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Replacement Procedures
Service Manual
SKOPE TME650/1000
Torsion Bar
Replacement
In the event the door tension can no longer be adjusted, the torsion bar may
need replacing. The torsion bar assembly is located inside the door frame.
To replace the door torsion bar assembly
Door Removal
For ease of servicing and reversing hinging, the door can be removed from
the cabinet.
To remove the door
To refit the door
1. Disconnect the chiller from the power supply.
2. Remove the door from cabinet (see “Door Removal” below).
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.
4. Remove the existing capstan and
bush from the old torsion bar.
5. Thread the capstan, complete with
bush, over the ‘round hook’ end of
the new torsion bar. 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 the tension (“Door Tension” on page 29).
Aluminium Tube
Torsion Bar
‘Round Hook’ end
Bush
Capstan
1. Disconnect the chiller from the power supply.
2. Slowly release tension on the door capstan by turning the capstan with a
Ø2.5mm steel rod, and remove the split pin from the bottom hinge bracket.
3. Unscrew the bottom hinge.
Important:
ensure the weight of the door is fully
supported, before removing the bottom hinge.
4. The door and hinge can now be removed from the cabinet.
1. Lift the door onto the top hinge pin. The weight of the door will need
supported until the bottom hinge is fitted.
2. Locate the bottom hinge onto door capstan and screw the hinge to the
cabinet.
3. Check alignment with other doors and adjust as necessary.
4. Re-tension the door (see “Door Tension” on page 29).
