EFCO S5900 Outside Glazed - Manual (Page 13)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y350 Page 13 of 16
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions
Section VIII: Setting Blocks / Anti-Walk Blocks /
Pressure Plate Gaskets
Setting Blocks
A.) Position and install the setting blocks as directed on the “APPROVED” shop
drawings. Install appropriate infill per “APPROVED” shop drawings (Typical edge
engagement “glass bite” is ½”).
B.) Center the infill in the opening. (Glass size = D.L.O. plus 1” width and height)
Anti-Walk Blocks
A.) Lift the infill slightly off the setting blocks, and press infill firmly against the interior
glazing gaskets at the sill horizontal.
B.) Install and position the side blocks as shown on the “APPROVED” shop drawings.
Pressure Plate Gaskets
A.) Apply the glazing gasket to the pressure plates. The gaskets applied to the vertical
pressure plate are to be cut flush at both ends, except in “multi-story" applications
where gaskets are to extend 1” beyond the end at expansion joints.
B.) The gaskets applied to horizontal
pressure plates are cut ¼” long,
both ends maximum.
“W” type jamb spacer block
at center of glass D.L.O.
1” Insulated Glass
“W” type jamb spacer block
at center of glass D.L.O.
¼” Glass
Typical pressure plate 2” long.
Infill Infill
Vertical gaskets
¼” Preset gaskets
“Dutchmen” Temporary Retainers, are available
from EFCO by request, and are considered an extra.
Note: The vertical gasket runs through
the joint plug notch at the
horizontal location. Seal all corners
of the gaskets with sealant.
Mull plug