YCW 750 XT 2-Sided SSG Structural Silicone Glazed

Curtain Wall System

Installation Manual

©2023 YKK AP America Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Installation Notes ................................................................................. Page ii

PARTS DESCRIPTION
YCW 750 XT SSG Framing Members ................................................ Pages 1 to 2
YCW 750 XT SSG Accessories .......................................................... Pages 3 to 5
YCW 750 XT SSG Fasteners .............................................................. Page 6

FRAME FABRICATION
Anchoring Methods/Framing Types..................................................... Pages 7 & 8
Fabricate Vertical Mullions .................................................................. Pages 9 to 12
Assemble 90° Outside Corner Mullions............................................... Pages 13
Attach Shear Blocks/Clips for Horizontals ........................................... Page 14
Using Alternate Reinforcing ................................................................. Page 15
Attach “J” Anchors ............................................................................... Page 16
Attach Corner Shear Blocks/Clips for Horizontals ............................... Page 17
Fabricate Horizontal Members ............................................................ Pages 18 to 22
Fabricate Pressure Plates ................................................................... Page 23 & 24
Fabricate Face Covers ........................................................................ Page 25

FRAME INSTALLATION
Typical Splices ..................................................................................... Pages 26 to 28
Install Continuous Perimeter Anchor ................................................... Page 29
Jamb/Vertical Installation with Perimeter Anchors .............................. Page 30
Attach SSG Mullion End Caps ............................................................ Page 31
Jamb/Vertical Installation with Mullion End Anchors ........................... Pages 32 & 33
Install Wind Load / Dead Load Anchors .............................................. Pages 34 to 36
Attach Horizontal Members ................................................................. Pages 37 to 39
Install Door Subframes ........................................................................ Page 40 to 43
Apply Perimeter Sealant ...................................................................... Page 44
Install Joint Plugs................................................................................. Page 45
Install 90° Outside Corner Trim ........................................................... Page 46 & 47

GLAZING
Install Glazing Adaptors....................................................................... Page 48
Install Interior Glazing Gaskets & Spacers .......................................... Page 49
Install Setting & Side Blocks................................................................ Pages 50 & 51
Install Exterior Glazing Gaskets .......................................................... Page 52
Install Glass ......................................................................................... Page 52
Pressure Plate Layout and Assembly ................................................. Page 53 & 54
Apply Interior Structural Silicone Sealant ............................................ Page 55
Install Exterior Jamb Face Covers ...................................................... Page 56
Install Exterior Horizontal Face Covers ............................................... Page 57
Apply Exterior Weatherseal ................................................................. Page 58 & 59

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Installation Notes

1. Do not drop, roll or drag boxes of aluminum framing. Move and stack boxes with proper support
to prevent distortion. If fork lifts are used be especially careful about striking the boxes when lifting
or moving.

2. Store in a dry, out of the way area. If rain exposure, condensation or any water contact is likely,
then all packaging material should be removed. Wet packaging materials will discolor and may stain
aluminum finishes and paints.

3. All materials should be checked for quality and quantity upon receipt, YKK AP must be notified
immediately of any discrepancies in shipment. Check to make sure that you have the required shims,
sealants, supplies and tools necessary for the installation.

4. Carefully check the openings and surrounding conditions that will receive your material.
Remember, if the construction is not per the construction documents, it is your responsibility to notify
the general contractor in writing. Any discrepancies must be brought to the general contractor’s
attention before you proceed with the installation.

5. Gather your shop drawings, materials, packing list, and this installation manual. Carefully review
parts location, the sequence it goes therein, when you glaze it and how you seal it. Installation
instructions are of a general nature and may not cover every condition you will encounter. The shop
drawings and/or installation manuals were prepared specifically for the product.

6. Any material substitutions must be of equal or greater quality.

7. Make certain that material samples have been sent for compatibility testing for all manufacturer’s
sealants involved. Make certain sealants have been installed in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations and specifications.

8. Remember to isolate, in an approved manner, all aluminum from uncured masonry or other
incompatible materials.

9. System-to-structure fasteners are not supplied by YKK AP. Fasteners called out on shop draw-
ings are to indicate minimum sizes for design loading.

10. If any questions arise concerning YKK AP products or their installation, contact YKK AP for
clarification before proceeding.

11. YKK AP storefront and/or curtain wall framing is typically completed before drywall, flooring and
other products which may still be in process. Take the extra time to wrap and protect the work
produced.

12. Cutting tolerances are plus zero, minus one thirty second unless otherwise noted.

13. Check our website, www.ykkap.com, for the latest installation manual update prior to
commencing work.

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FRAMING MEMBERS

Horizontal Outside Corner Mullion

BE9-3948 E9-1246
2-1/2” x 3-3/4” 2-1/2” x 5-1/4”

Jamb / Mullion /
Outside Corner Mullion
Horizontal BE9-3942 E9-8121
2-1/2” x 8-1/4”
2-1/2” x 3-3/4”

Horizontal
BE9-3910 Sill Flashing BE9-3918
2-1/2” x 5-1/4”

Head / Sill / Horizontal Flush Filler

BE9-3904 E9-3595
2-1/2” x 5-1/4” Use With BE9-3948

Jamb / Mullion /
Flush Filler
Horizontal BE9-3901 E9-3162
Use With BE9-3904
2-1/2” x 5-1/4”

Head / Sill / Horizontal Flush Filler

BE9-3914 E9-8489
2-1/2” x 6-3/4” Use With BE9-3914

Jamb / Mullion / Standard Pressure Plate

Horizontal BE9-3916 E9-3906 with EPDM Isolator AS-3906
2-1/2” x 6-3/4” Drilled 9” O.C.

