EFCO Terrastile Door - Manual (Page 3)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/8/2012 PART NO. YW42 Page 3 of 13
TERRASTILE DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION I: General Notes and Guidelines
TerraStile
® doors are finished products and must be protected against damage. The following
procedures and precautions are recommended:
A. General Notes
1. Protection and Storage
a. Handle the material carefully.
b. To avoid racking or damage to the doors and frames do not drop or drag from the
truck.
c. Stack the door with the directional arrows in the proper position to allow adequate
separation so the door panels will not rub together.
d. Store the doors and accessories off the ground (i.e., pallets, planks, etc.).
e. Protect against the elements and other construction trades by using a well ventilated
covering.
f. Remove material from packaging, if it becomes wet. Then repack materials and move
to a dry location.
g. Doors are not to be used as ladders, scaffolds, or scaffold supports.
2. Check Materials
a. Check all the material upon arrival for quantity and damage. Any visibly damaged
material must be noted on the freight bill at the time of receipt. If a claim is required,
the receiving party must process a claim with the freight carrier. If the delivery is by an
EFCO truck, any damage or variance in the quantity of window units or boxes must be
reported to the EFCO driver during the unloading process.
3. Cleaning Door Units
a. Cement, plaster, terrazzo, alkaline, and acid based materials used to clean masonry
are very harmful to finishes and should be removed with water and mild soap
immediately; otherwise, permanent staining will occur. A spot test is recommended
before any cleaning agent is used.
b. For cleaning of anodized aluminum surfaces, refer to AAMA 609-93 Voluntary Guide
Specification for Cleaning and Maintenance of Architectural Anodized Aluminum.
c. For cleaning of painted aluminum surfaces, refer to AAMA 610.1-1979 Voluntary
Guide Specification for Cleaning and Maintenance of Painted Aluminum Extrusions
and Curtain Wall Panels.
Please note: The prolonged application of masking tape, duct tape, and similar
products to painted aluminum surfaces will induce permanent bonding of the tape to
the paint. This will cause adhesion failure between the paint and the aluminum
surface when the tape is removed.
d. If a protective coating is specified, remove it in areas that require field-applied sealant
prior to installation.
These recommendations are for general erection procedures only. For actual job conditions,
see the details on the shop drawings. For perimeter anchor type and spacing, refer to the
approved shop drawings or consult the project design professional.