Ascent Rate - Cressi Leonardo Manual De Istrucciones

ASCENT RATE

(im. 18)
The ascent rate is shown on the display by an
arrow indicator at the centre, operating ac-
cording to the table on the picture 18: If, du-
ring surfacing, the maximum allowed ascent
rate is exceeded, the display will show three
arrows, showing the increasing level of the as-
cent rate. Additionally, the alarm will sound,
the SLOW icon will flash, as well as the arrow
indicator. In this situation, surfacing must be
stopped until the SLOW icon disappears and
the display returns to standard conditions.
DANGER: Surfacing too fast drama-
tically increases the risk of decompres-
sion sickness. Cressi recommends, at
the end of each dive, a safety stop of 3
minutes at 10 ft– 20 ft., which will be
assisted by the computer (see next
chapter).
SAFETY STOP .
(im 19)
Leonardo is programmed to automatically si-
gnal a safety stop after each dive at a depth
greater than 32 ft., as recommended by the
training centres and the most recent studies on
diving physiology. A 3 minute stop should be
carried out at a depth between 20 ft. - 10 ft..
The stop is indicated by the display with the
STOP icon; the display, in this condition, cle-
arly indicates the duration in minutes of the
stop and the depth in meters or feet. The
safety stop is not mandatory, yet it is strongly
recommended if, for instance, the maximum
ascent rate is repeatedly exceeded. Cressi al-
ways recommends to respect it, in order to
avoid safety issues.
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