EFCO Sliding Glass Door - Manual (Page 12)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/8/2012 PART NO. YW41 Page 12 of 59
SLIDING GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
B. Installation With Subframe
All subframe material shipped long for field cut to fit and field drilling.
1. Measure the opening for the horizontal opening dimension.
2. Apply the end dams and install the subsill with erector-supplied fasteners, and apply sealant
to the head of the fasteners. Also seal the end dam to the subsill and the end dam to the
building substrate. (Fig I)
ERECTOR NOTE: When drilling and locating the fasteners, care must be taken to ensure
that the head of the fasteners does not interfere with the door sill.
Seal end dam to the subsill and end dam to the building substrate as shown.
Fig. “I”
Erector to field drill
for anchors and
cover anchors with
sealant
.062” aluminum angle with
chromate or anodized finish.
End dam to be placed under the
subsill before anchoring the
subsill.
Silicone sealant by others to be
continuous from the subsill to the end
dam. Silicone should have a minimum
contact on each surface of ½”.
Erector Note:
This sealant could interfere with end of
jambs.
Typical Starter Sill Application for
all Sliding Glass Doors Series.
Sealant