Oceanic DataMax Sport, Owner'S Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The DataMax Sport is a sensitive electronic instrument. Although it has
been designed to survive the rigors of diving, it still must be handled carefully
to protect from shock, excessive heat, chemical attack, and tampering.
The DataMax Sport is protected by an outer rubber boot that, along with
the hose, can be cleaned and protected periodically by application of a silicone
milk available in dive stores. The internal housing is made of an impact
resistant resin that is extremely shock resistant but can be susceptible to
chemical attack and scratches. If the gauge face becomes scratched Oceanic
can replace it, although small scratches will naturally disappear underwater.
CAUTION - Never spray aerosols of any kind on, or near, the
DataMax Sport. The propellants may chemically attack the plastic.
BEFORE THE DIVE
If diving with a console version of the DataMax Sport, be careful not to
leave it lying on a boat deck where it might be damaged. Many dive comput-
ers (and dive trips) are ruined by encounters between carelessly tossed
computers and weight belts or tanks. If the DataMax Sport is attached to a
tank in a rack, tuck the computer into a B.C. pocket, or between the B.C.
waistband and the bladder. Keep it off the deck and protected from undue
shock. Better yet, attach a DataLink (Fig. 30) high-pressure quick disconnect
Fig. 30 – DataLink high
pressure quick disconnect