Ikelite AF35 Battery Compartment Flooding, Troubleshooting, Recommendations Visual Inspections

Battery Compartment Flooding

The battery compartment is separate from the AF35’s factory sealed electronics. Should the battery compartment flood, remove the batteries, flush the compartment with fresh water and dry thoroughly. Determine the cause of the flooding to the best of your ability. Send the AF35 kit to Ikelite for inspection and testing as soon as possible.

Often, divers find themselves in remote locations for extended periods without access to multiple flashes. If the flash with the flooded battery compartment is the only one available to you at the time and you’re desperate to continue shooting, please follow these instructions for a temporary fix:

1.Open the battery compartment, remove batteries and water. Blow out as much water as possible with a blow dryer or air from a scuba tank.

2.Wash out the battery compartment with alcohol. Blow dry the battery compartment again with a blow dryer or air from a scuba tank.

3.Caution: Replace all batteries after battery compartment flooding. Never re-use batteries that have been wet. The water could cause an internal short circuit in the flash at some later date, potentially causing an explosion.

4.Reassemble the AF35 with fresh batteries.

5.After returning from your trip, send the AF35 Kit to Ikelite for inspection and testing.

Troubleshooting

Strobe will not fire

1. Check the AF35’s ready light. Turn the flash mode switch to OFF and then back to Auto. Make sure the switch has actually clicked into position.

2. Check that the batteries are inserted according to the “+” and “-” markings. Note: it is possible to buy bad “new” batteries; check the voltage output with a meter. If using rechargeable batteries make sure the charger is working properly and that the batteries are fully charged.

3. Check that the camera’s built-in flash is turned on and is set to fire on every shot.

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Recommendations Visual Inspections

Take the time to examine the entire assembly setup above water. An improper seal can cause a lot of damage. Always check for leaks once you place the equipment in the water.

Insurance

It is recommended that you add an all-risk floater to your homeowner’s and/or renter’s insurance policy to cover your equipment against loss or damage. While the Ikelite AF35 has a limited warranty against manufacturing defects, it does not cover customer error.

Tips

1. Photograph through as little water as possible; move in close. Maximum recommended shooting distance for good lighting is 1.8m (6’).

2. Use the AF35 diffuser for softer lighting or wider coverage.

3. Always carry spare batteries. Weak batteries are the cause of many flash and camera problems; check the voltage with a meter. Note: it’s possible to buy bad “new” batteries.

4. The AF35 has a flexible arm for positioning the flash. Check that the flash is aimed at the subject being photographed.

5. When taking pictures in rapid succession, note that the AF35’s flash will recycle much faster than the camera’s built-in flash. Since the camera’s built-in flash is used to trigger the AF35 you must wait for the camera’s built-in flash to recycle.

6. Make sure the flash deflector is installed in front of the camera’s built-in flash. This not only helps direct light to the sensor but also aids in reducing backscatter in photographs.

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Ikelite Limited Warranty

Ikelite Substrobes and the AF35 AutoFlash are warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. All other Ikelite products are warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Defective products should be returned prepaid to Ikelite. Ikelite will, at its discretion, repair or replace such products, and will return to customer prepaid. All other claims, of any nature, including but not limited to bulb failure are not covered. Except as mentioned above, no other warranty expressed or implied, applies to this Ikelite product.

Returning Products for Service

Ikelite is most interested in preforming any service to assure that all products preform as intended. For repair or service, return the product to the address below with your name, address, phone number and a brief description of the problem. Evidence of purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service.

Ikelite Underwater Systems

50 W 33rd Street

Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA

317-923-4523

email: ikelite@ikelite.com

www.ikelite.com

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