EFCO Sliding Glass Door - Manual (Page 6)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/8/2012 PART NO. YW41 Page 6 of 59
SLIDING GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4. Do not fasten drapery tracks, ceiling supports, or convector covers to Sliding Glass Doors.
The Sliding Glass Door must be free to contract and expand.
5. Install blocking in the Sliding Glass Door frame at anchor locations. All blocking and shims
will be high strength plastic or non-corrosive materials, Not by EFCO. (Fig. “C”)
6. Seal all exposed perimeter joints between structure and door frame perimeters with a
skinning, non-hardening type of sealant. Refer to the approved shop drawings for joint
design.
Seal all frame to frame and frame to accessory (subframe, panning, mullions) joints with
compatible silicone sealant. Refer to the approved shop drawings for joint design.
7. Seal all anchor heads along the sill and 6” up the jambs.
Fig. “C”
Fig. “D”
Sealant on anchor heads