General notes, Section – EFCO 955 Series User Manual
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SERIES 955 5" TECH SET
SECTION I - GENERAL NOTES AND GUIDELINES
and other construction trades in adjacent areas of the job site.
finished surface and the wrapping material.
contractor, must be maintained.
HANDLING-STORING-PROTECTING ALUMINUM- The following
precautions are recommended to assure early acceptance of your products
A. HANDLE CAREFULLY- Store with adequate separation between com-
ponents so material will not become scratched or rubbed at points
of contact. Store off the ground. Protect against weather elements
B. KEEP MATERIAL AWAY FROM WATER, MUD, AND SPRAY- Prevent
cement, plaster, and other materials from coming in contact with and
damaging the finish. Do not allow moisture to be trapped between the
C. PROTECT MATERIALS AFTER ERECTION- Wrap or erect visqueen
screens. Cement, plaster, terrazzo, and other alkaline materials are
very harmful to the finish and must be removed with water and mild
soap before setting occurs. Under no circumstances should these
materials be allowed to dry or permanent staining will occur.
GENERAL GUIDELINES- The following practices are recommended for all
A. Review the approved shop drawings to become thoroughly famillar
C. Install all framing materials plumb, level, and true.
Proper alignment and relationships to benchmarks and column center
lines, as established by the architectural drawings and the general
CONJUNCTION WITH THOSE DRAWINGS.
THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE A SUPPLEMENT TO
THE APPROVED SHOP DRAWINGS AND MUST BE USED IN
installations.
with the project.
2.
and workmanship.
1.
NOTE:
ACCOMMODATE THE STOCK LENGTH PURCHASE OF ALL
THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE ALSO WRITTEN TO
MATERIALS, PARTS, AND EXTRUSIONS.
B. All thermal strut horizontal and sill members require sealant applied
to the upper most cavity of the thermal strut race.
Refer to typical details of this system.
BAH 4/2005