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DL Compact 8” Dome Port
Product Number 75344
Shade for DL Compact 8” Dome Port
Product Number 75346
Product Registration
Please register your product at ikelite.com within 15 days of purchase.
Our product registration database is the best way for us to contact you
in the event of a product update.
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About this Product
Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this
instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive
with this product. Please visit ikelite.com to register your product to
receive information on any updates, or notices pertaining to your
equipment.
Included in the Box (75344)
• Dome port
• Dome shade # 095346
• Neoprene cover # 0200.1
• Securing thumbscrews (3) # 9249.7
• 7/64” hex key # 0945.17
• Silicone Lubricant # 0184.2
Included in the Box (75346)
• Dome shade # 095346
• Set Screws (3) # 0248.17
• 1/16” hex key # 0945.16
Dome Specifications
• Optical grade acrylic dome
• Acetyl body
• Weight 8.1oz (230g)
• 6.0” diameter x 2.0” (152 x 51mm)
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Important Notices
» DO NOT use alcohol, cleaning agents, spray lubricants,
Rain-X, or other solvents on the housing or lens port. Use of
an incompatible chemical compound can damage the plastic
or component o-rings, which may result in leaking.
» We recommend detaching the port from the housing and
extension during long periods of storage. Attach the included
neoprene covers to protect the dome from dust and impact.
» DO NOT overtighten the Dome Shade Set Screws or you may
damage the shade. Slowly tighten each set screw so it is snug
against the port. Slight movement of the shade is normal after
tightening.
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Contents
Product Registration 1
About this Product 2
Included in the Box (75344) 2
Included in the Box (75346) 2
Dome Specications 2
Important Notices 3
Getting to Know Your Dome Port 5
Attaching Your Dome Port and Shade 6
Attaching the Port to a Housing 6
Attaching the Port to an Extension 8
Final Check 9
Maintenance 9
Post-Dive 9
Travel and Storage 9
Scratches 10
Spare Parts for Dome Port 10
Spare Parts for Dome Shade 10
Limited Warranty 11
Service and Repairs 11
Contact Us 12
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Getting to Know Your Dome Port
Shade Set Screw
Thumbscrew
Base Plate
Dome Shade
Dome
O-ring Sealing Surface
Drain Hole
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Attaching Your Dome Port and Shade
Attaching the Port to a Housing
1. Using your ngers or a hex key, loosen each thumbscrew until at
least 5 threads are visible.
2. Make sure the dome port O-ring Sealing Surface is clean and free
of debris.
3. Clean and lightly lubricate the O-ring. The o-ring needs to be
lubricated evenly until it is slightly shiny. Use Ikelite lubricant ONLY.
Other lubricants can cause the o-ring to swell and not seal properly.
Avoid dry spots or uneven build-up of lubricant.
4. One of the three thumbscrews is positioned in the middle of a
larger projection on the dome shade. Align this thumbscrew with the
top center of the housing’s port mount.
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5. The Dome Shade should be aligned and attached as shown. DO
NOT overtighten the Dome Shade Set Screws or you may damage
the shade. Slowly tighten each set screw so it is snug against the
port. Slight movement of the shade is normal after tightening.
Thumbscrew
Port
Mount
6. Press the port rmly down until the base of the port is ush with
the Port Mount on the housing. If there is resistance, remove the
port and check that the thumbscrews are loosened and the o-ring is
properly lubricated.
Dome Shade
Set Screw
O-ring
7. When the dome port is ush, Hand-tighten each thumbscrew until it
stops. DO NOT over-tighten.
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Attaching the Port to an Extension
1. Using your ngers or a hex key, loosen each thumbscrew until at
least 5 threads are visible.
2. Make sure the dome port O-ring Sealing Surface is clean and free
of debris.
3. Clean and lightly lubricate the O-ring. The o-ring needs to be
lubricated evenly until it is slightly shiny. Use Ikelite lubricant ONLY.
Other lubricants can cause the o-ring to swell and not seal properly.
Avoid dry spots or uneven build-up of lubricant.
4. Line up the thumbscrews on the dome port and extension. Firmly
press components together until they are ush around the
circumference.
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5. Tighten each thumbscrew until it stops. DO NOT over-tighten.
6. Attach the complete dome port with extension to your housing.
Final Check
1. Submerge the housing with port attached in a fresh water tank
dedicated to underwater photography equipment.
2. Visually conrm that there are no signs of water intrusion. One sign
of water intrusion is a steady stream of bubbles coming from one of
the housing’s seals.
Maintenance
Post-Dive
1. Rinse the housing with dome port installed in fresh water.
2. NEVER leave your housing in the fresh water rinse tank. Collisions
with other peoples’ gear can cause scratches or damage to your
equipment.
3. Dry the dome with a clean micro ber lens cleaning cloth.
4. Attach the protective neoprene cover.
5. Stow the housing in a shaded place where it is protected from
impact or overheating. If no shade is available, we recommend
covering the housing with a towel or cloth.
Travel and Storage
1. Clean and dry the exterior of the dome port. DO NOT use any type
of glass or surface cleaner on the dome port.
2. Attach the protective front and rear neoprene covers. The neoprene
rear cover prevents dust from getting inside of the dome and is
perfect for storing your hex key, spare o-rings and thumbscrews,
instructions, and other small parts.
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3. Store in a cool, dry place.
Scratches
Often scratches will ll in with water and become invisible in the
resulting image. Scratches are most likely to show up in your image
when shooting towards the sun or a light source.
Light scratches may be buffed out using NOVUS plastic polish,
available in single-use packets or bottles.
If the scratches are too deep to polish out, the dome port will need to
be returned to Ikelite for replacement of the acrylic dome.
Spare Parts for Dome Port
• O-ring # 0139.41
• Securing thumbscrews (set of 3) # 9249.7
• 7/64” hex key # 0945.17
• Silicone lubricant # 0184.2
• NOVUS polish single use set # 6201.31
• NOVUS polish 2 oz bottle set # 6201.32
Spare Parts for Dome Shade
• Set Screws (3) # 0248.17
• 1/16” hex key # 0945.16
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Limited Warranty
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 to Ikelite postage paid. Ikelite will, at
its sole discretion, repair or replace such products, and will return to
customer postage paid. All other claims of any nature are not covered.
Except as mentioned above, no other warranty expressed or implied
applies to this Ikelite product.
Service and Repairs
Ikelite is most interested in performing any service to ensure 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 description of the service
request. Always include name, shipping address, email address, and
phone number inside of the package. Send postage paid to:
Ikelite Underwater Systems
Attn: Service Department
50 West 33rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA
For the separate international customs documentation form that you
complete to accompany the shipment, please state or designate that
the enclosed products were originally manufactured in the USA and
are being returned to the manufacturer for repair service. Value of the
equipment listed for customs purposes should be zero.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about your product or need advice on
getting the images you want, please get contact us and we’ll do
everything we can to help you capture your unique perspective.
Ikelite Underwater Systems
50 W. 33rd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA
(317) 923-4523
ikelite@ikelite.com
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