GAI-Tronics 12513-003 User Manual

Pub. 42003-031A

GAI-TRONICS® CORPORATION

A HUBBELL COMPANY

Interior Hinge Plug Replacement Kit

Model 12513-003

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General Information

This kit services the following models: Model 256, 256C, 256CSK, 256SK, 257, 258, 272, 272C, 280,
283, the 9000 Series, 9974, TS958, and TI984. This kit includes the following components:

Qty Description

2 Interior Hinge Plug (to be anchored in the enclosure)
2 Interior Hinge Plug (non-anchored half; placed in the door or mid-section)

Introduction

Note: This kit is supplied to service models with broken or malfunctioning hinges. The removal of
original hinges that are functioning properly is not

recommended.

Installation

1. Models 280 and 283: Loosen the 4 sc rews in th e corners of the unit enclosur e. Open t he d oor.

Disconnect all wires from the door to printed circuit board at printed circuit board. Be sure to note
the location of the printed circuit board connections for rewiring purposes.

Other models: Open the door to the enclosure, and loosen the 4 outermost corner screws. Swing the
mid-section away from the rear section by p u l ling the ri ght side of this s ection forwa rd.

2. With constant pressure, slowly pull the mid-section away from the rear section until the hinges

dislocate from the mid-section. Both hinges, except broken parts, should be entirely in the mid- or
front section.

3. If th e n on-a nchored ha lf of a hinge r e quires removal, s nap it apar t from the anchor e d half, and replace

it. I f the anchored half o f a hinge requ ires removal du e to the erosion of t h e adhesive, replace it w ith
a new hinge. If desir e d, a s mall a mount of a strong glue may be us e d to secure the hinges.

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4. If an anchored hinge r e quir es removal bu t is still secu red to the mid- or front s e c tion, it is n ecess ary t o

pull it out w ith nee dle-nose pliers. Dependi ng on h ow the hinge malfu nc tion e d, it ma y be
advantageous to punch it in first, and then remove it.

5. If the entire hinge requires replacement, first remove the entire old hinge. Snap the 2 sections of the

new hinge toget her . Place the enclosur e section of the hinge (t he lar ger sect ion ) in th e enclosure hole
and, if desired, secure it with glue.

6. Align the mi d- or f ront secti on (d epend ing on t he model) with the rear section, and snap it into place.

7. Model 280 and 283 only: Reconnect the printed circuit board connections.

All mode ls: Swing the mid-section flush with the rear section, and secure it with the 4 screws
fa stened in t he co rn ers o f the mid-sec tion.

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