User Manual

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5XPT SLIDING GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION I: Sliding Glass Door General Overview
Sliding Glass Doors are a factory glazed product with unassembled main frames and must be
handled with care. The following procedures and precautions are recommended:
A. General Notes
1. Protection and Storage
a. Handle the material carefully.
b. To avoid racking or damage to glazed panels and all Sliding Glass Door components
and accessories, do not drop or drag from the truck.
c. Stack the Sliding Glass Door panels with the directional arrows in the proper position
to allow adequate separation so the door panels will not rub together.
d. Store the Sliding Glass Door panels and accessories off the ground (i.e., pallets,
planks, etc.).
e. Protect against the elements, welding, masonry work, and other construction trades by
using a well ventilated covering.
f. Remove material from packaging if it becomes wet. Then repack materials and move
to dry location.
g. Sliding Glass Doors are not to be used as ladders, scaffolds, or scaffold supports.
2. Check Materials
a. Check all the material upon arrival for quantity and damage. Any visibly damaged
material must be noted on the freight bill at the time of receipt. If a claim is required,
the receiving party must process a claim with the freight carrier. If the delivery is by an
EFCO truck, any damage or variance in the quantity of window units or boxes must be
reported to the EFCO driver during the unloading process.
b. Should there be concealed damage, EFCO needs to be notified immediately for
replacement material.
3. Cleaning Door Units
a. Cement, plaster, terrazzo, alkaline, and acid based materials used to clean masonry
are very harmful to finishes and should be removed with water and mild soap
immediately; otherwise, permanent staining will occur. A spot test is recommended
before any cleaning agent is used.
b. For cleaning of anodized aluminum surfaces, refer to AAMA 609-93 Voluntary Guide
Specification for Cleaning and Maintenance of Architectural Anodized Aluminum.
c. For cleaning of painted aluminum surfaces, refer to AAMA 610.1-1979 Voluntary
Guide Specification for Cleaning and Maintenance of Painted Aluminum Extrusions
and Curtain Wall Panels.
Please note:
The prolonged application of masking tape, duct tape, and similar
products to painted aluminum surfaces will induce permanent bonding of the tape to
the paint. This will cause adhesion failure between the paint and the aluminum
surface when the tape is removed.
d. If a protective coating is specified, remove it in areas that require field-applied sealant
prior to installation.
These recommendations are for general erection procedures only. For actual job conditions,
see the details on the shop drawings. For perimeter anchor type and spacing, refer to the
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