Aquatica Nikon AD80 - Manual (Page 9)

CAMERA PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION
1. Set the Focus Mode Selector to the desired position
2. Important Note: “D” Clips that attach the strap should be removed or tucked away prior to installing the cam-
era in the housing.
3. Make sure the ON / OFF /ILLUMINATOR knob (key # 3) is in theon position.
4. Remove the saddle from the housing and carefully place the camera on it and ensure the camera is properly
installed and aligned as follows:
a) The camera is properly aligned and secured against rotation or movement.
b) Align the Tripod Socket of the camera with the mounting screw. Tighten the mounting
screw securely while ensuring that the camera position is not altered. set arresting block
as per drawing at right.
c) Slide the quick release tray back into place and rotate locking knob clockwise to
secure tray into position.
CLOSING OF THE HOUSING
Once the camera is secure on the saddle inside the front half of the housing, simply slide
the housing’s hot shoe connector onto the hot shoe base of the camera as seen in drawing
at right.
Before closing the housing always ensure that:
1. The main O-ring on the front half of the housing is clean,lubricated and properly
seated for a positive seal.
2. The sealing surface on the rear half of the housing is clean and free from any scratches or physical damage.
3. All cords or wires are tucked in so that they do not interfere with the closing of the housing.
To close the housing simply:
I. Join the front and rear halves of the housing using the two dowel pins at the bottom of the housing as a
guide.
ii. Hold the housing with both hands and look around the sealing surface to ensure that the O-ring remained
properly seated and that no cords, wires or “D-rings” are caught between the edges.
iii. First close the two sides latches simultaneously, then the top one. reverse the process to open housing
CAUTION: if you feel any resistance as you attempt to close the latches, do not force the closure. Check for an
obstruction and try again.
iv. Verify that the safety locking mechanisms of the latches are properly engaged to avoid any accidental opening.