O-ring Care & 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 front optic ports for the housing also utilize two o-ring seals. Also check these seals every time the optic is removed.
Stingray o-ring Replacement Kit part # 802-0134 includes:
Two o-rings for the Rear Plate or Monitor Back and two o-rings for front optic.
Rear Plate o-rings | | Monitor Back o-rings. | | Optic o-rings |
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Returning Products for Care
We highly recommend a factory annual service to maintain proper operation of your Stingray II Housing
1)Before returning your Light & Motion product for care, please call or email our service department for a RMA number.
2)Ship your product pre-paid freight with the return number printed on the outside of the box. It is recommended that you keep your shipper’s tracking number until the product is returned to you.
#Warning: Do not ship your camera inside the housing. Shipping companies may drop your system from up to three feet which could damage your camera.
Contact Light and Motion
Sales Department:
831-645-1525 • Fax 831-375-2517 sales@lmindustries.com
Service Department 831-645-1572 • Fax 831-375-2517 support@lmindustries.com
Mail:
Light & Motion
300 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
World Wide Web:
www.uwimaging.com
European Service Center: Attn: Steve Mawle
The New House Jubilee Lane Milton under Wynchwood Chipping Norton 0X7 6EP England 441993832396 (ph.)
441993832707 (fax) FisheyeUK@aol.com
