Splicing the subsill, Step 8) splicing the subsill – EFCO 525 Series User Manual

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SECTION VII - SUBSILL FABRICATION

& INSTALLATION

(CONT.)

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STEP 8) SPLICING THE SUBSILL

SEALANT

WM01 SPLICE

TOOL SEALANT

OVER SPLICE

FILL ANCHOR

LEG RECEPTORS 2" WIDE

AT THE SPLICE JOINT

1/4"

Verify that the subsills have been installed according to instructions
on pages 20-23. Splice areas should be centered at the vertical

mullion only. Maximum subsill length between splices is 20 feet ±. If

a splice is required, leave a 1/4" gap between the subsill ends
centered on a vertical mullion location. Use 795 or equivalent
silicone type sealant and a strip of, WM01, bond breaker tape 2"

wide and approximately 7 1/2" long to create the splice material.
Apply the 795 to both sides of the subsill ends, and fill the void

between the subsills from the exterior to the interior at the condition

and fill the sill leg receptor cavities on both subsills to a width of 2".

Ensure that the bond breaker tape is centered over the 1/4" gap, and

set the bond breaker tape into the sealant. Tool the 795 over the

bond breaker tape to create a watertight seal. If more sealant is

required to cover the edges of the bond breaker tape, apply the
required amount. Ensure that the splice joint does not interfere with

anchor legs of the sill or the leg receptors of the subsill. This is done

by making sure the splice joint is located at the center of a vertical
mullion. Refer to the shop drawings or architectural drawings for
mullion center lines.

MAKE COSMETIC SEAL

BETWEEN SUBSILLS

AFTER WM01 SPLICE AND

FRAMING ARE INSTALLED

1"

2"

525 IMPACT

FILL VOID BETWEEN

SUBSILLS BEFORE WM01

SPLICE IS ATTACHED

1"

2"

1/4"

DPS 1/2004

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