User`s Manual - BETA Shell™ Series 5.0
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1. The primary design goal of your Beta Shell case is to protect your gear from environmental conditions To guarantee excellent protection we intentionally designed the Top Lid to close in a snug manner to the Max Seal condition With the Top Lid closed to the Max Seal marker on the Sealing Decal you can expect your case to remain absolutely water proof and closed under heavy use Some users may find it a little dificult to open the Top Lid from the Max Seal condition In addition it is normal for the case Top Lid to become a little hard to open with barometric changes and material expansion For this reason we designed the nose feature on the Top Lid to aid the user in freeing a tight Top Lid Simply use the edge of a table to gain leverage over the Top Lid and then with both hands rotate the Body of the case as indicated by the Sealing Decal Figure 3 It your case Top Lid begins to feel a little to hard to close or open it may be time to clean amp lube the sealing O ring with a light oil use bike chain lube light water proof grease or even vegetable oil It is very important to keep the O ring seal and sealing surfaces clean Rotate case body To OPEN Figure 3 Use a rigid straight edge such as the edge of a table to tightly close Lid 3 The Bungee Case Strap and Optional Strap Attachment Our protective case design includes a simple strap to help the user securely handle the case Our simple Bungee Strap is intended t2. 1 Fit amp Trim Guide 3 Two Black 12mm thick Foam Fitting Disks w Decal Color Code for Top Lid 4 Two Silica Gel Packs 5 Two Split Rings for optional strap attachment 6 User s Manual this document It one of the above listed item s is missing Please email us at sales betashell com Please read this product manual to get the most out of your Beta Shell case Bomb Proof Guarantee is honored by manufacturer to individual U S based customers For intemational customers our Bomb Proot Guarantee may or may not be honored by respective Beta Shell distributors We reserve the righ to charge for return shipping costs in some situatutions We reserve the right fo ask for payment for repairs if product was misused or damaged beyond reasonable repair Please visit the Warranty section of our website htp www betashell com Terms asp to learn more gt Product Liability and Disclaimer Please Read H is your responsibility to protect your equipment The user shall determine the suitability of this product prior fr his or her use and shall assume all risk of lability in connection with that use Under no circumstance will Mogomoto Prototype LLC be held responsible for damage to equipment arising from the use of this product Neither Mogomoto Prototype LLC i s suppliers subcontractors dealers or agents are liable for any loss injury or damage whatsoever arising from the use of this product Modifications to your
3. Beta Shell Protective case will void the warranty Never expose to excessive heat or petroleum based solvents Never use this case to carry or protect objects other than photo or video equipment Beta Shell cases are designed to be water proof under test conditions Water penetration will occur if is not propery closed set worn or is damaged Normal wear and tear wil compromise the function ofthis product Bota Shell cases are protected under L S patent right laws Beta Shell cases are Patent Pending 1 Setting up your Beta Shell Case To open the case simply rotate the Top Lid in the counter clockwise direction just as you would open a water bottle Note the icons on the lid indicating the rotational directions to open and close your case Also take note of the Sealing Decal indicating directions for opening amp closing the case For a secure seal there is no need to over tighten the lid closed For a water proof seal please read section 2 below Place your object into the case If it is an optical lens then the front of the lens lens cap end should be rested against the foam found at the bottom of the case We will use a photo optic as an example below The back end of the interchangeable Jens mounting end should point up and have a storage end cap The back end cap should not extend beyond the plane of the top surface of the open lens case Fig 1 If back of lens extends past the rim of case without the use of
4. Foam Fitting Disks we recommend using a larger Beta Shell case size An ideal fit is achieved when the top most object surface is 10 25mm 5 1 0 inch below the top surface of the open case rim Figure 1 Checking the fit inside Beta Shell case Correct fit is on the right side Fit Disk with Pull Tab shown gt Ifthe top most surface of your object is more than 26mm below the top surface of the case then Use the supplied 99mm black Foam Fitting Disks to achieve the correct fit to the object When using the Foam Fitting Disk s to create a tighter fit carefully remove the Lower Memory Foam at the bottom of the case the Lower Memory Foam is not attached to the case and should pull right out You should now see the plastic bottom of the lens case Place the Foam Fitting Disk s at the bottom of the case and then replace the Lower Memory Foam such that it sits on top Foam Fitting Disk s Re insert the object and check fit again as described above in Figure 1 more than 25mm below the top surface of the open lens case even gt the top most surtace of your object is with the use of Foam Fitting Disks then Use additional Foam Fitting Disks available on our website or order the next shorter length of Beta Shell case As long as the correct fit is achieved using Foam Fitting Disks a smaller object can be adequately stored in an oversized Beta Shell case With the use of Foam Fitting
5. BETA Shell 5 Series User Manual 118 Thank you for purchasing one of our BETA Shell protective cases Your BETA Shell case is intentionally designed to be simple to use yet provide superb protection to your stored video amp photo gear From the experiences we have eared in our travels we have learned that light is right and unnecessary complexity is a lability these two core philosophies are what have guided our BETA Shell case design and development We design manufacture and test all our cases with the intent to exceed your expectations Every component in each of our BETA Shell cases are made in the U S A and each Beta Shell case is fabricated at our Washington state facility where we can closely monitor amp demand excellent production quality All our Beta Shell protective cases come with our unconditional Bomb Proof Guarantee If you are not satisfied with your Beta Shell case for any reason we offer a 30 day no questions asked return policy Simply return the unused Beta Shell case to us and we will refund the original purchase price In addition all our cases have a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects Just send the case back to us and we will repair or replace your case at no additional charge Included with every Beta Shell Series 5 case are the following items 1 Beta Shell Series 5 protective case 2 One Fit amp Trim Kit includes 2 Fit Disks 2 Trim Decals
