DeepSea Power & Light SSC-5000 User Manual

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SSC-5000 User Manual September 21, 200410Always take care to protect the dome. Clean the dome with mild soap and water, using a clean,100 percent cotton cloth. Never use cleansing powder or an abrasive pad on the port.Never store the camera with the pressure housing open. Even if the camera is not functioningproperly, store the camera with the pressure housing purged of moisture and fully closed. Thecamera electronics will corrode and degrade rapidly in a humid or wet environment.Fuse replacementThe are 4 replaceable fuses built into the SSC-5000®. F1 is the power fuse (750 mA). F2 is theground fuse (750 mA). F3, composite video 250 mA video fuse. DeepSea recommends that thecamera be returned to the factory for repair. However, if required, fuse replacement is viable inthe field if a capable technician is available.Emergency Procedure in the Event that the Camera FloodsWARNING: In certain rare instances, a pressure case can flood and then reseal itself, whichmay result in internal pressurization. Additionally, if the power is applied while water is presentinside the case, hydrogen and oxygen can be generated by electrolysis, forming an explosivemixture. If the camera has flooded, carefully check the end cap of the housing; if is tightlyjammed into place, the housing may be internally pressurized.In the unlikely event that the camera should flood, we urge you to strictly adhere to the followingprocedure:1. Immediately turn off the power to the unit.2. Assume that the unit is internally pressurized. Handle the camera such that the ends of thehousing are not pointed toward people, flammable or explosive objects, valuable or criticalship components.3. Open the housing as per the procedures in the section titled, “Opening the Housing.”4. Thoroughly rinse the components in distilled water.5. Allow the components to air dry.6. Loosely reassemble the camera and contact DeepSea Power & Light to get a ReturnedMerchandise Authorization (RMA#) Number. This will facilitate a quicker turn-around foryou camera.If the camera is damaged or non-operational, it is recommended that the unit be sent to DeepseaPower & Light to effect all repairs.

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