Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FL-50 Olympus
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8/6/2006 1 Camera Housing – Model FL - 50 ( Olympus ) User Manual Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Specification s 3. Function Controls 4 . Set up Instructions 5.
8/6/2006 2 1. Introduction 10 BAR Underwater Housings are small, light and rugged enough to be used on every dive. Use of a clear polycarbonate allows for visual inspection of camera condition and the O - ring seal. 10 BAR Housings are designed for the ever - increasing variety of models of digital still and video cameras.
8/6/2006 3 3. Function Controls FL - 50 4. Set up Instructions 4 .1 Air Lock: The body and lid are designed with the Air Lock system “no clip” closure arrangement. Testing has shown that this arrang ement allow the water to exert an even pressure on the O - ring, increasing the reliability of the watertight seal.
8/6/2006 4 4.3 Opening levers: After unscrewing and pulling out the pressure rel ease plug, the lid can be opened. To overcome the friction of opening, use le ver (Fig. 2 ) to push against the lid with a cam action. Be sure they are inserted all the way flat to the housing before turning to avoid damaging the protrusions on the lid .
8/6/2006 5 4.5 Maintaining the O - ring Seal: If the main body to lid O - ring is not installed, install the O - ring before diving. This is the only user serviceable O - ring. Its care and maintenance is critical to the watertight integrity of the housing.
8/6/2006 6 ring can be obtained from 10 BAR. If the O - ring is contaminated or suspected of being contaminated, clean it with a cotton cloth that is fr ee of all chemicals or contamination.
8/6/2006 7 (Fig. 7) Screw home the pressure release plug (Fig. 7) . There is no need to excessively tighten this plug. The seal is made by internal O - rings. The O - ring on the underside of the plug is just to keep out dirt. After replacing the lid, make a final visual inspection of the main O - ring for contamination (Fig.
8/6/2006 8 5. Use & Care of Housing: 5.1 Pre Dive Function Check. Just before entering the water, make a habit of reviewing that you have carried out the prope r steps to close the housing. and the pressure release plug screwed home. Make a visual check of the O - ring seal.
8/6/2006 9 It is good practice to rinse off your housing with fresh water after every dive. A void exposure to fine sand. After a series of 10 or more dives, e.g. after a dive holiday, it is recommended to immerse the housing for 2 - 3 hours in warm water to dissolve any salt deposits that may have built up.
8/6/2006 10 7. Warranty The warranty is valid within two years from the date of first purchase. The warranty applies only to the housing itself. 10 BAR does not accept any liability either implicit or otherwise for any equipment housed insid e, or used together with the housing.
8/6/2006 11 (Copy to be returned to 10 Bar Underwater Housin gs) The warranty is valid within two years from the date of first purchase. The warranty applies only to the housing itself. 10 BAR does not accept any liability either implicit or otherwise for any equipment housed inside, or used together with the housi ng.
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