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Warning – SUUNTO MOSQUITO User Manual

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The ascent time (ASC TIME) is the minimum amount of time needed to reach the
surface in a decompression dive. It includes:

time needed to ascend to the ceiling at an ascent rate of 10 m/min [33
ft/min] plus

time needed at the ceiling. The ceiling is the shallowest depth where
decompression could be made plus

time needed at the Mandatory Safety Stop (if any) plus

3 minute Recommended Safety Stop plus

time needed to reach the surface after the ceiling and safety stops have
been completed.

WARNING

Your ascent time may increase if you:

- ascend slower than 10 m/min [33 ft/min] or

- make your decompression stop deeper than at the ceiling.

These factors will also increase the amount of air required to reach the surface.