How to Replace and Perform General Service on Doors

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A helpful step-by-step guide to both performing general maintenance and replacing the doors used on FWE units

In the dynamic environment of the food service industry, the functionality of every component, including doors, plays a vital role in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Recognizing this, FWEParts is committed to providing easy-to-follow, practical guides for maintaining and servicing your FWE equipment. In our latest tutorial, we delve into the specifics of how to replace and perform general service to doors on FWE units. This guide is designed to empower you with the knowledge needed to ensure your equipment operates at its best. For any additional assistance or inquiries, our support team is readily available. Reach out to us at 1-615-805-3270 or send an email to service@fweparts.com for expert advice and guidance.

Ordering Replacement Doors and Replacement Door Parts

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Tools Needed

Driver Drill with #2 Phillips Bit
Flathead Screwdriver
Small Screwdriver (Regular or Phillips)
Needle Nose Pliers

Steps

0:00 | Introduction

Door Adjustment

0:24 | Step 1: Locate door hinges and remove the hinge covers

0:39 | Step 2: Loosen all the screws that mount the hinges to both the door and the unit.

0:46 | Step 3: Carefully adjust the door in and out and side to side, taking note of the door leveling and any gaps.

0:55 | Step 4: Retighten screws loosened in Step 2.

1:09 | Step 5: Test door for proper sealing. Repeat Steps 2 – 4 as needed.

1:16 | Step 6: Once the floor seals properly and is level, reinstall the hinge covers and return the unit to service.

Door Reversal (Hinging Swap for Standard Doors)

1:25 | Step 1: Locate the door hinges and remove the covers in the middle of the hinge.

1:42 | Step 2: Remove screws that mount the hinges to the unit.

1:55 | Step 3: Flip the door 180 degrees and reinstall the unit using the same hardware that was removed previously.

2:09 | Step 4: Test the door for proper sealing, then reinstall the hinge covers and return the unit to service. (The FWE decal can be flipped and moved to the top of the flipped door – Contact the FWE Service Department if a new decal is required.)

Door Reversal (Hinging Swap for Doors with Spring Kit)

2:19 | Step 1: Locate the door hinges and remove the covers in the middle of the hinge, exposing the spring.

2:35 | Step 2: On top of the spring, locate the keeper pin. Using a small screwdriver, relieve tension from the spring while removing the keeper pin.

2:45 | Step 3: Once the keeper pin is removed, relieve pressure from the spring.

2:52 | Step 4: Using a flat screwdriver, pry the spring out of the holder. This will expose the screws so the door can be removed from the unit.

3:02 | Step 5: Remove the screws that mount the hinges to the unit.

3:16 | Step 6: Flip the door 180 degrees and reinstall it on the unit using the same hardware previously removed.

3:28 | Step 7: Pretension the spring on the hinge using a small screwdriver inserted into the hole where the keeper pin goes.

3:36 | Step 8: Set top door spring tension by turning the collar on the spring 3 holes and inserting the keeper pin so that the tension holds it in place.

3:56 | Step 9: Set the bottom door spring tension by turning the collar on the spring 2 holes and inserting the keeper pin so that the tension holds it in place.

4:04 | Step 10: Once tensions have been set, test doors to make sure they seal properly. Return the unit to service. (The FWE decal can be flipped and moved to the top of the flipped door – Contact the FWE Service Department if a new decal is required.)

Hinge Replacement (Standard Door)

4:15 | Step 1: Locate the door hinges and remove the covers in the middle of the hinge.

4:30 | Step 2: Remove the screws mounting hinges to the unit and carefully set the door aside.

4:43 | Step 3: Remove the screws mounting the hinges to the door. Discard old hinges.

4:51 | Step 4: Using the screws removed in Step 3, install the new hinges onto the door.

4:57 | Step 5: Remount the door using screws removed in Step 2, securing the hinges to the unit.

5:07 | Step 6: Check the door for proper sealing and operationality.

5:14 | Step 7: Reinstall the hinges covers and return the unit to service.

Hinge Replacement (Doors with Spring Kit)

5:25 | Step 1: Locate the door hinges and remove the covers in the middle of the hinge, exposing the spring.

5:33 | Step 2: Locate the keeper pin on top of the spring. Using a small screwdriver, relieve tension from the spring while removing the keeper pin.

5:45 | Step 3: Once the keeper pin is removed, relieve pressure from the spring.

5:52 | Step 4: Using a flat screwdriver, pry the spring out of the holder. This will expose the screws so the door can be removed from the unit.

6:02 | Step 5: Remove the screws mounting hinges to the unit and carefully set for aside.

6:16 | Step 6: Remove the screws mounting the hinges to the door. Discard old hinges.

6:23 | Step 7: Using the screws removed in Step 6, install the new hinges onto the door.

6:30 | Step 8: Remount the door using the screws removed in Step 5, securing the hinges to the unit.

6:40 | Step 9: Reinstall the spring removed in Step 4.

6:45 | Step 10: Pretension the spring on the hinge using a small screwdriver inserted into the hole where the keeper pin goes.

6:53 | Step 11: Set the top door spring by turning the collar on the spring 3 holes and inserting the keeper pin so that the tension holds it in place.

7:12 | Step 12: Set the bottom door spring tension by turning the spring 2 holes and inserting the keeper pin so that the tension holds it in place.

7:23 | Step 13: Once tensions have been set, test to make sure they seal properly. Reinstall thing covers and return the unit to service.

As we conclude this guide on replacing and servicing doors on FWE units, we hope you have found the information both informative and easy to follow. At FWEParts, our goal is to ensure your equipment functions flawlessly, contributing to the smooth operation of your food service business. Remember, our team is always here to support you, whether it’s for further guidance on maintenance tasks or addressing any other concerns you might have. Don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-615-805-3270 or through email at service@fweparts.com for personalized assistance. We’re dedicated to your success and are just a call or an email away.