Waterproofness Test - Olympus PT-EP14 Instruction Manual

Waterproofness test

The final test for waterproofness after loading the camera is explained below. Always perform this test.
It can be performed easily in a water tank or a bathtub. Confirm the operation of the different buttons.
The required time is about 5 minutes.
• At first, immerse the Case for only 3 seconds and check that no water enters the Case.
• Next, immerse the Case for 30 seconds and check that no water enters the Case.
• Then, immerse the Case for 3 minutes, operate all buttons and levers, and check the following:
- check that no water has entered the Case.
- check that the Case is not fogged internally.
- check that no water drops have entered the Case.
• If the inside of the Case becomes fogged or there are water drops in the Case, repeat the maintenance
of the O-ring (P.37) and perform the waterproofness test again.
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