Nikon Nikonos-V - Preparation: O-Ring Seal Maintenance

PREPARATlON-----------
STOP! READ THIS NOTICE BEFORE USING YOUR NIKONOS·V CAMERA.
THE O·RING SEALS MUST BE EXAMINED AND LUBRICATED BEFORE USE
TO AVOID DAMAGING THE CAMERA.
This Nikonos-V uses O-rings to seal and waterproof
the junctions between
parts_ Your Nikonos-V should
not be considered waterproof until you have examined
the four
user-serviceable O-rings (one each for the
camera
back@, lens®, flash sync socket, and battery
clip@). They must be in perfect, undamaged condition
and
properly lubricated prior to each use. Read the
following instructions thoroughly to familiarize your-
self
with the maintenance of the O-rings.
Because the outer surface of your Nikonos-V has
been
specially treated to make it waterproof, it must
be protected from impact. If it becomes damaged,
send
it to a qualified technician for service before the
next
use.
Your Nikonos-V is watertight only when in properly
serviced condition, when all O-ring seals are in perfect
condition, and when
all components are properly
assembled and closed.
Pay special attention to the instructions for installing
the O-rings because it is the O-r ings which make your
Nikonos-V watertight.
For the O-rings to perform
properly, they must be in perfect condition (with no
cuts, tears, or other imperfections) and properly
lubricated. If
they are not, they will not perform pro-
perly and may allow water to enter your camera. To
prevent the accidental use of a defective O-ring,
always
discard old rings.
The channels into which the O-rings fit must be free of
any foreign matter and
in their original, smoothly
finished condition. If they are not, the O-rings will not
seat
properly and may allow water to enter your
camera.
If any channel in your Nikonos-V becomes
damaged, send the camera to' a
qualifi ed technician
for service before the next
use.
Your Nikonos-V contains a series of O-rings. Some
are factory installed and cannot be serviced by you.
Once each year, send your camera to a qualified
technician so these O-rings can be serviced. Do not
attempt
to disassemble the camera and service these
O-rings yourself.
Four of the O-rings in your Nikonos-V can be serviced
by you. These must be examined at the end of each
dive day and, if
possible, after each dive.
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