EFCO S5600 Concealed Vent User Manual

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EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y310

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Series 5600 Curtain Wall Concealed Vent Installation Instructions

Section I: General Notes & Guidelines

HANDLING / STORING / PROTECTING ALUMINUM - The following

precautions are recommended to assure early acceptance of your products and
workmanship.

HANDLE CAREFULLY - Store with adequate separation between

components so the material will not rub together. Store material off the

ground. Protect materials against weather elements and other construction
trades.

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.

PROTECT MATERIALS AFTER ERECTION - Wrap or erect screens with

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:

REVIEW APPROVED SHOP DRAWINGS – Become thoroughly familiar
with the project. Shop drawings govern when conflicting information exists in

these installation instructions.

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.

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.

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.

Prevent all aluminum from coming in direct contact with masonry or dissimilar
materials by means of an appropriate primer.