EFCO Duracast Pressure Plate - Manual (Page 9)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. YW45 9
Duracast Pressure Plate Installation Instructions
STEP #4 Install Pressure Plate (continued)
F. For curtain wall systems that utilize vertical covers 1” in depth and over,
attach a Roll Pin Support on the vertical
at each horizontal. This will allow the
application of a roll pen after cover
installation to prevent slippage.
G. For curtain wall systems that utilize
horizontal covers 1” in depth and over,
attach a Roll Pin Support at the
mid-span of the horizontal.
Section III: Pressure Plate Installation
Note: Horizontal pressure plates are
¼” shorter than horizontal mullions.
The glazier should center the horizontal
pressure plate on the mullion before
installation.
Roll Pin Support located
at each horizontal when
vertical cover depth 1”
and over.
Note: Orient horizontal pressure
plates such that the weeps are
located above the mullion tongue
Weep