EFCO S5900 Structural Glazed - Manual (Page 9)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y354 Page 9 of 23
Series 5900 Silicone Structural Glazed Curtain Wall Installation
Section IV: Frame Assembly
Frame Assembly – Silicone Structural Glazed Horizontals
A.) Assemble shear blocks, splices, anchors, etc., to mullions as required.
B.) Install and anchor vertical mullions to form the vertical sections per “APPROVED”
shop drawings.
Rotate the horizontal over the shear
block from the interior of the
system. With the horizontal in
position, fasten with (1) #10-16 X
1” PLFH Tek3 screw on each end of
horizontal, and tighten as required.
¼” X 1 ½” HWHSMS
1” Minimum
Apply sealant to the
face and top of the
shear block as shown.
Filler
#10-16 X 1”
PLFH Tek3
Note: The commercial cut to length tolerance is +- 1/16”.
It is critical to check every 5 th “UNIT” for location.