Quickly replace a broken Size 5 nylon coil zipper slider without replacing the entire zipper. Remove broken slider and attach Dritz Fix-A-Zipper slider onto zipper teeth. Size 5 zippers are often found on jackets, coats, sleeping bags, tents, purses, duffle bags, and luggage.
DETAILS
- Item Number: 309-C-33
- Quick and easy repair of zippers
- Easy installation of new slider with help of included tool
- Slider is suitable for use on separating (open-ended) zippers or for non-separating (close-end) zippers
- Package includes (1) Gunmetal finish Slider and Tool for size 5 coil zipper
USAGE & CARE
Usage Instructions:
1. Confirm zipper is a size 5 (5mm) by measuring closed teeth with ruler or placing zipper teeth next to illustration.
2. Remove broken slider using a pair of cutting pliers.
3. Flip pull tab to top of slider. Insert fork of tool into middle of slider until it stops.
4. To open slider, push lower jaw of slider down with tool while holding pull tab firmly; slider will open.
5. For separating (open-end zippers), start at bottom of zipper and place slider above retainer box, over insertion pin; press jaws of slider firmly together. Insert box pin into top of new slider to close zipper.
6. For non-separating (close-end zippers), place slider over closed zipper teeth; press jaws of slider firmly together. If teeth are completely open, place slider over one side of teeth; insert other side of teeth into slider and firmly close. Be sure teeth are completely inside the slider before closing.