EFCO Sliding Glass Door User Manual
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Sliding glass door
ries 3000, 3001, 3014, 3015, 300
Installation Instructions
Part NO. YW41
February 2013
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. General Sliding Glass Door Frame Installation 5
E. Perimeter Anchorage 7
F. General Sliding Panel Inspection 8
II. Basic Sliding Glass Door Installation
A. Installation Without Subframe 9
B. Installation With Subframe 12
III. Series Specific Assembly Instructions
A. S-2000/3000 17
B. S-3001/3000 Modified 25
C. S-3015 33
D. S-3014 42
E. S-3005 51
Minimizing Condensation
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 relative
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 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 likel y to occur:
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 perimeter
5. Product combinations during the shop drawing stage that result in bridging ther mal 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 disassembled products and must be protected against damage. 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 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.
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. Poured and Debridged and Thermal Strut Sections
a. Do not drill, punch, penetrate, or alter the poured and debridged thermal break or
extruded thermal strut in any manner.
7. 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.
8. 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, or distorting the window frames and accessories in any
manner.
9. Sealant
a. Sealants must be compatible with all materials they contact, including other sealant
surfaces. Any sealant details shown herein, unless specifically called out to 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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C. Building Codes
1. 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 in these areas. It is the responsibility of the owner,
architect, and the installer to make these selections in strict conformity to all applicable
codes.
D. General Sliding Glass Door Frame Installation
1. The rough opening should be checked for the correct size as determined by tolerances
listed in the architectural specifications and the shop drawings. (FIG. “A”)
2. Establish the face of the Sliding Glass Door line at the head, sill, and jambs. This reference
is to be arrived at 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 balance
of the opening to match. (Fig. “B”)
Fig. “A”
Plumb
Frame
Fig. “B”
Note:
For proper Sliding Glass Door operation
and drainage it must be installed PLUMB and
LEVEL.
High
Shim at Anchor
Locations
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4. Do not fasten drapery tracks, ceiling supports, or convector covers to Sliding Glass Doors.
The Sliding Glass Door must be free to contract and expand.
5. Install blocking in the Sliding Glass Door frame at anchor locations. All blocking and shims
will be high strength plastic or non-corrosive materials, Not by EFCO. (Fig. “C”)
6. Seal all exposed perimeter joints between structure and door frame perimeters with a
skinning, non-hardening type of sealant. Refer to the approved shop drawings for joint
design.
Seal all frame to frame and frame to accessory (subframe, panning, mullions) joints with
compatible silicone sealant. Refer to the approved shop drawings for joint design.
7. Seal all anchor heads along the sill and 6” up the jambs.
Fig. “D”
Fig. “C”
Sealant on anchor heads
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E. Perimeter Anchorage
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 design professional should analyze the
anchorage system, and take into account the following information.
a. Frame dimensions and configuration of the as installed door.
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.
Perimeter
Fastener
Substrate
Edge
Distance
Bearing
Surface
Edge
Distance
Substrate
Edge
Distance
Bearing
Surface
Edge
Distance
Substrate
Thickness
Shim
Height
Note: This sketch is a typical
representation, other anchorage
s
stems will require similar information.
Frame
Edge
Distance
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Edge
Distance
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2. Perimeter anchors should never penetrate a tank or tubular shape at a window 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 window 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.
F. General Sliding Panel Inspection
1. 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 they were
removed from. 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: Basic Sliding Glass Door Installation
A. Installation Without Subframe
1. Assemble the Sliding Glass Door frame per the assembly instructions for the appropriate
Sliding Glass Door series.
EFCO Sliding Glass Doors, without a tank at the sill, may be anchored without the use of a
starter sill. This is because sealant can be applied over the head of the anchor. (A tankdesigned sill will not allow this option.) The sliding door sill may be anchored in the exterior
track or the interior track. Locating the anchor in the exterior or interior track would need the
consideration of minimum edge distance, the substrate to which the sills are being
anchored, or anything that would govern the best location for the anchor. (Fig. E & F)
Fig. “E”
Sealant
S-2000
Erector to Field
Drill for Anchors
Blocking by Erector
High Impact Shim by
Erector
S-3000
Erector to Field
Drill for Anchors
Fig. “F”
Blocking by Erector
High Impact Shim by
Erector
Sealant
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2. Seal sliding door head to the building substrate. The seal joint along the head is to marry in
with the seal joint down the jamb as shown. (Fig. G & H)
Access Hole
S-3014 Shown
S-3005 & S-3015 Similar
The S-3014, S-3015, & S-3005 require
an access hole to be drilled prior to
fastening the anchor (by the Erector).
Fig. “G”
Fig. “H”
Sealant
High Impact Shim
Blocking by
Erector
Sealant
by Erector
Sealant
Sealant
S-3001 Shown
S-2000/3000 Similar
Erector to Field
Drill for Anchors
Marry sealant at
head and jamb.
Building Substrate
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3. Seal sliding door jambs to the building substrate. The seal joint along the jamb is to marry in
with the seal joint across the head.
4. Stuff access holes, fixed jamb side, with backer rod and seal over the access holes before
snapping on the cover (S-3005, S-3014 & S-3015).
