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4. Set up Instructions

   

 

4.1 Air Lock

 

The  body  and  lid  are  designed  with  the  Air  Lock  system 

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  closure  arrangement.  Testing  has  shown  that  this 

arrangement allow the water to exert an even pressure on the O-ring, increasing the reliability of the watertight seal.     

 

4.2 Pressure release plug 

 

To  open  the  housing,  the  pressure  release  plug  must  be  first 

unscrewed and then pulled out all the way (

Counter-clockwise

(Fig  1).  This  provides  a    passage  for  the  air  to  pass  though 

and  eliminate  the  pressure  different  between  the  inside  of  the 

housing  and  the  ambient.  The  plug  onsists  of  an  internal 

double O-ring seal on the stainless steel slide shaft.   

 

These internal O-rings form the watertight seal. There is also a 

large  outer  O-ring  under  the  knob.  This  O-ring  serves  to 

prevent contamination of the slide shaft, with dirt, salt etc., and 

is  not  required  for  watertight  integrity.  If  this  O-ring  should 

become detached, it can simply be pushed back in place.   

 

 

4.3 Opening levers 
 

  After unscrewing and pulling out the pressure release plug, the lid can be opened. To overcome the friction of opening, 
use lever (Fig. 2) to push against the lid with a cam action. Be sure they are inserted all the way flat to the housing before 
turning to avoid damaging the protrusions on the lid. The body has four holes on each corner edges for opening. Gently 
lever off the lid with the supplied opening lever (Fig. 3) taking care not to twist the lid excessively. The lid should be 
opened keeping it approximately paralleled to the body at all times, turn first one corner a little, then the other a little, 
and repeat again until the lid is opened. Remember to unscrew and pull out the pressure release plug all the way first, 
otherwise the air pressure will resist attempts at opening. Lay the lid on a flat stable surface after opening. 
 

Summary of Contents for 10BAR 450D

Page 1: ...a clear polycarbonate allows for visual inspection of camera condition and the O ring seal 10BAR Housings are designed for the ever increasing variety of models of digital still and video cameras Advanced computer aided design and CNC manufacturing technologies ensure precise dimensions Each housing body is first injection molded and then machined to configure to individual camera model A range of...

Page 2: ...L strobe Standard Zoom Port18 55mm Lens Accessories 450D Opening key Lever Silicone O ring grease Spare main O ring Carrying bag Cleaning Kit Optional accessories Semi Dome Port for 10 22mm Lens 580 EX e TTL Flashlight Housing Flex Arm Ball Joint Arm Synchronous Cord 3 Function Controls 450D 1 ISO speedset 2 Mode Dial Power switch 3 Flashlight syn bulkhead 4 Shutter 5 Main Dial 6 Zoom 7 Pressure r...

Page 3: ...ide shaft with dirt salt etc and is not required for watertight integrity If this O ring should become detached it can simply be pushed back in place 4 3 Opening levers After unscrewing and pulling out the pressure release plug the lid can be opened To overcome the friction of opening use lever Fig 2 to push against the lid with a cam action Be sure they are inserted all the way flat to the housin...

Page 4: ...s not installed install the O ring before diving This is the only user serviceable O ring Its care and maintenance is critical to the watertight integrity of the housing The O ring should be replaced at the service interval see section on service If the O ring is contaminated or not already installed inspect grease and install the O ring according to the following guidelines 4 6 Inspection cleanin...

Page 5: ...ts with a cotton bud Inspect the O ring all the way round its surface for damage such as cuts tears or contamination This should be done visually and also by feeling the surface texture between finger and thumb IF THE O RING IS DAMAGED OR SUSPECTED OF BEING DAMAGED DISCARD IT IMMEDIATELY A spare O ring is supplied with your housing or a replacement O ring can be obtained from 10 BAR If the O ring ...

Page 6: ... the lid Fig 8 Remember to ensure the pressure release plug is pulled all the way out while closing otherwise the air cannot escape Squeeze the lid closed all the way with the hissing of expelled air Screw home CLOCKWISE the pressure release plug Fig 9 There is no need to excessively tighten this plug The seal is made by internal O rings The O ring on the underside of the plug is just to keep out ...

Page 7: ...se allow for the fact that the camera takes a few seconds to power on If the camera does not appear to respond to a control action make sure that no other controls are pressing on the camera i e locking out further actions Wear the wrist strap it is easy to inadvertently let go of the housing especially if you are distracted 5 3 Cleaning Storage The body lid of the housing are made of 6061 Aluminu...

Page 8: ...ves whichever is earlier Please note the terms for servicing the housing posted at our website A full service will include l Inspect all components for wears or damage report if repair necessary l Clean all sealing surfaces l Replace all O ring seals l Hydrostatic pressure test to 10 Bar Note Replacement of damaged components may require additional cost 7 Warranty The warranty is valid within two ...

Page 9: ... 2 F Wing Hin Factory Building 31 33 Ng Fong St San Po Kong Hong Kong Tel 852 2573 3228 Fax 852 2811 9180 Email service 10bar com Web site http www 10bar com Please keep this document for future reference Note due to continuous improvement the latest model housing may differ slightly form those described in this document Copy to be returned to 10 Bar Underwater Housings ...

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