EFCO 5800 Series - Manual (Page 4)

is required, it must be applied to clean surfaces. All perimeter substrate
document compatibility or other findings in written test reports. All
frame surfaces should be clean, dry, dust free, and frost free. If a primer
responsibility of the installer to follow these guidelines.
should be cleaned and properly treated to receive sealant. It is the
adhesion tests in their laboratories using each exact component of the
glazing system (i.e., glass product, structural silicone, aluminum with
painted or anodized finish, setting blocks, glazing tapes, etc.) and
strongly advised that sealant manufacturers conduct compatibility and
can adversely affect one or all of the glass or glazing materials. It is
exists. Chemical reactions from physical contact of incompatible materials
Do not assume compatibility of materials in a glazing system already
dissimilar materials. All sealant must meet FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS
provides a resilient, flexible air and water seal between similar and
purpose of these instructions, sealant is to be defined as follows:
H. Throughout these instructions the term SEALANT will appear. For the
DISCREPANCIES OR DAMAGE WHICH MAY HAVE OCCURRED.
quantities and correct finishes. NOTIFY EFCO IMMEDIATELY OF ANY
G. Verify the contents of all material shipments upon arrival. Verify
F. Follow EFCO’s framing installation and glazing instructions.
dissimilar materials, with a heavy coating of bituminous primer such
E. Coat all aluminum, to be placed directly in contact with masonry or
TT-S-001543A, TT-S-00230C, and ASTM C 290.
4. Cutting tool, do not use box or craft knives.
SEALANT - A weather resistant, gunnable, liquid filler which when dry
TOOLS NEEDED:
5. Needle nose pliers
1. Dead blow hammer, part #HM46
2. Deglazing tool, part #HM47
3. Brush
6. Metal spatula
NOTE:
as zinc chromate.
D. Verify that all job site conditions and accompanying substrates
further with the installation in the questionable area.
to the general contractor and differences resolved before proceeding
receiving the installation are in accordance with the contract
documents. If deviations occur, notification must be given IN WRITING
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