EFCO S5500 SSG Captured - Manual (Page 8)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y556 Page 8 of 81
S-5500 SSG and Captured Corner Mullion Installation Instructions
Section II: Frame Unit Assembly & Frame Sealing
SSG System
Note: Sealant must be applied to the ends of
each horizontal member before assembly.
Mitered end
of sill
Apply sealant to the ends of
the horizontals as shown.
Apply sealant between the
thermal struts as shown, and
tool smooth.
90 DEGREE SSG CORNER
AT SILL
SSG SILL
SSG SILL
CORNER
MULLION HALF
CORNER
MULLION HALF
Frame assembly screws
1/4” –14 x 1 1/2”
HWSMS 18-8 Typical
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.