ERKD-8BR - Uncategorized Chief - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Rack Door Kit (Rear and Front Doors)
Compatible Racks	Elite Series: ERK-12-20, ERK-16-20, ERK-20-20, ECRR-12-20, ECRR-16-20, ECRR-20-20
Rear Door Material	Solid Melamine
Front Door Material	Smoked Plexi-Glass
Rear Door Finish	White (typical melamine)
Front Door Finish	Smoked transparent
Lock Type	Key lock on rear door
Hinge Type (Rear)	Chrome hinges with snap-on and release
Hinge Type (Front)	Brass hinges with slotted screws
Lock Catch	L-shaped bracket with wood screws
Door Orientation	Can be installed to swing left or right
Rear Door Adjustment	Adjustable for left/right and in/out alignment
Front Door Adjustment	Minimal tweaking possible; slotted hinge screws
Installation Method	Pre-drilled pilot holes; hinges attach with wood screws
Caster Mounting	16 pilot holes provided for casters (casters not included)
Included Hardware	Hinges, screws, lock catch, lock with keys
Recommended Tools	Straight screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, carpet for protection
Maintenance	Wipe with soft cloth and mild detergent; avoid abrasives
Safety Note	Install on a stable rack; do not exceed weight capacity
Country of Origin	USA (Paterson, NJ)

Frequently Asked Questions - ERKD-8BR Chief

How do I install the rear door?

First, attach the chrome hinges to the rear door: fit the dish portion into the large round hole and secure with #8 x 3/8" wood screws. Then attach the other hinge sections to the inside rear of the rack, tapping them into the pre-drilled holes. Finally, snap the door onto the hinges. Install the lock catch using 5/8" wood screws.

How do I install the front door?

Mount the two brass hinges on the inside front of the rack on your chosen side, with openings facing each other. Use #10 x 5/8" wood screws and leave them loose. Slide the door between the hinges, then tighten the door screws with a straight screwdriver, followed by the hinge screws.

Can the doors swing either way?

Yes. Both the rear and front doors can be installed to swing left or right. For the rear door, attach the hinge sections to the desired side. For the front door, mount the hinges on the side you prefer.

How do I adjust the rear door alignment?

The rear door has adjustment screws on the hinges for left/right alignment and in/out movement. Turn the screws to see which direction moves the door correctly.

How do I remove the front door?

Loosen the slotted screw on each hinge to release the door. This is useful when installing gear in the rack.

How do I remove the rear door?

Pull the release at the end of the hinge to unsnap the door from the rack.

What tools are needed for installation?

You will need a straight screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver. Use carpet or soft material when turning the rack upside down to protect it.

Are the casters included with the door kit?

No. The ERKD-8BR is a door kit only. However, the rack has 16 pilot holes for caster installation (casters sold separately).

What racks are compatible with this door kit?

It is designed for Chief Elite Series Racks: ERK-12-20, ERK-16-20, ERK-20-20, ECRR-12-20, ECRR-16-20, and ECRR-20-20.

How should I clean the doors?

Wipe with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners that could damage the melamine or plexi-glass.

USER MANUAL ERKD-8BR Chief

Door Instruction Sheet for Elite Series Racks: ERK-12-20, ERK-16-20, ERK-20-20, ECRR-12-20, ECRR-16-20, ECRR-20-20

Step 1: The rear door is a solid melamine door with a lock in it. It is pre-drilled for the 2 chrome hinges supplied. The "dish" (round) portion of the hinge fits in the large round hole in the rear door, and the (2) #8 x 3/8" wood screws go into the appropriate pilot holes. See Illustration 1. The other part of the hinge attaches to the inside of the rack, at the rear. Before you attach this section, be sure to attach it to the correct side of the rack (you can install it so that the door swings either way). Locate the second hinge sections in the holes at the rear, tap them into the holes lightly (they can go in either direction), then run the attached screws in. You can put the door on later. Next, attach the "lock catch"-the small "L" shaped bracket- with 2 5/8" wood screws.

The front door is a smoked plexi-glass door, which mounts on either side (again, decide which direction works best for your location). When you know which way you'll hinge the door, mount the (2) brass door hinges on the inside of the front of the rack, on the side you've chosen. Be sure to mount them so that the openings are facing each other, so as to allow the door to fit between them. Screw them in place with the same #10 x 5/8" wood screws that you used for the rack rail, leaving the screw a bit loose, until you get the door in place. Slide the door between the hinges, then when it is all the way in, lightly tighten the screws on the door with a straight screwdriver, then tighten the hinge screws.

You should now stand the rack up and attach the rear door. This is done by placing the hinge section from the door on top of the section in the rack, and snapping the hinge together. To remove the door, simply pull on the release at the end of the hinge. Next, adjust the doors, so that they swing and lock correctly. The rear door has an adjustable hinge, which allows for left and right alignment, as well as in and out movement. Just turn the adjustment screws to see which screw moves the door in the correct direction. The front door should not require adjustment, but you can "tweek" it a bit of needed.

You also may need to remove the front door until you get your gear in the rack. To do this, loosen the "slotted" screw on each hinge to release the door.

Step 2: The last thing to do is to (carefully, with carpet or something soft) stand the rack upside-down, with the bottom facing up, and screw on the casters. You will see the (16) "pilot" holes. they are merely guides as to where to place the casters, and they only serve as a starting point for the wood screws to bite into the wood.

We suggest that the easiest method for installing the gear (although it may not always be practical), is to do this with the rack on its back, with the rear door locked, and the front door removed. If you can carefully place the gear in the rack, orient the gear so that the spacing seems right, then run all of the rack screws (not supplied) into the rails, loosely at first, then tighten after one more alignment check.

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