Fantasea FS 1 General information manual - Gasket
effectiveness of the gasket. It is not necessary to remove the gasket for cleaning unless
visual inspection determines that there is foreign matter underneath the gasket as well.
If this occurs, be sure the surface of the housing is also clean and wiped free of any
debris.
Gasket
Info:
Since the gasket in the FS 1 is a face-to-face/compression seal,
and is not subject to friction as it is closed, there is no need to
lubricate it. Grease or any other form of lubrication does not
help seal the housing. It only reduces friction, which is commonly
present if the housing has an O-ring seal. Lubricating the gasket
before use could cause it to slip out of its groove, and not form
a proper seal.
The gasket should also be checked visually for any cracks or
perforations. If any part of the gasket shows signs of wear or
damage, it is imperative that it be changed before going into
the water.
If the gasket is removed from the channel groove it sits in, be
sure to get it completely back into place so it is properly seated.
Starting at one corner, press the gasket with your finger and
feel it seat into its channel groove. Then continue this procedure
continuously in one direction, round its perimeter, until the
entire gasket has been pressed flat into place. Go over it a second
time to be sure it is properly in place. Then you are ready to
clean it, give it a final visual inspection, and close the housing.
Viewing the Subject:
Closing the Housing:
Make sure the camera is flat and that the back door of the housing closes easily without
interference. Take special care not to get the lanyard caught in the closure.
Once the door is closed, latch the buckle behind the ridge on the back half of the
housing. (If the camera is not flat, the door will not lie closed, and the latching buckle
will have a hard time catching the ridge on the back door. In this case, open the back
door and reposition the camera until it is flat and the door closes correctly.) With the
latch behind the ridge on the back door, push the latch buckle forward until it lies flat
against the front half of the housing and the safety release snaps into place. Never
use force when opening or closing the housing. If you feel you need to-- then