SERIES 8750XD UNITIZED CURTAIN WALL Installation Instructions Sections 1-15 Nov 2012 PART NO. Y80B 1000 COUNTY ROAD MONETT, MO 65708 • 800.221.4169 • EFCOCORP.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Table Of Contents SECTION PAGES 1. General Notes and Guidelines……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 - 4 2. Parts Identification……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 - 11 3. Static Starter Sill Preparation and Installation……………………………..……………………………………………………………………………. 12 - 18 4. Dynamic Starter Sill Preparation and Installation…………………..………………..…………………………………………………………………. 19 - 22 5.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 1: General Notes And Guidelines HANDLING / STORING / PROTECTING ALUMINUM The following guidelines are recommended to ensure early acceptance of your products and workmanship. A. HANDLE CAREFULLY - Store with adequate separation between components so the material will not rub together. Store the material off the ground. Protect materials against weather elements and other construction trades. B.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 1: General Notes And Guidelines It is the responsibility of the glazing contractor to submit a statement from the sealant manufacturer indicating that glass and glazing materials have been tested for compatibility and adhesion with glazing sealants, and interpreting test results relative to material performance, including recommendations for primers and substrate preparation required to obtain adhesion.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 2 - Parts Identification EXTRUSION IDENTIFICATION Profile EXTRUSION IDENTIFICATION Part # Description Tooling/Cut Length Formula 17T1 3" STANDARD COVER 17T1-001 17T2 STANDARD HALF COVER 17T2-001 17T3 STANDARD INTERMEDIATE HORIZONTAL 17T3-001, 17T3-002, 17T3-003, 17T3-004, 17T3-005, 17T3-006, 17T3-007, 17T3-008, 17T3-009, 17T3-010, 17T3-01 17T5 HEAD OR JAMB FILLER 17T5-001, 17T5-002, 17T5-003, 17T5-004, 17T5-005, 17T5-006
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 2 - Parts Identification EXTRUSION IDENTIFICATION Profile Part # 17W8 17W9 17X5 17X6 17X7 17X8 17X9 17Y0 17Y1 FABRICATED PART EXTRUSION IDENTIFICATION Description Tooling/Cut Length Formula MALE OUTSIDE CORNER HALF 17W8-001, 17W8-002, 17W8-003, 17W8-004, 17W8-005, 17W8-006, 17W8-007 17W9-001, 17W9-002, 17W9-003, FEMALE OUTSIDE 17W9-004, 17W9-005, 17W9-006, CORNER HALF 17W9-007 3" COVER FOR 1 1/4" GLAZING AND VENTS HALF COVER
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 2 - Parts Identification “ F ” PART IDENTIFICATION Profile “ F ” PART IDENTIFICATION Part # Description Materials FM05 HOOK ANCHOR (LEFT) 17D2 (MILL) FM06 HOOK ANCHOR (RIGHT) 17D2 (MILL) Profile Part # 90 DEG INSIDE FM44 CORNER MULLION ANCHOR FM45 90 DEG OUTSIDE FM07 CORNER MULLION ANCHOR FM11 MULLION ANCHOR FM17 FM38 ANCHOR BOLT RETAINER LARGE DURACAST CLIP SILL CAN END CAP FM39 BEHIND DOOR JAMB FM40 SPLIT MULLION
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 2 - Parts Identification “ F ” PART IDENTIFICATION Profile “ F ” PART IDENTIFICATION Part # Description Materials FM53 RIGHT HAND 90 DEG OUTSIDE CORNER DYNAMIC LOAD CLIP (BASE) FM55 FM56 FM59 FM60 FM61 FM62 Part # Description Materials 17V8 (MILL) FM66 16" HIGH LOAD SLAB ANCHOR 17D4 (MILL) DYNAMIC SILL END DAM .
