Lubricating Push Buttons - Ikelite 6973.07 Manual

There will be some breaking force required to move the controls
initially after the housing has been in storage for long periods of time.
Remove controls for lubrication only if they continue to stick after
applying a small amount of lubricant to the exposed portion of the
shafts and working them many times.
Use only Ikelite lubricant. Other types of lubricant may cause
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swelling of o-rings or cracking of plastic components.
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.
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