Manual for Flashlight Housing SB-800
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1. Underwater Housings Camera Housing Model SB 800 Nikon User Manual Contents O UU FP U N FF Introduction Specifications Function Controls Set up Instructions Use amp Care of Housing Service Warranty 1 8 6 2006 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 Advanced computer aided design and CNC manufacturing technologies ensure precise dimensions Each housing body Is first injection molded and then machined to configure to Individual camera model A range of lens ports and controls are fitted to tailor the housing to your camera model 2 Specifications SB 800 Buoyancy with flashlight Approximately neutral in salt water Features e Full Function Control with TTL Function Diffuser Visible main O ring for final pre dive check Double O ring design on all controls Bulkhead and hot shoe plug Accessories Universal key Silicone O ring grease Spare main O ring e Sync cord Optional accessories e Flex Arm e Ball Join Arm e Compatible Sync cord 2 8 6 2006 3 Function Controls SB 800 1 Power 2 3 4 5 Multi Function 6 Set 7 Mode 4 Set up Instructions 4 1 Air Lock The body and lid are designe2. tank where the water may be heated up by the sun 5 2 General Operation The control levers and push buttons consist of internal double Oring seals on a Stainless steel shaft This arrangement is very reliable however as a precaution when Operating the controls avoid excessively rapid movements as this may distort the O ring Also please allow for the fact that the camera takes a few seconds to power on If the camera dose not appear to respond to a control action make sure that no other controls are pressing on the camera i e locking out further actions Wear the wrist strap it Is easy to inadvertently let go of the housing especially if you are distracted 5 3 Cleaning amp Storage The body amp lid of the housing are made of polycarbonate Polycarbonate was selected for its outstanding strength stiffness hardness and toughness As well as its crystal clear transparency and high gloss surface It has good resistance to weathering although long term exposure to sunlight should be avoided Normal operating temperature range is 3 C to 36 C Storage temperature 10 C to 50 C 8 8 6 2006 It is good practice to rinse off your housing with fresh water after every dive Avoid 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 No chemical cleaners should be used Mild detergen
3. the O ring is in good contact a thin black line about 0 5 1mm in width Should be visible where the O ring is in contact with the lid Follow this line all the way round the edge of the seal as a final check that the seal is good The housing is now ready for the dive important Before diving make sure the pressure release plug is pushed back inside and then screwed home do not over tighten this plug finger tight only T 8 6 2006 5 Use amp 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 proper steps to close the housing and the pressure release plug screwed home Make a visual check of the Oring seal It is also useful to switch on the camera and check that controls e g on off zoom shutter functions operate normally In case of misalignment of the camera simply open the case and correct the problem e Check housing is closed e Close pressure release plug e Check battery is full e Check sync cord is connected to the camera housing e Shot the camera at Auto mode If there is a large change of temperature and the housing is not opened for maintenance between dives it is recommended to equalize the possible pressure difference between the inside of the housing and the ambient by opening the pressure release plug and close it firmly subsequently Always avoid submerging the housing in hot water for a prolonged time or a cleansing
4. at all times turn first one corner a little then the other a little and repeat again until the lid is opened Remember to unscrew and pull out the pressure release plug all the way first otherwise the air pressure will resist attempts at opening Lay the lid on a flat stable surface after opening Fig 2 4 4 Special note on responsibility for watertight integrity Each housing is individually inspected and hydrostatically tested in the factory The design of the main piston O ring seal is among the most reliable in the industry and the watertight integrity is excellent This special O ring design provides a perfect seal even if there is any movement between the body and lid due to change of ambient pressure However please note that responsibility for ensuring the integrity of the watertight seal lies entirely with the user 10 BAR accepts no liability for damage to or loss of any equipment used with or placed inside the housing Users are highly recommended to carry out in water test of the housings without installing of the camera for their first dive after change of new ports or alternation of any new configuration The test can be carried out by lowering the housing with ballast to the working depth or dive down to the safe diving range The Oring seal is the only 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 inspecte
5. cotton cloth that is free of all chemicals or contamination After cleaning inspect the O ring again e Once the O ring has been inspected and verified fit for use apply a SMALL amount of silicone grease to the O ring The silicone grease must be evenly distributed round the O ring e Replace the O ring into the groove run a finger round the O ring to make sure it is snugly seated in the groove Fig 4 Stretch the O ring 4 7 Mounting the flashlight in the housing Set the flashlight in normal position Slide the flashlight all the way into the hot shoe of the housing until it is stop Fig 5 Turn the lock ring follow the direction LOCK Take care not to excessively tighten the screw Fig 6 Note If you find that control levers do not locate properly with the buttons please check again that the flashlight is properly seated to the limit of the guide rail Fig 6 Replace the lid remember to ensure the pressure release plug is pulled all the way out while closing otherwise the air cannot escape Squeeze the lid closed all the way you will hear the hiss of air being expelled 6 8 6 2006 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 Note If
