EFCO S5500 Outside Glazed - Manual (Page 8)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y550 8
Series 5500 Outside Glazed Installation Instructions
STEP #2 INSTALL FRAME COMPONENTS
A. Snap-in PVC pocket fillers into the perimeter framing members.
B. Plug the ends of the exterior portion of the vertical mullions with backer rod. Recess
the backer rod at least 1/4” from each end and apply a generous amount of sealant to
cover the ends of the mullions. Tool the sealant flush with the end of the mullion.
BACKER ROD
PERIMETER PVC
POCKET FILLER
PERIMETER PVC
POCKET FILLER
JAMB
INTERMEDIATE VERTICAL
HEAD
VERTICAL FILLER
Section II: Frame Unit Assembly & Frame Sealing