EFCO S5500 SSG User Manual

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EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012

PART NO. Y554

Series 5500 Silicone Structural Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions

Section II: Frame Unit Assembly & Frame Sealing

STEP #3 INSTALL FRAME COMPONENTS

A. Snap-in PVC pocket fillers into the optional captured perimeter framing mem-

bers, if required.

B. Plug the ends of the exterior portion of the vertical mullions with backer rod. Re-

cess the backer rod at least 1/4” from each end, and apply a generous amount of

sealant to cover the ends of the mullions. Tool the sealant flush with the ends of

the mullions.

OPTIONAL CAPTURED

VERTICAL

VERTICAL FILLER

BACKER ROD

BACKER ROD

SSG HEAD

WITH REVEAL

SSG JAMB

MULLION

WITH REVEAL

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