the Vacuum Valve remains locked during the dive, so it’s recommended to reinstall it
prior to diving with the housing.
b.
Dive with the housing without detaching or attaching any accessories which their
installation might have an effect on the watertight seal of the housing.
14.
After the dive:
a.
Prior to opening the housing, make sure to completely release the vacuum
the Vacuum Release Tip counterclockwise and pulling it out (image #
stressing the housing Latch Dial.
b.
Turn the system off using the power switch on the Signal Board to save battery life.
System Care & Maintenance
1.
In between the dives, use the wrench included to make sure
the Vacuum Valve is tightly screwed into its port and was not
accidently loosened when unscrewing the Protective Cap. Fit
the wrench around the edges of the Vacuum Valve base and
turn it clockwise until encountering fair resistance (image #
Do not over tighten the Vacuum Valve to prevent the port or
valve from being damaged.
2.
The O-ring positioned between the Vacuum Valve and its port
should be annually maintained:
a.
Remove the Vacuum Valve from its port using the
wrench. Fit the wrench around the edges of the
Vacuum Valve base and turn it counterclockwise until the valve has been comp
unscrewed.
b.
Visually inspect the O-ring featured at the base of the Vacuum Valve.
debris present, including dirt, sand, dust, hair
ensure a proper watertight seal
c.
In order to clean the O
Important Notice
The Vacuum Safety System
of the housing
Monitoring the watertight seal of the housing
the Moisture Detector
below for further information.
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the Vacuum Valve remains locked during the dive, so it’s recommended to reinstall it
prior to diving with the housing.
Dive with the housing without detaching or attaching any accessories which their
llation might have an effect on the watertight seal of the housing.
Prior to opening the housing, make sure to completely release the vacuum
lease Tip counterclockwise and pulling it out (image #2
stressing the housing Latch Dial.
Turn the system off using the power switch on the Signal Board to save battery life.
In between the dives, use the wrench included to make sure
the Vacuum Valve is tightly screwed into its port and was not
en unscrewing the Protective Cap. Fit
the wrench around the edges of the Vacuum Valve base and
turn it clockwise until encountering fair resistance (image #28).
Do not over tighten the Vacuum Valve to prevent the port or
ing positioned between the Vacuum Valve and its port
should be annually maintained:
Remove the Vacuum Valve from its port using the
wrench. Fit the wrench around the edges of the
Vacuum Valve base and turn it counterclockwise until the valve has been comp
ring featured at the base of the Vacuum Valve.
cluding dirt, sand, dust, hair or any other matter, it must be cleaned to
ensure a proper watertight seal.
In order to clean the O-ring, first remove it from the Vacuum Valve.
Vacuum Safety System was designed to test and confirm the watertight seal
of the housing prior to the dive only.
Monitoring the watertight seal of the housing during the dive
Moisture Detector included in the system. See “Moisture Detector” section
below for further information.
Image #28
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the Vacuum Valve remains locked during the dive, so it’s recommended to reinstall it
Dive with the housing without detaching or attaching any accessories which their
llation might have an effect on the watertight seal of the housing.
Prior to opening the housing, make sure to completely release the vacuum
by turning
27). This prevents
Turn the system off using the power switch on the Signal Board to save battery life.
Vacuum Valve base and turn it counterclockwise until the valve has been completely
ring featured at the base of the Vacuum Valve. If there is any
other matter, it must be cleaned to
was designed to test and confirm the watertight seal
g the dive is carried out using
included in the system. See “Moisture Detector” section
