SUUNTO SPYDER User Manual
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WARNING!
THE SPYDER IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AT ALTITUDES GREATER THAN
2400 M [8000 FT]. Diving at altitudes above this limit may significantly increase
the risk of decompression sickness.
Decompression Dives
SUUNTO does not recommend this instrument to be used to conduct decompres-
sion dives. However, if through carelessness or emergency a diver exceeds the
no-decompression limits on a dive, the Spyder will provide decompression infor-
mation required for ascent. After this the Spyder will continue to provide subse-
quent interval and repetitive dive information.
WARNING!
DO NOT USE THIS INSTRUMENT TO CONDUCT DIVES WITH NECES-
SARY DECOMPRESSION STOPS! SUUNTO does not recommend this instru-
ment to be used to conduct these types of dives. Decompression Diving limits
the divers ability to ascend directly to the surface and may substantially increase
the risk of decompression sickness.
Emergency Ascents
In the unlikely event that the Spyder malfunctions during a dive, follow the emer-
gency procedures provided by your certified dive training agency or, alternatively,
immediately ascend at a rate slower than 10 m/min [33 ft/min] to a depth between
3 and 6 meters [10 to 20 ft] and stay there as long as your air supply will safely
allow.