EFCO S5500 SSG Captured User Manual

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EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012

PART NO. Y556

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S-5500 SSG and Captured Corner Mullion Installation Instructions

Section IV: Alternate Anchorage Method

STEP #2 INSTALL FRAME COMPONENTS

A. Set the frame with ‘F’ and ‘M’ anchors into the opening. Adjust the frame and place it in the

proper position with regard to established benchmarks.

B. Using dead load shims under each vertical mullion, level the frame, and set it to the

appropriate elevation as indicated in the approved shop drawings.

C. After the frame is plumb and all adjustments have been made, match drill through the holes in

the ‘F’ and ‘M’ anchors into the surrounding substrate, and apply the appropriate anchor bolts.

Anchor bolt size, type, quantity, and location vary. Refer to the approved shop drawings for

more information. Anchor bolts should be installed per the recommendations of the bolt

manufacturer.

D. Apply the shear blocks to the top and bottom of the mullions as shown in the approved shop

drawings.

E. Drop-on the head and sill onto the shear blocks, and attach to the shear blocks with the

attachment screws. See Section II page 11 for special sealant notes.

SHEAR BLOCKS FOR

DROP-ON SILL

‘M’ ANCHOR

CORNER ‘M’

ANCHOR

FORMED ALUM.

SHEAR BLOCKS

DEAD LOAD

SHIMS

PRE-ASSEMBLED

FRAME UNITS

ANCHOR BOLTS

AS REQ’D.