Bilco Sloped Wall Basement Door
For a satisfactory installation, read the following
instructions before the job begins:
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Foundation Requirements: SECTION A, page 2
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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.
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"
Depending on the installation, the following tools
and materials may be required:
Hammer and Nails
Sledge Hammer
Masonry Chisel
Circular Saw
Jig Saw
Electric Drill
7/16" Wrench
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Work Gloves
Eye Protection
(1) Tube Silicone Caulk
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Installation
Instructions
Call Customer Service at (800) 854-9724
Header
Flashing Strip
Left
Side Piece
Pry Bar
Level
Tape Measure
Abrasive Metal Cutting Blade
Metal Cutting Jig Saw Blade
9/32" High Speed Drill Bit
1/4" Carbide Masonry Drill Bit
Hack Saw
Shovel and Trowel
Mortar Tub
Hearing Protection
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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:
Hinge
Right
Side
Piece
Left Door
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 light color oil based alkyd enamel will reflect sunlight and
reduce the temperature of the metal. KEEP OFF DOORS
Torsion Rods
Slide Bolt Lock
(Optional Keyed
Lock Available)
Right Door
Support
Bracket
Sill
Call the BILCO HELP LINE
For Installation Information (800) 854-9724
weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST.
CAUTION
2/12
Operating Arm
Safety Latch
MSC302 REV 8.0