EFCO 5500X Outside Glazed - Manual (Page 33)

EFCO 2012 Page 33
Series 5500 XTherm ™ Curtain Wall Assembly and Installation Instructions
Section 10 - Standard Anchorage Method
Refer to the approved shop drawings for job specific conditions, anchor type, anchor bolt sizes, and locations. Install anchor assemblies according to the
final approved shop drawings. The anchor type used must be selected based on the structural requirements and the substrate.
Note:
See alternate anchorage details for head
conditions attaching to wood, light gauge
metal studs, or high load reactions.
Masonry or heavy
gauge steel condition.
Masonry or heavy
gauge steel condition.
Note: It is up to the responsible engineer to determine
the structural adequacy and type of anchorage method
to be used for a given substrate, applied loads, and
building movements. The S-5500 has different anchorage
options available to meet these conditions.
Anchor Bolts and Sleeve Anchor (Type and quantity as
required by conditions and loads, See shop drawings).
Anchor Bolts (Type and quantity as required by
conditions and loads, See shop Drawings)
Shim as required at anchors and
under each vertical mullion. (Shim
under setting blocks at heavy lites.)
Standard Head And Sill Anchorage
Note: The maximum reaction load for the Series 5500 XTherm
screw spline system is 1600 lbs. at the head and at the sill of
intermediate vertical anchor locations, and 800 lbs. at the head
and sill of jamb anchor locations. For higher reaction loads,
use mullion 'F' and 'M' anchors with drop on heads and sills.