Ikelite 5510.45 User manual

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8 in. Dome with Shade 5510.45
Instructio n Manual

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Important Notice ............................................P. 3
Port Bodies ....................................................P. 4
Install Port Bodies on the 8” Dome ................P. 5
Install Port on a Housing................................P. 6
Remove Port from a Housing............................P. 8
Port Shade Alignment........................................P. 8
Port Lock Information ....................................P. 9
Port Shade Installation/Removal....................P. 10
Port Seal - Inside View ..................................P. 12
ptional Replacement -rings ......................P. 13
Maintenance ..................................................P. 14
Ikelite Limited Warranty..................................P. 15
Returning Products for Service ......................P. 16

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Port bodies are engraved with a Maximum Depth Rating;
“RATED 200 FT (60m).” They are engraved on the flat flange
that rests against the front of the camera housing; see
illustration.
lder standard and extended port bodies that are N T
engraved have a Maximum Depth Rating of 150 ft. (45m). The
unmarked standard or extended port bodies can be returned to
Ikelite for a no charge replacement with the newer 200 ft. (60m)
rated bodies. 0/04 send the dome when returning the port
body.
All super wide bodies are “RATED 200 FT (60m)” whether
they are engraved or not. 0/04 return super wide bodies
for exchange.
Maximum Depth
Rating engraved
on flange

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Dome with Shade
5510.45
Extended Body
5510.24
Standard Body
5510.16
Super Wide Body
5510.11
Camera Housing / Port pening
Dome
Shade
Base Plate
Cut-outs

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Install bodies by
screwing them into
the base plate of the
5510.45 dome port.
The seal between the
body and the dome
base plate is a side to
side seal and requires
the o-ring to be lightly
lubricated for easy
installation. Remove
the body/base plate
o-ring, put a small
amount of lubricant
on your fingers and
pull the o-ring through
your fingers to lightly lubricate it. Do not stretch the o-ring.
Check that the o-ring groove in the body where the o-ring fits
and the sealing surface on
the port base plate are clean.
Replace the o-ring onto the
body and then screw the
body into the base plate of
the dome port. Screw the
body in until it stops. The
front edge of the body should
be flush or slightly above the
inside face of the dome base
plate as shown
in the cross-section.
Dome
Front edge of Body
Face of Base Plate
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Port Body
Housing/Port o-ring
Body/Base Plate o-ring
-rings
Port Body

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There are four port locks on the front of the housing. Each port
lock has a release button. Lift
the release button and slide
each port lock away from the
port opening. In the unlocked
position, the release button
will remain in the “up”
unlocked position as shown.
Whe usi g the 5510.11
superwide port body, the port locks must be i the “dow ” locked
positio . Refer to your 5510.11 i structio ma ual for this
i stallatio .
Port Lock
Release
Button
Lift Release
Button to
Unlock
Pull Back to
Disengage
Port
“Up” Unlocked Position
“Down” Locked Position
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Port
Locks
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To prepare the port for installation, remove the port o-ring and
lightly lubricate it. The port seal is a side-to-side seal and
requires the o-ring to be lightly lubricated for easy installation.
Put a small amount of lubricant on your fingers and pull the
o-ring through your fingers to lightly lubricate it. Do not stretch
the o-ring. Check that the lip of the port where the o-ring fits and
the sealing surface on the housing are clean.
Place the port, with o-ring, into the housing port opening. Press
down on the port firmly and evenly until you feel the port slide
into place. Continue to push down on the port and push each
port lock forward until the lock fully engages. It may help to
slightly rotate the port as you push in on the port lock. Visually
inspect the port lock and confirm that the port lock release
button is seated flush against the port lock body - Page 6. Do
not rely only on an audible "click" to indicate that the lock is
engaged.
Check around the perimeter of the port seal to see that the
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Cut-out Cut-out
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To remove the port, lift up on each Port Lock Release Button
and slide the port lock away from the port. Lift port from
housing.
The o-ring may be left in the port hole of the housing when the
dome port is removed. Replace the o-ring in the proper position
on the port body before reassembling the housing and dome
port.
To remove a port with a 5510.11 superwide port body, refer to
the 5510.11 instruction manual.
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Rotate the port so the 4 cut-outs in the shade are at the 2, 4, 8
and 10 o’clock positions in relation to the camera lens view.
When using the 5510.11 superwide port body, refer to your
5510.11 instruction manual for proper shade alignment.

