DAHON Service Manual - Manual (Page 17)

VERSION C*
WARNING:
If the hinge is too tight, it could cause tension and damage to the frame.
NOTE:
While adjusting a V-Clamp hinge, turn in increments of 1/16 for the best result in securing the
hinge. Failure to effectively adjust the hinge could result in the hinge being too tight or loose.
NOTE:
While tightening the lock nut, hold the adjustment nut tightly with an Allen key.
Adjust the hinge bolt to allow the hinge to open and close with the same amount
of force (39~88 Nm).
*TOOLS NEEDED: 10 mm wrench, 6 mm Allen key
Step 1 - To loosen the Lock Nut: Use a
10mm wrench. Turn the wrench in the
direction shown above. Step 2 - Close the hinge. Do not close the
latch in this process.
Step 4 - Lock Nut Tightening:
After adjusting the hinge, use 10mm wrench
to tighten the lock nut.Turn the wrench in the
direction shown above. To make sure the tightness of the clamp
is correct, open and close the hinge latch.
Step 3a - To loosen the hinge clamp, use
a 6mm Allen key turning the adjustment
nut counter-clockwise. Step 3 - To tighten the hinge clamp, use
a 6mm Allen Key. Tun the adjustment
nut clockwise
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