S5600 Installation Instructions - Efco

Series 5600 Outside Glazed Installation InstructionsSection IX: Pressure PlatesSTEP #1 Prepare Perimeter Pressure PlatesThe perimeter pressure plates must be notched to close off the glazing pockets ofthe jambs and intermediate mullions. This forms a splice at the intermediatemullions and closes off the glazing pocket at the jamb to the vertical perimeteranchor channel.A.) Remove the exterior gasket material from the reel, and allow the gasket torelax and shrink.B.) Apply the glazing gaskets to the pressure plates. Horizontal gaskets are cutD.L.O. plus ½”.C.) Notch the perimeter pressure plates at the intermediate as shown. The headdetail is shown; the sill detail is the same.D.) Run a bead of sealant continuously in the glazing gasket reglets as shown.Mullion jointplugsRun a continuous beadof sealant in reglets.Notch the tongue ofthe vertical mullion toclear the pressure.Perimeterpressure plate.3/16” X 1” weepslot centered 4”off each end ofthe pressureplate.Perimeter Pressure Plate Fabrication at Intermediate VerticalEFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. YS56 Page 37 of 54