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2" min – EFCO S5600 Outside Glazed User Manual

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EFCO CORPORATION 7/2012 PART NO. Y302

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Series 5600 Outside Glazed Installation Instructions

Section VI: Glazing Preparation

Step #3 Seal Slip-In Horizontal Joints

A.)

At slip-in horizontals, install backer rods and completely seal over the notch in the

horizontal framing members as indicated. Apply sealant a minimum of 2” in each
direction from the intersecting members.

2" Min.


Elevation of joinery, at slip on
horizontal, prior to setting the infill.

Edge of Infill

Provide a downward slope with
sealant for drainage, without

interfering with the edge of the

glazing infill. [Erector to perform

compatibility and adhesion tests.]

Apply sealant to the face of
the joint plug prior to

installing the pressure plate.

Elevation of joinery at stacking

horizontals, prior to setting the infill.

Joint Plugs

Joint Plugs