MVE and MVE Stock Series – Riveted gasket
1.
Note how the current gasket is attached to the lid. The replacement gasket will be
installed the same manner.
2.
If applicable, remove lid from hinges.
a.
Place the lid in the closed position.
b.
Remove spring pressure from the hinge by loosening the ½ inch nut on the rod
inside the hinge body.
c.
Remove screws securing the hinges to the freezer lid.
3.
Remove lid assembly, and place it upside down either on top of the freezer opening or on
flat surface.
4.
Using a 1/8 inch drill bit, carefully drill off the heads of the existing rivets holding the gasket
to the lid.
5.
Remove gasket.
6.
Inspect plastic lid liner and Styrofoam cork for damage and replace if necessary.
7.
Install new gasket so that it lays flat and the flange is between the lid and the lid liner.
8.
Properly align lid liner so that the existing rivet holes can be reused.
9.
Insert 1/8 inch pop rivets into the existing liner holes, through the gasket, and then through
the lid holes so that the fat part of the rivet is exposed. Sometimes it is easier to carefully
drill through the gasket then inserting the rivets instead of attempting to puncture the gasket
with the rivet.
10.
Using a pop rivet gun, securely rivet the liner and gasket to the freezer lid.
11.
Cut a 6 inch (150 mm) gap in the gasket at the rear of the freezer lid to allow the
freezer space to vent.
12.
Reinstall lid.
13.
If applicable, reinstall lid hinges.
a.
With the lid closed, install and tighten screws securing hinges to the lid
b.
Using the ½ inch deep well socket, increase spring pressure until the hinges will
hold the lid at approximately a 45° angle.
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