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Lubricant is not a sealant; it is used to reduce friction.
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Excessive lubricant can collect sand, hair or debris which may
interfere with proper sealing.
Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can
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cause the plastic housing to crack or o-rings to swell.
Lubricating Push Buttons
1. Press and hold the push button all the way in.
2. Place a small amount of lubricant at the base of the push button
shaft inside the housing.
3. Press and release the push button several times to work the
lubricant into the o-ring.
4. If a push button control becomes difficult to push or if it sticks when
depressed, soak the housing in warm, soapy fresh water. After a
few minutes, operate the push button. If this does not correct the
problem, return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance.
To prevent build-up of salt, sand, or debris, the push buttons
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should be flushed with fresh, clean water after every use.
Depress each push button while the housing is submerged in
fresh water.
If it is necessary to remove a housing push button, NEVER
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re-use the e-clip. Push button o-ring kits include replacement
e-clips.
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