Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Signature Series Unit Wall - Manual (Page 20)

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INSTALL UPPER LEVEL FRAMES
SIGNATURE SERIES UNIT WALL INSTALLATION MANUAL
4. INSTALL FIRST FRAME AT UPPER LEVEL
Before proceeding to upper level, check all horizontal joints at lower level to make sure they are
properly sealed and horizontal air seal gaskets have been applied.
Apply a 3" to 6" long bead of silicone sealant towards exterior portion of the horizontal air seal gasket
on top of head horizontal at each end at the frame below, flatten the sealant at top; Install the first
frame at upper level by lifting the frame over head horizontal and lower the frame down.
Use the adjustment bolt on anchor bracket to adjust the elevation of the frame. Use shims if
necessary to maintain the nominal distance between bottom of the mullion and top of the head
horizontal. Remove shims after adjustment.
Apply 3" to 6" long of sealant
on top of head horizontal
towards the exterior portion
of horizontal air seal gasket
3" to 6" long
Flatten sealant at top
before lowering the frame
3" to 6" long
For smoke seal condition,
seal along the back of the
mullion at splice joint
down to anchor