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SKOPE BackBar X
Replacement Procedures
Service Manual
Torsion Bar
Replacement
The torsion bar assembly is located inside the door frame, and can be
replaced if necessary.
To replace the door torsion bar assembly
Removal
For ease of replacement, the door can be removed from the cabinet.
Note:
Glass replacement is not considered economical, as the glass is fixed to the
frame for integral strength. Door replacement is recommended.
To remove the door
3. Once adequate tension has been achieved, re-insert the split pin through the
hole in the hinge bracket to lock in position.
4. To check door tension, hold the door open approximately 100mm and let go
of the door. The door should gently close, with the door gasket forming an air
tight seal with the cabinet.
1. Disconnect the cabinet from the mains power supply.
2. Remove the door (see “Removal” on page 43).
3. Carefully lever out the bottom bush from the door frame, and pull the old
torsion bar out from the door frame. The end of the torsion bar will need
manoeuvring to allow the ‘flat hook’ end to clear the hinge hole.
Note:
If the torsion bar cannot be removed, cut the torsion bar as far down as
possible and leave the remainder in the door.
4. Remove the existing capstan, bush spacer and bush from the old torsion bar.
5. Thread the capstan,
complete with bush and
bush spacer, over the
‘round hook’ end of the
new torsion bar. If present,
ensure the aluminium tube
moves freely up and down
the torsion bar.
6. Fit the new torsion bar
assembly into the door
frame. When the torsion
bar is correctly installed,
the capstan should not
turn.
7. Lightly tap bottom of
capstan into hinge hole,
until the bush is flush with
door frame.
8. Refit the door to cabinet, and adjust tension (“Tension Adjustment” on
Aluminium tube
Torsion bar
‘Round hook’ end
Bush
Capstan
1. Disconnect the cabinet from the mains power supply.
2. Slowly release tension on the door capstan by turning the capstan with a
spanner, and remove the split pin from the bottom hinge bracket (see step 1
in “Tension Adjustment” on page 42).
3. Remove the cabinet control panel.
4. Unscrew top hinge and lift the door clear of bottom pivot.
5. The door and hinge can now be removed from the cabinet.
