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FRX100 VA S Housing Instruction Manual 20220601
6.
Gently try pulling the back door away from the front door. If the housing is properly closed, it should
be impossible to open the back door.
7.
Visually inspect the black O‐ring through the transparent back door for proper closure. Make
sure it isn’t twisted or out of the groove and that no foreign matter has been caught in the seal,
such as secure lines, sand, grit, hairs or any other foreign substance.
8.
Turn the camera on and check that the
extended camera lens does not catch or
bend the black rubber seat on the inside
of the lens port. It is vital that this rubber
seat does not disturb the lens (image
#17).
9.
Test housing control buttons to make
sure that the camera was properly
installed inside the housing and that
nothing interferes with normal operation
of the camera. It is recommended to take
a few images once the camera has been
installed inside the housing and prior to
the dive in order to ensure proper operation.
10.
If making use of the internal camera flash, install the removable
flash diffuser on the housing and attach the flash diffuser quick release secure string in order to
avoid losing it underwater.
11.
Prior to diving with the housing, submerge it in a shallow tub of water or rinse tank. Carefully look at
the housing to make sure no bubbles are escaping from it and that no water is entering.
12.
Using the Vacuum Safety System installed inside the housing, perform a pre‐dive check to confirm
the watertight seal of the housing. See “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System” section for further
instructions.
REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HOUSING
1.
After use, thoroughly rinse the housing fresh water. Prior to opening the housing, make sure
both your hands and the housing are clean and dry. It is recommended to have a clean, dry and
soft towel handy in order to dry your hands and the water drops on the housing.
2.
Prior to opening a vacuumed housing, the vacuum should be released using the Vacuum Valve.
For further instructions, please refer to the section “Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”.
3.
When opening the housing, it is important to hold it so the lens port is facing down. This will
prevent the camera from slipping out of the housing while being opened.
Image #17
