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©2020 Babcock-Davis, Inc.
REV 7/2020
Draft Stop Access Door
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
Model(s): BDT/BDW/BDP
STUD WALL
Tools Needed
o
5/32 Drill Bit and Driver
o
Screwdriver
Supplies Needed
o
#12 Drywall Screws
Installation
1.
Place door in opening and mark location of attachments on studs using holes in latch and hinge side of
door frame as guides.
2.
Remove door and drill 5/32” holes through studs at points marked for attachment.
3.
Place door into position and fasten to wall as follows:
4.
For panels utilizing a drywall bead flange (DW), screws should be fastened at 18” on center (O.C.)
maximum through the flange face in addition to the pre-existing holes located on the inside of the
frame.
5.
Check door for freedom of movement. If it binds, shim to remove any racking of frame at attachment
points.
6.
Install the spring. Self-closure of door is required for all draft stop applications; thus, spring must be
installed.
MASONARY WALL
Tools Needed
o
Drill Bit and Drill
Supplies Needed
o
#10-32 x 1” flat-head steel machine screws
Installation
1.
For new construction, unfold masonry anchors prior to fill.
2.
Place door in opening and mark location of attachments using holes in latch and hinge sides of door
frame as guides.
3.
Remove door and install expansion shields in wall at points marked.
4.
Place door into position and fasten with #10-32 x 1” flat-head steel machine screws.
Wood Substrate
#12 X 1-1/4” drywall screws; minimum of 2 per side
Steel Substrate
#12 X 1-1/8” drywall screws; minimum of 2 per side
