Maintenance - Ikelite 6147.89 Instruction

Maintenance
The Ikelite Digital Housing should be given the same care and attention
as your other photographic equipment. In addition to normal
maintenance we recommend that the housing be returned to Ikelite
periodically to be checked and pressure tested.
1. Do Not leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for prolonged
periods. Heat may damage the camera.
2. Do Not ship the camera in the housing.
3. Before using the housing, always check the tightness of the set screw
in each control knob.
Check each control gland penetrating the housing to make sure they
are tight. There is a slight chance that either could vibrate loose
during travel.
4. Keep the back o‐ring clean and lightly lubricated. To lubricate remove
the o‐ring from the back. Put a small amount of Ikelite lubricant on
your fingers. Draw the o‐ring through your fingers to apply a light
coating of lubricant. Only apply enough lubricant to make the o‐ring
feel slick. Do Not stretch the o‐ring. This light coating of lubricant will
help to keep the o‐ring from drying out and will help to show a dark
sealing line when the housing back is properly sealed.
5. Keep the area where the o‐ring fits and the sealing surface of the
housing clean.
6. Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in fresh water after each salt
water use. Dry with a soft cloth. Dry lens port to eliminate water
spotting.
After several uses in salt water soak the housing exterior in a mild
soap solution, rinse and dry before storage. When storing the
housing, remove the back o‐ring, lightly lubricate and place in a
plastic bag. Place the plastic bag with o‐ring inside the housing for
safe keeping.
7. If removing a housing push button, Do Not re‐use the E‐clip.
Contact Ikelite for replacement E‐clips (part #0319.12).
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