EFCO S5900 Structural Glazed - Manual (Page 7)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y354 Page 7 of 23
Series 5900 Silicone Structural Glazed Curtain Wall Installation
Section III: Anchor Installation
Anchor Installation
A.) Attach anchors to mullions with temporary alignment screws as shown below.
B.) Install the vertical mullions in position and attach anchors to the building structure
per the “APPROVED” shop drawings.
Use #12 X 1” Tek screw
for alignment only. The
screw must be removed
after installation of the
thru bolt at the wind
load anchor to allow for
thermal expansion and
contraction.
High impact polystyrene
horseshoe shim
Welded to building structure
Weld to building
structure per
“APPROVED”
shop drawings.
A steel plate is factory
welded to the channel
anchor and is sized per
the job requirements.
Refer to the “APPROVED”
shop drawings.
Size and locate anchor
bolts based on the job
conditions and structural
requirements. Refer to
the “APPROVED” shop
drawings.
Wind Load Anchors
Wind Load Anchors
Dead Load Anchors
Welded to building structure
After final alignment
of mullion, align drill
mullion in best hole
location. Note that
the hole must be a
minimum of 1” from
the back of the
mullion to clear any
steel reinforcement
required for the job.
Bolted to building structure
Dead Load Anchors
Bolted to building structure
Note: Elevation of slabs must be within adjustment limits of the anchorage
system. See “APPROVED” shop drawings for allowable adjustment.