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DOOR ASSEMBLY RFI/EMI GASKET - continued.
INSTALLATION
1.
Press RFI/EMI gasket (6) in track around perimeter of door, starting midway on hinged side. Ensure there is an
overlap at the ends.
2.
Position metal strap (2 ) in channel of gasket (6) at the top of the door and align holes by pushing two or three
rivets (1) through strap and gasket (6) material and into holes in track.
3.
Secure strap (2) and gasket (6) in track at top of door with 11 rivets (1).
4.
Firmly press gasket (6) around top corner and down the handle side of door.
5.
Position metal strap (3) in channel of gasket (6) on the handle side of door and align strap holes by pushing
several rivets (1) through strap (3) and gasket material and into holes in track.
6.
Secure strap (3) and gasket (6) in track along handle side of door with 18 rivets (1).
7.
Firmly press gasket (6) around bottom corner and continue around corner at hinged side of door.
8.
Position metal strap (4) in channel of gasket (6) at the bottom of the door and align strap holes by pushing two or
three rivets (1) through strap (4) and gasket material and into holes in track.
9.
Secure strap (4) and gasket (6) in track along bottom of door with 11 rivets (1).
10.
Firmly press gasket in track and, at overlap of gasket material on the hinged side of door, trim all but a one inch
excess.
11.
Roll back approximately one inch of the braided shield at the ends of the gasket (6) and cut 1/2 inch off the core
material of each end.
12.
Butt the two ends of the gasket (6) and roll the braid of one end over the braid of the other and firmly press
gasket (6) in the track.
13.
Position metal strap (5) in channel of gasket (6) on the hinged side of door and align strap holes by pushing
several rivets (1) through strap (5) and gasket material and into holes in track.
14.
Secure strap (5) along hinged side of door with 18 rivets (1).
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