RPM Cabinet Door Gasket Replacement

If the temperature is below 10°C (50°F) or the door is damp due to rain or high humidity, wait until the conditions are more optimal. See Step 3-2.

Use orange safety (traffic control) cones to setup barriers. Practice established safety protocols. 

Use care to not scrape the paint.

Either spray or squirt Acetone onto residue and allow soaking for a few minutes.

Use care to not scrape the paint. A razor blade and acetone may be necessary to remove smaller pieces of gasket material that the putty knife may not be able to remove.

Use additional acetone and paper towels as needed.

Remaining adhesive will become slightly sticky.

To help promote a strong bond, the surface area needs to be free of the original gasket material, clean and dry.

If the temperature is below 10°C (50°F) or the door is damp due to rain or high humidity, wait until the conditions are more optimal or remove the door and complete the task in a more favorable environment.

If removing the doors, be sure to protect the electronics and detectors from direct sunlight and or rain.

Use scissors and measuring tape.

Use Gasket Segment Lengths table for appropriate gasket lengths.

Suggested technique is to add 3-5 cm to the listed length for the initial cut, then trim to final length in Step 4.

Use a hair dryer or similar device until gasket is warm to your touch. This will make the adhesive sticky and help create a stronger bond with the mating surface area.

(This is the first application.) Use care when removing/peeling backing paper from adhesive. The adhesive easily can be peeled away along with the protective backing paper.

(This is the second application.)

(This is the third application.)

(This is the fourth application.)

The constant pressure of the door will help create a strong bond during the 24-hour curing time.

Check temperature or cleanliness of surface if gasket does not adhere properly.

Remove orange safety (traffic control) cones

Record observations, times, and results for the maintenance report.

As specified by management or contractual obligations.