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The O-ring seal is the main barrier between the water outside and the air space
within the camera. It is an effective barrier only if the seal is properly maintained. The
O-ring seal should be inspected before every dive. The following information is
provided for guidance in using and maintaining the O-ring seal.
4.2 Maintaining the O-ring Seal
If the main body to lid O-rings is not installed, install the O-rings before diving. Their care and
maintenance are critical to the watertight integrity of the housing. If the O-rings are contaminated,
or not already installed; inspect, grease and install the O-rings according to the following
guidelines.
4.3 Inspection, cleaning and re-instillation of the O-rings
Tools
A soft cotton bud or sponge applicator, make sure these are free of all contamination such as loose
fibers and sand, the tube of silicone grease supplied with the housing. Note other types of silicone
grease specifically for use with underwater camera equipment can usually also be used. It is
advised to carry out the following procedure on a firm clean level surface, (e.g. at a table), to
prevent skidding especially when diving from a boat.
When to maintain the O-ring seal
Remove the O-ring periodically for inspection. It is not necessary to remove, clean and re-install
the O-ring after every dive provided the O-rings are not become contaminated. As a rule of
thumbs，set up the camera and housing before a day’s diving. If the housing is required to be
opened between dives for changing memory card or re-charging batteries, make sure the outside
of the housing is thoroughly toweled dry before opening up. After removing the lid and servicing
the camera, replace the lid straight away, rather than leaving it lying around. Before replacing the
lid, check the o-rings and make sure that no contamination such as dust, hair, salt, sand etc. has
fallen onto the O-ring or O-ring recess, as a precaution we recommend to inspect the O-ring every
time the lid is opened and to carry out the maintenance only if necessary.