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Confirm inspection.
On arrival check for opened locks and if so take a photo.
Check for a TSA leaflet inside. Take a photo of the opened case with the leaflet on
top. Note on the leaflet the date of arrival and when you examined your equipment
for damage.
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Operational check.
Perform a thorough inspection on arrival and verify operation.
This is the only way to be absolutely certain your equipment is OK. Document
anything you find missing or broken, and take photos.
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Seal test.
As outlined in the Gates manual, perform an in-water check of your
housing without the camera to verify everything is watertight. If you have problems
contact Gates for assistance.
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Recourse
. If you find damage as a result of inspection you can file a claim with TSA
at
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/customer/claims/index.shtm
Keep your boarding
pass stubs, luggage claim tickets, TSA leaflet, photos, etc. You may need all this to
recover damages from TSA.
Corrosion Protection
Every Gates housing contains several layers of anti-corrosion protection. The “‘hard”
black anodize and nickel acetate seal act as the primary protection from corrosion, then
by a small zinc anti-corrosion washer found on the underside of the housing.
The anti-corrosion zinc washer may begin to look dull and pitted after just a few dives.
This is normal
and indicates that the zinc is properly performing its duty protecting your
housing. It will continue to disappear with time in the water.
The anti-corrosion zinc must be replaced when either
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it becomes the same size as the small stainless steel washer holding it in place; or
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excessive corrosion is evident, particularly around the latches.
Contact your Gates dealer or Gates directly for replacement zinc washers.
Storing a Gates Housing
When the dives are over and it’s time to store your Gates housing, there are several
significant actions to take.
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Dry the housing completely
with a towel. Remove ports, handles, and accessible
o-rings. Then use compressed air to blow out water around seals, mating parts,
ports, etc.
Remove every visible trace of water
. Do the same with the
accessories and other parts you used underwater or were exposed to salt water, or
even salt air during your diving adventures.
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Remove the main o-ring.
This will keep the o-ring free of permanent deformations
during long-term storage. Pack the o-ring in a plastic bag, and be sure to inspect it
again prior to re-installation.
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