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Egress Window Wells | Installation Instructions for Wellcraft 6700 Series

IMPORTANT: Read these instructions thoroughly before installing the well.

Wellcraft is not responsible for claims resulting from the failure of the contractor or homeowner to properly install

or maintain Wellcraft Wells.

Call your local diggers hotline before beginning excavation to avoid accidental contact with underground lines.

Consult with the local building inspector for the building code requirements in your area.

Gutters, down spouts, faucets on exterior walls, sprinkler heads, and sump pumps must be at least 10 feet away from

the window well. All water should be directed away from the well.

Always have the final installation approved by the local building inspector.

Heavy equipment must stay a minimum of 10 feet away from the well. Polyethylene, although extremely durable can

be damaged by heavy equipment.

Digging

Mark a center line (see figure A) on the foundation above the window.

Mark two lines (see figure A) 38.25 inches on either side of the center line for the total width of the well (76.5 inches total).

This is the maximum width of the well to the outside of the flange. (Keep the well’s flanges on these lines, to assure

the cover will fit properly, when installed.)

Dig the hole so it is centered across the window opening and large enough to accommodate the well and a working

area. The hole should be dug deep enough to tie into the house perimeter drain. Connect the window well drain

system to the perimeter drain system to provide adequate drainage of any water that may enter the window well

(see figure C). These pipes must be a minimum of 6 inches in diameter and capped such that stones or dirt can’t enter

the drain system but water can enter easily. (Window well drain system not supplied.)

Fill the bottom of the hole with pea stone and level to a minimum of 4 inches below the window sill. This will be the

bottom of the well.

Mounting

Determine the vertical mounting location. Wellcraft window wells should be installed with the top edge of the well

above the top edge of the window so that the well does not interfere with the window opening and to allow the

cover to fit properly. The top edge of the well should also be approximately 3 inches above final grade. The grade

should slope a minimum of 1 inch per foot away from the building (see figure C).

The foundation must be flat and clean of all debris to assure a proper fit of the flange to the house. Seal the outside

and inside of the flange area touching the foundation with a professional grade of silicon caulk (not included).

Drill holes for fasteners for all pre-drilled holes on the flange of the well. For poured concrete foundations use 3/8 x 3

3/4 inch wedge anchors. For block foundations use 3/8 x 2-7/16 inch sleeve anchors. Use a minimum 1 inch diameter

washer on all fasteners. RAM-SET activated fasteners should not be used. (Anchors not included.)

Position the well against the foundation wall:

Set the smallest section of the well into the hole (see figure D). Make sure the section is level, in the correct verti-

cal position as described in item 5, and that the outside edges of the mounting flanges are on lines described in

item 2. Mark the foundation through the pre-drilled holes on the mounting flanges (2 on each side). Make sure

the correct width is maintained.

Set the second section on top of the first section and attach them together (see figure E) using four 5/16 x 2 inch

bolts and washers. Make sure to align the well to the plumb lines described in item 2. Mark the holes on the founda-

tion. Remove the section to drill the holes in the foundation. After drilling for fasteners, the well section can be

attached to the foundation and bolts replaced to hold the sections together.

Set the third section on top of the second section and attach them together using four 5/16 x 2 inch bolts

and washers. Make sure to align the well to the plumb lines. Mark the holes on the foundation. Remove the section

to drill the holes in the foundation. After drilling for fasteners, the well section can be attached to the foundation

and bolts replaced to hold the sections together.

Backfill

Pea stone shall be used to backfill the well. (see figure C and F) The backfilling shall be done by hand and evenly

distributed as the filling occurs. Pea stone will allow the excess water against the exterior of the well to drain away

easily to the perimeter drain system that was installed. The top 6 inches can be backfilled with top soil to support

desired vegetation.

Cover (sold separately)

A Wellcraft well cover (see figure G) should always be installed to prevent people and animals from stepping into the

open well. Wellcraft well covers are designed to be used only when the top of the window is below the top of the

well. Wellcraft is not responsible for accidents caused by failure to have a well cover installed. If a well was installed

on an existing window, you must make sure to use either a third-party bubble style cover, fence, or other enclosure

to ensure safety around the well.

In order to assure the cover fits properly, make sure that the very outside edges of the flanges are 38.25 inches from the

center of the window (total measurement of 76.5 inches between the outside of the well flanges).

All Wellcraft Wells are designed to meet IRC-2006 International Residential Code requirements, Section 310, for

Emergency escape/ Rescue window openings for one and two family dwellings. The 6700 well is designed to be used

with up to a 5 foot wide window that meets the egress code. 10-year limited warranty on window wells in effect

when installation instructions are followed. Contact Wellcraft Inc. for Details.

Existing Construction

New Construction

Existing Construction

New Construction

Existing Construction

Window

3” allowed for

drainage

6“ topsoil

Well cover

60”

4‘

56.5”

12” pea stone

backfill

6” drainage pipe

connected to founda-

tion drainage system

1“ per foot slope

for drainage

51.0”

44.0”

4“ minimum

between the

window and

bottom of

the well

Mounting surface

must be flat and

clear of debris

Side view of well installation

Existing Construction

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76.5”

38.25”

to be 38.25 inches

from center

Insert fasteners

with washers in

pre-drilled holes.