Installation

Basement Well Cover Installation Facts

Your cover will be shipped with all mounting hardware and easy installation instructions.
All of the hardware is attatched to your well and not your house or foundation.
You will be able to lock your cover from the underneath side, but will be able to easily remove in case of emergency.
Homeowners can generally install the cover in about 1 hour using basic hand tools.

The covers can be easily trimmed for a more perfect fit using a standard jig saw.

Tools required:

1.) Drill
2.) 1/4" & 3/8" Drill Bits
3.) 7/16" Socket & Wrench
4.) Marker/Pencil

Optional:
1.) Hammer
2.) Pliers
3.) Jig Saw With A 10tpi Bi-Metal Blade 

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Area Window Well Mounting

Sizing Recommendations:

• To meet egress, width and projection requirements must be considered. Common requirements are 36” for both width and projection.
• Area wall height should be 3” above the grade line to 10” below the bottom of the window.
• Note: If a grate or cover is to be used, positioning and size of the well may change to comply with egress codes, and the operation of the window. This is extremely important if a casement window is used.

 

1.   Add two inches to the area wall width dim for fastener spacing. Mark lines to center

      area wall in front of the window at this dim.

      The top holes should be at ground grade line and level. Additional holes  

      should be spaced down every 10 11/16” of area wall height.

 

2.   Drill and fasten per recommendations of the concrete anchoring system to be used.

3.   Fill the bottom of the interior of the area wall with 4” pea gravel. For areas where water

      can be a problem, a deeper hole and drain may be required. Back fill around the

      area wall, evenly from side to side. Do not use large rocks or clods.

      Do not over pack or  drive heavy equipment close to the wall.

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