Gates Underwater Products, Inc
5111 Santa Fe Street, Suite H • San Diego, CA • 92109 • 858.272.2501 • 800.875.1052 • 858.272-1208
[email protected] • www.GatesHousings.com
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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.
•
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.
•
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.
•
DO NOT store your housing in the travel case
. Water that may have absorbed
into the foam will return to attack the housing over extended periods of time. Rather,
put your housing on a shelf, preferably in a cool, dry place where it is exposed to the
air. Leave your travel case cracked open to allow air circulation.
•
Be sure to
leave the housing open when stored
to allow air to circulate inside as
well. Do the same with any battery cases, video monitor cases, etc.
•
If the housing will be stored for some time,
remove batteries
from the water alarm
and external monitor, if you have either.
