Olympus PT PT-036, Instruction Manual

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Q7: How can I check for water leakage?
A7: For confirmation, perform the advance test and the final test after
loading the camera. The advance test with immersing the Case
without the camera to the intended use depth to check for water
leakage is the most accurate test, but when this is difficult, it is safer
to perform this test even at a depth of 1 m or in a bathtub. The final
test also can be performed in a bathtub or a bucket.
Q8: What are the causes for entry of water?
A8: The main causes for the entry of water are shown below. Please
check with special care.
1 The O-ring has not been installed.
2 The O-ring is partly or completely outside the groove.
3 Damage, deterioration or deformation of the O-ring
4 Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter on the O-ring
5 Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter on the O-ring groove
or the O-ring contact surface
6
Catching of the strap, the bag of silica gel, etc. when sealing the
Case
7 Throwing the Case from a boat into the water, jumping with the
Case into the water, or other sudden application of strong
forces onto the Case. When entering the water, hand the Case
over gently or avoid impacts in other ways.
Q9: What are the important points for O-ring maintenance?
A9: Pay special attention to the following items.
1 Never use alcohol, thinner, benzene or similar organic solvents
or chemical detergents to clean the O-ring. When such
chemicals are used, the O-ring may be damaged or its
deterioration will be accelerated.
2 Use the genuine Olympus silicone O-ring grease (white cap).
The grease (red cap) used for previous Cases up till PT-008
and the grease from other companies are not suitable for this
silicone O-ring. The use of such grease may cause
deterioration of the surface and impairment of the waterproof
function.
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