EFCO 5XPT Series - Manual (Page 9)

EFCO CORPORATION 6/8/2012 PART NO. YW44 Page 9 of 34
5XPT SLIDING GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Section III: Perimeter Accessory Fabrication for Assembled Doors
A. Subhead Installation
1. Subheads to be field cut to length (cut length = [overall frame dim. + 1/8”], unless shown
otherwise) and installed.
2. Make reference to Section I. D., for perimeter anchorage considerations.
3. Shim as required to allow for the proper engagement of the sliding glass door head into the
subhead. (See Fig. C)
The subhead is now ready to install the Sliding Glass Door frame.
(See the assembly instructions (SECTION VI) for assembly of the Sliding Glass Door frame)
When preparing subframe for anchorage into the building opening, please
make note of plumb line alignment of subhead to sill starter possibilities as
shown in examples below.
Plumb Line
Shim
Fig. C