Fantasea F400D User Manual - Care & Maintenance
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The O-ring on the end of the sync cord should be inspected, cleaned and
lubricated in the same way the port O-ring was treated.
Using different B and J arm systems can be accommodated by attaching to
the 1" (25mm) Aluminum ball on the top of the FD-400's handles.
Fantasea offers a full range of Aluminum B and J arm sets and fittings.
Care & Maintenance
Before a dive:
o Protect the Fantasea F400D from sun and heat. This will
reduce the possibility of fogging due to condensation of the
warm, moist air inside the housing when immersed in the
colder water. It also reduces the possibility of sun damage
to the polycarbonate. An insulated camera bag is a good
means of protection from overheating.
o Protect the Fantasea F400D from accidental impact damage.
Secure the housing and camera in a safe location on the
boat or in any vehicle, so it does not bounce around or
bump into other cameras and housings. The insulated bag
mentioned above should be padded for this reason. Do not
leave the camera and housing in a camera rinse tank or
bucket on the boat in route to the dive site. Rough
conditions can cause impact damage and photo gear can
often get tangled if too many systems are together in the
tank.
o Inspection of all user serviceable O-rings should be a
routine pre-dive check. Required maintenance for the main
O-ring involves cleaning only (if there is no damage
requiring replacement). Some O-rings may require
lubrication. Use the silicone grease supplied with the
housing. Use only enough grease to lightly cover the O-ring
to reduce friction as it is put into its place and the seal is
made. Over-lubrication should be avoided and can result in
debris accumulating on the O-ring, and compromise the
seal.
o It is highly recommended that the housing be immersed in
the rinse tank or in shallow water before every dive and all
its controls operated to visually confirm that it is watertight
before descending to depth.
After a dive: