19 safety stops and deepstops – SUUNTO EON STEEL User Manual
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In addition to the personal setting, Suunto EON Steel can be
adjusted for diving at different altitudes. This setting automatically
adjusts the decompression calculation according to the given
altitude range. You can find the setting under Menu / Dive
settings / Parameters / Altitude and select from three ranges:
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0 – 300 m (0 – 980 ft) (default)
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300 – 1500 m (980 – 4900 ft)
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1500 – 3000 m (4900 – 9800 ft)
WARNING: Traveling to a higher altitude can temporarily cause
a change in the equilibrium of dissolved nitrogen in the body. It is
recommended that you acclimatize to the new altitude by waiting
at least three (3) hours before diving.
3.19 Safety stops and deepstops
A three (3) minute safety stop is always recommended for every
dive over 10 meters (19.7 ft).
The time for a safety stop is calculated when you are between 2.4
and 6 m (7.9 and 19.7 ft). This is presented with up/down arrows in
front of the stop depth. The safety stop time is shown in minutes
and seconds. The time may exceed three (3) minutes if you ascend
too fast during dive.
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