Maintenance; Cleaning And Storage - Ikelite DS51 Instructions Manual

MAI NTENAN C E
Your Ikelite DS51 Strobe should be given the same care and attention as your
other photographic equipment. After using your strobe in water, please follow
these instructions to insure the DS51 longevity and good working order.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

Caution: Make sure the DS51 battery door is on and tightened down before
exposing the strobe to water. Ideally, water should never enter the battery
compartment. If this does occur, see "Compartment Flooding" on page 12.
1. Always rinse the exterior of the DS51 with fresh water after use, especially after
exposure to salt water. While rinsing, turn the mode switch to free salt or debris
that might have accumulated in the DS51 recesses during the dive.
2. Dry the DS51 thoroughly.
3. Check the battery door's o-ring and sealing surfaces for any debris and gently
wipe it away with a soft, lint free cloth. Lightly lubricate the exposed part of the
door's o-ring. Lubricant will help preserve the o-ring, but does not assist the o-ring
seal.
4. Check the DS51 bulkhead connector threads for debris. Gently wipe away with
a soft, lint free cloth or a cotton swab to clean the threads. Afterwards, lightly
lubricate them.
5. Remove the batteries and store the DS51 with the battery door lightly screwed
on (this will allow any hydrogen/air mixture to escape the battery compartment
and avoid placing unnecessary pressure on the o-ring that could cause it to
flatten).
In addition to these procedures, it is strongly recommended that this strobe be
returned to Ikelite periodically for inspection and water pressure testing. Ideally
your DS51 should undergo this process every two years or 100 dives, whichever
comes first.
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