EFCO S5500 User Manual
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Series 5500
Advanced and alternate
Installation Instructions
Part NO.
February 2013
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Series 5500 Advanced & Alternate Installation Instructions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
S-5500 ADVANCED INSTALLATION INSTUCTIONS
SECTION PAGE
I. General Notes and Guidelines………………………………………...……... 3-4
II. Frame Unit Assembly & Frame Sealing
Shear Block……………………………………...…………………………………. 5-6
III. Alternate Anchorage Methods
Sleeve Anchors………………………………………………………………….. 7-10
Mull Anchors …………………………………………………………………… 11-17
IV. Punched Opening & Ribbon Windows
Frame Unit Assemble & Frame Sealing..………….……………………18-20
Alternate Anchorage Method……………………………………………… 21-23
V. Vertical Splice Joints……………………………………………………………. 24-33
VI. Expansion Mullions…………………………………...………………………... 34-37
VII. Glazing At Spandrel Areas of Inside Glazed Frames ……………….. 37-40
VIII. Glazing Adaptors
Captured Glazing………………………………………………………………….. 41
Silicone Structural Glazed …………………………………………………. 43-46
Note: Please reference EFCO's "Understanding Condensation" brochure which can be obtained through your EFCO
representative.
Condensation will form on any surface when unfavorable conditions (interior temperature and relati ve humidity and
exterior temperature) are present. When the formation of excessive condensation is a concern, it is highly recommended 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 inf ormation 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 likely to occur:
Note: This document is to be used in conjunction with the standard installation
instructions.
Note: These installation instructions are a supplement to the approved final shop drawings
and are to be used in conjunction with those drawings.
Minimizing Condensation
1. Bridging system thermal break with non-thermally broken metal flashing 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 perimet er
5. Product combinations during the shop dr aw ing stage that result in bridging thermal breaks of one or all
products involved
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Section I: General Notes and Guidelines
I. 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 the material off the ground. Protect materials against weather elements and other construction trades.
B. KEEP MATERIAL AWAY FROM WATER, MUD, AND SPRAY - Prevent cement,
plaster, and other materials from contacting with and damaging the finish. Do not
allow moisture to be trapped between the finished surface and the wrapping material.
C. PROTECT MATERIALS AFTER ERECTION - Wrap or erect screens of plastic
sheeting over material. Cement, plaster, terrazzo, and other alkaline materials are
very harmful to the finish and are to be removed with soap and water before hardening. Under no circumstances should these materials be allowed to dry or permanent staining will occur.
II. GENERAL GUIDELINES - The following practices are recommended for all installations:
A. REVIEW APPROVED SHOP DRAWINGS – Become thoroughly familiar with the
project. Shop drawings govern when conflicting information exists in these installation instructions.
B. INSTALL ALL FRAMING MATERIAL PLUMB, LEVEL, AND TRUE – Proper
alignment and relationships to benchmarks and column centerlines, as established
by the architectural drawings and the general contractor, must be maintained.
C. The sequence of erection should be coordinated with the project superintendent to
prevent delays and minimize the risk of material damage. Note: If preset an-
chors are required, coordinate and supervise anchor placement with the
general contractor.
D. Verify that all job site conditions and accompanying substrates receiving the instal-
lation are in accordance with the contract documents. If deviations occur, notification must be given IN WRITING to the general contractor and differences resolved before proceeding further with the installation in the questionable area.
E. Prevent all aluminum from coming in direct contact with masonry or dissimilar ma-
terials by means of an appropriate primer.
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SECTION I: GENERAL NOTES and GUIDELINES
F.
G. Verify contents of all material shipments received upon their arrival. Verify quantity
H. Throughout these instructions the term “SEALANT” will appear. For the purposes of
Regardless of the sealant used, the customer should contact the sealant
Follow EFCO framing installation and glazing instructions.
and correct finishes. NOTIFY EFCO IMMEDIATELY OF ANY DISCREPANCIES
OR DAMAGE THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED.
these instructions, sealant is to be defined as the following:
SEALANT - A weather resistant, gunnable liquid filler which when cured provides a
resilient, flexible (± 50% movement capability) air and water seal between similar
and dissimilar materials.
All sealant must meet ASTM C 920, CLASS 50.