Sealant
Sealant
Fig. “H”
Access Hole
S-3001 Shown
S-2000/3000 Similar
Blocking by
Erector
Erector to Field Drill
for Anchors and
Cover Anchors With
Sealant
High Impact Shim
by Erector
S-3005 Shown
S-3014 & 3015 Similar
Erector to Field
Drill for Anchors
High Impact Shim
by Erector
Sealant
Sealant
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B. Installation With Subframe
All subframe material shipped long for field cut to fit and field drilling.
1. Measure the opening for the horizontal opening dimension.
2. Apply the end dams and install the subsill with erector-supplied fasteners, and apply sealant
to the head of the fasteners. Also seal the end dam to the subsill and the end dam to the
building substrate. (Fig I)
ERECTOR NOTE
that the head of the fasteners does not interfere with the door sill.
.062” aluminum angle with
chromate or anodized finish.
End dam to be placed under the
subsill before anchoring the
subsill.
: When drilling and locating the fasteners, care must be taken to ensure
Typical Starter Sill Application for
all Sliding Glass Doors Series.
Fig. “I”
Sealant
Erector to field drill
for anchors and
cover anchors with
sealant
Silicone sealant by others to be
continuous from the subsill to the end
dam. Silicone should have a minimum
contact on each surface of ½”.
Erector Note:
This sealant could interfere with end of
jambs.
Seal end dam to the subsill and end dam to the building substrate as shown.
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3. Subheads to be field cut to length and installed.
ERECTOR NOTE:
Sealant
Backbed the Sliding Glass Door to
subhead contact area with silicone sealant
before installing the door or cap seal after
the door is installed.
When preparing subframe for anchorage into the building opening please
make note of plumb line alignment of subhead to subsill as shown in
exam
les below.
Two-piece and one-piece subheads will seal the same. (Fig. J)
Fig. “J”
Sealant
Erector to Field
Drill for Anchors
Example for:
Series 3014, 3015, 3005
sliding glass doors and
2900, 3016, 3017 fixed
windows.
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Example for:
Series 5XP sliding glass
doors and 5XF fixed windows.
Plumb Line
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The opening is now ready to install the Sliding Glass Door frame.
(See assembly instructions for appropriate series on project)
4. Load the field assembled door frame into the anchored subframe. Snap-in the interior
subhead closure for all two-piece subhead applications. (Fig. K) Drive-in the continuous
silicone wedge between the doorframe and the interior subsill leg and cover wedge with
silicone. (Fig. L)
Compatible Silicone
Sealant by Others
Fig. “M”
S-3001 Shown
S-2000 & S-3000 Similar
Compatible Silicone
Sealant by Others
Fig. “K”
S-3001 Shown
All Other Series
are Simila
Snap-in
Closure
Erector to Field
Drill for Anchors
Fig. “L”
To ensure a
watertight seal,
silicone over the
continuous drivein wedge.
Sealant
Note:
All sealant, interior and exterior, to
marry one with another.
Sealant Over
Drive-In Dart
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Silicone Sealant by
Fig. “N”
Backer Rod by
Others
Compatible
Others
Note:
All sealant, interior and exterior, to marry one with another.
Compatible
Silicone Sealant by
Others
S-3005 Shown
S-3014 & S-3015
Similar
A bead of sealant to be
applied in this cavity before
door frame is interlocked in
place.
Sealant
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Compatible Silicone
Sealant by Others
Backbed or Cap Seal
Silicone Compatible
Erector Note:
Not all Sliding Door subheads will be equipped with a drive-in wedge in the interior side of the
subhead. When bulb vinyl is used, a silicone cap will not be required.
Fig. “O”
Sealant by Others
S-3014 Shown
S-3005 & S-3015 Similar
Two-Piece Subheads
Backer Rod
by Others
Similar
Silicone Compatible
Cap Seal by Others
Drive-in
Wedge
Foam Backer Rod
for non Three Sided
Adhesion
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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 theproject design professional.
SECTION III: Series Specific Assembly Installation
S-2000 or S-3000 Door Assembly Instructions
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3492 Head
Closure
EW65 Threshold
3237 Screen
Sill Guide
3483 OXO
Meeting Rail
3247
Fixed Jamb
3491 Head
3390 Head
Closure
HV04 Sash Stop
3234 Sill (S-3000)
3320 Sill (S-2000)
3190
Closure
3236
Operable Jamb
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Jamb
H017 Gasket (S-2000)
H073 Gasket (S-3000)
(adhere to the jamb)
Locate 3236 and 3247 jambs. Adhere H075 head gaskets and H017 (S-2000) or H073 (S-3000) sill
gaskets to the jambs. Gaskets have pressure sensitive adhesive on one side of the gasket. Match up the
holes in the gasket with the holes in the jambs and adhere to the jamb.
Locate 3491 head and 3320 (S-2000) or 3234 (S-3000) sill. Fasten the head and the sill to the jambs with
SLQ6 screws (#8 x 1 ¼” PL-PH-SMS 410 B-LP MG).
For proper door operation, position the doorframe in the opening by using shims as needed to ensure that
the frame is plumb, square, and level without warp, twist, or bow.
3492
Exterior
H075 Gasket
(adhere to the jamb)
Interior
Head
3390
EW65
Threshold
Jamb
Sill
Lay the setting channels (F132 S-2000
or FD28 S-3000) in the outside sill
track at approximate quarter points of
the fixed panel.
Setting Channel
F132 Shown
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