EFCO E-Lite - Manual (Page 2)

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E-Lite Fabrication, Assembly and Installation Instructions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
PAGE
I. General Notes and Guidelines …………………………………………..…3-4
II. E-Lite “Stick Built” Channel Base Assembly………………..……….…5
III. E-Lite “Stick Built” Internal Support Channel Assembly…………...6
IV. E-Lite “Stick Built” Aluminum Panel Installation……………………...7-8
V. E-Lite “Stick Built” Terminator Channel Attachment…………………9
VI. E-Lite “Stick Built” Face Cap Attachment………………………….…….10
VII. E-Lite (Optional) End Cap Attachment …………………………………..11
VIII. E-Lite “Module Built” Base Frame Assembly……………………….…..12-13
IX. E-Lite “Module Built” Aluminum Panel ………………………………….14
X. E-Lite “Module Built” Aluminum Panel Module ……………………….15
XI. E-Lite “Module Built” Base Attachment ……………………………….….16
XII. E-Lite “Module” Installation .…………..…..……..…………………..…….17-18
XIII. E-Lite “Module” Alignment Clips Installation ….………………….…….19
Note: These installation instructions are a supplement to the approved shop drawings
and are to be used in conjunction with those drawings.
Minimizing Condensation
Note: Please reference EFCO's "Understanding Condensation" brochure which can be obtained through your EFCO
representative.
Condensation will form on any surface when unfavorable conditions (interior temperature and relative
humidity and exterior temperature) are present. When the formation of excessive condensation is a concern, it is
highly recommended that a design professional is utilized to perform an analysis of the shop drawings to recommend
the best possible installation methods. Please contact your EFCO representative for information on EFCO's Thermal
Analysis Services.
Many current installation practices lead to an increase in the possibility of the formation of condensation.
Though not all inclusive, the list of examples below illustrates conditions under which condensation is likely to occur:
1. Bridging system thermal break with non-thermally broken metal flashing or lintels that are exposed
to the exterior
2. System exposure to cold air cavities
3. Interior relative humidity levels not maintained at recommended levels, see EFCO’s “Understanding
Condensation” brochure
4. Inadequate separation between system and surrounding condition at perimeter
5. Product combinations during the shop drawing stage that result in bridging thermal
breaks of one or all products involved