Handling The Product - Olympus PFL-01 Instruction Manual

Underwater case for the electronic flash fl-20
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8. When the O-ring contact surface is pressed strongly from the
outside of the Case, or when the Case is twisted, the waterproof
function may be lost. Take care not to exert excessive force.
9. Please be sure to perform the advance test and the final test each
time before using the case.
10. If you see any drops of water or any other signs of water
penetration during use, stop the dive immediately. Carefully dry
from the flash and underwater case, and then perform the "Final
System Check" and confirm whether any water actually penetrated
this product.

Handling the Product

● Use or storage of the product at the following locations may cause
defective operation, defects, trouble, damage, fire, internal
clouding, or water leakage. Always avoid these locations.
Places where high temperatures exist, such as in direct sunlight, in
a closed vehicle, etc., and/or where extreme differences in
temperatures exist.
Places where there is a lot of dust.
Places where there are open fires.
Places subject to vibrations.
Places where volatile chemicals are stored or used.
water deeper than 40 meters.
● This product is made of polycarbonate resin with excellent impact
resistance, but it may be damaged by scraping against rocks etc. It
also may break when it hits hard objects or is dropped.
● This product is not intended as a case to protect the internal flash
from heavy knocks. If the case is subjected to a heavy knock or
significant pressure, the flash inside may be severely damaged.
● When this product is not used for a long time, the O-rings may
deteriorate, diminishing its waterproof properties. Therefore, please
use the case only after first performing the first and final system
checks described in this instruction manual.
● Do not apply excessive force to the arm mount and underwater
TTL cable connector.
● The range of the flash underwater may be lower than on land depending
on the conditions at the time of shooting (clarity of the water, suspended
matter, etc.). Be sure to check the image before actual shooting.
● Do not use the following chemicals for cleaning, corrosion prevention,
prevention of fogging, repair or other purposes. When these are used
for the Case directly or indirectly (with the chemicals in vaporized state),
they may cause cracking under high pressure or other problems.
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