EFCO 955 Series - Manual (Page 4)

to the general contractor and differences resolved before proceeding
and properly treated to receive sealant.
should be clean and dry. All perimeter substrate shall be cleaned
is required, including other sealant surfaces. All frame surfaces
All sealant must be compatible with all surfaces on which adhesion
dissimilar materials. Use Dow Corning 795 or equal. All sealant must
provides a resilient, flexible air and water seal between similar and
SEALANT- A weather resistant, gunnable, liquid filler which when dry
purpose of these instructions, sealant is defined as follows:
I. Throughout these instructions the term SEALANT will appear. For the
DAMAGES WHICH MAY HAVE OCCURRED.
quantities and correct finishes.
H. Verify the contents of all material shipments upon arrival. Verify
G. Follow EFCO’s framing installation and glazing instructions.
dissimilar materials, with a heavy coating of bituminous primer such
F. Coat all aluminum, to be placed directly in contact with masonry or
meet FEDERAL SPECIFICATION TT-S-00227E, TT-S-001543A, AND
further with the installation in the questionable area.
as zinc chromate.
uments. If deviations occur, notification must be given IN WRITING
receiving the installation are in accordance with the contract doc-
E. Verify that all job site conditions and accompanying substrates
with the general contractor and supervise the locations.
superintendent so delays are prevented and the risk of material
D. The sequence of erection should be coordinated with the project
damage is minimized. If preset anchors are required, coordinate
NOTE:
TT-S-00230G.
TOOLS NEEDED:
1. Wedge hammer and/or gasket roller
2. Putty knife
3. Level and square
4. Cutting tool, hand pruner, etc.
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SECTION I - GENERAL NOTES AND GUIDELINES
5. #2 Phillips tipped screwdriver
6. Flat pry bar
7. Soft faced mallet
CONT.
JDA 11/2000
NOTIFY EFCO IMMEDIATELY OF ANY DESCREPANCIES OR
8. Tube wax
DUE TO THE SCREW TENSIONS REQUIRED FOR CORRECT NOTE:
INSTALLATION, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO ’WAX’ THE FRAME
ASSEMBLY SCREWS TO PREVENT GALLING AND BREAKAGE.