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 2 - Parts Identification PART IDENTIFICATION Profile EXISTIING EXTRUSIONS, PARTS, FASTENERS & WEATHERING ID Part # H12A FIXED FRAME GASKET #1 Materials Profile Part # Description Materials HD25 CAPTURED OUTSIDE CORNER JOINT PLUG EPDM GP SPONGE (BLACK) HD26 CAPTURED INSIDE CORNER JOINT PLUG EPDM GP SPONGE (BLACK) LC45 SSG THERMAL SPACER DURACAST (PAINTED DARK BROWN) PVC FOAM (BLACK) H12B FIXED FRAME GASKET #2 PVC FOAM
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 2 - Parts Identification EXISTIING EXTRUSIONS, PARTS, FASTENERS & WEATHERING ID Profile Part # Description Tooling/Cut Length Formula 17D1 MULLION ANCHOR EXTRUSION 17D2 Part # Description 17D1 (MILL) M141 HANGER LOCK WASHER STANDARD HOOK ANCHOR EXTRUSION 17D2 (MILL) M169 SLAB HANGER JACKING BOLT MS 18-8 #1/2-13 X 3 1/2 17D3 SILL WASHER EXTRUSION 17D3 (MILL) M170 SLAB HANGER JACKING SCREW 1/2"-13 X 1/2" SOCKET SET SC
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 2 - Package Identification “ K ” PACKAGE IDENTIFICATION Part Description Finish Cut Length Tooling Reference Parts used For Assembly KV19 HANGER/LOAD CLIP MILL FM41 - 6.223 PUNCH FM41 (2) MTZO (4) M173 (4) KV20 OPTIONAL RETRACTABLE HANGER MILL FM42 - 3.000 CUT & MILL FM42 (2) MTZO (4) M173 (4) KV21 90 DEG OUTSIDE CORNER MULLION ANCHOR MILL FM43/17 - 8.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 3 - Static Starter Sill Preparation and Installation Projects will be produced by EFCO in one of two ways: 1) As a stock length product where all fabrication, assembly, and glazing will be performed by the customer, or: 2) Prefabricated “knock down” where EFCO fabricates the materials, and the customer performs the assembly, and glazing.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 3 - Static Starter Sill Preparation and Installation d. A static loading clip (FM45) is required at each jamb and intermediate vertical. Two are required at corner mullion conditions (FM46 and FM47). The anchors are used to transfer end load reactions from the verticals into the anchoring system. Before installation of the static starter sill, slide the appropriate number of static loading clips into each section of starter sill.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 3 - Static Starter Sill Preparation and Installation 2. Verify that all job site conditions and accompanying substrates receiving the installation are in tolerance and are in accordance with the contract documents. 3. Pre-cleaning the substrates where the caulk joints will be applied later may be advisable prior to setting the starter sill.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 3 - Static Starter Sill Preparation and Installation (90° Inside Corner) 8. Using an approved solvent or cleaner, clean the sealant contact surfaces of the corner splice joint of all oils and other contaminants. 9. The starter sill will be spliced at corner conditions. Refer to the approved shop drawings for project specific joint size. 10.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 3 - Static Starter Sill Preparation and Installation (Splices) 14. 15. 16. 17. Using an approved solvent or cleaner, clean the sealant contact surfaces shown below of all oils and other contaminants. The starter sill should be spliced per the shop drawings. Refer to the approved shop drawings for specific locations and conditions.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 3 - Static Starter Sill Preparation and Installation (90° Outside Corner) 20. Using an approved solvent or cleaner, clean the sealant contact surfaces of the corner splice joint of all oils and other contaminants. 21. The starter sill will be spliced at corner conditions. Refer to the approved shop drawings for project specific joint size. 22.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 3 - Static Starter Sill Preparation and Installation 26. Finish installing starter sill sections as previously described until the installation is completed. 27. Push Stack Gasket WEA2 into gasket reglet beginning at one jamb condition and continuing to next jamb condition. Gasket should run continuously through all corners and splices. Ensure that the gasket is not stretched while performing this task. See Figures 21 and 22. 28.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 4 - Dynamic Starter Sill Preparation and Installation 1. Preparation of the Dynamic Starter Sill: a. The dynamic starter sill may have an end dam pre-attached and sealed at the jamb condition. Ensure that the end dam is properly applied and sealed to the starter sill as described below. This is a critical seal and the joint must be carefully tooled to create a watertight seal. See Figures 23 thru 27. b.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 4 - Dynamic Starter Sill Preparation and Installation 2. Dynamic loading Clip Assembly: a. Assemble the dynamic loading clips by attaching the anchor bar to the loading clip base with (6) STB1 fasteners. Anchors may come to the field preassembled, depending on project requirements. Refer to the final shop drawings for project specific information. b. Offset dynamic loading clips be required at the jamb conditions.