Installation Instructions User guide

EFCO 2009 Page 14
Series 8700 / 8800 Unitized Curtain Wall Installation Instructions
16. Using an approved solvent or cleaner, clean the sealant contact surfaces shown below of all oils and other contaminants.
17.
The starter sill should be spliced at approximately every twenty-five feet. Refer to the approved shop drawings for specific locations and conditions.
18. Apply bond breaker tape (WM 79) to FM10 splice. Apply sealant inside the splice end of the starter sill reveal tube coating the inside wall of
the tube and to the FM10 splice tube as shown in Figure 13.
19. Apply sealant inside the splice end of the adjacent starter sill and to the other end of FM10 splice as shown in Figure 14. Slide the two starter
sill sections together while inserting FM10 splice and threading the WC19 gasket into the adjoining gasket reglet. Anchor starter sills.
20. Apply sealant into the joint between the sections of starter sill and tool to create a water tight seal. The splice joint width will vary per project
requirements. See Figure 15. Seal the ends of the WC19 gaskets and butt them together.
21. Set HC09 gutter splice in a bed of sealant centered on the starter sill splice joint as shown in Figure 16. Force the splice down onto the gutter,
forcing out all air bubbles.
22. Apply sealant around the edges of the splice an tool smooth and water tight.
Section 3 - Static Starter Sill Preparation and Installation
Serrated Washer
Anchor bolts as required.
Slide base anchor into
final position after
securing anchor bolts.
Static Starter Sill
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 16
Figure 15
Figure 17
Apply sealant
FM10 Tube Splice
Apply sealant
Apply sealant between
the two starter sills
and tool to create a
watertight seal.
Marry the gutter
splice sealant with
the reveal splice
sealant to create a
watertight seal.
Place gutter
splice HC09 into
a bed of sealant.
HC09 Gutter Splice
Slide gutter splice up
under gasket track and
tool sealant to ensure a
watertight seal.
Apply sealant around
entire perimeter of
gutter splice and tool to
create a watertight seal.
Thread WC19
gasket into
adjacent gutter
gasket reglet .
Bond Breaker
Tape
Align bond
breaker tape and
base anchor with
the splice joint at
the starter sills.