Final Test
The final test after loading the camera is explained below. This is the only way to
eliminate worry about possible entry of water! Always perform this test. It can be
performed easily in a water tank or a bathtub. The required time is about five minutes.
Simple water immersion test Explanatory image
Place the Case
1
slowly into the water.
At first, immerse the
2
Case for only three
seconds.
Check that no water
3
has entered into the
Case.
Next, immerse the
4
Case for 30
seconds.
Check that no water
5
has entered.
Next, check by
6
immersing for three
minutes.
This is the final check.
7
Has the silica gel
become moist?
Now everything is
8
all right.
Note : The balance weight does not have to be mounted when the PT-026 is used.
As the Case is transparent,
waterdrops entering into it can be
confirmed easily.
In case of trouble with the O-ring,
three seconds are enough for water
to enter. Are there air bubbles
coming out between the lids?
Please check carefully.
Remove the Case from the water and
check that no water has accumulated at
the bottom of the Case.
Is there any water trickling down?
Check carefully for air bubbles!
Do not perform any operation yet,
but just observe.
Remove the Case from the water and
check that no water has accumulated
at the bottom of the Case.
Perform very careful confirmation.
Check carefully for air bubbles!
Try operation of the buttons used frequently.
Check carefully for air bubbles!
If there is still no entry of water,
everything is OK!
This is very important!
Has the silica gel become moist?
Please check carefully!
As the inside can be seen, the inspection for
entry of water also can be made securely!
Now everything is all right!
Have a nice dive!
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