EFCO S5500 Outside Glazed User Manual

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EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012

PART NO. Y550

Series 5500 Outside Glazed Installation Instructions

STEP #4 INSTALL INTERIOR GASKETS IN MULLIONS

A. Remove the glazing gaskets from the reel, and allow them to relax and shrink.

B. Apply sealant into the raceways a minimum of 2” in each direction from the corners of the

D.L.O. (Refer to the illustration below.)

C. Once the gaskets have relaxed, cut them and install the gaskets into position. The interior

vertical gaskets must be cut vertical D.L.O. plus 1 3/4”. Place the gasket in place starting at

the center of the D.L.O. Crowd in the excess at the ends. The vertical gaskets should run

through and extend past the horizontal gaskets.

D. Cut the horizontal gaskets D.L.O. plus 1/2” and insert the gasket in place, starting at the

center of the D.L.O. Crowd in the excess at the ends.

E. Seal all gasket corners, and butt the joints as indicated in the illustration on page 26.

Seal the gasket race-

way and back side of

the gasket 2” in each

direction at all gasket

corners with sealant.

JOINT PLUGS

Note: Sealant should only

be applied immediately be-
fore applying gaskets and

setting glass.

Section IV: Glazing Preparation