Ronstan RF4056 Operation & User’s Manual

Q U A R T Z W A T C H Congratulations on your purchase of this Ronstan Analogue Quartz Watch RF4056. For best results, please read the instructions in this booklet carefully before using your watch. 0 Second hand Minute hand Hour hand 24 hour hand STOP WATCH Minute hand STOP WATCH Second hand A B CROWN 60 -5 0 12 6 18 24 5 15 45 30 WR100M 01 11 05 07 12 06 02 10 04 08 SECONDS HOURS MINS CHRONOGRAPH J A P A N E S E M O V E M E N T 60 05 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 180 90 315 135 45 225 270 CONTENTS PAGE 1. SPECIFICATIONS 1 2. SETTING THE TIME 2 3. SETTING THE DATE 3 4. STOPWATCH 4 5. TIMER 5 6. BATTERY REPLACEMENT 6 7. CARE & MAINTENANCE 7 8. WARRANTY 8

Case: 43mm, Grade 316 stainless steel, brushed matt black finish Band: Nylon, 22mm wide, stainless steel spring pin Lens: Hard mineral crystal lens Frequency of Crystal Oscillator: 32,768 Hz Accuracy Loss /Gain (monthly range): ± 20 seconds at normal temperature range (between 5oC and 35oC) Operating Temperate Range: -5oC to +50oC Indicator/Function/Display 3 Hands: Hour / Minute / Second Small Hands: 24 hour (12hr) Stopwatch/Timer (10mins) / Stopwatch/Timer (60sec) Calendar: Instant setting device for date calendar. Date is displayed in numerals Power Depletion Warning: Second hand moves at 2 second intervals Battery: SR920SW or 371 Battery Life: Approx. 3 years Water Resistance: 10ATM/100M

If the stopwatch/timer is in operation and the CROWN is pulled out to the second click, the stopwatch will continue. • The 24-hour hand movement is synchronised with the hour hand. • The date changes at midnight. When setting the hour hand, make sure to check that AM/PM is correctly set by using the 24 hour hand as an AM/PM indicator. • When setting the minute hand, first advance it 4 to 5 minutes ahead of the desired time and then turn it back to the exact minute. 1. Pull out the CROWN to the second click when the small second hand is at the 12 o’clock position. 2. Turn to set the time (hour/minute hands). 1. Push the CROWN back into the normal position to syncrhonise with official time. 0 Minute hand Hour hand 24 hour hand 60 -5 0 12 6 18 24 5 15 45 30 WR100M 01 11 05 07 12 06 02 10 04 08 SECONDS HOURS MINS CHRONOGRAPH J A P A N E S E M O V E M E N T 60 05 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 180 90 315 135 45 225 270 CLICK 1 CLICK 2 STOP WATCH Second hand

• DATE setting should always be carried out after the time is correctly set. • Manual date adjustment is required on the first day after a month that has less than 31 days: February, April, June, September and November. 1. Pull the CROWN out to the first click. 2. Turn anticlockwise until the desired date. 3. Push the CROWN back into normal position. 0 Date 60 -5 0 12 6 18 24 5 15 45 30 WR100M 01 11 05 07 12 06 02 10 04 08 SECONDS HOURS MINS CHRONOGRAPH J A P A N E S E M O V E M E N T 60 05 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 180 90 315 135 45 225 270 CLICK 1

Start Stop Reset • Accumulated elapsed time measurement Start Stop Restart Stop Reset • Split time measurement Start Split Split release Stop Reset • Measurement of two competitors Start Reset 0 STOP WATCH Minute hand A B 60 -5 0 12 6 18 24 5 15 45 30 WR100M 01 11 05 07 12 06 02 10 04 08 SECONDS HOURS MINS CHRONOGRAPH J A P A N E S E M O V E M E N T 60 05 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 180 90 315 135 45 225 270 STOP WATCH Second hand Restart and stop of the chronograph can be repeated by pressing button. Measurement and release of split time can be repeated by pressing button. A A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B Finish time of 1st competitor 2nd competitor finishes Finish time of 2nd competitor

0 A B 60 -5 0 12 6 18 24 5 15 45 30 WR100M 01 11 05 07 12 06 02 10 04 08 SECONDS HOURS MINS CHRONOGRAPH J A P A N E S E M O V E M E N T 60 05 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 180 90 315 135 45 225 270 Your Ronstan analogue stopwatch also functions as a 5 minute countdown timer using the minute and second stopwatch chronographs. The timer starts at minus 5 counting down to zero, then counts up to 5 minutes elapsed time. You can use this count down function as a guide to a standard ISAF 5 minute start sequence While the stopwatch hands are moving 1. Press button to stop the stopwatch. 2. Press button to reset the stopwatch. While the stopwatch hands are stopped 1. Press button to reset the stopwatch. START STOP RESET 5 Minute countdown timer 0 A B A A B 60 -5 0 12 6 18 24 5 15 45 30 WR100M 01 11 05 07 12 06 02 10 04 08 SECONDS HOURS MINS CHRONOGRAPH J A P A N E S E M O V E M E N T 60 05 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 180 90 315 135 45 225 270 60 -5 0 5 15 45 30 SECONDS MINS J A P A N E S E M O V E M E N T A B B

The watch battery should be replaced by a qualified watchmaker. 1x SR920SW. The battery which powers your watch should last approximately 3 years. However, because the battery is inserted at the factory to check the function and performance of the watch, its remaining life once in your possession may be less than the specified period. When the battery expires, be sure to have it replaced as soon as possible. 7. CARE & MAINTENANCE Sailing and racing in a marine environment can be tough on equipment, including watches. To ensure your Analogue ClearStart™ performs as intended, the following care and maintenance procedures should be followed; • After use in salt water, rinse the watch with fresh water to remove salt. • Only use the watch to the recommended water resistant depth. • Do not operate buttons while the watch is submerged. • Avoid contact with chemicals, sunscreens, lubricants, solvents, paint etc. • Treat the watch with care and avoid dropping it. • Do not open the watch. Battery replacement should only be carried out by a professional watch maker/ technician. 8. WARRANTY Ronstan International Pty Ltd warrants ClearStart™ Watches to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. • This warranty shall not apply to any product which has been improperly fitted, improperly maintained, altered, abused or used in any application for which it was not intended.

reasonably be expected in normal use of the product. • Ronstan’s liability shall be limited to the repair or replacement, at its discretion, of the defective goods. • The benefits given to the consumer by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the consumer under a law in relation to the goods or services to which the warranty relates. You may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state, and country to country. This warranty does not affect those rights. Full details of the Ronstan Warranty Policy can be found in the SUPPORT section of the Ronstan web sites. WARNING Do not remove the battery from the watch except for replacement by a qualified watchmaker. If it is necessary to take out the battery, keep it out of the reach of children. If a child swallows it, consult a doctor immediately. WARNING Never short-circuit, heat or otherwise tamper with the battery, and never expose it to fire. The battery may burst, become very hot or catch fire. The battery is not rechargeable. Never attempt to recharge it, as this may cause battery leakage or damage to the battery.

Complete the details below for warranty. Date of Purchase: ____________________________________________________ Serial No. (on watch back) ____________________________________________________ Retailer purchased from: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________