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Heavy-duty anchor connections) – EFCO S5500 Advanced User Manual

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EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y557

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Series 5500 Advanced & Alternate Installation Instructions

STEP #1 ASSEMBLE OUTSIDE GLAZED FRAME MEMBERS

This method of anchorage is available for conditions where the standard head and sill anchors or

alternate head anchors are not adequate for the given design criteria. Please consult with the structural

engineer responsible for the shop drawings for your project.

A. Assemble verticals and intermediate horizontals following the frame assembly and sealing

instructions in Section II. Shear blocks should be installed after the frames are set and

anchored to avoid interference with the anchor bolts.

B. Insert ‘F’ anchors into each end of the jamb mullion and ‘M’ anchors into each end of the

intermediate vertical.

‘F’ ANCHOR

‘F’ ANCHOR

‘M’ ANCHOR

‘M’ ANCHOR

JAMB MULLION

INTERMEDIATE

VERTICAL

PRE-ASSEMBLED

FRAME UNIT

Section III: Alternate Anchorage Method

(Heavy-Duty Anchor Connections)