Suunto manual Care and Maintenance, Care of the Suunto M3, Water Resistance

7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Care of the Suunto M3

Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble or service your Suunto M3. Protect it from shocks, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Avoid rubbing your Suunto M3 against rough surfaces as this may scratch the face. If not in use, store the Suunto M3 in a clean, dry environment at room temperature.

After use or exposure to salt water, flush the Suunto M3 with water to remove the salt. Turn the bezel ring and push the buttons while washing. Finally wipe your Suunto M3 clean and dry with a soft cloth. If there are persistent stains or marks, you can apply mild soap to the area. Do not expose your Suunto M3 to strong chemicals such as gasoline, cleaning solvents, acetone, alcohol, insect repellents, adhesives and paint, as they will damage the unit's seals, case and finish.

7.1. WATER RESISTANCE

Suunto M3 is water-resistant and tested with ISO (International Organization for Standardization, www.iso.ch) standard 2281. Suunto M3 is also marked with an indication of a test overpressure given as a depth in meters (30 m/100 feet). This, however, does not correspond to a diving depth but refers to the pressure at which the water overpressure test was conducted.

This means that you cannot dive to a depth of 30 m/100 ft. with your Suunto M3. Rain, showering, swimming and other normal exposure to water will not affect the operation. However, do not press the buttons under water under any circumstances.

NOTE: The Suunto M3 is not meant for diving.

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