
Chapters in this video
- 0:00 Outward Swing Door Types We show the two types of outward swing doors on Ella's Bubbles walk-in tubs: the U-shaped and L-shaped doors.
- 0:20 Installing the Handle We demonstrate how to properly align the tabs and place the handle onto the latch mechanism.
- 0:48 Correct Handle Orientation We illustrate the correct handle orientation when the door is unlocked and locked, and show incorrect installations.
Customers learn to properly install the locking handle on Ella's Bubbles outward swing walk-in tub doors. This video demonstrates correct handle orientation for both unlocked and locked positions.
Ella's Bubbles walk-in tubs feature two types of outward swing doors: the U-shaped and L-shaped outward swing doors. Proper handle installation is vital for correct door alignment and a waterproof seal. The video shows how to align the tabs and place the handle onto the latch mechanism.
Correct handle placement is demonstrated, followed by inserting and hand-tightening the locking bolt, then securing it firmly with a socket wrench. The Chrome cover is then attached and hand-tightened. Incorrect handle installations are also shown, which can lead to improper door closures and potential leaks.
The handle should always face away from the hinges when the door is unlocked. When the door is locked, the handle should face toward the hinges. This ensures the door functions as intended and maintains a watertight seal.
- U-shaped outward swing door
- L-shaped outward swing door
- Align tabs
- Hand tighten locking bolt
- Secure with socket wrench
Step by step help for this topic: Door latch or handle trouble: correct handle installation, alignment, and replacements, How the Outward-Swing U-Shape Door Works: Closing, Locking, and Handle Care and Operating the L-Shape Transfer Door: Front Handle, Closing, and Wheelchair Entry.
Video transcript1 paragraph · 1:16
L walk-in tubs have two types of outward swing doors the u-shaped outward swing door and the L-shaped outward swing door proper installation of the handles to these doors is vital to correct door alignment and waterproof ceiling line up the tabs as shown here place the handle onto the latch mechanism correct placement is shown here insert and hand tighten the Locking bolt secure firmly with a socket wrench attach the Chrome cover and hand tighten correct final placement is shown here these are incorrect handle installations and will result in improper door closures and potential leaks the handle should always face away from the hinges when unlocked and the handle should face toward the hinges when locked
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