Removing and Reseating O-rings
1Remove the O-rings from their channels.
-Use a thin plastic card, such as the S8-104's exposure calcu lation chart , to remove O-rings.
-Do not use metal items with sharp edges that may damage the O-rings.
2Check the O-rings to be sure they are not damaged.
-Wipe the O-rings and O-ring channels with a clean cloth or tissue, and check them for any damage.
-Do not use a cloth or tissue which contains lint.
-If O·ring channels are damaged, please contact a Nikon service center.
3Apply lubricant to the O-rings.-With your fingertip, smear a small
amount of O-ring lubricant over the entire surface of the O-rings.
-This makes the O-rings slip more easily into the O-ring channels. Do not apply too much lubricant to the surface of the O-ring as this will not help make a better seal, and can cause an unwanted build-up of excess lubrication which will attract sand and dirt.
- Caution
e Feel for any damage on the O-rings while applying the lubricant. If damage is found , replace the O·ring with a new one.
e Take care that lint, hair, or other foreign matter does not remain on the O-rings or their channels.
e Use O-ring lubricant available from Nikon . If a lubricant made by another manufacturer is used, it may adversely affect the O-ring and result in water leaks.
