ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Rev.
8
MM-8-15
Sep
20/17
5. Remove foam strip from outer edge of door frame.
6. Remove screws securing T-molding (8) and remove molding.
7. Remove screws from door glass. Heat bonded area of plexiglass with a portable heat
gun and remove glass from door frame.
NOTE:
Use care in glass removal to prevent distortion of tubular door frame.
8. Remove excess bonding adhesive from door frame with a putty knife. Sand frame
clean.
NOTE:
When ordering a replacement door glass, be sure to specify if a sliding vent
window and/or snap vents are required so they can be installed at the factory.
F. Door Glass Installation (F-28F) (See Figure 8-4)
NOTE:
Check fit of door frame to cabin before locating glass on frame.
1. Position new glass on door frame and match drill to screw holes using a #41 drill.
Countersink holes using an 82 countersink.
NOTE:
Replacement door glass has been rough cut to size. Final sanding of plexiglass
to door frame is completed after bonding procedure is done.
2. Remove door glass from frame and clean bonding surfaces of both items using
acetone or equivalent.
3. Apply bonding adhesive PR-1425 B-2 (or equivalent) to bonding surface of door frame.
Spread adhesive approximately 1/8" to 3/16" thick.
4. Carefully install door glass on door frame.
NOTE:
Install enough screws in door glass and frame to hold glass in position. DO NOT
tighten screws until bonding adhesive is set up (approximately 24 hours).
5. Install screws to secure door glass to frame.
6. Final fit plexiglass to door frame by sanding on belt sander.
7. Install T-molding (8) to door frame and secure with screws.
8. Install foam strip on outer edge of door frame.
9. Install and secure hinges (5) to their previously marked position on door frame.
10. Prepare and repaint door frame.
11. Install and secure door handles (3), cables (4), and latches.
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