Olympus 5060 - Manual (Page 23)

After Diving Care
1. Immediately submerge the housing in fresh water. While in fresh water, work the Mode
Dial, Zoom Lever and all the buttons, to work any remaining salt water out of the
housing.
2. Remove housing from rinse tank and then simply towel dry.
3. Do not leave the Tetra in a rinse tank. Other housing or equipment may be dropped into
the rinse tank on top of the Tetra causing damage or comproimising the seals.
O-ring Care and Maintenance
O-rings are the critical component that keeps water out of the housing. Routinely
inspect o-rings and replace at least once a year. If your o-rings are damaged, contact
the Light & Motion service department for an o-ring replacement kit.
Follow these steps for proper o-ring function.
1)
The sealing system used on the rear plate incorporates two o-rings. This is the most
critical area of the housing for maintenance and should be inspected before every dive.
2) Make sure the rear plate o-rings and the mating surface on the inside of the main housing
are clean from grit, hair, lint and anything that could potentially breach the o-ring seal.
3) After frequent diving or if o-rings appear dirty, remove o-rings and clean the grooves.To
remove o-rings, use finger pressure or the rounded edge of a plastic card to lift the o-
ring out of the groove.
Never use a metal object to remove an o-ring. It will cause damage
to the o-ring and mating surface.
4) To check o-rings for damage, place the o-ring between the index finger and thumb.Then
pull the o-ring through your fingers, feeling for any debris or wear.
5) If o-rings are dirty, it is best to replace them.Washing dirty o-rings with soap and water
is not recommended. Soap breaks down the lubricants and will compromise the integrity
of the seal.
6) Properly greased o-rings will help maintain sealing integrity and minimize o-ring
degradation. Use enough grease to lubricate the o-ring thoroughly, but not so much that
it will attract additional debris.
7) Clean the groove with a lint free swab or the folded edge of a paper towel.
8) All of the lenses for the housing also utilize two o-ring seals.Also check these seals every
time the lens is removed.
Tetra 5060 O-ring Replacement Kit part # 854-0178 includes:
Two o-rings for the Rear Plate, two o-rings for lens, and o-ring grease.
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