EFCO E-Lite - Manual (Page 7)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. YWLS Page 7 of 19
E-Lite Fabrication, Assembly and Installation Instructions
Section IV: E–Lite “Stick Built” Aluminum Panel Installation
1. Sizing the 1/8” aluminum sheet (sheared to make size dimensions).
A.) The make size dimensions for the 1/8” aluminum sheet are not to exceed 36” X 120”. The make sizes can be
easily calculated by adding up the centerline to centerline dimensions of the support struts in long runs, and
subtracting .125 at the intermediate panel locations, and adding .562 at the end panel locations. It is also
recommended that a .125 gap be left between the aluminum panels at increments not to exceed 120” of panel
length. The .125 gaps MUST OCCUR at the support strut locations.
2. Loading the Aluminum Sheet Panels.
A.) The top aluminum sheet panel can be slid into place with the nonspecular reflective finish facing up. Take
care to square the panels and the struts. DO NOT FASTEN the panel to the struts.
Support Strut
Support Channel
Aluminum Sheet Panels