Series 5900 Outside glazed curtain wall Installation instructions Part NO.
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE I. General Notes & Guidelines …………………………………………………… 3-4 II. Perimeter Application ………...…….………………………………………….. 5-6 III. Anchor Installation ………………..…………………………………………….. 7 IV. Frame Assembly .………………….……………………………………………… 8 V. Vertical Splice Joints .………………..…………………………………………. 9 VI. Joint Plug Application ………………….………………………………………. 10-11 VII. Glazing Adaptors / Mullion Gaskets ………………………………………. 12 VIII.
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section I: General Notes & Guidelines I. II. HANDLING / STORING / PROTECTING ALUMINUM - The following precautions are recommended to assure early acceptance of your products and workmanship. A. HANDLE CAREFULLY - Store with adequate separation between components so the material will not rub together. Store material off the ground. Protect materials against weather elements and other construction trades. B.
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section I: General Notes & Guidelines F. Follow EFCO framing installation and glazing instructions. G. Verify contents of all material shipments received upon arrival. Verify quantity and correct finishes. NOTIFY EFCO IMMEDIATELY OF ANY DISCREPANCIES OR DAMAGE, THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED. H. Throughout these instructions the term “SEALANT” will appear.
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section II: Perimeter Application Perimeter Application A.) For anchoring to perimeter and providing a spacer for glazing pockets at head, jamb, and sill. Note: Anchoring surfaces of perimeter constructions must be level and plumb within the adjustments of the head, jamb, or sill. See “APPROVED” shop drawings for adjustment limits. Top anchor is recommended at head connection to accommodate thermal movement.
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section II: Perimeter Application Perimeter Application Filler is cut short to clear shear block. Bottom of mullion Notch tongue of vertical mullion to allow perimeter pressure plate to run continuous. Refer to page #8 for further information on horizontal installation and sealant methods. Continuous sealant Continuous perimeter pressure plate joint at center line of mullion as shown below ¼” Preset gasket Top of horizontal.
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section III: Anchor Installation Anchor Installation A.) B.) Attach anchors to mullions with temporary alignment screws as shown below. Install the vertical mullions in position, and attach anchors to the building structure per the “APPROVED” shop drawings. High impact polystyrene horseshoe shim Weld to building structure per “APPROVED” shop drawings. After final alignment of mullion, align drill mullion in best hole location.
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section IV: Frame Assembly Frame Assembly A.) B.) Assemble shear blocks, splices, anchors, etc. to mullions as required. Install and anchor vertical mullions to form the vertical sections per “APPROVED” shop drawings. Note: Check overall frame dimensions on every 5 openings on long runs to avoid dimensional build-up. C.) D.) E.) OVERALL DIMENSION CHECK * DIMENSION CHECK EVERY 5 UNITS Attach horizontal members to the shear blocks.
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section V: Vertical Splice Joints Vertical Splice Joints Space vertical mullion expansion joints per “APPROVED” shop drawings. B.) Keep in mind that spacing may vary with job site temperature. On multiple stacked applications, key horizontals must be installed to establish grades regardless of expansion joint dimension. C.) Splice joints should occur at spandrel areas. D.
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section VI: Joint Plug Application Joint Plug Application A.) Install the thermal isolator (70 Durometer) in the vertical mullion. Run continuously and butt joint as required with sealant. Note: All thermal isolators should be removed from the reels and allowed to shrink prior to installation. B.) Seal vertical gasket raceway X 1” high prior to installation of joint plugs. Install thermal isolator prior to installing the mullion plug.
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section VI: Joint Plug Application Joint Plug Application Place and seal the mullion plug prior to installation, apply sealant on all contact surfaces, and tool off excess sealant to prevent damming the water path. Provide a downward slope with sealant, without interfering with the edge of the glass, to allow for drainage of condensation.
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section VII: Glazing Adaptors / Mullion Gaskets Installation of Glazing Adaptors at Openings for ¼” & ½” Infills. A.) Position the vertical adaptors as shown. B.) Place horizontal adaptors between the verticals. C.) Seal adaptors by applying sealant to all four corners. D.) Cut Formula Vertical = D.L.O. + 1” E.) Cut Formula Horizontal = D.L.O.
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section VIII: Setting Blocks / Anti-Walk Blocks / Pressure Plate Gaskets Setting Blocks A.) B.) Position and install the setting blocks as directed on the “APPROVED” shop drawings. Install appropriate infill per “APPROVED” shop drawings (Typical edge engagement “glass bite” is ½”). Center the infill in the opening. (Glass size = D.L.O. plus 1” width and height) Anti-Walk Blocks A.) B.
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section IX: Pressure Plate Attachment Pressure Plate Attachment A.) B.) C.) D.) Attach pressure plates with ¼” X 1” stainless steel hex washer head pressure plate screws. Typical spacing is 6” on center. Torque screws to 80 inch pounds. In cold weather, first torque all screws to 40 inch pounds. When possible, work from the center outward on horizontals and from the sill upward on verticals.
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section X: Exterior Cover Installation Snap On Exterior Covers A.) Set vertical covers as shown on “APPROVED” shop drawings. 7/16" Drill 5/16” diameter weep holes in the horizontal covers 2” from each end. Note: Care must be taken to avoid damage to the covers during installation. Use a nominal 12” long 2 X 4 and mallet or hammer to seat the cover. Approx. 12” long wood block Mallet or hammer B.) C.) D.) E.
Series 5900 Outside Glazed Curtain Wall Installation Instructions Section XI: Steel Reinforcement Steel Reinforcement A.) B.) C.) At large spans or in high wind load areas, steel reinforcement may be necessary. Reinforcement requirements will vary on a per job basis. Reference the “APPROVED” shop drawings for steel requirements and locations. D.) When steel reinforcement is factory installed in the mullions, use fasteners to prevent damage or slippage of the steel during shipping.
