EFCO S5600 Inside Glazed - Manual (Page 15)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y304 Page 15 of 29
Series 5600 Inside Glazed Installation Instructions
Section IX: Glazing Preparation
Step #2 Install Gaskets into Mullions
A.) Remove glazing gaskets from the reel and allow to relax and shrink.
B.) Apply sealant into the raceway a minimum of 2” in each direction from the corner on
the exterior side of the glazing pocket. (Refer to the illustration below.)
C.) Once the gaskets have relaxed, cut and install them into position to the exterior side of
the glazing pockets. Vertical gaskets must be cut vertical D.L.O. plus 1 ¾”. Place the
gaskets into position starting at the center of the D.L.O. Crowd in the excess at the
ends.
D.) Cut the horizontal gaskets D.L.O. plus ½” and insert the gasket as indicated above.
Exterior pressure plates
Seal the gasket race and
back side of gasket 2" in
each direction at all corners
with sealant.
Joint plugs
SECTION "B-B"
2" EDGE OF GLASS
1/2" Glass Bite
(Typical)
3/16" x 1" weep slot
end of the pressure plate.
centered 4" off each
2"
OPTIONAL WEEP HOLES
5/16” weep holes
Drill 3 side by side
centered 4” off each
end of the pressure plate.
Locate C/L of holes 5/32”
above top of tongue.
NOTE: Clean all glazing pockets prior to glazing. This is necessary to avoid clogging the
weep system as well as to prevent staining of the exterior metal and glass surface.