Heavy SSG Mullion ** Perimeter Pressure Plate

2-1/2” x 5-1/4” E9-3401 E9-3907 with EPDM Isolator AS-3907
For 1/4” & 1” Glazin Drilled 9” O.C.

SSG Mullion (Standard) **

2-1/2” x 5-1/4” E9-3402 Corner Adaptor BE9-3912
For 1/4” & 1” Glazing

SSG Mullion **
1-1/2” x 1-1/2” x 1/8”
2-1/2” x 3-3/4” E9-3423 E9-9303
Angle
For 1/4” & 1” Glazing

SSG Mullion **
3/4” x 3/4” x 1/8”
2-1/2” x 6-3/4” E9-3426 E9-9307
Angle
For 1/4” & 1” Glazing

Outside Corner Mullion Face Cover

E9-1250 E9-1206
2-1/2” x 3-3/4” 2-1/2” x 3/4”

* Splay mullions and other face covers are available, contact YKK AP.

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FRAMING MEMBERS (1” GLAZING)

90º Outside Corner

Glazing Adaptor
Interior Cover Base E9-1280 E9-1220
For 1/4” Glazing
Use with E9-1281

Door Stop
90º Outside Corner
Elastomer Weathering
Interior Cover E9-1281 BE9-1533
E2-0051 Not Included
For 5-1/4” Back Depth Only
Use with BE9-3650

90º Outside Corner Single Acting Transom

Interior Cover Base E9-3556 Bar For 25T/35T/50T Doors BE9-2582
Use with E9-7762 E2-0051 not Included

Door Jamb Pocket

90º Outside Corner
Interior Cover E9-7762 Subframe BE9-1526
For 25T/35T/50T Doors
For 8-1/4” Back Depth Only
Use with AS-1539
Single Acting Transom Door Stop
Bar For 25T/35T/50T Doors
BE9-1532 AS-1539
Elastomer Weathering E2-0051 Included
E2-0051 Not Included Use with BE9-1526

Door Jamb
BE9-3650 Perimeter Anchor E9-1223
Use with BE9-1533

Narrow Door Jamb

BE9-1540 Perimeter Channel E9-1231
Use with BE9-1533

Perimeter Trim
E9-3409
For SSG Door Jamb

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ACCESSORIES (1” GLAZING)

“J” Anchor
For 3-3/4” Depth Members Mullion Joint Sleeve
E1-3501 E1-3421
Use (2) FC-1220 & 18” Long, For E9-3423
Req. Fasteners

“J” Anchor
Mullion Joint Sleeve
For 5-1/4” Depth Members
E1-3502 6” Long, For E9-3401 & E1-3620
Use (2) FC-1220 &
E9-3402
Req. Fasteners

Standard Shear Block

Mullion Joint Sleeve
For 3-3/4” Depth Members
E1-3503 18” Long, For E9-3401 & E1-3548
Use (2) HF-2510-W1 &
E9-3402
(2) FC-1220

Standard Shear Block

For 5-1/4” Depth Members Mullion Joint Sleeve
E1-3504 E1-3427
Use (2) HF-2510-W1 & 18” Long, For E9-3426
(2) FC-1220

Standard Shear Block

For 6-3/4” Depth Members Face Cover Splice Sleeve
E1-3506 E1-1202
Use (2) HF-2510-W1 & For E9-1206 Face Cover
(2) FC-1220

90° Outside C orner

Shear Block For 3-3/4” Standard Mullion End Cap
E1-3503A E1-3605
Depth Members, Use (2) 2-1/2” x 2-3/8” x 0.050”
HF-2510-W1 & (2) FC-1212

90° Outside C orner

Shear Block For 5-1/4” Stainless Steel Washer FW-2500-
E1-3504A
Depth Members, Use (2) To be used as end cap SS
HF-2510-W1 & (2) FC-1212

90° Outside C orner

Shear Block For 6-3/4” Sill Flashing End Dam
E1-3506A E1-3611
Depth Members, Use (2) 2.157” x 1-3/8” x 0.050”
HF-2510-W1 & (2) FC-1212

Setting Block Chair E1-3603 Corner Mullion End Cap E1-3608

Mullion Joint Sleeve Perimeter Trim End

E1-1211 E1-3579
For BE9-3942 Cap

Mullion Joint Sleeve

E1-1210 Perimeter Trim Clip E1-3543
For BE9-3901

Intermediate Vertical
Mullion Joint Sleeve
E1-1365 “T” End Anchor* E1-1223
For BE9-3916
For BE9-3942

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ACCESSORIES (1” GLAZING)

