Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Reliance FRP - Manual (Page 5)

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R E L I A N C E C U R T A I N W A L L I N S T A L L A T I O N M A N U A L
1.1 Pressure plate is pre-fabricated with 7/32" holes at 3" on center. Fasteners will be installed at 9" on center and
should be located at maximum 1-1/2" from ends. Additional fasteners may be required based on project
specifications. If additional holes are required use a 15/64" (.234) drill. (See notes below for drill bit recommendations)
See FIGURE 1 Cut length of pressure plate will be mullion height for verticals and D.L.O. minus 1/4" for horizontals.
1.2 Weep holes are to be located at 1/4 points of horizontal pressure plates unless shop drawings designate
different locations. Weep holes are 5/16" diameter (See notes below for drill bit recommendations.). See FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1
Attachment Holes
Fabrication Notes:
1) Standard drill bits may be used to drill fiberglass, but life of bit will be reduced. It is recommended that a masonry
drill bit be used.
2) The pressure plate may be cut using a carbide blade but due to the high content of fiberglass in the pressure plate,
blade life will be significantly shortened. It is recommended that a diamond tipped blade be used.
FIGURE 2
Weep Holes
11/2"
3"
9"
1/4 Points typical
FRP PRESSURE PLATE
PRESSURE PLATE FABRICATION
7/32" Ø holes
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