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EFCO S5500 Outside Glazed User Manual

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EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012

PART NO. Y550

Series 5500 Outside Glazed Installation Instructions

Section VII: Door Framing Installation & Anchorage

STEP #1 INSTALL ADJACENT FRAME

The following example depicts a typical S-5500 elevation with door framing. The following illustra-

tions show the anchoring of the frame assemblies utilizing the standard method for anchoring of the

S-5500. It is up to the responsible engineer to determine the structural adequacy and type of anchor-
age method to be used for a given substrate, applied loads, and building movements. The S-5500 has

different anchorage options available to meet these conditions. Refer to previous sections for more

information. Assemble and seal the frames as shown in Section II.

A. Install all successive frames up to the door opening as noted in Section III, or as appropri-

ate. Right to left installation as viewed from the exterior is recommended.

B. Anchor the frame as required.

DOOR JAMB

FRAME ASSEMBLY

OPENING IN

STRUCTURE