S5600 Installation Instructions - Efco

Series 5600 Outside Glazed Installation InstructionsSection IX: Pressure PlatesSTEP #3 Apply Gaskets to Perimeter Pressure PlatesA.) Remove the exterior gasket material from reel and allow the gasket torelax and shrink.B.) Apply the glazing gaskets to pressure plates. Gaskets must be cutflush at both ends of the vertical pressure plates, except in multi-spanapplications, where the gaskets are to extend 1” beyond the top endto span across the expansion joint. The pressure plate should extend3” past the splice. (See page 45.)STEP #4 Seal Perimeter Pressure PlatesA.) Apply sealant to the face of the mullion joint plugs prior to installationof the vertical pressure plates.NOTE: Apply sealant to theface of the joint plugs priorto installing the pressureplate. Do not seal untilimmediately before thevertical pressure plates areapplied. Sealant must not beallowed to “skin over” beforeinstalling the pressure plate.½” Glass bite(Typical)Extend horizontal gaskets¼” beyond each end of thepressure plate.NOTE: Horizontal pressureplates are cut D.L.O. minus¼”. The erector is to splitthe difference on both ends.Edge of glass.OPTIONAL WEEP HOLES5/16” dia. weep holesDrill 3 side by side centered 4” offeach end of pressure plate.Locate C/L of holes 5/32” abovetop of tongue.EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. YS56 Page 39 of 54