Intermediate Vertical
Setting Block
“T” End Anchor* E1-1222 E2-0513
For 1” Glazing
For BE9-3901 & E9-3401

Intermediate Vertical
Setting Block
“T” End Anchor* E1-3601 E2-0192
For 1/4” Glazing
For BE9-3916

Intermediate Vertical Side Block

“T” End Anchor* E1-1208 With pressure sensitive E2-0133
For E9-3402 adhesive

Intermediate Vertical
Standard Joint Plug
“T” End Anchor* E1-1229 E2-3603
For 1” Glazing
For E9-3423

Intermediate Vertical End Dam Plug

“T” End Anchor* E1-3580 Used with E9-1223 E2-0505
For E9-3426 Perimeter Anchor

Jamb “F” End Anchor*

E1-1235 Structural Tape E2-0679
For BE9-3942

Nylon Slip Pad

Jamb “F” End Anchor*
E1-1234 For Wind Load & E3-0103
For BE9-3901
Dead Load Anchor

Wind Load Anchor*

Jamb “F” End Anchor*
E1-3602 Refer to Shop Drawings E1-1204
For BE9-3916
For Anchor Dimensions

Dead Load Anchor*

Corner “T” End Anchor
E1-1207A Refer to Shop Drawings E1-1205
For 3-3/4” Depth Members
For Anchor Dimensions

Corner “T” End Anchor

E1-1222A Sill Flashing Gasket E1-0241
For 5-1/4” Depth Members

Corner “T” End Anchor

E1-3571A Corner Condition Gasket E2-0354
For 8-1/4” Depth Members

Elastomer Weathering
Temporary Glass Retainer
E1-3612 Used with BE9-1532 E2-0051
2” Long & BE9-1533

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ACCESSORIES (1” GLAZING)

Interior Glazing Spacer

SSG Joint Plug (5/16” Depth)
For 1” Glazing
E2-3615 E2-0261
2” x 4” x 1/4” Steel Tube
For BE9-3901 & BE9-3916

Temporary Glass Steel Reinforcing

Retainer ** E3-0001 2” x 4” x 1/4” Steel Tube E1-0162
For 1” Glazing For BE9-3901 & BE9-3916

Steel Reinforcing
Interior Glazing Spacer 2” x 4” x 1/4” Steel Tube &
Silicone
E2-0110 E1-0154
(2) 1/4” x 1-3/4” Steel Bars
For BE9-3901 & BE9-3916

Perimeter Glazing Gasket Jamb Anchor Plate

Use with AS-3907
E2-0120 E1-3536
3” x 6” x 5/16” Thk.

Exterior Glazing Gasket

E2-0127 Drill Fixture H-7210
Silicone

Interior Glazing Gasket

E1-0128
Silicone

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FASTENERS

#12 x 3/4” FHSMS Type 1/4”–20 x 1” HWHMS Type

AB Zinc Plated Steel CA Stainless Steel HD-2516
FC-1212
For Attachment of Horizontal For Attachment of -W3-SS
to Corner Shear Block Pressure Plate to Mullion

#12 x 1-1/4” FHSMS Type 1/4”–20 x 1-1/4” HWHMS

AB Zinc Plated Steel Zinc Plated Steel, For HM-2520
FC-1220
For Attachment of Horizontal Attachment of 90° Outside -W3
to Shear Block Corner Adaptor to Vertical

#14 x 5/8” FHSMS Type 1/4”–20 x 3-1/2” HWHMS

AB Zinc Plated Steel Zinc Plated Steel For HM-2556
FC-1410
For Attachment of Attachment of “J” Anchor -W3
Mullion End Caps at Intermediate Vertical

#8 x 5/8” PHSMS Type AB 1/2”–13 x 2” HWHMS

Zinc Plated Steel Zinc Plated Steel, For
PC-0810 HM-5032
For Attachment of Attachment of Windload/
Glazing Adaptor E9-1220 Deadload Anchor at Jamb

#10 x 5/8” PHSMS Type 1/2”–13 x 4-1/2” HWHMS

AB Zinc Plated Steel Zinc Plated Steel, For
PC-1010 HM-5072
For Attachment of Attachment of Windload/
Sill Flashing BE9-3918 Deadload Anchor at Mullion

#12 x 5/8” PHSMS Type 1/2”-13 Nut HHMS

AB, Zinc Plated Steel Zinc Plated Steel For
PC-1210 HM-5000
For Attachment of Perim. Attachment of Mid-Anchors
TrimEnd Cap (Wind Load / Dead Load)

#8 x 1/2” PHSMS Type F 1/4”-20 Nut HHMS

Stainless Steel, For PF-0808 Zinc Plated Steel
HM-2500
Attachment of Splice Sleeve -SS For Attachment of “J”
Face Covers Anchor

#10 x 3/8” PHMS 1/4” Flat Washer

Stainless Steel PM-1006- Zinc Plated Steel
WW-2500
For Attachment of Perimeter SS For Attachment of “J”
Trim Clip to Perimeter Trim Anchor

