EFCO S5500 SSG - Manual (Page 3)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y554 3
Series 5500 Silicone Structural Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions
Section I: General Notes and Guidelines
I. HANDLING / STORING / PROTECTING ALUMINUM - The following precautions are
recommended to assure early acceptance of your products and workmanship.
A. HANDLE CAREFULLY - Store with adequate separation between components so
the material will not rub together. Store the material off the ground. Protect ma-
terials against weather elements and other construction trades.
B. KEEP MATERIAL AWAY FROM WATER, MUD, AND SPRAY - Prevent cement,
plaster, and other materials from contacting with and damaging the finish. Do not
allow moisture to be trapped between the finished surface and the wrapping mate-
rial.
C. PROTECT MATERIALS AFTER ERECTION - Wrap or erect screens of plastic
sheeting over material. Cement, plaster, terrazzo, and other alkaline materials are
very harmful to the finish and are to be removed with soap and water before hard-
ening. Under no circumstances should these materials be allowed to dry or perma-
nent staining will occur.
II. GENERAL GUIDELINES - The following practices are recommended for all installations:
A. REVIEW APPROVED SHOP DRAWINGS – Become thoroughly familiar with the
project. Shop drawings govern when conflicting information exists in these installa-
tion instructions.
B. INSTALL ALL FRAMING MATERIAL PLUMB, LEVEL, AND TRUE – Proper
alignment and relationships to benchmarks and column centerlines, as established
by the architectural drawings and the general contractor, must be maintained.
C. The sequence of erection should be coordinated with the project superintendent to
prevent delays and minimize the risk of material damage. Note: If preset an-
chors are required, coordinate and supervise anchor placement with the
general contractor.
D. Verify that all job site conditions and accompanying substrates receiving the instal-
lation are in accordance with the contract documents. If deviations occur, notifica-
tion must be given IN WRITING to the general contractor and differences re-
solved before proceeding further with the installation in the questionable area.
E. Prevent all aluminum from coming in direct contact with masonry or dissimilar ma-
terials by means of an appropriate primer.