EFCO 8800 Series Assembly Instructions Vol.5 - Manual (Page 56)

EFCO 2009 Page 56
Series 8700 / 8800 Unitized Curtain Wall Assembly Instructions - Volume 5
Note:
Only silicone sealants which have been
developed and tested specifically for
structural glazing applications should
be used for glazing purposes.
Apply structural silicone
sealant into the void and
tool the joint to fill the
void completely.
Figure 106
Section 26 - Assembly and Glazing - SSG Vent at Fixed Horizontal
15. Apply structural silicone sealant into the void between the glass and mullion per the sealant manufacturer’s application instructions. See additional notes, and
figures below for sealant application and tooling instructions. A 90 degree nozzle may be required at the head and sill sash due to the fin bar at those
locations.
16. Immediately tool the sealant joint after application to insure the joint is completely filled with sealant on all four sides of each piece of glazing. Make sure no
air bubbles or voids are present in the sealant joint. See Figure 110.
17. Insert the HS32 setting blocks between the sill sash fin and glazing at quarter points or as directed per the final approved shop drawings. See Figure 104 on
page 55.
Insert HS32
setting block.
Apply structural silicone
sealant into the void.
Tool the joint to fill
the void completely.
Structural
Silicone Sealant
Structural
Silicone Sealant
Figure 107
Figure 108 - Head (Sill Similar)
Figure 109 - Jamb
Figure 110
Fin bar