Hinge And Latch Adjustment; Hinge Adjustment - Thermo Scientific Jewett PRF17 Installation & Operation Manual

Hinge and Latch Adjustment

Hinge Adjustment

1. Remove exterior hinge cover plate by opening the refrigerator door. Place a screwdriver
under interior portion of cover and gently pry cover outward. Pull straight out. Close
cover.
2. Loosen the three (3) screws "B" which hold adjusting plate "C" in position.
3. To tighten gasket seal, place hand against exterior of door near hinges; gently press in on
door so gasket sits firmly against cabinet face. Tighten screws "B".
4. When adjustment is complete, it hinges are adjusted so gasket seal is too tight, door will
tend to spring open. Door must be readjusted. To test gasket seal, insert a dollar bill (or
piece of paper of similar size) between the gasket and the cabinet opening. Close door; a
slight resistance to removal of the dollar bill (test strip) should be felt. Check the perimeter
of the door. If the latch is loose, see latch-adjusting information.
5. Replace cover plate "A."
Note To accomplish different offsets, shims are utilized. If replacing hinges, make sure to reuse any
shims furnished on the cabinet.
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