Operation Manual
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WARNINGS and SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS relating to VIOLATIONS
• An Oceanic PDC enters a Violation Mode when a situation exceeds its
capacity to predict an ascent procedure. These dives represent excursions
into decompression that are beyond the boundaries and spirit of the PDC's
design. If you are following these dive proles, Oceanic advises that you
should not use an Oceanic PDC.
• If you exceed certain limits, the PDC will not be able to help you get safely
back to the surface. These situations exceed tested limits and can result
in loss of some functions of the unit for 24 hours after the dive in which a
violation occurred.
• Select models of Oceanic PDCs that feature Free Dive operating mode
calculate nitrogen-oxygen while operating in Free Dive Mode. In the event
that decompression is entered, the dive computer will enter Violation Gauge
Mode, locking out of other operating modes for 24 hours.
• It is extremely important that you read and understand the Operating Manual
completely before attempting to dive using your Oceanic PDC.