EFCO S5500 Advanced User Manual

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EFCO CORPORATION 6/2012 PART NO. Y557

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Series 5500 Advanced & Alternate Installation Instructions

Section V: Vertical Splice Joints

STEP #7 INSTALL AND SEAL ADAPTERS

A. Seal gasket races continuously and snap-in adapters, if required.

B. Snap-in adapters, carefully using a small pry bar, if required.

C. Install backer rod to back-up sealant at the glazing adapters.
D. Apply sealant and tool into joints. Do not obstruct the glazing

reglets.

Install backer rod at the

adapter joint to back-up

the sealant.

Apply sealant into the

adapter joint and tool

smooth.

Seal gasket races prior

to snapping-in adapters.

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