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 4 - Dynamic Starter Sill Preparation and Installation 3. Slide in dynamic loading clips. The dynamic loading clips with the exception of the corners must be installed before the dynamic starter sill sections are set and anchored. See Figure 35. 4. Reference pages 14 –18 “Static Starter Sill Installation” for Setting, shimming and anchoring the dynamic starter sill sections.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 4 - Dynamic Starter Sill Preparation and Installation 8. Finish installing starter sill sections as previously described until the installation is completed. 9. Push Stack Gasket WEA2 into gasket reglet beginning at one jamb condition and continuing to next jamb condition. Gasket should run continuously through all corners and splices. Ensure that the gasket is not stretched while performing this task. See Figures 39 and 40. 10.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 5 - Intermediate Floor Slab Anchor Installation 1. Set the slab anchors into the opening inserting anchor bolts into the slots in the approximate locations required. Do not use shims between the slab anchor and the slab. Use bituminous coating or other appropriate primer to separate slab anchor from substrate. Anchors are typically located at the mullion center line at intermediate locations. Jamb anchor locations vary.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 5 - Intermediate Floor Slab Anchor Installation 4. Slab anchors on all floors must be aligned with each other and with the started sill. a. Use established bench marks to ensure the accuracy of the starter sill location and the alignment of the slab anchors. Precise measurement and coordination with regard to established bench marks are critical to ensure that both the starter sills and slab anchors are installed in the correct location.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 6 - Unit Inspection and Preparation for Installation 1. Before installing the units, follow this checklist to ensure they are ready for installation: a. Inspect the units to ensure that each unit has all external gaskets and screws. The WA02 and WC21 gaskets will be shop crimped in place. Verify these gaskets have been crimped securely to the frame. Always check for proper crimping and for missing gaskets. b.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 6 - Unit Inspection and Preparation for Installation e. Using an approved solvent or cleaner, clean the sealant contact surfaces of the expansion cavity of the stack sill and jamb of all oils and other contaminants. See Figure 50. f. Apply a generous amount of sealant in both ends of the stack cavity approximately 4” to 6” long. See Figure 50. g.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 6 - Unit Inspection and Preparation for Installation 2. Preparations are different at the jamb condition units. a. Apply backer rod and sealant into the hollows of the jamb adapter. b. Apply a splice sheet following steps 2-6 on page 33. See figure 52. Note: steps a & b can be done before or after the unit is set. Steps c thru e must be done immediately before the unit above is set. c.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 7 - Setting Units at Static Starter Sills 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Static starter sills are used with installations that don’t require provisions for vertical movements at the beginning floor of the curtain wall. Ensure that end dam is properly sealed and apply a bead sealant to top of stack leg about 8” long where HC05 foam sealant backer will contact it.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 7 - Setting Units at Static Starter Sills 10. Before setting the next unit apply a generous amount of sealant to the foam sealant backer. Run a bead down the entire length . See Figure 59. 11. Set the next unit after the jamb unit by nesting the vertical stacking mullions together without snapping them. See Figure 61. 12.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 7 - Setting Units at Static Starter Sills 13. Once the unit is approximately 1/2” above the engagement leg of the starter sill, use clamps to snap the mullions together. Place one clamp at the center of the mullion at the bottom of the units. Use wood blocks to protect the finished surfaces of the mullions. Tighten the clamp until the mullion halves begin to snap together.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 8 - Setting Units at Dynamic Starter Sills 1. Dynamic starter sills are used with installations that require provisions for vertical movements at the beginning floor of the curtain wall. 2. Setting unit units at the dynamic starter sill is very similar to setting units at the static starter sill. There are however a few differences. These differences are explained verbally and graphically below.