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43 mullion reinforcement – Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Reliance-IG SS User Manual

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Figure 54

Outside 90 Corner

Mullion Reinforcing

FIGURE 53

Typical Steel

Reinforcing Attachment

CW250-PP-16 steel channel

for 7 1/2" system

RS-21 steel channel

for 6 1/4" system

Attach with FS-25 1/4"-20 X 1"

hex head bolt, nuts and washers

and with fasteners at horizontals

or per approved shop drawings.

FIGURE 53 through FIGURE 55 show the typical attachment method for reinforcing in the vertical mullion.

Refer to approved shop drawings for placement, size and quantity of reinforcing required.

Refer to wind load charts on www.oldcastlebe.com for single span and equal twin span conditions.

(unbraced lengths less than 8.11 feet). For all other conditions such as unequal twin spans, knee brace

and multi-span conditions, contact your local Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope facility for reinforcing requirements.

RS- 11, 3/8" x 3" steel bar

IW-199 Aluminum

reinforcing

1/4"-20 X 4 1/2" hex head

bolt, nut and lock washes

Locate at bottom of

reinforcing

1/4"-20 X 1 1/2" hex head

bolt, nut and lock washers

Locate at top and bottom of

reinforcing

MULLION REINFORCEMENT & CORNER INSTALLATION