Latch Hook Adjustment

Dowel Pin Assembly:

Lengthening the latching hook reduces effort and is done as follows:
^ Loosen set screw
^ turn hook counterclockwise (see figure)
^ then tighten set screw

The hook has an adjustment range of 1.00 inch minimum to 1.40 inch maximum. One turn of the hook counterclockwise extends the hood 0.04 inch (1 mm). If latching is difficult after the dowel pin adjustment, lengthen the hook 2 turns counterclockwise. If still difficult, repeat as necessary until hook reaches its maximum length.