EFCO S5900 Structural Glazed User Manual
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EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y354
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Series 5900 Silicone Structural Glazed Curtain Wall Installation
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DIMENSION CHECK
OVERALL
EVERY 5 UNITS
DIMENSION CHECK
Section IV: Frame Assembly
Frame Assembly – Captured Horizontals
A.)
Assemble shear blocks, splices, anchors, etc., to mullions as required.
B.)
Install and anchor vertical mullions to form the vertical sections per “APPROVED”
shop drawings
Interior horizontals are
cut D.L.O. – 1/32”. The
erector is to split the
difference on both sides.
Rotate the horizontal over the shear
block from the interior of the
system. With the horizontal in
position, fasten with (1) #10-16 X
1” PLFH Tek3 screw on each end of
horizontal, and tighten as required.
#10-16 X 1”
PLFH Tek3
Filler
1” Minimum
Apply sealant to the
face and top of the
shear block as shown.
¼” X 1 ½” HWHSMS
Note: The commercial cut to length tolerance is +- 1/16”.
It is critical to check every 5
th
“UNIT” for location.
Note: Check overall frame
dimensions on every 5
openings on long runs to
avoid dimensional build-up.
Insert front edge of filler into front
race in horizontal. Rotate trailing
edge up and engage into snap.