STEP - 4 Install Flashing Strip
Flashing strip must
overlap the header by at least 3/4".*
the flashing strip, remove the two top bolts from the door header.
Position flashing strip on door with upturned flange against house,
per Figure - 11A. Fit upturned flange under siding, per Figure -
11B, and apply a bead of silicone caulk under perimeter of flash-
ing strip where it overlaps door header. Nail flashing strip to
sheathing or anchor to masonry with 1/4" concrete anchors pur-
chased separately. Use holes in flashing strip as a guide and drill
two 9/32" holes through middle of door header, apply silicone
caulk around each hole and fasten flashing strip to door header
with 1/4" round head bolts and nuts. Drill one 9/32" hole at each
end of flashing strip through door side pieces, change to a mason-
ry drill bit and drill 1/4" x 2-1/4" deep holes into the masonry. Apply
caulk around holes, insert nail-in anchors provided and hammer
nailpins down until flush with door frame.
*If space between door header and house is greater than flashing
strip, or overlap is less than 3/4", extension panels are available
from your Bilco dealer in 6" and 12" widths.
STEP - 5 Install Doors
Install right door per Figure - 12A by holding it vertically over right
side piece so that hinges fit into hinge brackets on side piece. Line
up holes in hinges with hinge pivot holes in brackets and insert
5/16" x 1-1/4" hinge pins and cotter pins. Install left door in same
manner.
Caution: Before closing doors, disengage safety latch on lower
hinge of each door.
STEP - 6 Install Torsion Rods
There are two rods marked #1 and two marked #2. Markings can
be found on the plastic component on each rod. Each door
requires one #1 and one #2 torsion rod. (Note: Model SLW 3641
uses only two rods).
Before installing the rods, apply lubricant to plastic components
per sketch included with packet containing lubricant vial.
To install torsion rods on all models except SLW3641:
Left door: Open left door so safety latch engages. Refer to
Figure - 12B and install rod #1 first, then install rod #2 so that it pass-
es under rod #1. Insert "U" shaped end of rod #1 through hole in
upper hinge bracket of left side piece, as shown in the diagram.
Insert "L" shaped end of rod UP into the lower retainer. Insert "U"
shaped end of rod #2 through hole in lower hinge bracket of left side
piece, as shown in diagram. Insert the "L" shaped end of the rod
DOWN into the upper retainer. Rod #2 should pass under rod #1.
Right door: Open right door so safety latch engages. Refer to
Figure - 12C and install rod #1 first, then install rod #2 so that it pass-
es under rod #1. Insert "U" shaped end of rod #1 through hole in
lower hinge bracket of right side piece, as shown in the diagram.
Insert "L" shaped end of rod UP into the upper retainer. Insert "U"
shaped end of rod#2‚ through hole in upper hinge bracket of right
side piece, as shown in diagram. Insert the "L" shaped end of the
rod DOWN into the lower retainer. Rod #2 should pass under rod #1.
To install torsion rods on model SLW3641 doors:
Open door so safety latch engages. Refer to Figure - 12B (for
left door) or Figure 12-C (for right door) and insert "U" shaped end
of rod through hole in lower (for left door) or upper (for right door)
hinge bracket of side piece, as shown in the diagram. Insert the "L"
shaped end of the rod DOWN into the upper (for left door) or lower
(for right door) retainer.
Optional Keyed Lock Available
Available for online purchase at
www.bilco.com.
To install
3/4"
Minimum
Overlap
Clapboard
or Shingle
B
Sheathing
Frame Construction
FIGURE - 11
A
B
Lower Hinge
This rod passes
under Rod #1
2
Inside View of Left Door
FIGURE - 12
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Flashing Strip
A
Caulk
1
1
2
2
1
Flashing Strip
Masonry Construction
Section at Hinge
Upper
Hinge
Lubricate
(see note A)
C
Upper Hinge
This Rod passes
over Rod #2
1
Retainers
Inside View of Right Door
Flashing
(by others)
1
2
2
Header
Hinge
Door
Side piece
Hinge Bracket
Hole for Torsion Rod
Hinge Pivot Hole
Lower
Hinge
Upper
Hinge
This rod passes
under Rod #1
Lower Hinge
This Rod passes
over Rod #2
2
1
Retainers
