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EFCO S5500 Inside Glazed User Manual

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EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012

PART NO. Y552

Series 5500 Inside Glazed Installation Instructions

Section IV: Glazing Preparation

Provide a downward slope with the

sealant, without interfering with the

edge of the glass, to allow for drain-

age of water.

The erector is to perform sealant

compatibility and adhesion testing.

MULLION

JOINT PLUGS

EDGE OF GLASS

Section of mullion

broken out for clarity.

Note: Remove any excess sealant

from the underside of the joint

plugs and tool smooth as shown.

STEP #3 TOOLING JOINT PLUGS

A. After installation of the joint plugs, reseal the joint connecting the surfaces of the hori-

zontal and vertical mullions with sealant over the joint plug as shown below.

B. Provide a downward slope with the sealant, without interfering with the edge of the glass

once the glass is set, to allow for drainage of water.

Seal the connecting surfaces of the

horizontal and vertical mullions

and joint plugs with sealant. Tool
the excess sealant to provide a

smooth surface.

ELEVATION OF JOINERY

AT HORIZONTALS

PRIOR TO SETTING THE GLASS