LIPPERT RV Entry Door Friction Hinge Kit Owner’s Manual

RV Entry Door
Friction Hinge Kit
Installation and
Owner’s Manual
(For Aftermarket Applications)

Friction Hinge Aftermarket Kits

Introduction

The 5-Leaf Friction Hinge Assembly by Lippert Components®can be installed on any LCI entry door series, as well as most Challenger Brand entry doors. The hinge allows the door to remain in any position, eliminating instances of the door swinging freely open or slamming closed.
Additional information about this product can be obtained from lci1.com/support or by using the myLCI app.
Replacement kits can be ordered from https://store.lci1.com/ or by using the myLCI app.
The myLCI app is available for free on iTunes ®for iPhone® and iPad®and also on Google Play™ for Android™ users.iTunes®, iPhone®, and iPad
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Safety

Read and fully understand all instructions before installing or operating this product.

THE “CAUTION” SYMBOL ABOVE IS A SIGN THAT A SAFETY RISK IS INVOLVED AND MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IF NOT SAFELY ADHERED TO AND WITHIN THE PARAMETERS SET FORTH IN THIS MANUAL

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN PERFORMING SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE TO THE UNIT. OTHER SAFETY  EQUIPMENT TO CONSIDER WOULD BE HEARING PROTECTION, GLOVES, AND POSSIBLY A FULL FACE SHIELD, DEPENDING ON THE NATURE OF THE SERVICE.

MOVING PARTS CAN PINCH, CRUSH OR CUT. KEEP CLEAR AND USE CAUTION.

Parts List

NOTE: Part numbers are shown for identification purposes only. Not all parts are available for individual sale. All parts with a link to the Lippert Store can be purchased.

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NOTE: All screws going to the outer frame and core of the door should be a minimum of 1 1/2 inches long.

Resources Required

• 1-2 people, depending on task
• Cordless or electric drill or screw gun
• Appropriate drive bits
• 11/64” drill bit (if choosing to pre-drill holes in the hinge prior to installation)
• Non-permanent method of marking.

Installation

NOTE: Door bulb seal not shown on images for clarity.

1. Find the center between the existing top hinge and the
   middle hinge and middle hinge and bottom hinge on the
   outer frame (Fig.1A) and mark this spot.

2. Spread open the hinge leaves (1, 3, 5) that attach to the outer frame (Fig. 2A) from leaves (2, 4) that attach to the core of the door (Fig.2C) far enough for installation on the door.

3. Use the template and instructions on Page 7 to mark or pre-drill the locations for the additional fastener holes required for leaves 1, 3, and 5.

4. Find the center on the hinge (Fig. 2) and place it on the center mark made on the outer frame (Fig. 1) between the top and middle hinges, making sure to use the proper leaves for the outer frame (Fig. 3A).

5. Screw the hinge to the outer frame through the existing hole on leaves 1, 3, and 5 (Fig.4A) using the 1 ¾” fasteners.

6. Screw the additional required fasteners in leaves 1, 3, and 5 (Fig.5A) to the outer frame using the pre-drilled holes or marked locations from the template.
   NOTE: If using the self-drilling screws to create the holes, put the drill in reverse after drilling through the leaf to clean the screw bit before fastening to the door’s outer frame.

7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 for the second friction hinge, which is installed between the middle and bottom existing hinges.
   NOTE: When screwing leaves 2 and 4 (Fig.5B) to the core of the door, make sure the leaves are tight to the door, which requires compressing the bulb seal. Bulb seal location marked with orange lines (Fig. 5).

8. Screw leaves 2 and 4 (Fig.5B) to the core of the door on both hinges.

9. Once all leaves are installed, test the function of the door.

Manual information may be distributed as a complete document only, unless Lippert Components provides explicit consent to distribute individual parts.
All manual information is subject to change without notice. Revised editions will be available for free download at lci1.com. Manual information is considered factual until made obsolete by a revised version.
Please recycle all obsolete materials and contact Lippert Components with concerns or questions.

Template

NOTE: Cut out the template and use to mark locations to pre-drill 11/64” holes prior to installation for the additional fasteners or to mark the
location to insert self-drilling fasteners. The template can be utilized while the hinge is laying flat on a work surface or in place on the door.
NOTE: If printing this template on a personal printer, please set print settings to “actual size.” If printed correctly, the template should measure close
to 7 3/4”.

Typical Additional Fastener Locations

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CCD-0003865
Rev: 09.30.20
574-537-8900
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