EFCO S5500 SSG - Manual (Page 49)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y554
Series 5500 Silicone Structural Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions
Section VII: Door Framing Installation & Anchorage
STEP #7 INSTALL VERTICAL SUBFRAMES
A. Apply sealant into the glazing gasket reglets of the exterior covers of the door jambs and
door header as shown.
B. The vertical subframes are cut to run from the condition at the sill through to the bottom
of the door header with the head subframe running in between. Apply sealant to each end
of the subframe. Set the vertical subframes into the opening on the sides of the door
jambs, making sure the legs of the subframes are in the glazing pocket. Pull the sub-
frames toward the face of the door jamb, making sure it is flush with the exterior.
C. Match drill the door jamb and fasten the subframe as shown in the detail below with a fas-
tener spacing maximum of 12” on center. Refer to the approved shop drawings for fas-
tener types.
D. Tool the sealant at each end of the subframe, and remove any excess sealant that re-
mains.
ANCHOR CLIP
ANCHOR CLIP
ATTACHMENT
SCREWS
ANCHOR BOLTS
AS REQUIRED
SUBFRAME DOOR JAMB
SUBFRAME
ATTACHMENT
SCREWS
SEALANT