1/4”-20 x 3/4” PHMS 1/2” Flat Washer

Stainless Steel PM-2512- Zinc Plated Steel, For
WW-5000
For Attachment of Perimeter SS Attachment of Mid-Anchors
Trim Clip to Mullion (Wind Load / Dead Load)

1/4”–20 x 5/8” HWHS Type 1/2” Lock Washer

F Zinc Plated Steel HF-2510 Zinc Plated Steel, For
WS-5000
For Attachment of Standard -W1 Attachment of Mid-Anchors
Shear Block to Vertical (Wind Load / Dead Load)

1/4”–20 x 1” HWHS Type 1/4” Lock Washer

F, Zinc Plated Steel, For HF-2516 Zinc Plated Steel
WS-2500
Attachment of Standard Shear -W1 For Attachment of “J”
Block to Vertical w/ Steel Reinf. Anchor

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FRAME FABRICATION
FRAME TYPES / ANCHORING METHODS

The following is a guideline for common

types of frames. Refer to shop drawings for
exact layout of frames.

Smaller units may be assembled on the

ground and tipped in place. Larger units
require being stick assembled in place.

Note: If YKK AP does not prepare the shop

drawings for the project, a qualified engineer
must approve all anchors and mullions for
wind load and dead load.

All anchors must be attached to structurally

sound material that will accommodate the
anchor reactions.

* Vertical end attachment will be continuous

perimeter anchor, “J” anchor, or mullion
end anchor.

Fabrication of YCW 750 XT SSG varies depending on the type of vertical end attachment
required for a given project:

Perimeter Anchors are for low load anchoring conditions (maximum 500lb. end load reaction):
E9-1248, E9-1223, & E9-1231

“J” Anchors are for medium to high load conditions: E1-3501, E1-3502, & E1-3505.

Mullion End Anchors “F” & “T” are for high load conditions. See Accessories on Page 3 & 4.

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FRAME FABRICATION
FRAME TYPES / ANCHORING METHODS

Using Perimeter Anchors:

-Jamb mullions must be notched as shown in Detail 1 on Page 8.

Using Mullion End Anchors:

YCW 750 XT SSG has three possible end

anchoring conditions: “J”, “T”, and “F”.

-”J” anchors are used with jambs and

intermediate verticals at the sill only.
-”T” anchors are used with intermediate
verticals at the head and sill.
-”F” anchors are used with jamb mullions
at the head and sill.
-Anchor usage depends on end reaction,
stress, and attachment.

Mullions should be pre-assembled with

shear blocks/clips, end anchors, and steel
or aluminum reinforcing if necessary.

Framing Members for Stick Build:

-Head and sill members must be notched

as shown Detail 9 on Page-15 to clear the
mullion end anchors.
-Closed horizontal members are used at all
intermediate locations except at end bays.
-Open back intermediate horizontals are
used at end bays to clear the shear clips.

Note: When using stick build construction,

check overall frame width every
fifth mullion as the wall is installed
to prevent the buildup of cumulative
tolerance errors.

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FRAME FABRICATION
FABRICATE VERTICAL MULLIONS

Notching required for Typical and Jamb

Mullions only when using E9-1223 Perimeter
Anchors, Sill Flashing, or Vapor Barrier

Notch Top and

Bottom of Vertical
& Jamb Mullions

15/16”

Detail 1

15/16”

Step 1
-Cut all vertical and jamb mullions to dimensions as shown on shop drawings.
Allow for 1/2” caulk joint around the frame & 1/2” joint at vertical splices.

Step 2
-If you are using continuous perimeter anchors, E9-1223, the top and bottom of jamb mullions
must be notched as shown in Detail 1.

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FRAME FABRICATION
STEP 3
FABRICATE VERTICAL MULLIONS

-Mullion hole locations for shear blocks, shear clips, and “J” anchors are shown below.
-Drill 0.213” dia. (#3 drill bit) holes for shear block/clip attachment at the locations indicated.
Drill 0.281” dia. (#9/32 drill bit) holes for “J” anchor attachment at the sill.
See Details 2 & 3.

Jamb

Dim “A” Dim “B”

6-3/4” 4-3/8”
5-1/4” 2-3/4”
Mullion
3-3/4” 1-1/2”

“A”
Caulk
Joint
1/2”

1-1/4”
1-1/8” “B”

Head

0.213” Dia.
(Std. Shear Block)
Frame/Mullion Height

Top of
Horizontal
1-1/4”

0.213 Dia.
Note: 3/4” caulk joint required (Std. Shear Block)
when using sill flashing. 0.281” Dia.
(”J” Anchor at Sill)

Sill
1-1/4”

Standard Shear Blocks

Detail 2
Caulk
Joint
1/2”

& “J” Anchors

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FRAME FABRICATION
STEP 3 (Continued)
FABRICATE VERTICAL MULLIONS AT DOOR JAMB

Jamb

Mullion
Joint +
1-1/4”
Caulk

Detail 3

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FRAME FABRICATION
STEP 3 (Continued)
FABRICATE 90° OUTSIDE CORNER MULLIONS

-Mullion hole locations for shear blocks, shear clips, and “J” anchors are shown below.
-Drill 0.213” dia. (#3 bit) holes for shear block/clip attachment at the locations indicated.
-Drill 0.281” dia. (#9/32 bit) holes for “J” anchor attachment at the sill at the locations indicated.
See Detail 4.

