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ENCLOSURE ALTERATIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS
1.Prepping Cutout And Punched Holes
A. All cutouts and punching of holes must be free of burrs and sanded smooth for proper fit of accessories.
B. All holes / bare metal must be painted to prevent rusting of the steel, ensure the U.L. rating of the enclosure, and to
maintain the integrity of the enclosure finish.
2.Mounting Instructions
Wall mounted enclosures have either an internal mounting means or external mounting feet. Proper fasteners must be used in
all mounting holes to secure the enclosure to the wall.
3.Door Closing Adjustments
If the surface on which the enclosure is mounted is not flat, the door may not open and close
properly. Also, if heavy equipment is mounted on a large door,the door may sag slightly. If the top of the door strikes the lip
which extends around the body opening, place metal shims behind the mounting foot which is located at the bottom of the
enclosure and closest to the door hinge. Place the shims between the mounting foot and the wall or mounting surface. Be
sure all mounting screws are tightened securely.
4.Panel Installation
When the interior panel is being installed, it may be necessary to bend one or more mounting studs slightly to permit the panel
to fit in place. Simply position the panel on the studs that line up properly and pry the other studs into position with a suitable
screwdriver inserted through the panel holes.
5.Removing Hinge Pins From Continuous Hinges
This can be a difficult operation requiring one or more people. This procedure is best accomplished by using a small
diameter punch to drive the hinge pin toward the bottom of the enclosure. Lay the wall-mounted and floor-mounted or
free-standing enclosure on its back side. When the hinge pin protrudes about two inches below
the bottom hinge barrel, bend the end of the pin 180° so it is shaped like the letter “J”. Use an electric or air powered
vibrating hammer fitted with a tool which has a hole in the end to fit over the hinge pin, and drive the hinge pin out while
opening and closing the door. To install the hinge pin, straighten the pin and drive it in with the vibrating hammer while
opening and closing the door. Most hinge pins have one end chamfered, so be sure to start the chamfered end first
when installing the pin.
6.Print Pocket
The print pocket on the door can be mounted in any location or position using the self adhesive strip, or removed entirely.
7.Lifting Enclosures By Eyebolts
To lift an enclosure which has eyebolts or mounting feet, be sure to use all the eyebolts and top mounting
feet provided. Arrange the chains and cables with spreader bars so you are lifting straight up on the eyebolts or top mounting
feet. Eyebolts are used for lifting, shipping, and moving purposes. It is the customers responsibility to ensure that lifting eyes
are tightened to maintain proper seal /NEMA/and UL rating (factory installed rubber washers must be used).