Instructions / Assembly

Support
Bracket
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Right
Side
Piece
Left
Side Piece
Right Door
Left Door
Sill
Safety Latch
Operating Arm
Slide Bolt Lock
(Optional Keyed
Lock Available)
Torsion Rods
Hinge
Flashing Strip
Header
The Bilco Door is designed to operate with ease, keep your stairs
dry and free of debris, and deliver many years of trouble free serv-
ice when installed in accordance with these instructions. Some
installations may require that you drill and cut metal. Be sure to
use the proper tools, wear proper safety equipment and clothing,
and secure any item to be drilled or cut to a stable work surface.
The names of the door parts referred to in the instructions appear
below:
Minimum headroom requirements
will vary according to each areaway.
To determine headroom for your
areaway, refer to the chart below and
find the net clear opening for your
door size. Measure from the lower
end of your sidewall up to the dimen-
sion on the chart. Drop a plumb line
from this point to the stairs. This is
the minimum headroom of your
areaway.
Door Size Net Opening
SLW 3641 57"
SLW 4651 57"
SLW 4751 67"
SLW 5055 60"
SLW 5459 67"
CAUTION
When the doors are open for access, the area should be per-
sonally 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
Depending on the installation, the following tools
and material may be required:
Hammer and Nails Pry Bar
Sledge Hammer Level
Masonry Chisel Tape Measure
Circular Saw Abrasive Metal Cutting Blade
Jig Saw Metal Cutting Jig Saw Blade
Electric Drill 1/4” + 9/32" High Speed Drill Bits
7/16", 9/16" Wrenches 1/4" Carbide Masonry Drill Bit
Flat blade Screwdriver Hack Saw
Work Gloves Shovel and Trowel
Eye Protection Mortar Tub
(1) Tube Silicone Caulk Hearing Protection
For a satisfactory installation, read the following
Instructions before the job begins:
•
Foundation Requirements: SECTION A, page 2
•
Foundation Plates: SECTION B, page 2
•
Door Assembly and Installation: SECTION C, page 4
Note: The Bilco Sloped Wall Basement Door must be installed
square and level on a structurally sound foundation.
Call Customer Service at [phone]
www.bilco.com
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Bilco Sloped Wall Basement Door
Installation
Instructions