Basement Entrances
- One-piece, pre-cast concrete, manufactured and installed to rigid specifications.
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Classic Series Steel Sided Door
| A PermEntry Unit fo Every Home | |||||
| FOOTING TO GRADE | PE SIZE | CASTING (C) | DOOR (D) HEIGHT | ||
| HEIGHT | LENGTH | WIDTH | |||
| 35" - 41" | S | 43" | 45" | 51 1/2" | 52" |
| 52" - 58" | O | 60" | 60" | 51 1/2" | 30" |
| 59" - 66" | B | 68" | 66" | 55 1/2" | 22" |
| 67" - 74" | C* | 76" | 74" | 55 1/2" | 19 1/2" |
| 75" - 82" | D* | 84" | 86" | 55 1/2" | 22" |
| 83" - 91" | E | 92 3/4" | 95 3/8" | 58" | 22" |
| 92" - 99" | F | 101" | 104" | 58" | 22" |
| * Optional ultra series door availible for size C and D only. | |||||
- Rugged, heavy-gauge steel door
- Torsion rod lift assistance for easy operation
- Baked-on primer, field coating ready
- Automatic safety catches and release lever
- Overlapping flange design and concealed hinges
Optional Ultra Series Door
- High-density polyethelene construction, never rusts, rots or needs painting
- Attractive wood design
- Gas spring lift assistance
- Sturdy inside locking mechanism
- Interchangeable side panel inserts for light or ventilation
Pre-installation requirements:
- Provide truck access to within 10' of the center of the PermEntry unit.
- Foundation footing and opening should be LEVEL, PLUMB and SQUARE.
- Width of opening in foundation wall should be 40" maximum for all sizes.
- Ensure proper soil drainage at base of unit. A footing drain to daylight is recommended.
- When foundation is backfilled, leave minimum work area for PermEntry installation as shown.
- Basement floor or equivalent slab should be poured in the concrete wall.
- Hold foundation tar coating back minimum 12" each side of opening.
How to measure:
- Determine the measurement from the finished grade to the foundation footing.
- Refer to table below to select proper size. Top of casting should be a minimum of 2" above finished grade.
- Double check your pre-installation requirements and check site to determine that there is proper truck access to and from the PermEntry installation site.
Post-installation requirements:
- Properly backfill and compact excavation with clean, suitable fill and/or stone. NEVER USE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS and NEVER backfill higher than 2" below top of concrete casting.
- Final grade should be adjusted to leave 2"-6" of casting above finished grade, immediately slope grade away from the PermEntry unit in all directions.
- Avoid locating down spouts or sump discharge near the PermEntry unit.
- An insulated door at bottom of stairs is recommended to reduce heat loss.
- A finish coat of alkyd metal enamle in a light color must be applied to all metal surfaces inside and out. DO NOT USE AN OIL BASE WOOD PAINT.
