EFCO 8800 Series Assembly Instructions Vol.2 - Manual (Page 22)

EFCO 2009 Page 22
Series 8700 / 8800 Unitized Curtain Wall Assembly Instructions - Volume 2
Figure 57 Figure 58
Figure 59
Section 6 - Captured Unit Glazing : B. Setting and Caulking Glazing
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 57, 58 and 59). 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.
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. + 7/8”
Note:
Only silicone sealants
which have been
developed and tested
specifically for structural
glazing applications
should be used for
glazing purposes.