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Of the Latches:

The three latches of the 

AQUATICA Pro Digital

 are designed to have a locking action to prevent accidental opening.Al-

ways ensure that the locking mechanism is secure. Watch for the build-up of corrosion or salt residue around the latches. 

This will appear as a white material. Lubricate the latches with a small amount of WD-40 to remove the corrosion

or salt residue build-up.

Of the O-Rings:

The O-rings that need to be maintained on a regular basis are the main housing O-ring and the O-ring on the lens port 
The main O-ring should be cleaned on a daily basis and the port O-ring should be cleaned daily or each time the port is 
changed.

Of the sacrificial anodes:

The two anodes attached to the bottom and rear of the housing are there to prevent corrosion due to electrolysis, as time

goes they will deteriorates and need replacement, contact your dealer for replacement (parts # 19220).

TO SERVICE O-RINGS ON THE HOUSING MAIN O-RING, PORTS AND EXTENSION RINGS

1.  

Remove the O-ring. It is important never to use a sharp instrument when removing an O-ring as this may damage 

 

the O-ring groove or the O-ring itself. A bobby pin or edge of a credit card works well.

2.  

Once the O-ring is removed, it should be examined for damage. Check to make sure that the O-ring is free of

  

nicks and cuts and that it retains its original round profile. O-rings that appear to be damaged should be discarded

 

immediately and replaced with new O-rings.

3.  

Rinse the O-ring with fresh water and dry it with a clean lint free cloth.

4.  

Clean the O-ring groove (where the O-ring sits) with a Q-tip. Be sure to remove any lint the Q-tip may leave 

 

behind. Inspect the groove for damage.

5.  

Wipe the part of the housing that the O-ring seals against with a clean lint-free cloth.

6.  

Re-grease the O-ring with a thin layer of O-ring grease until it appears to be smooth and shiny. Do not over  

 

 

grease it. Use just enough grease so the O-ring will pull smoothly through your fingers. Excessive amounts of

 

grease will only serve to attract dirt to the o-ring.

7.  

Make sure that the O-ring is properly (envenly) installed in the O-ring groove.

8.  

To reinstall the clean and lubricated O-ring, place the entire O-ring over the groove and start by pushing theO-ring  

 

in at each corner then, push the O-ring at each side and finally, work in the rest of the O-ring. Never start at one 

 

end and work your way around the O-ring. This places uneven tension on the O-ring which may cause the O-ring   

 

to stretch resulting in excess O-ring, which will have no place to go.

There are internal O-rings on the housing controls as well. These O-rings are not as susceptible to damage as they are 
not exposed but they do require yearly maintenance and are not user serviceable. The housing should be returned to 

AQUATICA or to an authorized AQUATICA service facility for this annual maintenance. 

Check the Web site www.aquatic.ca for the closest service center and always contact the Aquatica service dept 
for an authorization prior to shipping any items for servicing.

An internal moisture alarm is installed in your AQUATICA Pro Digital housing (Product # 20023). This moisture alarm is 
powered by an easily replaced 

CR 2032

 battery. When not using the housing, it is advisable to remove the battery to pro-

long its life.

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Summary of Contents for 20060

Page 1: ...OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE AQUATICA PRO DIGITAL HOUSING FOR THE CANON 1Ds Mk III PRODUCT 20060...

Page 2: ...malfunction Please read and follow the following precautions Store and transport the housing in a sturdy shock proof container and avoid travelling with the camera mounted inside the housing as impac...

Page 3: ...se knob 17 Lens Release knob lever 18 Port Release mechanism button 19 Hot shoe connector 20 Grips left right 21 Bayonet Flange 22 Grip s Accessories mounting holes 1 4 20 23 Latches x3 24 Quick contr...

Page 4: ...de can be used in conjunction with the AF DRIVE button 12 to activate the AEB function This button can also be used in conjunction with the AF DRIVE button 12 to activate the AEB function 12 AF DRIVE...

Page 5: ...2 INFO BUTTON Press to display information on shooting mode can be used to display histogram in playback mode 33 MENU BUTTON Press to activate menu display scroll using either the main 2 or quick 24 c...

Page 6: ...ION OF THE HOUSING 1 Attach Grip to the housing The housing comes with two grips for both right and left hand grips which should be installed on the sides of the housing with the supplied screws and A...

Page 7: ...the installation directions included with each gears carefully Since the aperture control is achieved through the Main or Quick Command Dial the use of lenses of the EF types is mandatory A comprehen...

Page 8: ...s hot shoe connector onto the hot shoe base of the camera as seen in drawing at right Before closing the housing always ensure that 1 The main O ring on the front half of the housing is clean lubrica...

Page 9: ...an lubricated and properly seated in its groove and that he sealing surface on the Housing is clean and free of physical damage The AQUATICA Pro Digital Housing System features a locking bayonet mount...

Page 10: ...the photographer current needs careful reading of the section 10 will provide useful information on how to optimize this camera for the underwater photographer s requirements 1 Push the Mode dial but...

Page 11: ...ng in a sturdy shock proof container When travelling by air remove or loosen the port This allows for equalization of the air pressure inside the housing to the external air pressure Failure to do so...

Page 12: ...ing groove where the O ring sits with a Q tip Be sure to remove any lint the Q tip may leave behind Inspect the groove for damage 5 Wipe the part of the housing that the O ring seals against with a cl...

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Page 14: ...F 4 18457 18457 18482 NR Z 18709 Sigma 14mm F2 8 EX ASPHERICAL HSM 18462 18462 18480 NR F 18697 Sigma 15mm F2 8 FISHEYE Not Needed Not Needed 18480 Not Needed 18484 F 18715 Sigma 15 30mm F3 5 4 5 EX D...

Page 15: ...ER 18480 8 DOME SHADE F E 18480 8 DOME SHADE W A ZOOM FOCUS GEARS MAINTENANCE REBUILT O RING KITS EXTENSION RINGS Please visit our website at www aquatica ca for a complete selection of our Technical...

Page 16: ...the appropriate insurance should be maintained by the user Warranty does not apply to replaceable seals or damages to impacts or abrasive surfaces Warranty applies only to products purchased from aut...

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