OCEAN PRESENCE AquariCamOPT-12HD User Manual - page 14
AquariCam OPT-12HD User’s Manual
Version: 5/29/13
Ocean Presence Technologies
Copyright ©2010-2013
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housing is out of the water, keep it covered
or shaded as much as possible.
Protect the housing from impact. The
material will shatter if subjected to sufficient
shock. Protect the housing from damage
while the unit is not in use.
Rinse the outside surfaces with fresh water
after use. Soaking in fresh water is also
advisable. The plastic and stainless steel
fittings are impervious to salt water, but will
lose their luster if even small amounts of
salt are allowed to accumulate.
5.4 O-R
ING
G
REASING
T
ECHNIQUE
The housing is sealed with pairs of O-rings,
which require meticulous care. To maintain
a watertight seal, the O-ring and its mating
surfaces must be clean, free of foreign
material, and lubricated with silicone
grease.
The following maintenance procedure
should be performed:
Clean all old silicone grease from O-ring
and mating surfaces using paper towels.
Inspect O-ring for foreign material (sand,
seaweed, hair, etc.), cracks, cuts, soft
spots, or deformities. Replace O-ring if
damaged. Inspect mating surfaces for
scratches, rough spots, dents, or cracks.
S
ILICA DRYING BAGS MUST BE REPLACED IF
THE HOUSING IS OPENED FOR
MAINTENANCE
.
Apply thin, even coat of silicone grease to
O-ring using fingers. Install the O-rings.
Immediately wash your hands in a mild
soap and dry before handling other
components.
5.5 B
ELOW
W
ATER
M
AINTENANCE
The camera system is designed for
continuous underwater operation and can
operate safely for months without removal.
The placement and conditions underwater
will dictate the frequency and extent of
surface growth and contamination and will
dictate how often the system may need to
be removed for maintenance.
The acrylic port can be rubbed with a soft
cloth to remove algae growth. Particulate
matter that may settle on the port can be
dusted by hand. If the housing shows
excessive accumulation of algae growth, it
should be detached from the cables and
brought to the surface for a more thorough
cleaning.
WARNING: T
HE POWER SUPPLY MUST
FIRST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE THE
UNDERWATER POWER CONNECTOR IS
REMOVED
. F
AILURE TO DO SO WILL NOT
HARM THE CAMERA BUT MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE POWER SUPPLY
.
P
OWER CABLE REMOVAL WITH THE POWER
ON WILL VOID WARRANTY
.
5.6 P
ERIODIC
M
AINTENANCE
The AquariCam has been designed for
continuous underwater operations and
could operate in place for as much as six
months. Generally, it is advisable to remove
the camera every 2-3 months for a thorough
cleaning.
A thin coating of silicone grease on the
acrylic surfaces is somewhat effective in
reducing algae growth.
The frequency of underwater maintenance
will depend on other maintenance practices
that may lead to a build up of sediment on
the port. The port should be “dusted” as
often as possible and at least at the
conclusion of other cleaning activities.