GAI-Tronics 12513-003 User Manual

Pub. 42003-031A

GAI-TRONICS® CORPORATION

A HUBBELL COMPANY

Interior Hinge Plug Replacement Kit

Model 12513-003

Confidentiality Notice

This manua l is provide d sole ly as an operatio nal, installation, and ma inte nance guide and conta ins
sensitive business and t e chnical informatio n tha t is confidentia l and pr opri et ary to GAI- Tronics.
GAI-Tronics retains all intellectual property and other rights in or to the information contained herein,
and such information may only be used in connection with the operation of your GAI-Tronics product or
system. This manu al may not be dis clos e d in any form, in whole or in pa rt, direct ly or i ndir ectly, to a ny
third pa r ty.

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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Warranty

Equipment. GAI-Tronics warrants for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment, that any

GAI-Tronics equipment supplied hereunder shall be free of defects in material and workmanship, shall
comply with the then-current product specifications and product literature, and if applicable, shall be fit
for the purpose specified in the agreed-upon quotation or proposal document. If (a) Seller’s goods prove
to be defective in workmanship and/or material under normal and proper usage, or unfit for the purpose
specified and agreed upon, and (b) Buyer’s claim is made within the warranty period set forth above,
Buyer may return such goods to GAI-Tronics’ nearest depot repair facility, freight prepaid, at which time
they will be repaired or replaced, at Seller’s option, without charge to Buyer. Repair or replacement shall
be Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy. The warranty period on any repaired or replacement equipment
shall be the greater of the ninety (90) day repair warranty or one (1) year from the date the original
equipment was shipped. In no event shall GAI-Tronics warranty obligations with respect to equipment
exceed 100% of the total cost of the equipment supplied hereunder. Buyer may also be entitled to the
manufacturer’s warranty on any third-party goods supplied by GAI-Tronics hereunder. The applicability
of any such third-party warranty will be determined by GAI-Tronics.

Services. Any services GAI-Tronics provides hereunder, whether directly or through subcontractors,

shall be performed in accordance with the standard of care with which such services are normally
provided in the industry. If the services fail to meet the applicable industry standard, GAI-Tronics will
re-perform such services at no cost to buyer to correct said deficiency to Company's satisfaction provided
any and all issues are identified prior to the demobilization of the Contractor’s personnel from the work
site. Re-performance of services shall be Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy, and in no event shall GAI­Tronics warranty obligations with respect to services exceed 100% of the total cost of the services
provided hereunder.

Warranty Periods. Every claim by Buyer alleging a defect in the goods and/or services provided

hereunder shall be deemed waived unless such claim is made in writing within the applicable warranty
periods as set forth above. Provided, however, that if the defect complained of is latent and not
discoverable within the above warranty periods, every claim arising on account of such latent defect shall
be deemed waived unless it is made in writing within a reasonable time after such latent defect is or
should have been discovered by Buyer.

Limitations / Exclusions. The warranties herein shall not apply to, and GAI-Tronics shall not be

responsible for, any damage to the goods or failure of the services supplied hereunder, to the extent
caused by Buyer’s neglect, failure to follow operational and maintenance procedures provided with the
equipment, or the use of technicians not specifically authorized by GAI-Tronics to maintain or service the
equipment. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF AND
EXCLUDE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY
OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Return Policy

If the equipment requires service, contact your Regional Service Center for a return authorization number
(RA#). Equipment should be shipped prepaid to GAI-Tronics with a return authorization number and a
purchase order number. If the equipment is under warranty, repairs or a replacement will be made in
accordance with the warranty policy set forth above. Please include a written explanation of all defects to
assist our technicians in their troubleshooting efforts.

Call 800-492-1212 (inside the USA) or 610-777-1374 (outside the USA) for help identifying the
Regional Service Center closest to you.

(Rev. 10/06)