EFCO 5XPT Series - Manual (Page 21)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/8/2012 PART NO. YW44 Page 21 of 34
5XPT SLIDING GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3. Align the screws in the pre-punched holes with the appropriate member (head or sill). Drive
the screws through the drilled holes into the screw races. Corner gaskets must be
thoroughly compressed for a watertight joint.
4. Anchor the door frame into the opening. Make reference to Sections I & II of this installation
instruction. Please make reference to specific details in approved shop drawings that may
pertain to your particular job specifications.
5. Seal all four frame corners as shown on the inside with silicone before installing the fixed
panels. Silicone at this joint must be tooled to assure a watertight joint.
(See Fig. 2)
6. The fixed panel is now ready for installation into the door frame.
7. The fixed panel will load from the exterior side of the door.
8. With the bottom of the fixed panel angled outward, tuck into the interior track of the door
frame head. Lift and push the bottom end in and allow the panel to rest in the interior track
of the door frame sill. (See Fig. 3 on Page 22 of 34)
Silicone this joint
SILL
JAMB
INTERIOR
EXTERIOR
Fig.2