TM 10-5411-224-14
4-17. SHELTER DOOR ADJUSTMENT.
This task covers:
a.
Test
b.
Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
General Mechanics Tool Kit
(Item 1, Appendix B)
Materials/Parts:
Shim (Item 23, Appendix E)
TEST
1. Place a single piece of paper 0.005 inches thick by 2 1/2 inches wide (e.g., a dollar bill) between the door silicone
weather gasket and its bearing surface.
2. Close and latch the door and withdraw the paper. Do this at the top, middle, and bottom sections of the door. If there
is resistance to the withdrawal at each of the test points, sufficient seal pressure exists and no adjustments are
necessary. If there is no resistance at the hinged side, notify your supervisor. If there is no resistance at the roller latch
side, increase the gasket compression by adding shims as follows:
ADJUSTMENT
1. Open door and remove roller latch assembly (para 4-18).
2. Remove two bolts (1) and lockwashers (2) securing striker plate (3) at the location requiring adjustment.
2. Insert approximately 0.032" aluminum alloy shim(s) (4) between striker plate (3) and door panel, to a
maximum thickness of 0.096".
3. Locate striker plate (3) with added shim(s) (4) to door and secure with two bolts (1) and lockwashers (2).
4. Retest the door assembly for proper closure pressure and repeat adjustment procedure as necessary.
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