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CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR CASE ARMOR PDA CASE SET UP INSTRUCTIONS CAMERASHIELD SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Fuerte Cases by Seahorse, Underwater Kinetics and Otter Box come with
an optional removable multi piece foam set. We supply egg crate foam in
the lid and either one or more blocks of pre-scored customizable foam
for the bottom. There is one more thinner layer lining the bottom. The
pre-scored foam is a block of vertically pre-scored high-density foam
that can be easily adapted and designed to protect your stored equipment
from the abuse of even your roughest adventure. For best results, please read the following text in its entirety before
altering the foam. Although not necessary or required, here are some tools
and items you may want to have available when setting up your case: LAYOUT - First, determine the properties of the object you wish to set
into the foam. The properties that should be considered are size, shape
and weight. Place the object on top of the foam to get an idea of how
you are going to lay it out. Often times you may want to set several items
in your case, so this is a good first step to determine where everything
will be located. Try different configurations for best fit and protection.
Place larger and heavier objects towards the hinges and smaller lightweight
objects closer to the latches. MARKING TRACING METHOD - You can mark your foam by tracing your objects with
white chalk or thick black Magic Marker®. Remember that the foam will
"give" considerably, so smaller is better. You can then squeeze
your objects into the cutouts for a snug and secure fit. For better accessibility
you may want to remove the Acu-Form Foam block from your case at this
point. Another way is to mark the edges of your objects by driving tooth
picks into the foam at several locations. CHALK METHOD FOR ROUNDED OR UNEVEN SHAPES - I recommend using the chalk method for round, curved or unevenly shaped objects. Chalk marks can later be removed with a damp cloth or the foam may be flipped over when removing foam all the way through. SQUARE/HARD EDGED OBJECTS - The easiest method when working with square
or rectangular objects is to simply break the score line all the way through
the foam and remove the block you have just created. You can now use scissors
to cut this block for placing into your foam hole as an insert to add
further protection on the bottom side of your object. Do remember that
you have a thinner layer of foam lining the bottom of your case to protect
objects that use up the entire thickness of the Acu-Form Foam. SOFT CORNERS OR UNEVENLY SHAPED OBJECTS - Adapt the above method for shaping the foam to round, curved or unevenly shaped objects. The foam is pre scored, so better results can be achieved by using a hobby knife with a long thin blade. I have found that a surgical scalpel facilitates this process by cleanly slicing the foam, creating nice square edges for your cutouts. In other words, the sharper your cutting instrument, the cleaner your results. THIN OBJECTS - Thin objects can easily be fitted into the foam by separating the score marks to the length of an object and forming a slot. The object can then be pushed into this slot without removing any of the foam. We hope you found this helpful in getting your case set up to protect your valuable equipment. If you find other alternatives when working with the foam or applications for our cases, we'd love to hear about it. Send us an e-mail with your name and town and we will gladly mention it as your idea. ************************************************************************************************* How to keep your new case looking good and performing properly. To clean any of our cases, wash with a soft sponge and mild household cleanser and rinse with clean fresh water. Do not use an abrasive cleanser, steel wool or a brush that may scratch the surface. Dry your case completely, inside and out. After drying, to enhance the beauty of the case, it may be coated with any one of the products used to clean and preserve the vinyl upholstery in your automobile. Caution!!! Remove the foam from the case before washing exterior of case. The foam absorbs moisture readily and will retain moisture when case is closed, causing corrosion in and on any metallic components stored in the case. O-RING SEAL: To insure water resistance, keep the perimeter O-ring gasket free of cuts, abrasions and foreign debris (sand, grass, dirt, etc,), and check it on a regular basis. The best way to check the O-ring is by removing it from the case and wrapping it around your finger. Visually inspect different sections to ensure that there is no evidence of cracking, peeling or abrasions that could cause your case to leak. Case manufacturers have chosen different material choices for their O-rings. By far the best choice is Neoprene, which is actually a plastic foam and is thereby not prone to dry rot like rubber. Another good choice is Silicone O-ring, it also offers better longevity than rubber. Rubber, unlike plastic, is an organic material and will degrade and decompose over time. MANUAL PRESSURE RELIEF PURGE VALVE: To insure that the case is water and air-tight, tighten the pressure relief screw by hand with a coin before use. Do not over tighten the pressure screw. This may result in damage to the O-ring gasket under the screw. Periodically remove the pressure screw and inspect the small O-ring gasket for tears or deterioration. Replace if necessary. Making sure the Neoprene O-ring is doing it's job. This part applies only to our line of Seahorse Cases, since these are
the only cases that have an automatic pressure purge valve incorporated
under the right hand latch of every case. We personally test every case
sell to make sure that they pass our "Hiss Test". 1. Place your Seahorse Case on a flat stable surface with the latches and handle facing you. 2. Open the case and carefully inspect the perimeter gasket for signs of excessive wear. Ensure there isn't any dirt, sand, or foreign matter resting anywhere along the tongue (case body) and groove (lid) where the case seals. Also make sure that under the right hand latch, you have the small o-ring that seals the purge valve. Visually inspect it to make sure it looks okay. Close the case lid. 3. Close the left hand latch, leave the right hand latch open. 4. Slowly but firmly begin pushing down on the center of the case lid with the heel of your hand, collapsing the center. With the right hand latch open you should hear air exiting the case. 5. Push as far down as possible, and close the right hand latch before letting go. You have now created a vacuum inside the case. 6. Lift the case to your ear, (pick a good one) and when ready, open the right hand latch. You should hear hissing while the case is equalizing itself to atmospheric pressures. Planning on storing your valuables for a long time? We make the following recommendations for optimum safe storage conditions of long duration. 1. Be positive that the foam interior is perfectly dry. If the case has been opened and exposed to rain, heavy fog or mist, or if liquids such as water, soft drinks, (or pieces of ice), have been spilled inside, Do Not Use For Storage. Just as our cases will not allow moisture to enter when closed, moisture trapped inside will remain inside. Remove the foam from the case and place in a dry, warm area with good air circulation. It will dry in about a day or two. Do not set foam directly in sun light. All foam will rapidly deteriorate from UV rays.
WARNING: The foam supplied with your case is flammable! Do Not
Cases sold by Fuerte Cases have been tested beyond the limits of ordinary storage, transport and shipping containers. All our cases have been procured and/or tested under numerous MIL-SPEC testing and certification procedures including: fungus resistance, 48-inch free-fall drop, salt fog, cargo bounce, submersion, temperature and humidity, vibration limits, and low pressure (altitude). The following specifications are among the most popular used for constructing
and evaluating reusable cases manufactured for world-wide shipping, handling
and storage. Contact us anytime with your requirements. MIL-STD-2073B Always keep the Silicon
gaskets clean and free from sand and dirt. Contamination will lead to
Military Specifications for Armor PDA Cases
MIL-STD-810F - Impact Resistant to Drop - PASSED
MIL-STD-810F - Water Resistance - PASSED
SAE J575 (JUN92) - Dust Resistance - PASSED ***Testing performed by Hauser Laboratories, of Boulder, Colorado on June 20 through July 1, 2002. Hauser Laboratories is a division of Microbac Laboratories, Inc.
ARMOR PDA CASE SET
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