EFCO 8800 Series Assembly Instructions Vol.2 - Manual (Page 10)

EFCO 2012 Page 10
Series 8700 / 8800 Unitized Curtain Wall Assembly Instructions - Volume 2
9. Follow the sealant manufacturer’s instructions for application equipment preparation and quality control procedures.
10. Apply sealant and tool the frames as required per the sealant manufacturer’s application instructions in the Structural Sealant Glazing Manual. Care should
be taken to insure that the sealant void at the glass edge is completely filled. The sealant gun operator should visually confirm that this void is being filled at
the time of application (See figures 12, 13 and 14). Clean up any excess sealant that may get into the gasket reglets or any other areas that sealant would
be undesirable.
11. Frames should not be moved until the sealant has cured and per the sealant manufacturer’s recommendations.
Section 5 - SSG Unit Glazing: B. Setting and Caulking Glazing
Figure 12 Figure 13
Figure 14
GLASS SIZE FORMULAS
Per Side Add Dimensions
Standard Mullions - D.L.O. + 13/16”
Inside Corner Mullion - D.L.O. + 13/16”
Outside Corner Mullion - D.L.O. + 1 7/16”
Note: Job specific corner conditions may
vary glass bite. Refer to final approved
shop drawings.
Note:
Only silicone sealants
which have been
developed and tested
specifically for structural
glazing applications
should be used for
glazing purposes.