Care & Maintenance - Fantasea FL-11 Instruction Manual

CARE & MAINTENANCE:
The Fantasea FL-11 housing requires only a minimum amount of care for reliable performance. The
following tips will enable you to get the best results.
1. Always rinse your housing with a strong stream of fresh water and if possible soak housing in
fresh water tub or rinse tank for about 20 minutes after every dive in order to dissolve the salt
water crystals from around the controls and openings of the housing. Manipulate each of the
movable controls to assist the removal of salt particles from these tight areas.
2. Allow the housing to dry thoroughly before packing away for the day or for the trip home.
You may use a soft towel or cloth to dry the housing. Be sure there is no grease or other debris
on the towel.
3. Visually check the condition of the O-ring before every dive. If it is dirty, clean it with fresh
water and dry it with a soft cloth as described above. If it is damaged in any way, such as cut
or perforated, replace it immediately.
4. It is recommended to slightly lubricate the housing's O-ring periodically. It's important to note
that the amount of lubrication required on the O-ring is only enough to allow it to slip into
place without friction, so it does not twist or become dislodged. More grease is not better, and
could in some cases have a negative affect if it is applied in large amounts to form a build-up
that could trap any debris or foreign matter.
5. Be careful not to get greasy fingerprints or dirt on the lens port. This will affect the image
quality. Wipe any dirt or grease off with fresh water and a soft cloth.
6. Do not drop the housing on hard surfaces. It is not a shock absorber, and could crack,
affecting its watertight integrity. It could also cause damage to the camera inside.
7. Travel with the housing protected in a padded case. It is best to remove the camera from
inside the housing when traveling and provide it with its own protective case, or compartment.
8. Never dive with the Fantasea FL-11 housing to a depth greater than 200 ft/60 meters.
9. It is recommended to have annual maintenance of all Fantasea housings. This includes visual
inspection and possible changing of all seals / gaskets / o-rings. It is recommended to use an
authorized Fantasea Service Center for this purpose. Please contact Fantasea Line by email:
service@fantasea.com , or visit the Fantasea web site www.fantasea.com.
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