Housing Maintenance - Ikelite Compact Video Housing Instruction Manual

Housing Maintenance

In addition to normal maintenance, we recommend that the housing be
returned to Ikelite periodically to be checked and pressure tested.
- Do not leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for prolonged
periods. Heat may damage the camera.
- Do not ship the camera in the housing.
- Keep the main housing o-ring clean and lightly lubricated. To lubricate,
remove the o-ring from the back.
NOTE: Housing may be hard to open and close if the main housing
o-ring is not properly lubricated.
- Keep the area where the o-ring fits and the sealing surface of the
housing clean.
- If removing a housing push button is necessary, do not re-use the
E-clip. Contact Ikelite for replacement E-clips (part 0319.12).
- Leave housing latch in the open position when not using the housing for
extended periods.
- Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in freshwater after each saltwater
use. Move each push button in and out several times to release trapped
saltwater. Dry housing with a soft cloth. Dry the lens port to eliminate
water spotting. Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.
After several uses in saltwater, soak the housing exterior in a mild soap
solution, rinse and dry before storing. When storing the housing, remove
the main housing o-ring, lightly lubricate, and place in a plastic bag.
Place the plastic bag with o-ring, inside the housing for safe keeping.
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