6. Disks a user can achieve the correct fit for multiple object using the same Beta Shell case Many user choose to carry a single large case that can be adjusted with the use of the Foam Fitting Disks to accommodate swapping back and forth between a larger amp smaller objects gt the top most surface of your object extends past the top surface of the open case without the use of Foam Fitting Disks then We suggest you order the next larger size of Beta Shell case Now with the correct fit achieved we recommend you take the time to modify the included Fit amp Trim Kit for a custom fit to your abject A custom fit is not required but it will provide substantially increased protection to your abject if used correctly We highly recommend using the Fit amp Trim Kit if your object has an irregular shape or you demand high impact protection Please read and use the included Fit amp Trim Kit Guide now To close your case gently press the object down to set its location then quickly close the Top Lid by aligning the two white dots on the Sealing Decal and rotating the lid clack wise You should feel slight resistance as the Memory foam compresses amp the O ring creates a seal The Top Lid is intentionally designed to close in a snug manner For a full water proof seal rotate the Top Lid to a hard stop in the clack wise direction to the Max Seal mark If only a quick dust amp water resistant seal is required rotate th
7. ance free There are only two things to do to keep your case functioning like new 1 keep the inside clean and 2 keep the O ring and Sealing surfaces clean Remember that any dirt dust or substance that gels inside your Beta Shell case can end up on or inside your gear If moisture collects inside your case leave it open to dry oul To clean the outside of your case simply wipe off with a damp cloth and let dry Never use solvents such as gasoline or acetone on any part of your case ABS polymers and solvents do not mix well To clean the internal foam gently wipe down the foam surfaces with a wet towel or mild soap Natural yellowing of the memory foam over time is normal and this will not damage your gear Remember the lower foam disk can be removed while the lid foam and neoprene liner are not removable All memory foam can be replaced if it is re glued to the ABS shell email us for how to replace memory foam Compressed air also works well to remove dust and dirt imbedded in the Neoprene liner or memory foam Leave the case open and let the inside of your Beta Shell dry completely before restoring anything inside Finally keep the surface of the O ring Seal clean Using the corner of a wet towel gently wipe dirt and dust off the O ring seal surface remember this seal is what keeps water and dust out Once a year use a Q Tip style cotton swab to apply a Teflon or Silicon based lubricant such as bike chain lube to the surface of
8. e Top Lid to the Mid Seal mark Figure 2 Rey 1211 5 Mid seal position Max seal position Figure 2 Sealing decal image To check the item is properly secured in the case gently wiggle the case You should not feel the abject move significantly inside the case If you can feel the object move around significantly inside the case remove the object from the case and use the Foam Fitting Disks to create a tighter fit If it takes excessive force to close the Top Lid or the Top Lid memory foam feels like it might be damaged from a overly tight fit then remove a Foam Fitting Disk from the case to create looser fit Note Foam Fitting Disks can be carefully trimmed to a half thickness with a sharp blade to provide a precise fi I you plan on using your Beta Shell lens case in environments where dramatic changes in ambient temperatures occur we strongly recommend placing a moisture absorbing Silica Gel Pack at the bottom of your case Silica gal is a simple material that will absorb moisture generated from condensation on your gear and case additional silica gel packs can be purchased on our website Please remember that all Silica Gel Packs become saturated over time and need to be replaced Also remember any moisture that enters your case such as rain or snow will remain inside a sealed Beta Shell case User s Tip Keep unused gel packs in an air sealed bag to extend the life of silica gel packs 2 Ensuring a Water Proot Seal
9. o aid you in grabbing your Beta Shell when the conditions get slick such as in rain or snow When not in use the Bungee Strap can by stored around the base of the lens case body Fig 4 In addition the Bungee Strap can easily be replaced or removed by the user All our Beta Shell cases also come with Split Rings that can be mounted by the user to facilitate attaching an aftermarket shoulder strap to the case excellent OP Tech straps can be purchase on our website By using the supplied Split Rings and the Bungee Strap together a user can Tether the Top Lid and allow a secure handle This configuration keeps the Top Lid attached to the case amp in addition provides a good handle to the case Figure 4 Rev 121 Figures 4 Optional strap attachment storing the Bungee Strap amp the Tether strap configuration 4 Top Lid Decal Color Included with your BETA Shell protective case are Top Lid Color Decals These decals are designed to be trimmed and applied to the Top Lid by a user of multiple BETA Shell cases By associating a unique color decal to an individual piece of gear the user can quickly determine what is stored in each BETA Shell case i e Orange 70 200mm lens Pink point amp shoot camera Green compact video camera etc Figure 5 Use included Top Lid Decals to identify various BETA Shell cases 5 Care and Maintenance Your Beta Shell protective case is designed to be essentially mainten
10. the O ring seal It you plan to keep a gear stored inside a Beta Shell case for a long period make sure there is not any excessive moisture rapped inside the case and use a fresh Silica Gel Pack inside the case prior to long term storage This product manual is not intended to cover all your questions regarding our Beta Shell cases We encourage product feedback questions and comments just e mail call or write to us Copyright 2011 2012 Mogomoto Prototype LLC Rey 1211 5
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