Operation Manual

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• The percentage of oxygen (FO2) in the Nitrox mix being used must be 'set
before each nitrox dive', unless the FO2 50% Default feature is set OFF (a user
setting).
• Plan Mode provides predicted times for subsequent dives. Depending on
cylinder size, breathing gas consumption, and oxygen accumulation, you may
have less time available than indicated because of breathing gas quantity or
other limitations.
• Until it has shut itself off, you must not use the Element II at a different Altitude
than the Altitude at which it was activated. Doing so will result in an error
equal to the difference in barometric pressure, and possibly a false dive mode
with erroneous data.
• To provide proper Altitude compensation, the Element II must be manually
activated at the new altitude. Dive computers, such as the Element II cannot
sense changes in barometric pressure if activated by immersion in water at
higher Altitudes.
• Use the Caution Zone of the Nitrogen Bar Graph as a visual reference to provide
a greater margin of protection between you and the No Decompression Limits.
• Every effort should be made to keep each of the Bar Graphs in the normal zone
throughout your dives to reduce your risk of exposure to decompression
sickness, oxygen toxicity, and the effects of excessive ascent rates.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS