Operation Manual

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DECOMPRESSION DIVE MODE
The Atmos Elite
is designed to help you by providing a representation of how close you are to enter-
ing Decompression. Decompression Dive Mode activates when theoretical No Decompression Time/
Depth Limits are exceeded.
Entry into Decompression Dive Mode (Fig. 57)
Upon entering Decompression Mode, the Audible Alarm will sound and the red LED Warning Indi-
cator will flash for 10 seconds (unless set OFF), or until acknowledged.
press/hold the Advance (Front) button for 2 seconds to acknowledge and silence the Audible
Alarm (unless set OFF).
At that time, you should begin a safe controlled Ascent to a Depth
slightly deeper than, or equal to, the Required Stop Depth indicated
(Fig. 57a) and decompress for the Stop Time indicated (Fig. 57b).
The UP Arrow and Deco Bar will flash if you are greater than 10
feet (3 meters) deeper than the Required Ceiling Stop Depth.
Other information includes:
Current Depth (Fig. 57c).
Total Ascent Time (Fig. 57d) - includes Stop Times required at
all ceilings and vertical Ascent Time calculated at 60 feet (18
meters) per minute for depths deeper than 60 feet (18 meters), and
30 feet (9 meters) per minute for depths of 60 feet (18 meters) and
shallower.
Fig. 57 -Entry into DECO
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FEET
PSI
NITROX
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b
c
d