EFCO S5500 Outside Glazed - Manual (Page 24)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y550
Series 5500 Outside Glazed Installation Instructions
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.
ELEVATION OF JOINERY
AT HORIZONTALS
PRIOR TO SETTING THE GLASS
Section IV: Glazing Preparation
STEP #3 INSTALL 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.