Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsBilco ManualsCellar DoorsClassic Series 51 in. x 64 in. Sandstone Powder Coated Painted Steel Cellar Door with Keyed Lock Kit

About These Instructions

It may be helpful to you to look through this entire folder before proceeding with the detailed assembly and

installation instructions. The names of the various parts referred to in the instructions are indicated below.

IMPORTANT: If your door was supplied with a red oxide primer nish, it must be painted within forty-ve (45) days of

installation. See paint label on interior of door leaf or go to www.BILCO.com for complete painting instructions. If your

door has a powder coat nish, no additional nishing is required.

When the doors are open for access, the area should be personally 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 or a light color nish coat will reect sunlight

and reduce the temperature of the metal. KEEP OFF DOORS.

CAUTION

Depending upon the type of installation,

some or all of the following will be required:

• Hammer and Nails

• Circular Saw

• Masonry Chisel

• Shovel and Trowel

• Level

• Tape Measure

• Electric Drill

• Phillips head screwdriver

• Wrenches and Sockets:

7/16” and 1/2”

• 1/4" Carbide Masonry Drill Bit

• Exterior Grade

Polyurethane Caulk (Opaque)

• Work Gloves

• Safety Goggles

Sill

Slide Bolt Lock

(optional Keyed

Lock Kit available)

Right Door

Left Door

Hinge

Header

Left

Side piece

Right

Side

piece

Gas

Spring

Upper Spring

Bracket

Lower Spring

Bracket

Patent # 6,799,395

Classic Series BILCO Basement Door

Installation Instructions

BILCO Customer Service (800) 854-9724

www.BILCO.com

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Classic Series BILCO Basement Door Installation Instructions BILCO Customer Service (800) 854-9724 www.BILCO.com About These Instructions It may be helpful to you to look through this entire folder before proceeding with the detailed assembly and installation instructions. The names of the various parts referred to in the instructions are indicated below. IMPORTANT: If your door was supplied with a red oxide primer finish, it must be painted within forty-five (45) days of installation.
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Installing the door on an areaway that is smooth, level and properly sized to fit the door The BILCO basement door will shed water in all normal conditions only when installed and caulked in accordance with these instructions. If there are no rain gutters above, a diverter must be installed to prevent roof water from flowing directly onto the door.
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Hinge Pin #3 Cotter Pin STEP 3: Door Installation: CAUTION: Doors are heavy until gas spring operators are installed. Two people may be required for door assembly. Install right door by holding it vertically over the right side piece as shown in Figure #3. Position the door so that the door hinges fit into the hinge brackets that are welded onto the side piece as shown.
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STEP 6: Rubber Bumper Installation: After the finish paint has dried, install two rubber bumpers in the holes on the outside edge of each door. Bumpers are installed by twisting the small end into the hole until it is fully seated. Bumpers cushion the doors in the open position and protect the finish paint.