EFCO S5500 SSG Captured - Manual (Page 11)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y556 Page 11 of 81
S-5500 SSG and Captured Corner Mullion Installation Instructions
Section II: Frame Unit Assembly & Frame Sealing
SSG System
Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to use drop-on heads and sills with mullion
‘M’ and ‘F’ anchors. Refer to alternate anchorage methods section for more information.
Apply sealant to the
face of the shear
blocks as shown.
FORMED ALUM.
SHEAR BLOCK
‘M’ ANCHOR
DROP-ON SSG
SILLS OR HEAD
SSG SILL CONDITION AT CORNER WITH ‘M’ ANCHOR
AND DROP-ON HORIZONTALS (HEAD SIMILAR)
Mitered end of
head or sill
Apply sealant to the ends of
the horizontals as shown.
Apply sealant between
the thermal struts as
shown, and tool smooth.
Note: Sealant must be applied to the ends of
each horizontal member before assembly.
SSG SYSTEM SHOWN -
CAPTURED SYSTEM
SIMILAR
After each frame unit
assembly is complete,
wipe off all excess
sealant and allow the
frame unit to cure.
Refer to “Section II: Frame
Unit Assembly & Frame
Sealing” of the Series 5500
Outside Glazed or Inside
Glazed Installation
Instructions for additional
information.
Plug with backer
rod, and fill void
with sealant.
BUILDING
STRUCTURE