Ikelite 5510.35 Instruction Manual

Flat Modular Port
i n s t r u c t i o n
Thank you for your purchase of the Ikelite Flat Modular Port System.
Ikelite products have been designed and built in the USA for over 45
years by Ikelite for both the professional and amateur photographer.
Our modular port system allows you to build a port out of universal
components to accommodate a variety of macro, zoom, and wide-
angle lenses. The interchangeable port bodies and extensions combine
to create endless combinations for maximum versatility and
performance.
This product should receive the same care and attention as your other
photographic products.
Cover the faceplate with the protective cover when not in use.
I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n
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Due to the overhang of the port
flange, the port seal is most visible when
viewed by looking inside the housing
before the camera is inserted. After the
port is installed, check to see that the
o-ring is properly sealed as shown in
Figure 1 and not extruded
as shown in Figure 2.
C C A A U U T T I I O O N N : : W W h h e e n n t t h h e e p p o o r r t t w w i i l l l l n n o o t t b b e e u u s s e e d d f f o o r r p p r r o o l l o o n n g g e e d d
p p e e r r i i o o d d s s w w e e r r e e c c o o m m m m e e n n d d u u n n s s c c r r e e w w i i n n g g a a l l l l s s e e c c t t i i o o n n s s o o f f t t h h e e P P o o r r t t . . I I f f
s s e e c c t t i i o o n n s s a a r r e e n n o o t t u u n n s s c c r r e e w w e e d d f f o o r r p p r r o o l l o o n n g g e e d d p p e e r r i i o o d d s s i i t t c c a a n n m m a a k k e e
u u n n s s c c r r e e w w i i n n g g d d i i f f f f i i c c u u l l t t . .
For prolonged storage, the port should be removed from the
housing and the port sections should be unscrewed. All o-rings on
port sections should be removed, cleaned, lightly lubricated and
reinstalled on each port section. If you screw the port sections back
together for storage, only engage a few threads leaving the sealing
o-ring visible.
Cover the Flat Glass Assembly with protective cover when not in
use.
C C A A U U T T I I O O N N : Never use spray lubricants as the propellant
ingredient can cause cracking in this product.
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Port Bodies are engraved with a Maximum Depth Rating,
" " R R A A T T E E D D 2 2 0 0 0 0 F F T T ( ( 6 6 0 0 m m ) ) " " . They are engraved on the flat flange that
rests against the front of the camera housing; see illustration.
Older Standard
and Extended Port
Bodies that are NOT
ENGRAVED, HAVE A
MAXIMUM DEPTH
Maximum
Depth Rating
RATING OF 1 50 FEET
engraved
(45M). The unmarked
on flange
Standard or Extended
Port Bodies can be
returned to Ikelite for
a no charge replacement with the newer 200 ft. (60m) rated
Bodies, S S e e n n d d P P o o r r t t B B o o d d y y O O n n l l y y .
#551 0.1 0 and #551 0.1 1 Superwide Port Bodies are "Rated 200 ft.
(60m)" whether or not they are engraved. DO NOT return
Superwide bodies for exchange. Superwide bodies are NOT
recommended for use with the Modular Flat Port system.
S S p p e e c c i i a a l l R R e e q q u u i i r r e e m m e e n n t t f f o o r r N N i i k k o o n n 1 1 0 0 5 5 m m m m V V R R L L e e n n s s
Use of the new Modular Flat Port with the Nikon 1 05 VR
Macro lens requires modification to early Port Bodies. This
modification expands the inner diameter of the Port Body to
accept the larger base of the Nikon 1 05mm VR lens. Port Bodies
produced after 4/1 5/08 will include this modification and will bear
the designation " " R R A A T T E E D D 2 2 0 0 0 0 F F T T ( ( 6 6 0 0 m m ) ) L L A A R R G G E E D D I I A A . . " " on the flange
that rests against the housing body. Early Port Bodies without this
designation may be returned directly to Ikelite to be modified for
use with the Nikon 1 05mm VR Lens.
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Once prepared for assembly the modules can be screwed
together and only need to be hand tight. A strap wrench is supplied
and can be used to assemble or disassemble as required.
strap wrench
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The Flat Assembly Module has an
o-ring that seals and holds the clear
faceplate in place. D D o o N N o o t t remove
the clear faceplate o-ring. The
interior and exterior of the clear
faceplate can be cleaned with fresh
water or water with a mild
non-abrasive soap. On the inside of
the Flat Assembly Module just below
the internal threads is a flat sealing
surface. This sealing surface is where
the o-ring on the Port Body or Extension Ring will seal when they
are screwed together. Make sure the threads and sealing surface
are clean. Use a Q-tip and fresh water, or water with a mild
non-abrasive soap to clean.
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Clear Faceplate o-ring
Clear Faceplate
Flat Assembly Module
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