SUUNTO DW141 User Manual
SUUNTO EON STEEL
Safety and Regulatory Information
DW141
Note: This document contains the safety and regulatory
information relevant to the Suunto EON Steel device
with updated software that includes the Bühlmann16GF
algorithm.
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SAFETY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION
1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
The Suunto EON Steel dive computer is designed for use as an optional diving
equipment for recreational diving. Suunto EON Steel is intended for use in various
types of scuba diving, for example, air, nitrox, trimix and CCR diving. In scuba diving
use Suunto EON Steel dive computer displays important information before, during
and after the dive to enable safe decision making. The most important pieces of
information are dive depth, dive time and decompression information. In addition,
EON Steel can show the user other dive related values, such as ascent speed,
water temperature, and compass direction. It also helps the diver to plan the dive
and to follow through the dive plan.
Suunto EON Steel can be used as a standalone product or in combination with the
Suunto Tank POD, which measures the tank pressure and transmits the pressure
reading information to the Suunto EON Steel dive computer. The combination of
the EON Steel and the Tank POD is a Personal Protective Equipment under the EU
Regulation 2016/425 and protects against risks listed under PPE Risk Category III
(a). Backup instruments, for example, depth gauge, submersible pressure gauge,
timer, or watch must be used. The diver must have access to decompression tables
whenever diving with a dive computer.
2 SAFETY
WARNING: All computers experience failures. It is possible that this device
may suddenly fail to provide accurate information during your dive. Always use a
backup dive device and only dive with a buddy. Only divers trained in proper use
of scuba diving equipment should use this dive device! YOU MUST READ all the
printed information included with the product and the online user guide before
diving. Failure to do so may lead to improper use, serious injury or death. We
have lots of helpful information ready for you at suunto.com/support, including the
complete user guide.
NOTE: Make sure your Suunto dive computer always has the latest software
with updates and improvements. Check before every dive trip from
suunto.com/support, if Suunto has released a new software update to your device.
When it is available, you must install it before diving. Updates are made available
to improve your user experience and are part of Suunto´s philosophy of continuous
product development and improvement.
2.1 Safety precautions
WARNING: ONLY TRAINED DIVERS SHOULD USE A DIVE COMPUTER!
Insucient training for any kind of diving, including freediving, may cause a diver
to commit errors, such as incorrect use of gas mixtures or improper decompression
that may lead to serious injury or death.
WARNING: THERE IS ALWAYS A RISK OF DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS (DCS)
FOR ANY DIVE PROFILE EVEN IF YOU FOLLOW THE DIVE PLAN PRESCRIBED
BY DIVE TABLES OR A DIVE COMPUTER. NO PROCEDURE, DIVE COMPUTER OR
DIVE TABLE WILL PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF DCS OR OXYGEN TOXICITY!
An individual’s physiological make up can vary from day to day. The dive computer
cannot account for these variations. You are strongly advised to remain well within
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the exposure limits provided by the instrument to minimize the risk of DCS. As an
added measure of safety, you should consult a physician regarding your fitness
before diving.
WARNING: If you have a pacemaker, we recommend you do not scuba dive.
Scuba diving creates physical stresses on the body, which may not be suitable for
pacemakers.
WARNING: If you have a pacemaker, consult a doctor before using this device.
The inductive frequency used by the device may interfere with pacemakers.
WARNING: Allergic reactions or skin irritations may occur when product is in
contact with skin, even though our products comply with industry standards. In
such event, stop use immediately and consult a doctor.
WARNING: Not for professional use! Suunto dive computers are intended
for recreational use only. The demands of commercial or professional diving
may expose the diver to depths and conditions that tend to increase the risk of
decompression sickness (DCS). Therefore, Suunto strongly recommends that the
device not be used for any commercial or professional diving activities.
WARNING: USE BACKUP INSTRUMENTS! Ensure that you use backup
instrumentation, including a depth gauge, submersible pressure gauge, timer or
watch, and have access to decompression tables whenever diving with a dive
computer. Use only CE-marked equipment.
WARNING: For safety reasons, you should never dive alone. Dive with a
designated buddy. You should also stay with others for an extended time after
a dive as the onset of possible DCS may be delayed or triggered by surface
activities.
WARNING: PERFORM PRE-CHECKS! Always check that your dive computer
is functioning properly and has the correct settings before diving. Check that
the display is working, the battery level is OK, tank pressure is correct, and so forth.
WARNING: Check your dive computer regularly during a dive. If you believe
or conclude that there is any problem with any computer function, abort the dive
immediately and safely return to the surface. Call Suunto Customer Support and
return your computer to an authorized Suunto Service Center for inspection.
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 it is left on the
surface during any dive, the dive computer will give inaccurate information for
subsequent dives. No dive computer can take into account dives made without
the computer. Thus, any diving activity up to four days prior to initial use of the
computer may cause misleading information and must be avoided.
WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE ANY PART OF YOUR DIVE COMPUTER TO ANY
GAS MIX CONTAINING MORE THAN 40% OXYGEN! Enriched air with greater
oxygen content presents a risk of fire or explosion and serious injury or death.
WARNING: DO NOT DIVE WITH A GAS IF YOU HAVE NOT PERSONALLY
VERIFIED ITS CONTENTS AND ENTERED THE ANALYZED VALUE INTO YOUR
DIVE COMPUTER! Failure to verify tank contents and enter the appropriate gas
values where applicable into your dive computer will result in incorrect dive
planning information.
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