CX700 / CX560 Operation
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Changing Ports
Gates offers several ports for your CX700 / CX560 housing, which attach with a
bayonet-style mount. Port changes are easy and straightforward:
Removal.
You will see alignment dots on the housing and on the port. When
aligned, the port is fully engaged and ready for underwater use. Turning the port 90
degrees, or ¼ turn in either direction to face the dot left or right allows the port to
release from the front of the housing. Gently pull the port directly away from the
housing to do so.
Inspect the o-ring --
Before installing a new port, perform an inspection and
lubrication of the sealing o-ring. See “O-ring Care and Maintenance” in this Use
and Care Guide for specific details.
Installation.
Mounting a different port is directly the opposite: Insert the port into
the front bulkhead of the housing with the alignment dot on the port facing left or
right, or ¼ turn away from the dot on the top of the housing. You may need to
gently push the port into the bulkhead to fully seat the port. Then turn the port until
the dot on the port aligns with the dot on the housing. Be sure the port is fully
seated and flush with the housing. You should see no gaps between the port and
the housing.
CAUTION:
The Port must be fully seated and flush with the housing to avoid
flooding.
Align dot on port and housing.
