Lubricating Push Buttons - Ikelite 200DL Manual

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. P l a c e a s m a l l a m o u n t o f l u b r i c a n t a t t h e b a s e o f t h e p u s h b u t t o n
shaft inside the housing.
3. Press and release the push button several times to work the
lubricant into the o-ring.
4. I f a p u s h b u t t o n c o n t r o l b e c o m e s d i f f i c u l t t o p u s h o r i f i t s t i c k s w h e n
d e p r e s s e d , s o a k t h e h o u s i n g i n w a r m , s o a p y f r e s h w a t e r . A f t e r a
f e w m i n u t e s , o p e r a t e t h e p u s h b u t t o n . I f t h i s d o e s n o t c o r r e c t t h e
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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