BALLAST BL-3148 User manual

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW BALLAST TIMEPIECE
VOL.1.48 EN
BL-3148
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

0 1 2 3
CLOSED:
SECURELY SCREWED
AND WATER RESISTANT
OPENED:
NOT SECURED
FOR WATER RESISTANCE
(2nd click)(1st click)
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE UNSCREWING
THE CROWN:
SCREW-DOWN CROWN
Screw-down crowns are used to ensure water resistance. ALWAYS be certain
that your crown is securely screwed down (Position [0]is secured. Positions
[1], [2]and [3]are not secured for water resistance).
Do NOT unscrew your crown while you are in any environment where
moisture is present.
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AUTOMATIC 3 HANDS WITH DATE
Uni-directional
Turning Bezel Minute Hand
Screw Down Crown
Crown
Position
0 1 2 3
Date
Hour Hand
Second Hand
Helium Release
Valve

USING THE SCREW-DOWN CROWN
Do NOT pull the crown unless it is UNSCREWED first:
NOTE: Failure to SECURELY screw down the crown after setting the watch
may affect its water resistance.
TO UNSCREW:
Turn the crown anti-clockwise until it turns freely
without tension. GENTLY pull the crown out to the
other desired positions for watch setting (see specific
operating instructions on the following pages).
TO SCREW:
Push the crown ALL THE WAY IN (towards the
watch) THEN begin to turn clockwise until it is
securely screwed down.
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1
2
BEFORE YOU USE THIS WATCH,
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU MANUALLY WIND THE
MAINSPRING TO START IT MOVING.
THIS WATCH IS AN AUTOMATIC WATCH EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL
WINDING MECHANISM.
WINDING THE MAINSPRING
1. Unscrew the crown by turning it anti-clockwise.
2. When it is in position [1], turn the crown clockwise to wind.
Wind 5-10 times and it will start to move naturally after shaking
slightly.
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0
3

* This watch MUST be worn for at least 8 (Eight) hours each day to ensure it is
fully wound. An automatic watch will only wind when the watch is on your
wrist and your arm moves. Winding the watch by the crown will put power
on the spring but not enough to allow the watch to function fully. If your
watch stops overnight or loses time it means it is not being fully wound.
3. Push the crown in then screw it securely.
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HOW TO SET THE TIME
1. Unscrew the crown and pull it out to position [3]-(2nd click).
2. Turn the crown anti-clockwise to set the correct time.
3. Push the crown in then screw it securely.
* Take a.m./p.m. into consideration when
setting the hour and minute hands to the
desired time.
* Always be certain that your crown is
SECURELY SCREWED; this will prevent
moisture from entering in.
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05

HELIUM VALVE USAGE
Your BALLAST timepiece is equipped with a Helium Release
Valve.
While this is a very specialized feature that is only used in certain conditions,
the below instructions should be considered if you are using your watch in
conditions where Helium maybe prevalent at underwater depths.
While diving and use in Non-diving condition the Helium Valve should remain
closed and tightly screwed in flush to the case [Fig. 1].
1[Fig. 1]
HOW TO SET THE DATE
1. Unscrew the crown and pull it out to position [2]-(1st click).
2. Turn the crown anti-clockwise to set the correct date.
3. Push the crown in then screw it securely.
* Do not set the date between 9:00 P.M.
and 4:00 A.M.
0
2
067

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HELIUM
RELEASE
VALVE
0
[Fig. 2]
If while diving the user is exposed to a prolonged period of exposure to
pressurized Helium such as decompression chamber:
Please allow the Helium release valve to regulate internal pressure of the
timepiece.
Simply unscrew the valve [Fig. 2] until Helium exposure is complete.
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USING THE COUNTDOWN BEZEL TO MEASURE
REMAINING TIME
The most common use of a countdown bezel is for measuring the remaining
time in an event.
1. The minute or hour hand is used as a reference. Rotate the bezel so that the
time remaining is set to dedicated hand.
2. When the hand reaches zero (or the mark “”) on the bezel scale, the
event should occur or end.
Note: The countdown measurement scale may appear on the outer bezel,
rather than on the dial ring (depending on model). As shown in the
illustration, the remaining time for the event is 10 minutes.
10
10 MINUTES
REMAINING
FOR THE
EVENT
Minute Hand

2. Use your finger to push down
the spring so that the pin end
reaches the hole for fastening.
B.
Quick release
spring bar
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A.
1. Use your finger to Push
down the spring to release
and remove the bracelet.
HOW TO CHANGE BRACELET TO LEATHER STRAP
/ RUBBER STRAP

1. Press the buttons
on the clasp sides.
2. Flip the cover.
HOW TO USE A DEPLOYANT CLASP
1.
2.
HOW TO RESIZE METAL BRACELET
On the inside of the bracelet, you will see some small arrows engraved
on removeable links.
1.
2.
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5.
6.
Nylon Head
Hammer
3.
4.
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