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OPENING THE STROBE
Turn the strobe OFF, and place the strobe face down on a flat surface.
Slide the locking lever out by either grasping the sides of the lever and pulling it out OR
use your thumb to apply slight pressure to the top of the lever and slide it out.
Flip the lever up and then rotate the lever counter-clockwise 90°. The internal spring
automatically pushes open the strobe. Lift the rear section off of the strobe front (See
illustrations on page 7). The rear section is the battery pack for the strobe.
The battery pack does NOT remain waterproof when removed from the strobe.
Therefore, we suggest keeping the open portion of the battery pack pointed down while
removing to eliminate the possibility of water droplets falling inside. The Li-ion batteries
remain permanently secured inside the Li-ion battery pack.
The front section of the DS161, which houses the main electronics, is safely sealed
separately from the battery pack. The front section will remain waterproof when the
battery pack is removed. However, avoid salt-water contact with the battery pins.
Damage/corrosion can cause a short circuit.
O-RING
The o-ring is located on the inside rim of the battery pack. Keep the o-ring and the
sealing surfaces clean.
DO NOT
stretch the o-ring when cleaning. It is not necessary to
lubricate the o-ring. Never use spray lubricant because it may crack the plastic.
CLOSING THE STROBE
Make sure the power switch has been rotated to the OFF position.
Place the front of the strobe face down on a flat surface. Check that the o-ring and
sealing surfaces are clean; make sure the o-ring is positioned properly inside the rim of
the battery pack. Place the locking lever in the open position (slide the lever out, flip the
lever up, and rotate the lever counterclockwise 90 degrees until it stops).
Align the front and rear sections of the strobe. Lower the battery pack onto the front
section of the strobe. Proper alignment of the two sections is extremely important to
avoid possible damage to the internal components.
To seal the strobe, simply press down slightly on the rear of the battery pack and rotate
the lever clockwise 90 degrees until it stops. Flip the lever down and then slide the lever
into the locked position to properly seal the strobe.
OPENING AND CLOSING
