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sticking up or out of the groove. You can then apply a slight layer of silicone if you have not done this yet.
Be sure it is completely seated in the channel for a proper seal.
Attach the Zoom Control Guide Ring to the lens:
This is attached using the Velcro strip. Insure that the projected nub is directly on the bottom
when you wrap it around the lens.
The camera and tray are inserted in such a way that the nub of the Zoom Control Guide Ring is
sandwiched between the two projections found on the lens port of the housing. All are pointed
a downward direction. The Zoom Control is operated when camera is installed in housing and
button # 2 moved in an upward or downward direction.
Insert D-80 camera and lens in housing:
Mount camera and lens on the removable tray, using the tripod screw.
Slide the tray and camera into the housing tray slot. Make sure it is completely inserted.
Slide the flash sync cord into the D-80's hot shoe.
Align the housing controls with the corresponding buttons on the camera. Take caution to
insure the flat sync cord does not get caught in the housing seal by storing the slack alongside
the left side of the camera.
Place housing back over front and align the complete mating surface of the housing and the
gasket, forming a proper seal.
Position all three latches over latch hooks in ready position.
Close all three latches at one time. If it is not possible to close all three latches at the same time,
close the bottom latch first, maintaining pressure on the other side. Then close the two side
latches simultaneously. Test all latches carefully to make sure that that are completely locked
into place and not just pushed down. Try to open them without depressing the “Lock Release”
to make sure that they cannot open accidentally.
Inspect the O-ring seal for proper closure. A complete seal can be visually confirmed by
looking for the black line made by the gasket around the complete circumference of the
housing.
Take a Test Dive:
Make the first dive without camera in housing
. This will give
you a chance to inspect the housing seal for proper closure. In this
case, any mistakes will not result in the loss of the camera.
Operate all controls under pressure in the water and inspect for
watertight seal.
Before all dives, immerse the housing in the camera rinse tank,
and press all buttons, to visually inspect for any leakage.
While descending on every dive carefully observe the housing. If
you see any bubbles rising from it or water entering surface
immediately while holding the lens port in a downward position.
Once on dry land carefully open the housing, take out the camera
and dry it off if any water is on it and check to see if there is any
damage. Please inspect the housing, rinse it in fresh water, dry it
out and then take a dive without the camera in the housing to
check for leaks or other malfunctions.
