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tacky, then firmly press the tab over the mitered corner
(7) Immediately mount the replacement
joint to effect bond. This step is repeated with the Short
edging on the panel by first spreading rigid legs on one
Corner Tabs 58-T-2 on the inside joints over the
end. Then tap edging into place progressively with
shorter flexible legs. (See View D, E and F).
wood block (fitted between flexible legs) and mallet,
making sure that the edging is in place within
approximately 3-minutes after applying the SEALOK
4-22. Installation.
Adhesive Sealant 58-S-1.
a. Install door and hinge pins.
(8) To finish corners, apply the SEA-LOK
Corner Tab Adhesive 58-A-1 to the edge moulding as
b. Weld hinge pins o n shank end only.
shown in View D and to the concave surface (back) of
corner tabs, 58-T-1 (View E). Let corner tab dry until
Section VIII. MAINTENANCE OF DOORS SEALS
NOTE
4-23. General.
Repair of seal should be
accomplished at an ambient
made of polyvinyl and filled with polyurethane foam.
temperature of 70F or above.
The door seals provide an airtight closure when both
doors are fully closed and latched.
(2) Apply 3 in.
wide or wider adhesive
backed polyvinyl. chloride (PVC) tape to damaged area
4-24. Inspection.
assuring that tape exceeds at least 1-1/2 in. beyond
edge of tear.
Inspect door seals for tears, cuts, and other obvious
damage.
NOTE
Tape is R.
Mileti Co., Type
4-25. Removal of Door Assembly.
RM1200.
b. Replacement of Seal.
4-26. Repair and Replacement.
(2) Remove pop rivets securing door seal to
a. Repair of cuts and tears.
(3) Remove pop rivets securing door seal to
NOTE
Repair of seal is limited to taping
of tears or cuts which do not
(4) Remove entire door seal from door
exceed three inches in length, and
assembly.
not more than one tear in any
(5) Install new door seal on door assembly,
vertical or horizontal length.
securing corners in place first.
Replace seal if any one tear
exceeds three inches, or if more
(6) Secure door seal first to retaining strips,
than four tears occur in one door
then to door lining sheet, using pop rivets.
seal.
(1) Clean surface of seal at least two inches
4-27. Installation of Door Assembly.
around perimeter of seal.
a. Install door and hinge pins.
b. Weld hinge pin to hinge butt.
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