Ikelite Connecting AF35 Handle to Tray single or dual, Flex Arm, Lubricant, Maintenance

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Connecting AF35 Handle to Tray (single or dual)

The base of the Handle that slides over the tray mount has a nylon screw. Note that the tray has a notch for the nylon screw to fit into when the handle is mounted to the tray and the nylon screw is screwed down. Back the screw out far enough to slide the handle base onto the tray mount. Align the handle mount with the tray mount as shown, push the handle mount onto the tray mount and secure with nylon screw. Reverse this procedure to remove the handle.

non-Ikelite Housing Front

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non-Ikelite Housing Front

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non-Ikelite Housing Front

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nylon screw

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secure handle to tray with nylon screw

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tray mount

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Flex Arm

The AF35 Flex Arm is quite versatile, it allows the flash head to be placed in many different positions for optimal lighting. The flash head is connected to the sensor with a sync cord that runs through the center of the flex arm. If the flex arm is bent too far it may separate from the top bead on the sensor body. The flex arm and flash will still be connected to the sensor and handle by the sync cord, DO NOT put undue force on the sync cord. If the Flex Arm separates from the top of the sensor, position the bottom bead of the Flex Arm over the bead on the top of the sensor body and push down to reinstall. The flex arm should snap back into position.

align arm		push
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Lubricant

• Use only Ikelite brand silicone lubricant with Ikelite brand o-rings; other brand lubricants can cause the Ikelite o-rings to swell in size.

• Do Not use spray lubricant; it can crack the plastic parts of the Kit.

• Lubricant reduces friction and prolongs the life of o-rings, it is not a sealant. Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the area being applied; wipe off any excess with a clean cloth.

Maintenance

Your Ikelite AF35 AutoFlash Kit should be given the same care and attention as your other photographic equipment.

Routine Cleaning

Caution: Make sure the AF35’s battery door is on and tightened down before exposing the flash to water. Ideally, water should never enter the battery compartment. If this does occur, see “Battery Compartment Flooding” on page 17.

1. Always rinse the exterior of the AF35 with fresh water after use, especially after exposure to salt water. While rinsing, turn the mode switch to free salt or debris that might have accumulated in recesses during the dive.

2. Dry the AF35 thoroughly.

Long Term Storage

1. Make sure the battery door is on and tightened down firmly.

2. Soak the Kit in a mild soap solution, operate the mode switch to free salt or debris, rinse and dry before storage.

3. When storing the Kit, remove the batteries from the flash. Li ghtly lubricate the exposed part of the door’s o-ring and store the AF35 flash with the battery door lightly screwed on, this will allow any hydrogen/air mixture to escape the battery compartment and avoid unnecessary pressure on the o-ring that could cause it to flatten.

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