SUUNTO FAVOR AIR - Manual (Page 23)

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Altitude Adjustability
When programming the FAVOR AIR for the correct altitude, the diver needs to select
the correct altitude mode according to Table 3.2. As a result the FAVOR AIR adjusts its
mathematical model according to the entered altitude, giving shorter no-decompression
times at higher altitudes (Tables 6.1 and 6.2).
The entered personal/altitude adjustment mode is indicated by A0, A1, or A2. Section
4.3, Personal/altitude Adjustment Setting describes how the altitude mode is adjusted.
Table 3.2 Altitude ranges.
Altitude mode
Altitude range
A0 0 - 700 m [0 - 2300 ft]
A1 700 - 1500 m [2300 - 5000 ft]
A2 1500 - 2400 m [5000 - 8000 ft]
Personal Adjustability
The factors, which tend to increase the possibility of decompression sickness, include
but are not limited to:
- cold exposure - water temperature less than 20
° C [68 ° F]
- the diver is below average physical fitness level
- multiday or repetitive dive exposure
- diver fatigue
- dehydrated conditions
- previous history of decompression sickness
This feature should be used to adjust the computer to intentionally introduce a factor to
make it more conservative according to personal preference by entering a higher
altitude mode than required in table 3.2 (i.e. diving at sea level with the personal/altitude
adjustment set at A1 or A2). The no-decompression limits are then shortened
accordingly (Tables 6.1 and 6.2).
3.7 ERROR CONDITIONS
The FAVOR AIR is provided with warning indicators that advise the user to react to
certain situations that would otherwise give rise to a significantly increased risk of
decompression sickness if left unattended. If you do not respond to its warnings, it will
enter a permanent ERROR MODE, indicating that the risk of decompression sickness
has greatly increased. If you understand and operate the FAVOR AIR sensibly, it is
unlikely that you will ever put the FAVOR AIR into the ERROR MODE.
The permanent ERROR MODE is shown by a non-blinking Er in the center display.
Once in ERROR MODE, the FAVOR AIR will continue to display current depth and dive
time. You should immediately ascend to a depth of 3 to 6 m [10 to 20 ft] and remain at