Fantasea FD-40X, Руководство пользователя

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Care & Maintenance
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Before a dive:
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Protect the FD-40X from sun and heat. This will reduce the possibility of
fogging due to condensation of the warm, moist air inside the housing
when immersed in the colder water. It also reduces the possibility of sun
damage to the polycarbonate. An insulated camera bag is a good means of
protection from overheating.
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Protect the FD-40X from accidental impact damage. Secure the housing
and camera in a safe location on the boat or in any vehicle, so it does not
bounce around or bump into other cameras and housings. The insulated
bag mentioned above should be padded for this reason. Do not leave the
camera and housing in a camera rinse tank or bucket on the boat in route
to the dive site. Rough conditions can cause impact damage and photo
gear can often get tangled if too many systems are together in the tank.
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Inspection of all user serviceable O-rings should be a routine pre-dive
check. Required maintenance for port O-rings involves cleaning and
occasionally a small amount of silicone grease (if there is no damage
requiring replacement). Use the silicone grease supplied with the housing.
Use only enough grease to lightly cover the O-ring to reduce friction as it
is put into its place and the seal is made. Over-lubrication should be
avoided and can result in debris accumulating on the O-ring, and
compromise the seal.
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It is highly recommended that the housing be immersed in the rinse tank
or in shallow water before every dive and all its controls operated to
visually confirm that it is watertight before descending to depth.
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After a dive:
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Rinse the housing with a strong stream of fresh water. Let it soak for
about 20 minutes to allow the water to dissolve any salt residues under
the controls or in tight spaces.
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Operate all the controls while the housing is soaking to help dislodge any
salt residue that may be caught under or around the controls.
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Dip the housing vigorously several times to agitate the final remains of
salt from the narrow areas or around the controls.
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Detach sync cords, arms & brackets for overnight storage. This will
greatly reduce the possibility of electrolysis and corrosion that can build
up between similar metals on the housing.
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Dry with a clean towel or allow drying naturally in a cool shady place.