Care & Maintenance - Fantasea Line FA6500 Instruction Manual

CARE & MAINTENANCE
The Fantasea FA6500 Housing requires only a minimum amount of care for safe and reliable performance.
The following tips will enable you to get the best results:
1. Always rinse your housing in streaming fresh water and if possible soak the housing in a fresh
water tub or rinse tank for about 20 minutes after every dive in order to dissolve the salt
water crystals from around the controls and openings of the housing. Manipulate each of the
movable controls to assist the removal of salt particles from these tight areas.
2. Allow the housing to dry thoroughly before packing away for the day or for the trip home.
You may use a soft towel or cloth to dry the housing. Be sure there is no grease or other
debris on the towel.
3. Visually check the condition of the black O-ring before every dive. If it is dirty, clean it with
fresh water and dry it with a soft cloth as described throughout the manual. If it is damaged
in any way, such as cut or perforated, replace it before using the housing again.
4. It is recommended to slightly lubricate the black O-ring periodically. It's important to note
that the amount of lubrication required on the O-ring is only enough to allow it to slip into
place without friction, so it does not twist or become dislodged. More grease is not
necessarily better, and in some cases might interfere with the housing watertight seal.
5. Use only the supplied silicone grease for lubricating the back door black O-ring. Use of any
other grease might impair the watertight seal of the housing.
6. Avoid removing the white O-ring featured on the back side of the front door unless it's
damaged.
7. Be careful not to get greasy fingerprints or dirt on a lens port. This will affect the image
quality. Wipe any dirt or grease off with fresh water and a soft cloth.
8. Never handle the housing with your hands coated in suntan, oil or cream. Avoid getting any oils,
creams or petrol-related substances or liquids on the housing surface, as this can distort and
damage the housing materials.
9. Do not drop the housing on hard surfaces, it could crack and its watertight seal might be
damaged.
10. Do not disassemble or modify the housing, as this may cause leaks.
11. Do not leave the housing in direct sunlight, inside a car in hot weather, or near a heater. Heat
may warp the housing and cause leaks. If you have to leave the housing in the sun, it is
important to cover it with a towel.
12. Travel with the housing protected in a padded case. It is best to remove the camera from
inside the housing when traveling and to provide it with its own protective case or
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