Ikelite Nikon Coolpix 8400 User Manual

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O'rings last for several years if properly maintained

(See Maintenance) Always carry a spare o'ring in case

the housing o'ring becomes damaged or lost

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The Ikelite Digital Housing should be given the same care and

attention as your other photographic equipment In addition to

normal maintenance we recommend that the housing be returned

to Ikelite periodically to be checked and pressure tested

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Noott leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight

for prolonged periods Heat may damage the camera

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Noott ship the camera in the housing

Before using the housing always check the tightness

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Check each ccoonnttrrooll ggllaanndd penetrating the housing

to make sure they are tight There is a slight chance

that either could vibrate loose during travel

Keep the back o’ring clean and lightly lubricated To lubricate remove

the o’ring from the back Put a small amount of lkelite lubricant on

your fingers Draw the o’ring through your fingers to apply a light

coating of lubricant Only apply enough lubricant to make the o’ring

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Noott ssttrreettcchh tthhee oo’’rriinngg This light coating of lubricant

will help to keep the o’ring from drying out and will help to show

a dark sealing line when the housing back is properly sealed

Keep the area where the o’ring fits and the sealing surface

of the housing clean

Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in fresh water after each

salt water use Dry with a soft cloth Dry lens port to eliminate

water spotting

After several uses in salt water soak the housing in a mild soap

solution rinse and dry before storage When storing the housing

remove the back o’ring lightly lubricate and place in a plastic bag

Place the plastic bag with o’ring inside the housing for safe keeping

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To lubricate the control gently pull on the knob until the

stainless steel shaft is exposed Lightly lubricate the shaft then

move the shaft in and out several times This will lubricate the

x’ring in the Ikelite control gland This should be done before

using the housing after a prolonged storage period or once a

week when the housing is in use

Loosen set screw
(allen wrench required)

Flat

Tighten set screw down

against this area when

replacing the knob.

housing

gland

control
shaft

Lubricate end of shaft
before reinserting into gland

housing

lubricate shaft

pull out to
expose shaft

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Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service

with minimal maintenance

Push button controls require no maintenance other than rinsing

in fresh water after saltwater use If a push button control

becomes difficult to push or if it sticks when depressed soak

the housing in lukewarm fresh water After a few minutes

operate the push button If this does not correct the problem

return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance
Some of the controls have long shafts These controls can be

pulled out exposing the shaft (see drawing)
Some of the controls have a short shaft and cannot be pulled

out exposing the shaft for lubrication In the unlikely event one

of these controls sticks or becomes difficult to operate you can

remove the control from the housing and lubricate it or return

the housing to Ikelite for maintenance To remove the control

loosen the set screw in the knob (allen wrench required); remove

the knob If there is salt or dirt build up on the exposed control

shaft clean the shaft Open the housing and gently slide the

control shaft out of the control gland Clean and lightly lubricate

the shaft including the end of the shaft Slide the shaft back into

the control gland and gently slide it back and forth a few times

without fully removing the shaft from the gland Replace the

knob NOTE the flat area on the shaft the set screw in the knob

should tighten down against the flat area on the control so the

knob does not turn on the shaft