EFCO S5600 Structural Glazed - Manual (Page 21)

EFCO CORPORATION 7/2012 PART NO. Y306 Page 21 of 28
Series 5600 Silicone Structural Glazed Installation Instructions
Section VI: Glazing Preparation
Position Glass Infill
A.) Set glass in framing opening, tight against interior gaskets, and position squarely on
setting blocks.
Attach Pressure Plates
A.) Install all pressure plate screws at 6” O.C. When possible, work from the center
outward. Torque all screws to 80 inch pounds after both sides of opening have
been secured. Fasteners must not be any more than 3” from each end and 6” O.C.
Note: Preapply exterior
gasket in pressure
plates. Cut gaskets
¼” long at each end.
Just prior to installing the
pressure plate, apply
sealant to the face of all
joint plugs.
(Intermediates and Jambs.)
Insert a screw in the first hole
on each side of vertical that is
no closer than 3” from the
center of the vertical mullion.
3/16” X 1” weep slots
2 per lite- 4” off the
edge of the mullion.
Customer / Installer Note: EFCO setting blocks are typically 4" in
length with different depths. If the glazing infill is "NOT BY EFCO"
and glazing sizes are larger than 40 square feet, then the glazing
details must be reviewed by the glazing manufacturer for proper
setting block size.