EFCO S5600 Structural Glazed - Manual (Page 20)

EFCO CORPORATION 7/2012 PART NO. Y306 Page 20 of 28
Series 5600 Silicone Structural Glazed Installation Instructions
Section VI: Glazing Preparation
Air Seal at Expansion Joint
Clean
A.) Clean all metal and infill that will contact silicone with proper cleaner, and then
apply silicone primer, if required, as recommended by silicone sealant manufacturer.
Setting Blocks
A.) 1” Glazing & ¼” Glazing - Position and install setting blocks as directed on
“APPROVED” shop drawings.
Install air seal at
expansion joint.
Splice Sleeve
Joint Plug
Expansion Joint
Note: At corners, use more than one air
seal as required. Miter to fit corner.
Note: SSG Vertical Splice Locations EFCO
recommends that Vertical Splice Line should
be below the Intermediate Horizontal
Member, this will Minimize Shear Stress at
the Structural Seal Line.