EFCO 5800 Series - Manual (Page 15)

illustrations below for proper installation of the exterior gasket).
gaskets are not overdriven into the gasket receiving pocket (see the
"A" on page #14). Care must be taken to strike the gasket flatly, with only
as much force as required to set the gasket dart into the retainer pocket,
opening and install the gasket corner darts into the retainer pockets at the
top corners of the opening, using a #HM46 dead blow mallet (see illustration
illustration "B" on page #14). Caution must be used to ensure that the
(see below). Repeat the procedure at the bottom corners of the opening (see
Select a formed corner gasket corresponding to the opening in process and
lubricate with the recommended gasket lubricant. Position the gasket to the
STEP #3 GASKET INSTALLATION AND INSPECTION
YES
NO
Winter Installation (40 deg. F or less):
NOTE: The recommended gasket lubricant is:
Summer Installation (40 deg. F plus):
INSTALLED
NOTE: Inspect each gasket after
NO
INSTALLED
spirits, and 85% water
5% liquid soap, 10% methylated
5% liquid soap and 95% water
OVER
GASKET
placement by using a thin metal
knife to reposition the gasket.
spatula or the back edge of a
installation. Do not allow the
gasket lip to fold under itself.
If this occurs, correct the lip
GASKET
UNDER
CORRECTLY
INSTALLED
GASKET
installation, it is best to wet the
gasket and the glass or panel.
NOTE: To facilitate the gasket
SECTION VIII: EXTERIOR GASKET INSTALLATION CONT.
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