Note: Hole locations for standard shear blocks are not the same as shear clips for optional
incidental water head.

90º O.S. Dim “A” Dim “B”

Corner 6-3/4” 4-3/8”
Mullion
5-1/4” 2-3/4”
“A” 3-3/4” 1-1/2”
Caulk
Joint

1-1/8” “B”
Nom.
1/2”

1-1/4”

Head

0.213” Dia.
Holes for Shear
Block (Typ.)
Frame/Mullion Height

Top of
Horizontal
1-1/4”

Sill
1-1/4”
1/2”
Nom.
Caulk
Joint

Detail 4

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FRAME FABRICATION
STEP 4
ASSEMBLE 90° OUTSIDE CORNER MULLIONS

-Drill 0.281” diameter clear holes into the corner mullion adaptor at 1-1/2” from each end and at
9” maximum on center.
-Fasten the corner mullion adaptor onto the corner mullion using HM-2520-W3 screws. Tighten
the screws to 70 inch-pounds.

-Prior to attaching the corner shear blocks to the corner mullion, the interior covers must be
installed. Attach the interior cover base to the back of the corner mullion with PC-1010
screws at 24” maximum on center. Then snap on the interior cover.

See Detail 5.

Interior Cover
(E9-1281 for 5-1/4” B.D.
E9-7762 for 3-3/4” &
6-3/4” B.D.)

E9-1280 for 5-1/4” B.D.

E9-3556 for 3-3/4” &
6-3/4” B.D.) .

PC-1010 @
24” Max. O.C.

BE9-3912

0.281” Dia. Holes

1-1/2“ From Ea. End
& @ 9” Max. O.C.
HM-2520-W3
@ 9” Max. O.C.

Detail 5

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FRAME FABRICATION
STEP 4
ATTACH SHEAR BLOCKS/CLIPS FOR HORIZONTALS

Shear blocks are used to attach one piece horizontal members to the jamb and vertical mullions:
E1-3503 for 3-3/4” back members.
E1-3504 for 5-1/4” back members.
E1-3506 for 6-3/4” back members.

-Attach the shear blocks/clips to jambs and verticals with two HF-2510-W1 fasteners per block.
See Detail 6.

Note: See Step 5 on the next page when using reinforcing.

Mullion

HF-2510-W1

HF-2510-W1

Detail 6

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FRAME FABRICATION
STEP 5
USING ALTERNATE REINFORCING

Engineering calculations may require the vertical mullions to be reinforced with either
steel or aluminum.
-Steel reinforcing is always fastened through the shear blocks.
-Slide the steel reinforcing into the mullion and into position.
-Drill a 0.281” diameter (#9/32 bit) hole in the vertical mullion being careful not to drill a hole
in steel reinforcing.
-Drill a 0.213” diameter (#3 bit) hole in the steel reinforcing through the previous holes.
-Attach the shear blocks to the mullion and steel with two HF-2516-W1 fasteners per block.
See Detail 7.

Note: Exact size of reinforcing to be determined by a qualified engineer.

Mullion

HF-2516-W1

Detail 7

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FRAME FABRICATION
STEP 6
ATTACH “J” ANCHORS

In addition to anchoring the curtain wall frame to the structure, “J” anchors are used to attach
sill members to jamb and vertical mullions:
E1-3501 for 3-3/4” back members.
E1-3502 for 5-1/4” back members.
E1-3505 for 6-3/4” back members.
Note: “J” anchors are used at the sill only.

Attach “J” anchors at jambs:

-Align the “J” anchor with the mullion and insert the HM-2516 bolts through the inside
of the mullion and out the “J” anchor.
-Install 1/4” flat and lock washers between the anchor and HM-2500 hex nuts.

Attach “J” anchors at intermediate verticals:

-Align the “J” anchors and insert the HM-2556 bolts through both anchors and the mullion.
-Install 1/4” flat and lock washers between the anchor and HM-2500 hex nuts.

See Detail 8.

MULLION

Jamb Mullion

HM-2556
-W3
WW-2500
WS-2500
HM-2500

HM-2520-W3

E1-3502
“J” Anchor Detail 8

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FRAME FABRICATION
STEP 6 (Continued)
ATTACH CORNER SHEAR BLOCKS/CLIPS FOR HORIZONTALS

Standard shear blocks are used to attach horizontal members to the jambs and mullions.
E1-3503A for 3-3/4” back members.
E1-3504A for 5-1/4” back members.
E1-3506A for 6-3/4” back members.

-Attach shear blocks to jambs and mullions with (2) HF-2510-W1 fasteners per block.

See Detail 9.

Corner
Corner
Mullion
Shear
Block

HF-2510-W1

Corner
Shear
Block

HF-2510-W1

Corner
Shear
Block

HF-2510-W1

Detail 9

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FRAME FABRICATION
STEP 7
FABRICATE HORIZONTAL MEMBERS

-Cut all horizontal members to the daylight opening as shown in shop drawings.
-Horizontal members must be fabricated as shown below to attach to shear blocks or clips.

