Servicing the Raritan Slow Closing Seat Cover Hinges
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How to Rebuild the Raritan Seat Cover Hinges Closed Captioned Transcript
00:57.74: To remove the seat and cover, begin by removing the bolts and nuts from the rear of the bowl.
01:06.00: Remove the screws from the seat and cover.
01:22.00: Note that the hinges are different in appearance and function.
01:31.00: Separate the to support arms to remove the piston from the housings. The pistons have a round bearing portion on one side and a flat support structure on the other.
01:55.00: Also note that the Pistons are marked individually for their respective side.
02:10.00: When reassembling, make certain, not to overtighten the screws.
Raritan developed their own seat and covers to make the slow close option more economical and standard on every toilet. In addition to the slow close feature we added a slight ridge to the stops on the underside of the seat.