GAI-Tronics 12251-002 Aluminum Weatherproof Cabinet Door Spring Modification Kit - Manual

Pub. 42003-264A
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Aluminum Weatherproof Cabinet Door
Spring Modification Kit
Model 12251-002
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General Information
The Model 12251-002 Aluminum Weatherproof Cabinet Door Spring Modification Kit is designed to
replace the hinges on the following Page/Party
®
aluminum weatherproof enclosures with self-closing
spring-loaded hinges:
730-003 730-201 7305-201
730-005 703A 7305-003
730-101 7305-101 7305-006
The kit includes the following components:
Qty. No. Description
1 1 Spring, double torsion
1 2 Hinge pin, stainless steel, 0.25 inch diameter
 3.4 inches long
2 3 Hinge pin retainer, 0.25 inch diameter
2 4 Washers, nylon 0.253 inch ID
 0.50 inch OD  0.062 inch thick
Modification Procedure
1. Remove the lower hinge pin. (For units with a stainless steel pin, drive the pin out using a 7/32-inch
pin punch. For units with a Teflon
®
pin, cut the pin off below the pin retainer using a knife or chisel.)
Ream the hole using a 0.25-inch diameter drill bit.
2. Position the spring (#1) as shown in Figure 1. Align the coils of the spring with the hinge hole while
sliding the new hinge pin (#2) into the assembly. Place the nylon washers (#4) on the hinge pin.