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 I: General Notes
I.
HANDLING / STORING / PROTECTING ALUMINUM - The following precautions
are recommended to assure early acceptance of your products and workmanship.
A.
HANDLE CAREFULLY - Store with adequate separation between components
so the material will not rub together. Store the material off the ground. Protect
materials against weather elements and other construction trades.
B.
KEEP MATERIAL AWAY FROM WATER, MUD, AND SPRAY - Prevent
cement, plaster, and other materials from contacting with and damaging the
finish. Do not allow moisture to be trapped between the finished surface and the
wrapping material.
C.
PROTECT MATERIALS AFTER ERECTION - Wrap or erect screens of plastic
sheeting over material. Cement, plaster, terrazzo, and other alkaline materials
are very harmful to the finish and are to be removed with soap and water before
hardening. Under no circumstances should these materials be allowed to dry or
permanent staining will occur.
II.
GENERAL GUIDELINES - The following practices are recommended for all
installations:
A.
REVIEW APPROVED SHOP DRAWINGS – Become thoroughly familiar with
the project. Shop drawings govern when conflicting information exists in these
installation instructions.
B.
INSTALL ALL FRAMING MATERIAL PLUMB, LEVEL, AND TRUE – Proper
alignment and relationships to benchmarks and column centerlines, as
established by the architectural drawings and the general contractor, must be
maintained.
C.
The sequence of erection should be coordinated with the project superintendent
to prevent delays and minimize the risk of material damage. Note: If preset
anchors are required, coordinate and supervise anchor placement with
the general contractor.
D.
Verify that all job site conditions and accompanying substrates receiving the
installation are in accordance with the contract documents. If deviations occur,
notification must be given IN WRITING to the general contractor and
differences resolved before proceeding further with the installation in the
questionable area.
E.
Prevent all aluminum from coming in direct contact with masonry or dissimilar
materials by means of an appropriate primer.