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EFCO 5XP User Manual

Sliding glass door
Series 5Xp
Installation Instructions
Part NO. YW43
March 2013
5XP SLIDING GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
I. Sliding Glass Door General Overview
A. General Notes 3 B. Construction Notes 4 C. Building Codes 5 D. Perimeter Anchorage Considerations 6 E. General Sliding Panel Inspection 7
II. General Perimeter Preparation for the Door Frame
A. Opening Condition Verification 8
III. Perimeter Accessory Fabrication for Assembled Doors
A. Subhead Installation 9 B. Sill Starter Installation 11
IV. General Installation Without Subhead
A. Installation Without Subhead 13
(This section will not be required if the job is being supplied with a subhead)
V. Door Installation 14 VI. S-5XP Door Assembly Instructions 19
Minimizing Condensation
Note: Please reference EFCO's "Understanding Condensation" brochure which can be obtained thro ugh your EFCO representative. Condensation will form on any surface when unfavorable conditions (interior temperature and relative humidity and exterior temperature) are present. When the formation of excessive condensation is a concern, it is highly recommend ed that a design professional is utilized to perform an analysis of the shop drawings to recommend the best possible installation methods. Please contact your EFCO representative for information on EFCO's Thermal Analysis Services. Many current installation practices lead to an increase in the possibility of the formation of condensation. Though not all inclusive, the list of examples below illustrates conditions under which condensation is lik ely to occur:
1. Bridging system thermal break with non-thermally broken metal flashin g or lintels that are exposed to the exterior
2. System exposure to cold air cavities
3. Interior relative humidity levels not maintained at recommended levels, see EFCO’s “Understanding Condensation” brochure
4. Inadequate separation between system and surrounding condition at perimeter
5. Product combinations during the shop drawing stage that result in bridging thermal breaks
of one or all products involved
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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 a
roved shop drawings or consult the project design professional.
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: 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.
The prolonged application of masking tape, duct tape, and similar
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B. Construction Notes
1. Reference Shop Drawings
a. Check the shop drawings and installation instructions to become thoroughly familiar
with the project. The shop drawings take precedence and include specific details for the project. The installation instructions are general in nature and cover most common conditions.
2. Check Openings
a. Make certain that construction, which will receive the material, is in accordance with
the contract documents. If not, notify the general contractor in writing and resolve differences before proceeding with your work.
3. Benchmark Layout
a. All work should start from benchmarks and/or column center lines as established by
the architectural drawings and the general contractor.
4. Plumb/Level/True
a. All materials are to be installed plumb, level, true, and in proper alignment and relation
to established lines and grades. Products are to be installed maintaining tolerances of 1/8” in 12’-0” of length.
5. Isolate Aluminum
a. Isolate aluminum that directly contacts masonry or incompatible materials with a heavy
coat of zinc chromate, plastic isolators, or bituminous paint.
6. Fastening
a. Fastening means any method of securing one part to another or to adjacent materials.
Due to varying opening conditions, window configurations, design pressures, and methods of anchorage (subframe, “F” anchors, etc.), perimeter fasteners are not specified in these instructions. For anchor fastening, refer to the shop drawings or consult the project design professional.
7. Blocking
a. All blocking and shims will be high strength plastic or non-corrosive materials, Not by
EFCO. Blocking must be of sufficient size and shape to support the frame at all anchorage locations. The blocking must prevent the anchorage fasteners from bowing, racking, twisting, creating a negative slope at the sills or distorting the window frames and accessories in any manner.
8. Sealant
a. Sealants must be compatible with all materials they contact, including other sealant
surfaces. Any sealant details shown herein, unless specifically called out by EFCO, are by others.
It is not EFCO Corporation’s position to select or recommend sealant or caulking types and will not assume liability or responsibility thereof. Consult the sealant supplier for recommendations relative to compatibility, adhesion, priming, tooling, shelf life, and joint design. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to perform all sealant adhesion and compatibility testing that is required by the sealant manufacturer of choice.
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9. Protective Threshold Cover
The threshold is supplied with a protective cover to help eliminate damage to the threshold and weather-strip by the construction trades.
This cover will need to be removed to allow the door to achieve full water performance. Water may overflow the sill with this protective cover in place.
C. Building Codes
Note: Glass and glazing codes governing the design and use of products vary widely. EFCO
does not control the selection of product configurations, operating hardware, or glazing materials; therefore, we assume no responsibility for code compliance in these areas. It is the responsibility of the owner, architect, and installer to make these selections in strict conformity to all applicable codes and contract documents.
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D. Perimeter Anchorage Considerations
1. From the approved shop drawings, determine the size, type, and quantity of perimeter
fasteners required. EFCO will provide fasteners for EFCO material to EFCO material only. All perimeter fasteners are Not by EFCO and should be purchased prior to arriving at the job site. (If subframe is used, please refer to the Subframe Installation sheets.)
