EN 36ENQ7: How can I check for water leakage?A7: For confirmation, perform the advance test and the final test afterloading the camera. The advance test with immersing the Casewithout the camera to the intended use depth to check for waterleakage is the most accurate test, but when this is difficult, it is saferto perform this test even at a depth of 1 m or in a bathtub. The finaltest also can be performed in a bathtub or a bucket.Q8: What are the causes for entry of water?A8: The main causes for the entry of water are shown below. Pleasecheck with special care.1 The O-ring has not been installed.2 The O-ring is partly or completely outside the groove.3 Damage, deterioration or deformation of the O-ring4 Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter on the O-ring5 Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter on the O-ring grooveor the O-ring contact surface6 Catching of the strap, the bag of silica gel, etc. when sealing theCase7 Throwing the Case from a boat into the water, jumping with theCase into the water, or other sudden application of strongforces onto the Case. When entering the water, hand the Caseover gently or avoid impacts in other ways.Q9: What are the important points for O-ring maintenance?A9: Pay special attention to the following items.1 Never use alcohol, thinner, benzene or similar organic solventsor chemical detergents to clean the O-ring. When suchchemicals are used, the O-ring may be damaged or itsdeterioration will be accelerated.2 Use the genuine Olympus silicone O-ring grease (white cap).The grease (red cap) used for previous Cases up till PT-008and the grease from other companies are not suitable for thissilicone O-ring. The use of such grease may causedeterioration of the surface and impairment of the waterprooffunction.
