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Gates Underwater Housing
Care & Maintenance Guide

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Summary of Contents for Housing

Page 1: ...1 11 12 09 Gates Underwater Housing Care Maintenance Guide...

Page 2: ...irst Time Use Every Gates housing is pressure tested before leaving the factory to assure a watertight seal As a precaution however it s a good idea to first use the housing without your camera inside...

Page 3: ...r whatsoever it will pool at the lens telling you to exit the water post haste Optional Audio Moisture Detector Alarms are available for most Gates housing models If you hear the loud annoying buzz it...

Page 4: ...ctrical contacts If necessary also apply silicone lubricant on the connector rubber not the contacts to help them mate smoothly and easily Air Travel Considerations It is increasingly difficult to tra...

Page 5: ...ction from corrosion then by a small zinc anti corrosion washer found on the underside of the housing The anti corrosion zinc washer may begin to look dull and pitted after just a few dives This is no...

Page 6: ...elf preferably in a cool dry place where it is exposed to the air Leave your travel case cracked open to allow air circulation Be sure to leave the housing open when stored to allow air to circulate i...

Page 7: ...7 11 12 09 Cleaning Ports...

Page 8: ...olerances required to hold a pressure seal on your housing O Rings are made of an elastomeric material which is a fancy way of saying they can stretch and deform They can be made of natural rubber lat...

Page 9: ...ious step There should be no nicks scratches tears or scars Pull slightly on the o ring as you rotate it through your hands to illuminate any cracks The surface should be smooth and clean If not repla...

Page 10: ...ral spots around the entire perimeter of the groove Be sure the o ring is evenly distributed around the perimeter Finally press the remaining parts of the o ring into the groove Run your finger over t...