Installation Instructions

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About These Instructions

It may be helpful to you to look through this entire folder

before proceeding with the detailed assembly and instal-

lation instructions. If the installation is on new construc-

tion, you will find information and stairwell dimensions on

page 7. If modifications are required, the information on

page 6 will be helpful. On pages 4 and 5 are photographs

of actual installations which should also be of interest and

assistance to you. The names of the various parts re-

ferred to in the instructions are indicated below.

Depending upon the type of installation,

some or all of the following will be required:

Hammer and Nails Circular Saw

Sledge Hammer Level

Masonry Chisel Tape Measure

Shovel and Trowel Electric Drill

7/16" Wrench Wheelbarrow

Flatblade Screwdriver Work Gloves

1/4" Carbide Masonry Drill Bit Safety Goggles

When the doors are open for access, the area should be personally guarded to prevent

anyone from falling down the stairs. Doors should be closed and locked when not in use.

KEEP OFF DOORS TO AVOID INJURY

Surface may be slippery. In extreme conditions steel in the summer sun can become hot

and cause injury. White enamel or other light color finish paint will reflect sunlight and reduce

the temperature of the metal. KEEP OFF DOORS

CAUTION

Printed in U.S.A. ©

Sill

Torsion Rods

Slide Bolt Lock

Right Door

Left Door

Safety

Latch

Operating

Arm

Hinge

Header

Left

Sidepiece

Right

Sidepiece

Optional Keyed

Lock Available

Bilco Basement Door

Installation

Instructions

The Bilco Company, P.O. Box 1203, New Haven, CT 06505

(203)934-6363 Fax (203) 933-8478

http://www.bilco.com

Building on Our Tradition ™

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Bilco Basement Door Installation Instructions Building on Our Tradition ™ The Bilco Company, P.O. Box 1203, New Haven, CT 06505 (203)934-6363 Fax (203) 933-8478 http://www.bilco.com About These Instructions It may be helpful to you to look through this entire folder before proceeding with the detailed assembly and installation instructions. If the installation is on new construction, you will find information and stairwell dimensions on page 7.
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For new construction or replacing wooden door where new CAUTION: The Bilco basement door will shed water in all normal conditions only when installed and caulked in accordance with these instructions. If there are no rain gutters above, a diverter must be installed to prevent roof water from flowing directly onto the Bilco basement door. Points of particular importance are in RED OR BOLD face type.
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concrete capping is required #4 Install right door by holding it vertically over the right sidepiece. Position the door so that the door hinges will fit into the hinge brackets that are welded onto the sidepiece. Line up the holes in the hinges with the hinge pivot holes in the brackets. Insert the 5/16" x 1-1/4" hinge pins and cotter pins. Install the left door in the same manner.
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Replacing a wooden door when concrete is level and in good condition Remove wooden doors. Mix a small batch of concrete to patch any holes in the present concrete caused by anchors which had held the old door in place. Assemble the frame of the Bilco basement door in accordance with instruction 2 on page 2. Move the assembled frame into place, being sure it is centered properly over stairwell. Mark on the siding with a pencil the exact shape of the back of each sidepiece.
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Replacing a wooden door when sidewalls are sloping masonry in poor condition Note: If sloping masonry sidewalls are in good condition and are structurally sound, return this door and install a Bilco model SLW door. Remove wooden doors. If sloping masonry sidewalls are of stone, brick, block, or poured concrete, they can usually be removed by striking them with a sledge hammer. Be sure to wear safety goggles. Usually more than 10 or 20 blows are required before the concrete starts to crack.
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Adapting the Bilco basement door to unusual conditions To increase length: When added length is needed, extensions are available for Size C Bilco basement door. Easily assembled and installed, Bilco extensions are manufactured in 6", 12", 18", or 24" lengths. Two or more extensions can be mounted together if even more length is needed. Turn second extension around and bolt the two flanges together. Caulk between extensions and provide flashing at the joint against the house.
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Information and stairwell dimensions for new construction The stairwell for the Bilco basement door should be built at the same time as the house foundation. If foundation and stairwell are poured concrete, build the stairwell to about the height of the proposed finish grade. Push Z-anchors or short pieces of reinforcing rods into wet concrete. This allows for pouring a 4" cement capping later. Waterproof outside of stairwell walls as you do the basement.
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How to correct installation errors or repair minor damage* *The Bilco basement door is carefully and adequately packed to withstand all normal shipping abuse. This information is provided to show how easily minor repairs can be made, thus saving the builder or homeowner much unnecessary inconvenience. Door not shedding water. If your Bilco basement door does not shed water, look for and correct these installation errors. 1. Header end plates not caulked.