EFCO S5900 Structural Glazed - Manual (Page 17)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y354 Page 17 of 23
Series 5900 Silicone Structural Glazed Curtain Wall Installation
IX: Preset Gaskets
Apply Preset Glazing Gaskets to Mullions
A.) Apply sealant into gasket race a minimum of 2” each direction at each corner.
B.) Remove glazing gaskets
from the reel and allow to
shrink.
C.) Cut vertical gaskets D.L.O.
plus 1 ¾”.
D.) Cut horizontal gaskets
D.L.O. plus ½”.
E.) Seal all gasket corners: Pull
horizontal gaskets back, seal end,
and compress into the vertical
gasket to insure a snug fit.
F.) Cut horizontal gaskets at
structural glazed mullions
D.L.O. plus ½”. Cut
vertical spacers to D.L.O.
plus 1 ¼”.
Preset gaskets
Preset gaskets
Note: If the gaskets are difficult to
insert into the gasket race, a
light coat of mineral spirits
can be applied to the gasket
for lubrication.
Preset spacer