The first step in install new damper felts is removing the old felts. Usually the felts were originally glued to the damper heads with a water soluable glue. I have a fixture that allows the old felts to be placed over a trough in which is placed a combination of warm water and wall paper remover. The felts are allowed to soak for 10-15 minutes and they will actually begin to fall off the damper heads. Then it is a simple job to clean off the remaining glue reside from the damper head. One word of caution-dry the heads as quickly as possible. Extended soaking may loosen the finish on the heads. While the heads are drying, the wires are cleaned with Noxon Polish. After the heads have dried over night, a fresh coat of lacquer is add to the tops of the heads. The dampers are now ready for new felts.
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