Due to varying opening conditions, window configurations, design pressures, and methods
of anchorage (subframe, “F” anchors, etc.), perimeter fasteners are not specified in these instructions. For perimeter anchor type and spacing, refer to the approved shop drawings or consult the project design professional. The installer should analyze the anchorage system, and take into account the following information.
a. Frame dimensions and configuration of the door to be installed. b. Material properties of the door frame. c. Allowable tension, shear, and bending properties of the perimeter fastener. d. Design pressure. e. Details of the surrounding condition for the head, sill, and jambs. f. Relative building movements and expected thermal movement of the door system. g. In corrosive and/or salt air environments, stainless steel fasteners are suggested.
Substrate Edge Distance
Substrate Edge Distance
Perimeter Fastener
Bearing Surface Edge Distance
Bearing Surface Edge Distance
Substrate Thickness
Shim Height
Note: This sketch is a typical representation; other anchorage systems will require similar information.
Frame Edge Distance
Frame Edge Distance
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2. Perimeter anchors should never penetrate a tank or tubular shape at a door sill. Any penetration of the frame must be visible for sealing purposes.
3. Blocking must be of sufficient size and shape to support the frame at all anchorage locations. The blocking must prevent the anchorage fasteners from bowing, racking, twisting, or distorting the door frames and accessories in any manner. Excessive shim heights could increase the prying tension and/or bending forces on the perimeter fastener. Refer to the approved shop drawings and/or design professional for project specific applications.
4. Sealant joints should be a minimum of ¼” to allow for a proper perimeter seal. Perimeter sealant joints minimum widths must be achieved at all joints along the perimeter including between the substrate and the end caps on the sill starter and subhead framing members.
5. Sealant joint maximums should make reference to the sealant manufacturer’s maximum allowable sealant joint. Ensure that the perimeter sealant joints are in accordance with the sealant manufacturer’s recommendations.
E. General Sliding Panel Inspection
Note: Upon completion of the Sliding Glass Door installation, all operating panels must be
checked for proper alignment and operation. If the sliding panels are removed, care must be taken to ensure that sliding panels are reinstalled into the same frames from which they were removed. It may be necessary to adjust the rollers and locking hardware to ensure proper sealing and locking. All hardware must be cleaned as necessary to provide smooth operation.
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Section II: General Perimeter Preparation for the Door Frame
A. Opening Condition Verification
1. The rough opening should be checked for the correct size as determined by frame size and
specified perimeter sealant joint widths listed in the architectural specifications and the shop drawings. (See Fig. A)
2. Establish the face of the Sliding Glass Door line at the head, sill, and jambs. This reference is arrived by using the architectural plans, general contractor’s reference lines, and shop drawings.
3. Determine the high point of the masonry sill using string line or transit, and shim the sill starter until level. (See Fig. B) To maintain a high level of resistance to water intrusion, it is critical that the sill starter be level without twist or bow.
Fig. A
Fig. B
Plumb Frame and Level
For proper Sliding Glass Door operation
Note: and drainage, it must be installed PLUMB and LEVEL.
Shim at Anchor Locations
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Section III: Perimeter Accessory Fabrication for Assembled Doors
A. Subhead Installation
When preparing subframe for anchorage into the building opening, please make note of plumb line alignment of subhead to sill starter possibilities as shown in exam
les below.
Plumb Line
1. Subheads to be field cut to length (cut length = [overall frame dim. + 1/8”], unless shown otherwise) and installed.
2. Make reference to Section I. D., for perimeter anchorage considerations.
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3. Shim as required to allow for the proper engagement of the sliding glass door head into the subhead. (See Fig. C)
Shim
Fig. C
4. Backbed the Sliding Glass Door to subhead contact area with silicone sealant before installing the door or cap seal after the door is installed. (See Fig. D) Seal over the anchor bolt heads.
Fig. D
The subhead is now ready to install the Sliding Glass Door frame. (See the assembly instructions (SECTION III) for assembly of the Sliding Glass Door frame)
Silicone backbed or cap seal after the door is installed.
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B. Sill Starter Installation
FE71 END DAM
H10F GASKET
SLQ9 SCREWS
1. Determine the cut length (cut length = [overall F.D. + 1/8”], unless shown otherwise) of the sill starter and cut to length. Adhere H10F gasket to the FE71 end dam and attach to 14G0 sill starter with SLQ9 (#10-16 x 1” PL-PH-SMS 410 A-pt MG) screws. This will need to be done to both sides of the sill starter. Note: 14B4 sill starter, when supplied, will have FE72 end dam wrap underneath the sill starter. (See Fig. E)
2. Fasten down the sill starter with job specified anchors. (See Section I. D.) There is a groove in the sill starter to locate the drill bit. Drill through the sill starter, at the groove, and continue to drill through the support leg underneath the main web of the sill starter. 14G0 sill starter is shown; 14B4 sill starter is similar. All blocking and shims will be high strength plastic or non­corrosive materials, Not by EFCO. (See Fig. F)
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14G0 SILL STARTER
Fig. E
Groove location in this area where anchor head is shown.
Fig. F
FE72 END DAM
14B4 SILL STARTER
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