Devon TREAD 2, Operating Manual

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C L E a n i n G
The Tread 2 should never be submerged in any
cleaning solution. Steam cleaning and high-pressure
compressed air should also be avoided when
cleaning the Tread 2. For light cleaning, gently wipe
the surfaces of the Tread 2 with a soft, non-abrasive,
lint-free cloth to remove any loose dirt and dust. For
a heavier cleaning, start by using a jeweler’s blower
to remove loose dust and debris from the surface
and crevices of your watch. Lightly loosen caked-
on debris with a soft brush or other small, soft tool.
Blow away the particles with the jeweler’s blower.
Dampen a non-abrasive cloth, and then wring out
as much water as possible. Rub the cloth gently
over the watch face and case. If a stronger cleaning
agent is needed, isopropyl or rubbing alcohol may be
used. For isopropyl alcohol, use four parts alcohol
to one part water. Dampen a non-abrasive cloth in
the solution, and then wring out as much solution as
possible. Rub the cloth gently over the watch face
and case. For cleaning within the crevices of the
Tread 2, dip a cotton swab in water or the isopropyl
alcohol solution. Rub off as much moisture from
the tip as possible onto a paper towel to prevent it
from collecting on the watch’s surface. Avoid using
any abrasive cleaners on your watch as they cause
scratches. Also avoid the use of soap products as
soap leaves residue.
To clean the wrist-strap, dampen a cloth in clean
water. Rub this over your rubber or leather band
to remove dirt. If the band is rubber, this is all the
cleaning you should do. If your timepiece features a
leather watchband instead of a rubber one, you may
clean it with traditional leather cleaner. Use leather
conditioner on your top-grain (smooth) leather band
occasionally to prevent it from drying. You should do
this once every few months, or when the band feels
dry (necessary frequency will vary). Wipe the leather
band down again with a soft, dry cloth after applying
the conditioner.
Minor scratches are common, especially on watches
that get daily use. The safest way to remove scratches
is always to have the watch serviced by an authorized
Devon retailer or service center.
The Tread 2 should be cleaned and serviced every
2-5 years depending on use and wear. You can send
the watch to your authorized Devon retailer or service
center to have this service performed. Sending your
watch to a Devon service center is the only way to
ensure that the replacement parts are genuine Devon
parts. Your Devon watch will also be returned with
papers documenting the authenticity of the repairs
performed by a Devon service center.
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