Instructions / Assembly

F
H
G
84"
3"
7
FOUNDATION PLATES
USES
SPECIAL SIDES
Dimensions
H F G
3” 5” 84”
3” 8” 84”
3” 11” 84”
3” 14” 84”
Foundation plates are angle irons used to modify non
standard size foundations to allow use of standard size
doors, also they may be used to cap irregular surfaces such
as stone or rough concrete, eliminating the need to set
forms and pour a new concrete cap.
“H” dimensions is always 3”.
“G” dimension is standard 84” long. Length is cut to size in field
with a circular or reciprocating saw and metal cutting blade.
Longer lengths available–special order.
NOTE: Available in one inch increments
3” x 3” x 84”, 3” x 4” x 84”, . . . 3” x 20” x 84”, 3” x 21” x 84”. . .
(HOLLOW BRICK)
BEFORE
(ROUGH CEMENT)
(FIELD STONE or GRANITE
Covering foundations like the ones above, with foundation plates, makes the cellar door installation a
much easier task.
AFTER
Drill underlying foundation plate with
1
/4 in. sheet metal drill bit. Drill holes into the foundation
1
1
/4 in. deep, insert rawlplugs and fasten with 1 in. screws.
Custom sides are generally used in situations with an unusual K
height. Sides are cut to height and length requirements and foundati
on
plates are welded on to them. A standard RD model then installs on the
custom sides. Call with exact A, B, C, D, and K, dimensions for quote.
NOTE: Interior flange fastens from the inside. Holes opposite to arrows
in the diagram indicate where the flange is fastened to the foundation.
The flange is fastened by drilling holes in the foundation 1
3
/4” deep with
masonry drill bit inserting rawlplugs and 1
1
/2” sheet metal screws.