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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

Section V: Vertical Splice Joints

STEP #2 ATTACH MULLION SPLICE SLEEVES

A. Clean all surfaces that will contact sealant per the sealant manufacturer’s instructions,

making sure to remove all oils and debris from contact surfaces.

B. Apply bond breaker tape to the mullion splice sleeve.

C. For standard installation, attach the mullion splice sleeve to the top of the lower mullion

with splice sleeve attachment screws. Cap seal the fastener heads.

MULLION SPLICE SLEEVE

BOND BREAKER TAPE

SPLICE STOP SCREW

(When required) See

STEP 1, item B, , page 24.

SPLICE ATTACHMENT

SCREWS (cap seal)

LOWER MULLION

1/4” X 1” X 5”

FOAM CAULK

JOINT BACKER