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 8 - Setting Units at Dynamic Starter Sills 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Before setting the next unit adjust the dynamic loading clip so that it aligns with the vertical. The anchor can be slid from side to side on the insert. Next apply a generous amount of sealant to the foam sealant backer. Run a bead down the entire length. See Figure 69.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 9 - Applying Critical Seals and Stack Gasket 1. Once a complete row of units has been installed the WEA2 stack gasket must be applied from the roll to avoid unnecessary splicing. See Figures 73 and 74. 2. A splice is also required at the gutter at the top of the units, before units are stacked on top of them.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 10 - Setting Typical Intermediate Units 1. Install each frame unit in sequence, starting at the left jamb unit. 2. Lift the jamb unit with the splice bars at the head of the unit. 3. Ensure the HC05 caulk backer has been inserted into the sill as shown in Figure 50 on page 26. Note that jamb units will receive HC05 on both ends of the sill.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 10 - Setting Typical Intermediate Units 7. Before setting the next unit apply a generous amount of sealant to the foam sealant backer. Run a bead down the entire length. See Figure 79. 8. Set the next unit after the jamb by nesting the vertical stacking mullions together without snapping them. See Figure 61 On page 29. 9.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 11 - Setting Typical Head Condition Units 1. Setting typical head condition units is very similar to setting typical intermediate units. Reference paged 34 and 35. There are however a few differences these will be explained verbally and graphically below. 2. Apply splice sheet to the top corners per steps a & b on page 27, leaving a portion of the slice sheet hanging over the edge.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 12 - Setting Corner Units 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the check list in “Section 6 - Unit Inspection and Preparation for Installation” on pages 25, 26 and 27 before installing the corner units. Verify the adjacent unit has been installed properly before installing corner units. If not make necessary adjustments to align the units. Corner units are designed to be installed from left to the right as viewed from the exterior of the building.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 13 - Applying Typical Perimeter Seals 1. The typical head, jamb and starter sill are as shown below. The caulk joint size is job specific, below a 1” caulk joint is shown at head and jambs and a 1/2” caulk joint at the sill. All seals should join each other head and sill seals should join verticals. 2. The condition at the head is job specific. See Figure 91 for a typical generic head sealant detail.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 14 - Deglaze / Re-glaze Procedures - Captured System 1. The captured system units can be structural silicone glazed to the frame or may be dry glazed. The deglaze and re-glaze of the dry glazed system should be very straight forward and will be similar to the captured structural silicone glazing instructions below; minus the structural and sealant and using WSD2 interior gasket in place if WC18 spacer.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 14 - Deglaze / Re-glaze Procedures - Captured System 2. When re-glazing an opening or openings at a captured unit, follow these instructions: a. Using an approved solvent or cleaner, clean the glazing surfaces of all oils and other contaminants. The sealant manufacturer’s preparation and application instructions should be followed exactly. Fresh sealant will adhere to cured sealant without primer.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 15 - Deglaze / Re-glaze Procedures - SSG System 1. The deglaze and re-glaze procedure must be performed from a swing stage or man lift from the exterior of the building. Follow the sealant manufacture’s sealant application instruction for deglazing and re-glazing. When deglazing an opening or openings at a structural silicone glazed unit follow these instructions: a.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 15 - Deglaze / Re-glaze Procedures - SSG System 2. When re-glazing an opening or openings at a structural silicone glazed, follow these instructions: a. Using an approved solvent or cleaner, clean the glazing surfaces of all oils and other contaminants. The sealant manufacturer’s preparation and application instructions should be followed exactly. Fresh sealant will adhere to cured sealant without primer.
Series 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section 15 - Deglaze / Re-glaze Procedures - SSG System e. Apply temporary retainers at verticals. Temporary retainers will be comprised of FM38, 4” pieces of 17T2 and WC22 gasket. If there is captured glazed system on the job used scraps for this. If there is none available then the materials for these temporary retainers must be ordered. g.