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Opening the Housing
Latch Buttons
1. Thoroughly dry the housing if wet. To reduce the likelihood
of fogging, only open the housing in a cool, dry place. If
possible open only in an air conditioned room.
2. Depress both latch buttons and rotate the latch away from
the housing.
3. The back of the housing will be compressed by pressure
after taking it underwater or in an airplane. Rotate the latch
fully to break the seal of the housing.
4. Lift the latch up and away from housing.
5. Carefully open the housing back and rotate it 180º to the
opposite side of the housing. Do not use metal objects or
tools to pry the back open, as this may damage the o-ring or
sealing surface.
Installing the Camera
1. Remove any lanyard, neck strap, or accessory attached to
the camera.
2. Pull out any camera control knobs until they stop.
3. Place the camera into the front of the housing with the lens
centered in the lens port.
4. Make sure the camera is sitting flat in the housing and flush
to the front Support Ribs.
Support Ribs
Lens Port
Closing the Housing
1. Clean and lightly lubricate the housing o-ring. Use only
enough lubricant to make the o-ring appear uniformly shiny.
Lubricant is not a sealant. Excessive lubricant may attract
debris and adversely affect the seal.
2. Rotate the housing back 180º until it meets the front.
3. Latch the housing back and press the latch towards the
housing until the lock buttons click into place.
4. Check the latch. The buttons will not be depressed when the
latch is properly locked. Pulling on the latch without pressing
the buttons should not allow the latch to open.
Post-Dive
1. Rinse the housing in fresh water. Rotate the housing's
controls and press each button while submerged in fresh
water to flush out any salt or debris to ensure smooth
operation on future dives.
2. NEVER leave your housing in the fresh water rinse tank.
Collisions with other peoples' gear can cause scratches or
damage to your equipment.
3. Stow the housing in a shaded place where it is protected
from impact or overheating. If no shade is available, we
recommend covering the housing with a towel or cloth.
4. Check the memory card capacity and battery life of your
camera and lighting. Recharge as necessary.
5. Always re-check o-ring seal after opening the housing.
Travel and Storage
1. Remove the camera from the housing for travel or storage.
2. Check the main housing o-ring.
3. Close the empty housing and submerge in lukewarm fresh
water. While submerged, rotate each control and depress
each button to flush out any salt or debris.
4. Remove the housing from water and rinse with running
water.
5. Do not rinse the inside of the housing or submerge the open
housing in water. If the inside of the housing needs to be
cleaned, wipe with a clean, slightly damp cloth.
6. Dry the housing with a clean, lint-free cloth.
7. Store in a cool, dry place.
8. We recommend careful care and cleaning along with
periodic factory service of the seals.
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