BUTYL SEALANT- A non-skinning, non-hardening material (NAAMM Reference Standard 5C-1).
NOTE: All sealant must be compatible with all surfaces on which adhesion is re-
quired, including other sealant surfaces. All frame surfaces should be clean,
dry, dust, and frost free. If a primer is required, it must be applied to clean
surfaces. All perimeter substrates shall be clean and properly treated to receive sealant.
This system is designed and has been tested to utilize butyl or silicone sealants at all internal joineries, i.e., joint plugs, gasket intersections, etc.
manufacturer to determine compatibility and adhesion. Follow sealant manufacturer's proper application procedures and quality assurance programs for
weather sealing.
Maintain caulk joints as shown in the approved shop drawings. Unless
specified otherwise, most sealant manufacturers recommend a 3/8” minimum perimeter caulk joint. A 3/4” minimum joint is recommended at the
head condition to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction.
Anchoring surfaces of perimeter construction must be level and plumb within
the adjustable limits of the head, jamb, and sill framing.
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Section II: Frame Unit Assembly & Frame Sealing
(Shear Block)
Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to use drop-on
heads and sills with mullion ‘M’ and ‘F’ anchors. Refer to alternate
anchorage methods section for more information.
Apply sealant to the ends of the
sill as shown in the Standard
Installation Instructions
DROP-ON SILL
Apply sealant to the face of
the shear blocks as shown.
SHEAR BLOCK
‘M’ ANCHOR
SILL CONDITION WITH ‘M’ ANCHOR AND
DROP-ON HORIZONTALS
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Section II: Frame Unit Assembly & Frame Sealing
(Shear Block)
Apply sealant to the face of
the shear blocks as shown.
‘M’ ANCHOR
SHEAR BLOCK
DROP-ON HEAD
Apply sealant to the ends of the
sill as shown in the Standard
Installation Instructions
HEAD CONDITION WITH ‘M’ ANCHOR
AND DROP-ON HORIZONTALS
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Section III: Alternate Head Anchorage Method
(Sleeve Anchors)
STEP #1 (Outside Glazed) INSTALL FRAME COMPONENTS
A. Refer to the approved shop drawings for job specific conditions, anchor type, anchor
bolt sizes, and locations. Install assemblies according to the approved shop drawings.
The anchor type used must be selected based on the structural requirements and the
substrate.
B. Follow steps 2 through 5 in Section III of the
complete the installation.
C. Refer to Sections IV and V of the
Preparation and Glazing Installation.
Standard Installation Instructions for Glazing
ANCHORAGE DETAIL FOR HEAD CONDITIONS
ATTACHING TO WOOD OR LIGHT GAUGE METAL STUDS
LIGHT GAUGE
METAL STUDS OR
WOOD SUBSTRATE
Standard Installation Instructions to
Note: It is up to the responsible engineer to determine
the structural adequacy and type of anchorage method
to be used for a given substrate, applied loads, and
building movements. The S-5500 has different
anchorage options available to meet these conditions.
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ANCHOR BOLTS AND
SLEEVE (Type and
quantity as required by
conditions and loads.
See Shop Drawings.)
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Section III: Alternate Head Anchorage Method
(Sleeve Anchors)
STEP #1 (Inside Glazed) INSTALL FRAME COMPONENTS
A. Refer to the approved shop drawings for job specific conditions, anchor type, anchor
bolt sizes, and locations. Install assemblies according to the approved shop drawings.
The anchor type used must be selected based on the structural requirements and the
substrate.
B. Follow steps 2 through 5 in Section III of the
complete the installation.
C. Refer to Sections IV and V of the
Preparation and Glazing Installation.
ANCHORAGE DETAIL FOR HEAD CONDITIONS
ATTACHING TO WOOD OR LIGHT GAUGE METAL STUDS.
LIGHT GAUGE METAL
STUDS OR WOOD
SUBSTRATE
Standard Installation Instructions for Glazing
Standard Installation Instructions to
Note: The glass size formula
for Inside Glazed S-5500 is
vertical D.L.O. plus 7/8” and
horizontal D.L.O. plus 1”.
Note: It is up to the responsible engineer to determine
the structural adequacy and type of anchorage method
to be used for a given substrate, applied loads, and
building movements. The S-5500 has different
anchorage options available to meet these conditions.
