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Whenever the XP 5 is manually activated at altitudes higher than 2,000 feet (610
meters), it will automatically recalibrate itself to measure depth in feet of fresh water
rather than feet of sea water. Therefore, when returning to lower altitudes, diving
should not be conducted until the unit automatically clears of any residual nitrogen and
oxygen loading and resets to operate at the new altitude.
WARNING: Altitude compensation provided by the XP 5 takes place
when the unit is manually activated. If the XP 5 is Activated by
immersion in water, it will not provide the Altitude compensation. DO
NOT dive at any different altitude until the unit shuts off and is manually
activated. It will recalibrate automatically when manually reactivated at
the new altitude.
If the unit is activated at elevations higher than 14,000 feet (4,267
meters), it will perform a diagnostic check followed by immediate
shutdown.
FLYING AFTER DIVING
In 1990 the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) published a set of guide-
lines aimed at minimizing the possibility of decompression sickness due to
flying too
soon after diving . The UHMS suggests * divers using standard air cylinders and
exhibiting no symptoms of decompression sickness wait 24 hours after their last dive
to fly in aircraft with cabin pressures up to 8,000 feet. (2,440 meters).
* excerpted from “The UHMS Flying After Diving Workshop”