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Housing Maintenance
Your Ikelite Digital Housing should be given the same care and attention
as your other photographic equipment. In addition to normal maintenance,
we recommend that the housing be returned to Ikelite periodically to be
checked and pressure tested.
- DO NOT leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for prolonged
periods. Heat may damage the camera.
- DO NOT ship the camera in the housing.
- Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the set screw in
each control knob. Check each control gland penetrating the housing to
make sure they are tight. There is a slight chance that either could vibrate
loose during travel.
- Keep the main housing o-ring clean and lightly lubricated. To lubricate,
remove the o-ring from the back. Put a small amount of lkelite lubricant on
your fingers. Pull the o-ring through your fingers to apply a thin coating of
lubricant. Only apply enough lubricant to make the o-ring feel slick.
DO NOT stretch the o-ring.
Lubricant
Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend you use
only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products. Other brands may cause the main
housing o-ring to swell and not seal properly.
Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the main housing o-ring or
lubricate a sticky control. Wipe off any excess lubricant with a clean cloth.
Lubricant is not a sealant; it is used to reduce friction. Excessive lubricant
can collect sand and dirt which may interfere with proper sealing.
CAUTION:
Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can
cause the plastic housing to crack or o-rings to swell.