Horizontals with Concealed Fasteners:

-Layout hole locations on the face of the horizontal at both ends as shown below.
-Drill 0.236” diameter (#B bit) holes and countersink for #12 flat head fasteners.
See Detail 10.

0.236” Dia.
11/16” C’Sink for
#12 Flat Head
11/16”

Daylight Opening (D.L.O.)

Detail 10

Horizontals with Exposed Fasteners:

-Layout hole locations on the top of the horizontal at both ends as shown below.
-Drill 0.236” diameter (#B bit) holes and countersink for #12 flat head fasteners.
See Detail 11. 1”

Dim “A” Dim “B”

6-3/4” 4-3/8”
Horizontal

0.236” Dia.
Top of

5-1/4” 2-3/4”
“A”

“B”

C’Sink for
3-3/4” 1-1/4” #12 Flat Head

Detail 11
1-1/8”

Daylight Opening (D.L.O.)

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FRAME FABRICATION
STEP 7 (Continued)
FABRICATE HORIZONTAL MEMBERS @ 90° OUTSIDE CORNER

Note: Tubular head and sill members must be used at 90° corner mullion. Intermediate
horizontals can be either tubular or open back.

-Layout hole locations from the face of the tubular horizontal at both ends as shown below.
-Drill 0.236” diameter (#B bit) holes and countersink for #12 flat head fasteners. Screw
heads must be flush with face of horizontal.
See Details 12 thru 14.

Note: For 3-1/4” back depth open back horizontals (shown below in Detail 11), fabrication is the
same as for the tubular horizontal. Other open back horizontals (shown on Pages 19 & 20) have
different fabrication compared to their respective tubular versions.

4-1/32”
1”

2-17/32”

Open-Back

Back Depth
Tubular

Horiz.
Horiz.
Ø0.236”

3-3/4”
C’Sink
Holes
1-1/8”
2-5/8”

Horizontal Daylight Opening

11/16”

11/16”

Ø0.236”
C’Sink Holes
11/16”

Detail 12

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FRAME FABRICATION
STEP 7 (Continued)
FABRICATE HORIZONTAL MEMBERS @ 90° OUTSIDE CORNER

5-9/32”

Back Depth
2-17/32”

Tubular

5-1/4”
Ø0.236”

Horiz.
1”
C’Sink

3-7/8”
Holes

1-1/8”
Horizontal Daylight Opening

11/16”
11/16”

Ø0.236”
C’Sink Holes

11/16”

Detail 13

5-27/32”
Open-Back

Back Depth
Ø0.236”
5-1/4”

2-11/32”
Horiz.

C’Sink
1”

4-7/16”

Holes
11/16” 15/16”

Horizontal Daylight Opening

11/16”

Ø0.236”
C’Sink Holes
11/16”

Detail 13A

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FRAME FABRICATION
STEP 7 (Continued)
FABRICATE HORIZONTAL MEMBERS @ 90° OUTSIDE CORNER

6-29/32”

Back Depth
Ø0.236”

1”

Tubular

6-3/4”
Horiz.
C’Sink 2-17/32”

5-1/2”
Holes

1-1/8”
Horizontal Daylight Opening

11/16”
11/16”

Ø0.236”
C’Sink Holes
11/16”

Detail 14

6-27/32”

Back Depth
Open-Back

Ø0.236”
1”

6-3/4”

2-27/32”
Horiz.

C’Sink
5-7/16”

Holes
11/16” 1-7/16”

Horizontal Daylight Opening

11/16”

Ø0.236”
C’Sink Holes
11/16”

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FRAME FABRICATION
STEP 7 (Continued)
FABRICATE HORIZONTAL MEMBERS

Open Back Head & Sill with “T” & “F” Anchors:

-Open back head & sill members require holes to access anchor bolts.
-Drill 1-1/2” dia. holes at anchor locations as required by approved shop drawings or
engineering calculations.
See Detail 15.

1-1/2” Dia. Hole

As Required for “T” Anchors

1-1/2” Dia. Hole

As Required for “F” Anchors

Detail 15

Open Back
Head/Sill

Tubular Head & Sill with “J”, “F” & “T” Anchors:

-Tubular head and sill members must be notched at each end to clear mullion end anchors and
anchor bolts.
-See Detail 16 below for notch dimensions.

Notch Horizontal
Ends to Clear
End Anchors “B”
& Anchor Bolts

“A”

Dim “A” Dim “B” 3-1/2”

6-3/4” 6-1/4”
Detail 16
5-1/4” 4-3/4”
3-3/4” 3-1/4”

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FRAME FABRICATION
STEP 8
FABRICATE PRESSURE PLATES

-Cut all jamb pressure plates to the same length as the jamb mullions.
-Drill additional holes if required to ensure that end holes are 1-1/2” from each end.
-If jamb members are spliced, cut pressure plates to accommodate for 1/2” expansion joint
as shown in Step 10 on Pages 26 & 27.

-Cut horizontal pressure plates as shown in Detail 17.

