EFCO 8800 Installation Instructions - Manual (Page 10)

EFCO 2009 Page 10
Series 8700 / 8800 Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions
Slide gutter base anchors
into the static starter sill.
d. A gutter base anchor (FM01 or FM02) is required at each intermediate vertical and jamb. Two are required at corner mullion conditions. The
anchors are used to transfer wind load reactions from the verticals into the anchoring system. Before installation of the static starter sill, slide the
appropriate number of gutter base anchors into each section of starter sill. See Figures 4 and 5.
e. Slide the gutter base anchors into final position after the starter sill anchor bolts have been applied.
Section 3 - Static Starter Sill Preparation and Installation
Figure 4 Figure 5
Slide gutter base anchors into
the static starter sill at corners.
Leave tube open to receive
splice at intermediate splice
locations.
Plug with backer rod and
fill the voids in the tube
and between the thermal
struts with sealant and
tool sealant smooth.