EFCO S5900 Outside Glazed - Manual (Page 6)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y350 Page 6 of 16
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions
Section II: Perimeter Application
Perimeter Application
PRESSURE
PLATE PLATE
PRESSURE
1/8"
Form exterior seal
around joinery of
vertical and horizontal
pressure plate with
sealant.
Continuous sealant
Bottom of
mullion
Notch tongue of
vertical mullion to
allow perimeter
pressure plate to run
continuous.
Refer to page #8 for
further information on
horizontal installation
and sealant methods.
Notch horizontal
pressure plate to fit
into end of vertical
pressure plate.
Continuous perimeter
pressure plate joint at
center line of mullion as
shown below
¼” Preset gasket
Top of
horizontal.
Seal top and
outside face of
joint with sealant.
Notch tongue of
vertical mullion
to clear
perimeter
pressure plate.
Filler is cut short to
clear shear block.