Of the Latches:
The two latches of the AQUATICA Digital are equipped with safety locking tabs, their locking action prevent
accidental opening of the latches. To open push the safety locking tab (key # 47) and then lift the two latches
(key # 46) simultaneously as per illustration. When closing and prior to the immersing the housing always
ensure that the locking tab mechanism is engaged. 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 and inspected on a daily basis and the port O-ring should
be cleaned every time a port or extension is changed or removed.
Of the sacrificial anode:
An anode is attached to the bottom part of the housing and is there to prevent corrosion due to electrolysis, as time goes they will deteriorates and eventu-
ally 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 dull pointed object or the edge of a credit card usually works well.
Note:
The main O-ring is inserted in an inverted V groove to prevent it from popping out accidentally, to remove,
use a dull pointed object and insert in the side of the small opening on the lower left hand side corner of the
front of the housing. Do not use sharp objects or excessive force, this could result in damage to the sealing
surface.
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 cotton swab. Be sure to remove any lint the
cotton swab 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 (evenly) 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 the O-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.
Warning:
Use only recommended Aquatica O-ring lubricant (# 19213) on the Aquatica Housing (and use recommended O-ring lubricant from your strobe
manufacture on their components O-rings), Petroleum based lubricant used by some manufacturers for their Silicone based O-rings can and will swell
the material of our O-rings, this will render the O-ring very difficult to install and more likely will end up being damaged or pinched resulting in dire conse
-
quences
Internal O-rings on the housing controls are not user accessible, while these O-rings are not as susceptible to damage as they are not exposed, rinsing
properly with fresh water to flush out salt crystals and sand residues will be the proper way to assure trouble free operation. It is recommended by Aquatica
to have the housing serviced on a yearly basis. Aquatica has authorized service facility in both continental USA and Europe for this annual maintenance.
Before sending any items, always contact us or the service center closest to you (these are listed on our website www.aquatica.ca).
The internal moisture alarm for your AQUATICA Digital housing (Product # 20023) is powered by an easily replaced CR 2032 battery. Please read the
instruction sheet provided for your moisture alarm prior to installing the battery.
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