EFCO 5500X Outside Glazed - Manual (Page 50)

EFCO 2012 Page 50
Series 5500 XTherm ™ Curtain Wall Assembly and Installation Instructions
Section 13 - Glazing Preparation
1. Remove glazing gasket from the reel and allow to shrink.
2. Apply sealant into gasket raceway a minimum of 2” in each direction from the corner. (Figure 59)
3. Once the gaskets have relaxed, cut and install into position. Vertical gaskets must ne cut vertical D.L.O. plus 1 3/4”. Place into position starting a the center
of the D.L.O. Crowd the excess at the ends, ( take care not to stretch the gasket during installation)
4. Cut Horizontal gasket D.L.O. plus 1/2” and insert the gasket at the center of the D.L.O. and crowd excess at the ends. ( take care not to stretch the gasket
during installation)
5. Seal all gasket corners and butt joints as indicated below. (Figure 60)
Figure 59
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Figure 60
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