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nce they have been installed, there is no reason to replace
them.
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When using the 5510.11 superwide port body, unmodified
(2-port lock housings) produced prior to March 2006 require the
installation of low-profile port locks (now standard on all DSLR
housings). These may be purchased through your local Ikelite
dealer or directly from Ikelite. Request two 9072.24 port locks
when ordering.
All Ikelite digital SLR housings produced since March 2006
(serial number 15798 and above) are fully compatible with all
port bodies including the 5510.11 superwide port body and
require no modification.
To visually compare older port locks, measure 7/16" from the
bottom to the top of the retaining screw slot. Low-profile port
locks measure 5/16". Refer to the figures below.
Ikelite film SLR housings are not compatible with the 5510.11
superwide port body.
Standard Port Lock
Port Lock
Retaining Screw
Low-Profile Lock
Measure Measure
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- Reference illustrations on page 11.
1. Place the port shade on a flat surface with the cut-out
section face down +)1#)'.
2. Loosen the four set screws with the Allen wrench. The set
screws do not have to be removed, unscrew them until the
face of the set screw does not protrude beyond the inside
face of the dome shade.
3. Carefully place the port inside the shade with the
dome face down +)1#)'. The dome port should
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4. Hold the port in place and tighten the four set screws
with the allen wrench provided. Tighten the set screws
until the face of each set screw is even with the face of
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Set
Screws
Insert the
Dome Port
face down
Set
Screws
Inner
Ledge
Allen wrench
Tighten all four
set screws
with Allen wrench
Place Dome Port
shade on a flat
surface with
cut-outs face down
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Due to the wide overhang of the port flange, the port seal is
most visible when viewed by looking inside the housing before
the camera is inserted. After the port is installed check to see
that the o-ring is properly sealed as shown in +)52' and not
extruded as shown in +)52'.
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-ring Incorrectly Installed
-ring Correctly Installed
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-rings can last for several years if properly maintained, but
it is wise to carry spare o-rings when traveling in case one
becomes misplaced or damaged.
Body/Base Plate
-ring 0132.41
Housing/Port
-ring 0105
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For prolonged storage the port should be removed from the
housing and the body removed from the dome port. The
housing-to-port o-ring and body-to-base plate o-rings should be
removed, cleaned, and lightly lubricated.
Cover the dome with protective neoprene cover when not in
use.
  When the port will not be used for prolonged periods
we recommend removing the port body from the dome port. If
the port body is not removed for prolonged periods it can make
removal difficult.
Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can
cause cracking in this product, or swelling of the o-rings.
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After each dive, the exterior of the housing and dome port
should be rinsed thoroughly in freshwater and dried with a soft
cloth. Remove any water spots from the dome as they can
cause blurry spots in the photographs.
After prolonged saltwater use the exterior of the dome port and
housing should be soaked in a mild liquid soap and water
solution. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
D N T use any type of glass or surface cleaners on the dome
acrylic.
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This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing
defects for a period of one (1) year from the original date of
purchase. Defective products should be returned prepaid to
Ikelite. Ikelite will, at its discretion, repair or replace such
products, and will return to customer prepaid. All other claims, of
any nature are not covered. Except as mentioned above, no
other warranty expressed or implied, applies to this Ikelite
product.
This port is warranted by Ikelite to a depth of 200’ (60m).
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that all products perform as intended. Evidence of purchase
date must be provided to obtain warranty service.
No prior authorization is required. You may return directly to us
or through your dealer. Please include a brief description of the
problem, any relevant email correspondence, and/or instructions
on what you want us to do. Always include name, shipping
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package. Send postage paid to:
Ikelite U derwater Systems
Atte tio : Service Departme t
50 West 33 Street
I dia apolis, IN 46208 USA
No reimbursements for postage paid will be issued.
You may also want to insure the package.
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