EFCO S5500 SSG - Manual (Page 15)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y554
Series 5500 Silicone Structural Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions
Section II: Frame Unit Assembly & Frame Sealing
STEP #3 INSTALL FRAME COMPONENTS
A. Snap-in PVC pocket fillers into the optional captured perimeter framing mem-
bers, if required.
B. Plug the ends of the exterior portion of the vertical mullions with backer rod. Re-
cess 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 ends of
the mullions.
OPTIONAL CAPTURED
VERTICAL
VERTICAL FILLER
BACKER ROD
BACKER ROD
SSG HEAD
WITH REVEAL
SSG JAMB
MULLION
WITH REVEAL