 47: 4.2 Dive History Memory

    47 log his alt set plan a s c r a t e m a1 com time mode plan on 4.2 dive history memory the dive histor y is activated by touching the time/mode and com contacts until his appears. This mode will show (fig. 4.6): • the maximum depth ever reached (a) • the total number of dives (b) • the total accum...

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    48 log his alt set plan a s c r a t e m a2 a1 a0 com time mode plan on 4.3 personal/altitude adjustment setting the current personal/altitude adjustment mode is shown when diving as well as on the surface display. If the mode is not correct (see chapter 3.6), it is imperative that the diver enter th...

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    49 fig. 4.10 personal/altitude adjustment setting, step 4 the desired mode a2 is conf irmed by connecting the time/mode and com contacts. 4. Connect the time/mode and com contacts to confirm this new personal/altitude adjustment mode (fig. 4.10). The blinking will stop and the other mode indicators ...

  • Page 50: 4.4  Setting Time And Date

    50 4.4 setting time and date the current date and time is read by connecting the time/mode and com contacts for about two second, as described in section 3.3.3, “calendar clock function”. Once the time setting mode is activated the principle when adjusting the clock is that: • the time/mode and com ...

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    51 note: in case of the minutes and date, the change is made separately for both digits, as shown by the blinking digit. In case of the hours and month, the complete number is changed simultaneously. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change any additional values. 5. Exit the time setting mode with the retu...

  • Page 52: 5. Care And Maintenance

    52 5. Care and maintenance the 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 can be installed in a durable thermoplastic console boot and its display can be protected by a replaceable display shie...

  • Page 53: 5.1 Maintenance

    53 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 w...

  • Page 54: Caution!

    54 caution! Do not use compressed air to blow water off the unit do not use solvents or other cleaning fluids that might cause damage do not test or use the dive computer in pressurized air. 5.2 battery compartment inspection frequently check for leaks in the battery compartment. This is important e...

  • Page 55: 6. Technical Description

    55 6. Technical description 6.1 operating principles the suunto dive computer is a multi-functional sport diving instrument, which provides information on depths, times and decompression requirements. Its electronic microprocessor mathematically models the absorption and release of nitrogen during a...

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    56 table 6.1 no-decompression time limits (min) for various depths [m] for the first dive of a series. Personal/high altitude adjustment mode depth [m] a0 a1 a2 9 — 153 104 12 125 89 66 15 71 57 42 18 52 39 30 21 37 29 23 24 29 24 19 27 22 18 15 30 18 14 12 33 13 11 9 36 11 9 8 39 9 7 6 42 7 6 5 45 ...

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    57 table 6.2 no-decompression time limits (min) for various depths [ft] for the first dive of a series. Personal/high altitude adjustment mode unlike the u.S. Navy tables, the instrument interpolates between depths, giving a diver “credit” for time spent in shallower water, rather than calculating n...

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    58 warning! The user should be aware that any dive, including ones within the u.S. Navy tables or dive computer limits, does carry some risk of decompression sickness. Compartments and half times when you dive with the instrument, it measures and displays depths and times as your dive progresses. It...

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    59 the no-decompression limits in the u.S. Navy tables are based upon six theoretical compartments for single dives, and one compartment for surface intervals and repetitive dives. If you are familiar with table theory, you may know that they are characterized by half times (i.E. The time required f...

  • Page 60: Warning!

    60 surface intervals the dive computer requires a minimum surface interval of 10 minutes between dives. If a surface interval is shorter than 10 minutes, the instrument dive counter and dive timer treat the next dive as a continuation of the previous dive. It adds the dive times, and calculates no-d...

  • Page 61: 6.2 Technical Specification

    61 6.2 technical specification dimensions and weight (wrist model): • diameter: 61.5 mm [2.42 in] • depth: 29 mm [1.14 in] • weight: 105 g [0.23 lb] depth gauge: • temperature compensated pressure sensor • salt water calibrated (in fresh water the readings are about 3% smaller) • depth display range...

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    62 other displays: • dive time: 0 to 199 min (999 dive hours in the history memory) • surface time: 0 to 39 h 59 min • dive counter: 0 to 255 dives (999 dives in the history memory) • no-decompression time: 0 to 199 min (- - after 199) • ascent time: 0 to 63 min (- -/er after 63) note: ascent time i...

  • Page 63: 7. Warranty

    63 7. Warranty note: the warranty arrangements are different in different countries. Information is contained in the dive computer packaging regarding the warranty benefits and requirements applicable to your purchase. The suunto dive computer is warranted against defects in workmanship and material...

  • Page 64: 8. Glossary

    64 8. Glossary altitude dive a dive made at an elevation above 700 m [2300 ft] above sea-level. Ascent rate the speed at which the diver ascends toward the surface. Asc rate abbreviation for ascent rate. Ascent time the minimum amount of time needed to reach the surface in a decompression dive. Asc ...

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    65 dive time elapsed time between leaving the surface to descend, and returning to the surface at the end of a dive. Half-time after a change in ambient pressure, the amount of time required for the partial pressure of nitrogen in a theoretical compartment to go half-way from its previous value to s...

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    66.