Final impressions of the bilco bulkhead door the gas pistons really make these heavy doors easy to open and close a great feature for small children and the elderly.
How to install lock on bilco door.
With the lock slide bolt in the unlocked position the turn handle should be aligned in a horizontal position as viewed from the topside of the basement door.
The basement door keyed lock kit is available for all steel basement door models and is not available for ultra series basement doors at this time.
Look into keyed entry door knobs also called privacy knobs portable door locks or top of door locks.
Enjoy the convenience of locking and unlocking your classic series bilco basement door from the outside with a basement door keyed lock kit.
Install a bilco keyed entry lock and save the trip into the basement to lock or unlock the door.
Step 5 install black plastic caps as shown on the drawing.
Install the left door in the same.
Enjoy the convenience of locking and unlocking your classic series bilco basement door from the outside with a basement door keyed lock kit.
Line up the holes in the hinges with the hinge pivot holes in the brackets.
Install right door by holding it vertically over the right side piece.
Insert the 5 16 x 1 1 4 hinge pins and cotter pins.
Install a bilco keyed entry lock and save the trip into the basement to lock or unlock the door.
Test lock operation with the door in the open position before locking closed door.
If you re in a situation where you cannot or do not want to use a drill to install your lock there are a couple ways of installing an interior door lock without a drill.
Template instructions and all hardware.
Install a bilco keyed entry lock and save the trip into the basement to lock or unlock the door.
For best operation lubricate as.
If there are no rain gutters above a diverter must be installed to prevent roof water from flowing directly onto the door.
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.
Position the door so that the door hinges will fit into the hinge brackets that are welded onto the side piece.