SUUNTO Stinger - Manual (Page 42)

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The ascent time (ASC TIME) is the minimum amount of time needed to reach the
surface in a decompression dive. It includes:
• time needed to ascend to the ceiling at an ascent rate of 10 m/min [33 ft/
min] plus
• time needed at the ceiling. The ceiling is the shallowest depth where
decompression could be made plus
• time needed at the Mandatory Safety Stop (if any) plus
• 3 minute Recommended Safety Stop plus
• time needed to reach the surface after the ceiling and safety stops have been
completed.
WARNING
Your ascent time may increase if you:
- ascend slower than 10 m/min [33 ft/min] or
- make your decompression stop deeper than at the ceiling.
These factors will also increase the amount of air required to reach the surface.