6. d before every dive The following information is provided for your guidance in using and maintaining the O ring seal 4 8 6 2006 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 The O ring should be replaced at the service interval see section on service If the O ring is contaminated or not already installed inspect grease and install the O ring according to the following guidelines 4 6 Inspection cleaning and re instillation of the O ring Tools A soft cotton bud or sponge applicator make sure these are free of all chemicals or contamination such as loose fibers and the tube of silicone grease supplied with the housing are required 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 useful to have 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 ring did not become contaminated As a rule of thumb set up the camera and housing before a day s diving If the housing is required to be opened between div
7. d with the Air Lock system no clip closure arrangement Testing has shown that this arrangement allow the water to exert an even pressure on the O ring increasing the reliability of the watertight seal 4 2 Pressure release plug To open the housing the pressure release plug must be first unscrewed and then pulled out all the way Fig 1 This provides a passage for the air to pass though and eliminate the pressure different between the inside of the housing and the ambient Fig 1 The plug consists of an internal double O ring seal on the stainless steel slide shaft These internal O rings form the watertight seal There is also a large outer O ring under the knob This O ring serves to prevent contamination of the slide shaft with dirt salt etc and is not required for watertight integrity If this O ring should become detached it can simply be pushed back in place 3 8 6 2006 4 3 Opening levers After unscrewing and pulling out the pressure release plug the lid can be opened To overcome the friction of opening use lever 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 The body has four holes on each corner edges for opening Gently lever off the lid with the supplied cams Fig 3 taking care not to twist the lid excessively The lid should be opened keeping it approximately paralleled to the body
8. es 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 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 if necessary Procedure e Place the lid on a firm non slip level surface e The O ring can be extracted using an O ring extractor tool make sure the tool as no Sharp edges Alternatively use the flats of the thumbs to gently stretch the O ring on two faces Fig 4 thus making a small loop protruding a few mm The loop can then be grasped between finger and thumb to pull the O ring over the lip e Clean the O ring recess the square groove where the O ring sits with a cotton bud e Inspect the O ring all the way round its surface for damage such as cuts tears or contamination This should be done visually and also by feeling the surface texture between finger and thumb 5 8 6 2006 e IF THE O RING IS DAMAGED OR SUSPECTED OF BEI NG DAMAGED DISCARD IT I MMEDI ATELY A spare O ring is supplied with your housing or a replacement O ring can be obtained from 10 BAR If the O ring is contaminated or suspected of being contaminated clean it with a
9. ite A full service will include e Inspection of all components for wears or damage report if repair necessary e Cleaning of all sealing surfaces and replacement of all O ring seals e Hydrostatic pressure test to 10 Bar Note the replacement of damaged components except replacement O rings may require additional cost 9 8 6 2006 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 inside or used together with the housing In the event of the housing flooding within the period of warranty 10 BAR will repair or replace the housing Please note that disassembly of the housing will invalidate warranty Please fill in the information below and return a copy to 10 Bar Underwater Housing at the address below to validate the warranty Copy to be retained by user Housing Type a Date of Purchase Serial Number Dealer Labelled inside housing O eee Owner s Tel Address Fax Office amp Showroom Unit C 2 F Wing Hin Factory Building 31 33 Ng Fong St San Po Kong Hong Kong Tel 852 2573 3228 Fax 852 2811 9180 Email service 10bar com Web site http www 10bar com Please keep this document for future reference Note due to continuous improvement the latest model housing may differ slightly form those described in
10. this document 10 8 6 2006 Copy to be returned to 10 Bar Underwater Housings 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 housing In the event of the housing flooding within the period of warranty 10 BAR will repair or replace the housing Please note that disassembly of the housing will invalidate warranty Please fill in the information below and return to us at the address below to validate the warranty Housing Type SS Date of Purchase Serial Number Deale Labelled inside housing BO Owner s Tel Address Fax Please return the Warranty to the following address Office amp Showroom Unit C 2 F Wing Hin Factory Building 31 33 Ng Fong St San Po Kong Hong Kong Tel 852 2573 3228 Fax 852 2811 9180 Email service 10bar com Web site http www 10bar com 11 8 6 2006
11. ts e g Shampoo and soap based cleaners are permitted Important Some household chemicals may harm Polycarbonate the housing should never be exposed to the following classes of chemicals benzene toluene xylene chlorinated hydrocarbons methanol any other solvents strong acids and bases For long term storage please remove the main o ring from body 5 4 Transportation When transporting by air please ensure the housing Is not sealed to allow the air pressure to equalize Either remove the O ring recommended or open the pressure release port a spacer Is provided to keep the pressure plug in the open position please make sure there is no bending of the plug while open Please protect the housing during transportation It is recommended to remove the sync cord and wrap the housing in foam or bubble wrap 5 5 Accidents The impact resistance of the housing is excellent However after an accident the alignment of the housing may have been damaged Therefore in the event of your housing suffering an impact force e g being dropped it is essential you do not use the housing for diving Please return the housing immediately for service Please put a note inside to indicate the nature of the accident so that we can assess the severity 6 Service To ensure the continued performance of your housing it should be serviced every year or after every 200 dives Please note the terms for servicing the housing posted at our webs
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