EFCO S5600 Structural Glazed - Manual (Page 23)

EFCO CORPORATION 7/2012 PART NO. Y306 Page 23 of 28
Series 5600 Silicone Structural Glazed Installation Instructions
Section VII: Glazing Retainer
Temporary Retainers
A.) Temporary retainers are available from EFCO. The location of temporary exterior
infill retainers should be at a maximum spacing of 24” on center, or two per lite.
* If high wind conditions are anticipated, additional retainers may be required;
erector should consult the sealant and/or infill supplier for spacing
recommendations.
1/4" INFILL
1" INFILL
Apply Silicone Structural Sealant
A.) EFCO does not supply sealant.
B.) Apply silicone at structural seal as recommended by the sealant manufacturer.
C.) Infill and metal must be cleaned per manufacturer’s recommendations.
1" INFILL
1/4" INFILL
Silicone Structural Glazed Temporary Retainer
Note: Allow the structural
silicone seal cure per
the manufacturer’s
recommendations
before removing the
temporary glazing
retainers.
Temporary Retainers
Structural seal void must
be filled completely.
(CRITICAL)