THE BILCO COMPANY
P.O. Box 1203
New Haven, CT 06505
Tel: (203) 934-6363
Fax: (203) 933-8478
E-mail: bilco@bilco.com
Web site: http://www.bilco.com

ROOF HATCHES - TYPE S FOR LADDER ACCESS

DESCRIPTION:

All Bilco roof hatches are ruggedly built for long, dependable service. Covers feature a box-type design to support a 40 lb/ft² (195 kg/m²) live load. The capflashing, fully welded corners, thermoplastic rubber gasketing, fiberglass cover insulation and rigid fiberboard curb insulation ensure weathertightness and energy efficiency. Every roof hatch is designed with the proper number of compression spring operating mechanisms to provide smooth, easy, one-hand operation. Compression spring tubes are made from an anti-corrosive composite material and all other hardware is zinc plated and chromate sealed for corrosion resistance. The effortless one-hand operation to the fully open or closed position provides the ladder user the security of having one hand firmly on the ladder at all times.

USES and APPLICATIONS:

Access to roof areas is critical to every building maintenance department as HVAC systems and other roof mounted equipment require frequent maintenance and service. Bilco Type S Roof Hatches provide safe and convenient access to roof areas by means of an interior ladder. Other models are available for ship stair, service stair or equipment access.

ASSEMBLY and INSTALLATION

Installation of Bilco roof hatches is simply a matter of placing the hatch over the roof opening and securing it to the roof deck through the holes provided in the base flange. The integral capflashing readily accepts roofing felts for built-up roofing applications, and Bilco's unique Posi-Flash™ flashing system simplifies installation in single-ply roofing applications.

MATERIALS and FINISHES

Bilco roof hatches are available in either 14 gauge (1.9mm) paint bond G-90 galvanized steel construction or 11 gauge (2.3 mm) aluminum construction.

Bilco steel roof hatches are supplied with an alkyd based red oxide primer finish from the factory. Aluminum roof hatches are supplied with a mill finish.

CODES and CERTIFICATIONS

All Bilco products are designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. In addition, The Bilco Company has a highly skilled customer service department and an international network of factory-trained representatives ready to provide whatever service or assistance you may require. Should a part fail to function in normal use within a period of five (5) years - or longer, as indicated - from the date of purchase, a new part will be furnished at no charge. (Electrical motors, smoke detectors and other special equipment carry warranties of the manufacturers of those products.)