O-ring Care & Maintenance
O-rings are the critical component that keeps water out of the housing.
Routinely inspect o-rings and replace at least once a year. If your o-rings
are damaged, contact the Light & Motion service department for an o-
ring replacement kit.
Follow these steps for proper o-ring function.
1)
The sealing system used on the rear plate incorporates two o-rings. This is
the most critical area of the housing for maintenance and should be inspected
before every dive.
2)
Make sure the rear plate o-rings and the mating surface on the inside of the
main housing are clean from grit, hair, lint and anything that could
potentially breach the o-ring seal.
3)
After frequent diving or if o-rings appear dirty, remove o-rings and clean the
grooves. To remove o-rings, use finger pressure or the rounded edge of a
plastic card to lift the o-ring out of the groove.
Never use a metal object to remove an o-ring. It will cause
damage to the o-ring and mating surface.
4)
To check o-rings for damage, place the o-ring between the index finger and
thumb. Then pull the o-ring through your fingers, feeling for any debris or
wear.
5)
If o-rings are dirty, it is best to replace them. Washing dirty o-rings with soap
and water is not recommended. Soap breaks down the lubricants and will
compromise the integrity of the seal.
6)
Properly greased o-rings will help maintain sealing integrity and minimize
o-ring degradation. Use enough grease to lubricate the o-ring thoroughly, but
not so much that it will attract additional debris.
7)
Clean the groove with a lint free swab or the folded edge of a paper towel.
8)
All of the front optic ports for the housing also utilize two o-ring seals. Also
check these seals every time the optic is removed.
Stingray o-ring Replacement Kit part # 802-0134 includes:
Two o-rings for the Rear Plate or Monitor Back and two o-rings for front
optic.
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Rear Plate o-rings
Monitor Back o-rings.
Optic o-rings
Returning Products for Care
We highly recommend a factory annual service to
maintain proper operation of your Stingray II Housing
1)
Before returning your Light & Motion product for care, please call or email
our service department for a RMA number.
2)
Ship your product pre-paid freight with the return number printed on the
outside of the box. It is recommended that you keep your shipper’s tracking
number until the product is returned to you.
Warning: Do not ship your camera inside the housing.
Shipping companies may drop your system from up to
three feet which could damage your camera.
Contact Light and Motion
Sales Department:
831-645-1525 • Fax 831-375-2517
[email protected]
Service Department
831-645-1572 • Fax 831-375-2517
[email protected]
Mail:
Light & Motion
300 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
World Wide Web:
www.uwimaging.com
European Service Center:
Attn: Steve Mawle
The New House Jubilee Lane
Milton under Wynchwood
Chipping Norton 0X7 6EP England
441993832396 (ph.)
441993832707 (fax)
[email protected]
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