Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Reliance-TC - Manual (Page 27)

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GLAZING
FIGURE 25
Pressure Plates Installation
1-1/2"
1/8"
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3.10 Pressure plate fasteners must be located 1 1/2" from each end to maintain proper compression.
Drill 7/32" diameter holes as required. See FIGURE 25
3.11 After removing any temporary retainers at the horizontals, center horizontal pressure plates in
opening, leaving a 1/8" gap on each end. Make sure the weep holes are on the top side of pressure
plate. NOTE: Horizontal pressure plates and face covers run continuous over SSG mullions,
not to exceed 3 lites in length. SEE FIGURE 30, page 31 for splicing and sealing instructions.
3.12 Install horizontal pressure plates using FS-325 (#12-24 x 1-1/2" HWH Drill Flex) by attaching using
holes approximately 12" from each end first. Torque fasteners to apx. 70 in/lbs. Then install all other
fasteners, locate at 9" on center. SEE FIGURE 25
3.13 After all pressure plates are installed on the frame, torque the fasteners to 90 in-lbs. for aluminum pressure
plates or if using the AW-162 FRP pressure plate, torque the fasteners to 80 in-lbs. The use of either a drill
motor with a torque limiter or a torque wrench can be used. If using a cordless drill, check torque periodically
since battery usage will affect the torque setting. ( Note: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope does not recommend using
an impact drill to install pressure plate fasteners due to reduced drill speed, increased installation time and
increased chance that fasteners may be over torqued.).
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