ALTERNATE HEAD ANCHORAGE
ANCHOR BOLTS AND
SLEEVE (Type and
quantity as required by
conditions and loads.
See Shop Drawings.)
Note: Glass bite at
this location for
Inside Glazed S-5500
is D.L.O. plus 3/8”.
(All Inside Glazed S5500 head
horizontals.)
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Section III: Alternate Head Anchorage Method
(Sleeve Anchors)
ANCHOR BOLTS AND
SLEEVES (Type and
quantity as required
by condition. See
Shop Drawings)
ALTERNATE HEAD ANCHORAGE
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Section III: Alternate Head Anchorage Method
(Sleeve Anchors)
ANCHOR BOLTS AND
SLEEVES (Type and
quantity as required by
conditions and loads.
See Shop Drawings.)
Head members with
notches as required,
allowing for lateral
building movements.
ALTERNATE HEAD ANCHORAGE
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Section III: Alternate Anchorage Method
(Heavy-Duty Anchor Connections)
Note: It is up to the responsible engineer to determine the structural
adequacy and type of anchorage method to be used for a given
substrate, applied loads, and building movements. The S-5500 has
different anchorage options available to meet these conditions.
‘M’ AND ‘F’
ANCHORS
SHEAR BLOCK
ANCHOR BOLTS (Type
and quantity as
required by conditions
and loads. See Shop
Drawings.)
SHEAR BLOCK
Shim as required at
anchors
each vertical mullion.
(Shim under setting
blocks at heavy lites.)
‘M’ AND ‘F’
ANCHORS
and
under
DROP-ON HEAD AND SILL
WITH ‘M’ AND ‘F’ ANCHORS
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Section III: Alternate Anchorage Method
(Heavy-Duty Anchor Connections)
STEP #1 ASSEMBLE OUTSIDE GLAZED FRAME MEMBERS
This method of anchorage is available for conditions where the standard head and sill anchors or
alternate head anchors are not adequate for the given design criteria. Please consult with the structural
engineer responsible for the shop drawings for your project.
A. Assemble verticals and intermediate horizontals following the frame assembly and sealing
instructions in Section II. Shear blocks should be installed after the frames are set and
anchored to avoid interference with the anchor bolts.
B. Insert ‘F’ anchors into each end of the jamb mullion and ‘M’ anchors into each end of the
intermediate vertical.
‘M’ ANCHOR
INTERMEDIATE
VERTICAL
‘F’ ANCHOR
PRE-ASSEMBLED
FRAME UNIT
JAMB MULLION
‘M’ ANCHOR
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Section III: Alternate Anchorage Method
(Heavy-Duty Anchor Connections)
STEP #2 INSTALL FRAME COMPONENTS
A. Set the frame with ‘F’ and ‘M’ anchors into the opening. Adjust the frame’s position to place it
in the proper position with regard to established benchmarks.
B. Using dead load shims under each vertical mullion, level the frame and set it to the appropriate
elevation as indicated in the approved shop drawings.
C. After the frame is plumb and all adjustments have been made, match drill through the holes in
the ‘F’ and ‘M’ anchors into the surrounding substrate, and apply the appropriate anchor bolts.
Anchor bolt size, type, quantity, and location vary. Refer to the approved shop drawings for
more information. Anchor bolts should be installed per the recommendations of the bolt
manufacturer.
D. Apply the shear blocks to the top and bottom of the mullions as shown in the approved shop
drawings.
‘M’ ANCHOR
‘F’ ANCHOR
SHEAR BLOCKS FOR
DROP-ON HEAD
ANCHOR BOLTS
AS REQ’D.
SHEAR BLOCKS FOR
DROP ON SILL
‘M’ ANCHOR
PRE-ASSEMBLED
FRAME UNIT
ANCHOR BOLTS
AS REQ’D.
‘F’ ANCHOR
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SHIMS
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Section III: Alternate Anchorage Method
(Heavy-Duty Anchor Connections)
HEAD ANCHOR
ANCHOR BOLTS
AS REQ’D.
SHEAR BLOCKS FOR
DROP-ON HEAD
SHEAR BLOCKS FOR
DROP-ON SILL
SILL ANCHOR
ANCHOR BOLTS
AS REQ’D.
DEAD LOAD
SHIMS
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