EFCO S5600 Structural Glazed - Manual (Page 10)

EFCO CORPORATION 7/2012 PART NO. Y306 Page 10 of 28
Series 5600 Silicone Structural Glazed Installation Instructions
Section IV: Frame Assembly
Frame Assembly
C.) Refer to “APPROVED” shop drawings for job conditions. Install assembled frames
according to “APPROVED” shop drawings. “APPROVED” shop drawings will also
indicate location of horizontal slip-on rails.
MI
N.
1/2
"
D.) Properly support horizontal until securely fastened.
E.) Space vertical mullion expansion joints per “APPROVED” shop drawings.
Keeping in mind that spacing is theoretical and will vary with job site temperature,
on multiple stacked applications, key horizontals must be installed to establish
grades regardless of expansion joint dimension.
Shear Block
#14 X 1/2” HWHSMS
#8 X ¾” FH SMS
When applying horizontal mullion with
front notch, fill notched completely
with sealant, after horizontal is in
position.
Slip-on Horizontal
Note: When using slip-on horizontal, 2
screws are required on top and bottom
of horizontal into the shear block.
Sealant