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Main O-rings and keeping a waterproof seal
The SeaLife housing uses two O-rings to form a waterproof seal. Every housing is tested for quality and a water-
proof seal. It is your responsibility to maintain the housing and ensure it remains waterproof. Our research and
testing shows that 99% of leaks are the result of not cleaning or caring for the O-ring.
Warranty does not cover a water-damaged camera unless it is clearly determined that a manufacturing defect
caused the leak.
• The O-rings must always be kept clean and checked for damage before every use.
• Carefully clean the housing surface that makes contact with the O-ring and inspect for scrapes and cuts. If
the housing sealing area is damaged, contact the SeaLife Service Center.
• Never use the housing without all the O-rings in place.
• If O-rings need replacement contact the SeaLife Service Center.
• Do not remove or lubricate O-rings.
• The O-ring located in the housing body groove is glued in place
. Never remove this O-ring. If the O-ring
becomes loose or unglued, contact the SeaLife Service Center.
• The O-ring located in the housing lid groove is not glued in place. O-ring should not be removed unless sand,
hair or other objects become trapped under
O-ring. If O-ring must be removed use the other end of the
cleaning brush to lift up O-ring and remove. Carefully inspect O-ring for cuts and damage. If this O-ring is
removed, make sure it is carefully replaced. Do not twist or stretch O-ring. Lid O-ring must be pushed into
it’s groove. Be careful not to pinch O-ring when closing housing.
The underwater housing uses only two buttons – Power ON/OFF button and Shutter button. Each button
assembly has an O-ring to keep a waterproof seal. It is normal to feel some resistance when pressing these
buttons. If the button does not return to it’s original position or if the button does not have a smooth action,
contact the SeaLife Service Center. Do not attempt to disassemble or service the shutter or power buttons.
Quick waterproof test
Wrap a small dive weight in a blue paper towel, place inside housing and close the lid to seal the housing. The blue paper
towel makes it easier to see a leak. Make sure not to pinch the paper towel in the O-ring. Place the sealed housing in a
tub of cold water for about one hour. No leaks should be present. If the housing shows sign of leaking, do not use the
housing and contact the SeaLife Service Center for repairs.
SeaLife Service Center, 97 Foster Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 866-9192 - www
.sealife-cameras.com/service.
