Thetford N81 Series Installation Manual - Current - Manuel (Page 15)

Installation Manual 15
3. Change the position of the door handles and the door hinges (See Art01695,
Art00985, and Art00986):
- Remove the plastic cap that is opposite the upper hinge of the upper door.
- Remove the cap screws [72] from the door handle [70] and door hinge [73].
- Remove the screws [41] and door handle from each door.
- Remove the upper hinge of each door.
- Put each of these hinges on the other side of the door as the lower hinge.
- Attach each of these hinges with the cap screws that were removed from the
other side.
- The recommended torque for each cap screw [72] is 35 in.-lbs.
- Remove the lower hinge of each door.
- Put each of these hinges on the other side of the door as the upper hinge.
- Attach each of these hinges with the cap screws that were removed from the other side.
- Reverse each door handle and put the lower door handle on the upper door and the upper door
handle on the lower door.
- Attach each door handle with a cap screw [72] and screws [41].
- Put the plastic cap into the hole that is opposite the upper hinge of the upper door.
4. Reinstall the doors (See Art00986):
- Make sure each hinge bushing [74] is in the correct position.
- Put each hinge bushing into the bottom side of each door hinge.
- Put each door in the position on the refrigerator.
To prevent damage to the threads of the hinge pins, turn the hinge pins by
hand until tight and then tighten with a screwdriver.
Apply Loctite removable thread locker (blue) to the threads of the hinge
screws before assembly to prevent loosening during use. Do not
allow Loctite to contact any of the plastic surfaces of the refrigerator
because it can damage those surfaces.
- Align the hinges and put the hinge pins into each door.
- Tighten the hinge pins.
- Put the storage bins in the doors.
Art01573
69
41 68
Art01695
41 70
72
73
72
Art00985
NOTICE
CAUTION
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