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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The PRODIGY 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 PRODIGY is protected by an outer rubber boot that can be cleaned
and protected periodically by application of a silicone milk available in dive
stores. The 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
PRODIGY. The propellants may chemically attack the plastic.
BEFORE THE DIVE
If diving with a console version of the PRODIGY, be careful not to leave
it lying on a boat deck where it might be damaged. Many dive computers (and
dive trips) are ruined by encounters between carelessly tossed computers and
weight belts or tanks. If the PRODIGY 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 between your
Fig. 30 – DataLink high
pressure quick disconnect
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