Cochran commander+ Owner's Manual page 8

STATEMENT of LIMITED LIABILITY
A mathematical model is used by this Product to calculate physiological effects of
SCUBA diving related to use of compressed air or other breathing mixtures while at
depth. Such effects specifically relate to nitrogen absorption into and elimination from
body tissues, as well as effects of oxygen used in Enriched Air Nitrox breathing
mixtures.
However, because of the number of variables and the varying degrees to which they
may affect individuals engaged in SCUBA diving, COCHRAN DOES NOT GUARANTEE
THAT USE OF THIS PRODUCT WILL PREVENT DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS OR
ANY OTHER CONDITION OR INJURY INCURRED WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT.
These influencing variables may include, but are not limited to, dehydration, obesity,
age, old injuries, or other physical conditions on the part of the diver, or environmental
extremes of heat or cold, or poor training, or diving practices, any of which may promote
the onset of decompression sickness or other harmful effects.
This Product is sold and intended to be used only as a guide, providing the TRAINED
and CERTIFIED diver the information needed to make safe diving decisions. It is
expressly understood that by buying and/or using this Product the Diver assumes ALL
RISK as to its operability, reliability, quality, performance, accuracy, and suitability for
his diving style. Furthermore, Diver recognizes that this Product is an electronic
instrument being used in a hostile environment and is subject to failure, which may
manifest itself in a number of ways. COCHRAN and its distributors and retailers will not
be held liable for any personal injuries or other damages resulting from its use, even if
COCHRAN has been advised of such occurrences or damages.
These products must be handled with care and properly maintained to assure the
optimum performance. Users must possess the proper training for SCUBA diving
activities and should be fully educated in the operation of this product. Users are
encouraged to possess and utilize a redundant (backup) computer for their dive
planning and execution. And divers are always encouraged to dive with a buddy at all
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