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- Do not leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for
prolonged periods. Heat may damage the camera.
- Do Not ship the camera in the housing.
- Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the set
screw in each control knob. Check each control gland penetrating
the housing to make sure they are tight. There is a slight chance
that either could vibrate loose during travel.
- Keep the Port Base O-ring clean and lightly lubricated. To
lubricate, place a small amount of lkelite lubricant on your fingers
and rub the lubricant over the exposed o-ring surface. If removing
the o-ring to lubricate, do not use metal objects that may scratch
the o-ring sealing surface. Only apply enough lubricant to make
the o-ring feel slick. Do not stretch the o-ring. This light coating of
lubricant will allow Ports to slide more easily over the Port Base.
- Keep the area where the housing o-ring fits and the sealing
surface of the housing clean.
- Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in freshwater after each
saltwater use. Depress push buttons repeatedly in freshwater to
eliminate trapped saltwater. Dry with a soft cloth. Dry lens port
to eliminate water spotting. After several uses in saltwater, soak
the housing exterior in a mild soap solution; rinse and dry before
storing. When storing the housing, remove the back o-ring and
place in a plastic bag. Place the plastic bag inside the housing for
safe keeping.
- If removing a housing push button, Do Not re-use the E-clip.
Contact Ikelite for replacement E-clips (part 0319.12).
- Leave lid snaps in the open position when not using the housing
for extended periods.
Housing Maintenance - continued