-Cut pressure plates between jamb and intermediate mullions to D.L.O. plus(+) 1-1/16”.
-Cut pressure plates between intermediate verticals to D.L.O. plus(+) 2-3/8”.
-For pressure plates spanning more than one bay, cut them to the centerline to centerline
dimension between mullions minus(–) 1/8”.
-Pressure plate stock lengths have 0.281” dia. holes factory punched every 9”.
Drill additional holes if required to ensure that end holes are 1-1/2” from each end.
-Drill three 0.313” diameter weep holes per horizontal daylight opening (D.L.O.) as shown in
Detail 17.

Detail 17

4-3/16” 4-3/16” 4-3/16”

2-11/16” 2-11/16” 2-11/16”

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FRAME FABRICATION
STEP 8 (Continued)
FABRICATE PRESSURE PLATES

-At the SSG mullion at the door jamb, the pressure plate is cut to overlap the mullion, flush with
the inside of the SSG door jamb mullion as shown in Detail 18. Perimeter pressure plates at sill
are notched 1-5/8” to accomodate the perimeter trim.
-Cut pressure plates between intermediate mullions and SSG door jamb mullion mullion to
D.L.O. plus(+) 3-11/16”.
-If an SSG door jamb mullion is adjacent to a jamb, cut pressure plate to D.L.O.
plus(+) 2-3/8”.
-If an SSG door jamb mullion is adjacent to a 90° SSG corner mullion, cut the pressure plate
to D.L.O. plus(+) 5-7/16”.
-Drill additional fastener holes if required to ensure that end holes are at 1-1/2” from the end at
the jamb and at 2-11/16” from the end at the SSG mullion.
-Drill 0.313” diameter weep holes per horizontal daylight opening as shown below.

Detail 18 SSG Door

Int. Jamb
Mullion Mullion
CL
Horizontal DayLight Opening

Perimeter
Trim
4-3/16”
CL 1-5/8”
3” EQ EQ 3”
Notch
Ø5/16” Weep Holes

Notch Leg
@ Trim

Ø0.281” Holes

1/8” 1-1/2” 9” Max. O.C. 9” Max. O.C. 9” Max. O.C. 1-1/2” 2-1/2”

2-11/16” 4”

Note: Sill perimeter pressure plate shown. Pressure plates at intermediate horizontals do not
require notching.

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FRAME FABRICATION
STEP 9
FABRICATE FACE COVERS

-Cut jamb face covers to the same length as the jamb mullions unless the mullions are spliced.
If jamb mullions are spliced, cut jamb covers to accommodate for the 1/2” expansion joint
as shown in Step 10 on Pages 26 & 27.

-Cut horizontal covers 1/32” short of jamb mullion on jamb side of frame. Covers are to be
spliced at every third light of glass at the centerline of vertical mullion. Optionally, covers
may be spliced at every centerline of vertical mullions.
-Drill two 0.313” diameter weep holes as shown, at 1/3 points of each daylight opening.
Face cover weep holes must not align with pressure plate weep holes.
-At the door jamb, horizontal and sill face covers are cut to run flush with the pressure plate,
flush with the inside edge of the mullion, as previously detailed on Page 19.
See Detail 19.

Detail 19

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 10
JAMB SPLICE

Stagger Mullion, Pressure Plate, and Cover Splice Joints as Shown Below.

Jamb Mullion Splice

Sleeve
E1-1210 (5-1/4”)
E1-1211 (3-3/4”)
E1-1365 (6-3/4”)

Detail 20

Cover Splice Sleeve

E1-1202

Mullion Splice
Sleeve

2-3/4”
Vertical

1/2”
Mullion
Splice CL

6”
1”

1”

CL
2-3/4”

Pressure Plate
Splice
1/2”
2”

1-1/2”

3/4” 3/4”

CL
Cover
1-1/2”

Splice
1/2”

E1-1202
Cover Splice

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 10 (Continued)
JAMB SPLICE

-Clean all surfaces as recommended by sealant manufacturer.

-Apply bond breaker tape to the face of the splice sleeve at its midpoint (3” from top or bottom).
-Lower the splice sleeve into top of lower mullion 2-3/4” and attach with two FC-1212 fasteners
on both sides of the mullion. Screws should be installed 3/4” from the front and back of mullion
and 1” down from the top.
-When using 1” glazing jamb mullions, stuff a small piece of backer rod 1/2” down the cavity
behind mullion tongue and pump in sealant to fill the cavity.
-Apply non-curing sealant to the face of splice sleeve on the upper half.
-Carefully slide the upper mullion down onto the splice sleeve and place a 1/2” temporary shim
between the mullions to properly locate them.
-Secure the upper mullion to the mid anchors and remove the temporary shims.
-Apply and tool sealant to the face and sides of the splice sleeve to
create a water tight joint.

