SUUNTO SK-8 DIVE COMPASSES USER GUIDE
COMPASS ANATOMY 2 1 4 3 1. 2. 3. 4. Compass card with triangle that points to magnetic north Rotating bezel for setting direction to target Sighting line and window for reading precise bearing Orienting indicators for maintaining direction of travel ORIENTATION AT THE DIVE SITE To better understand your surroundings, you should use your compass to orientate yourself already on the surface.
The meridian lines on a map indicate the direction toward true north while your compass needle indicates the direction toward magnetic north. The angle between these two directions is called magnetic declination. You should check the magnetic declination for the dive site from a trusted source, such as a recent map or the NOAA website. If the magnetic declination is more than a few degrees, you must compensate for it when navigating with a compass.
Do not use the compass before you come to rest and can align the compass horizontally with the aid of a flat bottom, a glimpse of the surface, your own bubbles going up, or the pull of gravity. In poor light or very murky water, swing the compass slowly from right to left to ensure the compass card moves freely before checking your bearing. NAVIGATION AIDS UNDER WATER The dip and stratification of rocks on the shore can often be followed over large areas under water.
CARE Use only fresh water and mild soap for cleaning. Clean your compass after each dive. ·· Operating/storage temperature: -30° C - +60° C / -22° F - +140° F ·· Tilt compensation: max. ±18 degrees © Suunto Oy. All Rights reserved. Subject to change without notice. Suunto is a registered trademark of Suunto Oy.
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