Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Summary

1. Safety first

2. Tools required

3. Parts required for N & H conversions

4. Link Latch parts no longer required N & H

5. Conversion instructions

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Safety First ! Please wear safety glasses

Tools Required:

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Tools Required:

1. Drillers Edge Drift Pin Tool (part# 100666) for removal and installation of ½” diameter Latch Retracting Pin.

2. Drillers Edge Drift Pin Tool (part#100877) for removal of ½” diameter Latch Pivot Pin.

3. Hammer

4. Socket wrench, socket 9/16” (14mm), extension 4” (100mm).

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Drillers Edge Parts Required – N Size:

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Drillers Edge Parts Required – N Size:

Part Number Decription Quantity

100451 Latch Pivot Pin 1

100450 Latch Spring 1

100467 Latch N 2

100449 Latch Retracting Pin 2

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Drillers Edge Parts Required – H Size:

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Drillers Edge Parts Required – H Size:

Part Number Decription Quantity

100484 Latch Pivot Pin 1

100450 Latch Spring 1

100496 Latch H 2

100483 Latch Retracting Pin 2

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

N - Link Latch Parts No Longer Required:

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

N - Link Latch Parts No Longer Required: Part Number Description Quantity 3541932 Nyloc Bolt 3/8”-16UNC x ¾” 1 306022 Washer 1 3543812 Latch Compression Spring 1 306452 Links 2 104816 Latches 2 24548 Spring Pin ½” x 1 ½” 1 24305 Spring Pin ½” x 2” 2

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

H - Link Latch Parts No Longer Required:

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

H - Link Latch Parts No Longer Required: Part Number Description Quantity 3541932 Nyloc Bolt 3/8”-16UNC x ¾” 1 104953 Washer 1 3543619 Latch Compression Spring 1 306216 Links 2 104818 Latches 2 24305 Spring Pin ½” x 2” 1 24524 Spring Pin ½” x 2 3/4” 2

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Step 1: Remove spearhead point and base by driving out ½” x 2” spring pin – use Drillers Edge drift pin tool 100666.

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Step 2: Use 9/16” (14mm) ratchet, socket and

extension to remove 3/8” Nyloc bolt, washer and spring

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Step 3: Remove ½” x 2” spring pin using drift pin 100666, move latch retracting case to lower position, swing latches out and remove links.

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Step 4: Remove latch retracting case.

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Step 5: Using drift pin 100666 remove ½” x 1 ½” spring pin and remove link latches.

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Step 6: Seat latch retracting case, place spring into slot and mount latches together

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Step 7: Holding latches and spring together, insert Edge Latches (entering on an angle) as shown into the base of the upper latch body.

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Step 8: Position latch retracting case as shown and use drift pin 100877 to align latch pivot holes.

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Step 9: Hold drift pin 100877 in position during hammering to avoid jamming. Spring pin slot is best in downward position to avoid latch pivot hole damage during loading

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

(Lip Down)

Step 10: Latch pivot spring must be centered in upper latch body to avoid jamming of latch retracting case.

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Step 10: Latch pivot spring must be centered in upper latch body to avoid jamming of latch retracting case.

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Step 11: Seat latch retracting case, fold in Edge Latches and use drift pin 100666 to align and install new ½” x 2” latch retracting spring pin – slot down.

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion

Step 12: Install spearhead point and base using drift pin 100666 to align and install latch retracting spring pin.

Link Latch to EdgeLatch Conversion

For technical support please contact: Steven Boesche (Tel: +1 705 4911 007) sb@drillersedge.com John Daniels (Tel: +1 705 493 0359) jd@drillersedge.com Richie Gushulak (Tel: +1 705 493 6651) goosh@drillersedge.com www.drillersedge.com

Link Latch to “Edge Latch” Conversion