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Cleaning, Travel and Storage
1.
Always rinse the exterior of the DS51 with fresh water after use,
especially after exposure to salt water. While rinsing, turn the mode
switch to free salt or debris that might have accumulated in the
DS51 recesses during the dive.
2.
Dry the DS51 thoroughly with a clean, lint-free cloth.
3.
Check the battery door o-ring and sealing surfaces for any debris
and gently wipe it away with a soft, lint free cloth. Lightly lubricate
the exposed part of the door’s o-ring. Lubricant will help preserve
the o-ring, but does not assist the o-ring seal.
4.
Check the DS51 bulkhead connector threads for debris. Gently
wipe away with a soft, lint free cloth or a cotton swab to clean the
threads. Afterwards, lightly lubricate them.
5.
Remove the batteries and store the DS51 with the battery door
lightly screwed on (this will allow any hydrogen/air mixture to
escape the battery compartment and avoid placing unnecessary
pressure on the o-ring that could cause it to flatten).
6.
Store in a cool, dry place.
In addition to these procedures, it is strongly recommended that this
strobe be returned to Ikelite periodically for inspection and water
pressure testing. Ideally your DS51 should undergo this process
every two years or 100 dives, whichever comes first.
Troubleshooting
Photos are over-exposed (too light)
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Adjust strobe exposure setting.
