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D.Position the new Gasket over the slot, allowing the ends to extend past the end of the slot. Press the mounting flange down into the slot on the Door frame. Use a roller tool to force the mounting flange into the slot by working the tool back and forth along the Gasket. Make sure the Gasket mounting flange is completely fitted into the slot and that the Gasket is free to slide back and forth in the slot.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT STRETCH OR PULL ON THE GASKET DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. THIS WILL LATER CAUSE THE TRIMMED CORNERS TO SEPARATE AND PULL APART!!!
E.Use a sharp knife or a
F.Work your way around the entire Door (or the section of the Door having the Gasket replaced). Make sure the Gasket is just tight into the corners. A bulging joint or pucker along the Gasket indicates a Gasket section that is cut too long. Joints that pull apart indicate a Gasket section (or sections) that are cut too short.
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THAT THE GASKET AND DOOR FRAME ARE COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY BEFORE APPLYING ANY SEALANT!!!
G.Seal the corner joints after the entire Gasket is properly fitted. Pull the joints apart only enough to put sealant on all the cut edges only. Allow the Gasket joint to come together. Smooth out any excess sealant to form a smooth surface on the face of the Gasket. Add more sealant to any spots as necessary and smooth them down.
H.A quality sealant will be dry to the touch and
WARNING: SOME SEALANTS GIVE OFF ACIDIC FUMES AS THEY CURE. THESE FUMES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE EYES AND/OR NASAL PASSAGES. USE CAUTION WHEN OPENING YOUR UNIT AFTER WAITING FOR ANY FRESH SEALANT TO SET UP AND CURE!!!
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