SUUNTO OCTOPUS II - Manual (Page 40)

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ALTITUDE ADJUSTABILITY
When programming the instr ument for the correct altitude, the diver needs to select the correct altitude mode according to
Table 3.2. As a result the dive computer 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