-Leave a 1/2” expansion joint between jamb pressure

plate splices and fill the joint with sealant.
-Locate pressure plate fasteners
1-1/2” from each end of pressure Bond
Breaker
plate splice as shown. Tape &
9” O
-Apply bond breaker tape to the face . Sealant
Max C. Splice
of the cover splice sleeve and attach .
Sleeve
it to the lower face cover with a 6” Long
PF-0808-SS fastener on each side.
1-1 1/2”
-Prior to snapping on the upper /2”
Joint
portion of the face cover, apply 1”
Bond
sealant to the face of the splice. Breaker Backer Rod
-Leave a 1/2” expansion joint Tape & Sealant
between face cover splices. 1/2”
1/2” FC-1212
Joint Joint
1-1
See Details 21 & 21a. /2” 3/4”
3/4”

Note: Face covers, pressure

plates, and mullions are PF-0808-SS 9” O
.
Max C.
staggered at splice locations. Cover Splice
.
SSG vertical splices are similar. 3” Long

Jamb
Mullion
Pressure
Detail 21 Plate
Jamb
Cover

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 10 (Continued)
SSG MULLION SPLICE

-Clean all surfaces as recommended by sealant manufacturer.

-Apply bond breaker tape to the face of the splice sleeve at its midpoint (3” from top or bottom).
-Lower the splice sleeve into top of lower mullion 2-3/4” and attach with two FC-1212 fasteners
on both sides of the mullion as shown on Detail 21a.
-Apply non-curing sealant to the face of splice sleeve on the upper half.
-Carefully slide the upper mullion down onto the splice sleeve and place a 1/2” temporary shim
between the mullions to properly locate them.
-Secure the upper mullion to the mid anchors and remove the temporary shims.
-Apply and tool sealant to the face and sides of the splice sleeve to
create a water tight joint.

Bond
Breaker
Tape &
Sealant
Splice
Sleeve
6” Long

1/2”

1”
1”

FC-1212

”
7/32
2-1

Jamb
Mullion
Detail 21a

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 11
INSTALL CONTINUOUS PERIMETER ANCHOR

Detail 22

-Cut perimeter anchors to size:

Head and sill anchors stop 1/8” short of the jambs.
Vertical jamb anchors butt in between head and sill anchors.
-Install perimeter anchors with appropriate perimeter fasteners. Refer to shop drawings or
engineering calculations for type and spacing of fasteners. Shim as required to install anchors
level.
-When splicing head and sill pieces together, leave 3/8” joint for expansion and install end plug,
E2-0505, that has been buttered with sealant on the front, back, and bottom at the joint.
-Run continuous sealant along the perimeter between the anchors and the substrate.
-Seal corners of butted perimeter anchors watertight with sealant.
-Butter E2-0505 end plug with butyl on all sides that touch the anchors. Then push end plug into
place and tool excess sealant that comes through the cracks.
-Field drill 0.313” diameter weep holes in perimeter anchor (exterior face only) at sill 3” from
center line of vertical on each side.
See Detail 22.

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 12
JAMB/VERTICAL INSTALLATION
WITH PERIMETER ANCHORS

-The notched ends of jamb mullions for 1” glazing leaves the interior of the mullion exposed
and must be plugged prior to installation.
-Install a small piece of backer rod into the notched out space directly behind the tongue
at the top and bottom of the jamb mullions.
-Push the backer rod into the opening at the face of the mullion.
-Apply and tool sealant to seal off the opening made by the notch.
-Install interior gasket, E2-0120, to jamb mullion (jamb side only) the full length of the mullion.
-Position jamb into opening as shown in Detail 23.
-Seal the gap between the perimeter anchor and vertical glazing pocket with sealant.
-Install temporary retainer clip, E1-3612, at the top and bottom of the mullion.

-Place a small length of backer rod below each SSG vertical and set the mullion onto the
perimeter anchors as shown below.
-Seal all gaps between the SSG vertical and the perimeter anchor at the sill.
See Detail 23.

1/2”
Nom.

Detail 23

E2-0120 E1-3612

1/2”
Sealant E9-1223 Nom.
Perimeter
Anchor

E9-1223 Apply & Tool Sealant Shims As

Perimeter Between Perimeter Required
Anchor E1-3612 Anchor & Mullion
Jamb Sill

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 13
ATTACH SSG MULLION END CAPS

Mullion end caps are required at the head and sill of jambs and mullions.
-Clean the mullion ends and mullion end caps with a cleaner and method approved
by the sealant manufacturer.
-Apply sealant to the spline cavity and along the front of the mullions on both ends prior to installing
mullion end caps, FW-2500-SS. Also apply sealant to the reglets at both ends of the mullion.
-Attach the mullion end caps to each end of the mullion with FC-1410 fasteners as
shown Detail 24.
-Tool the excess sealant flush between the mullion end cap and the mullion and at the reglets.
-Seal over all screw heads.
-At the bottom of the mullions, apply sealant to the center cavity to a height of 1/2”.
See Detail 25.

Sealant

Seal All
Screw Heads
(FC-1410)
1/2”

C
L

FW-2500-SS
1/2”

Sealant

Detail 24 Detail 25
Sealant

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 13A
JAMB/VERTICAL INSTALLATION
WITH MULLION END ANCHORS

-Clean all contact surfaces as recommended by

sealant manufacturer.
-Apply sealant into the screw raceway and along
the front edge of the jamb mullion at each end. Apply & Tool
-Prior to erecting jambs, install end caps, Sealant
E1-3605 at the top and bottom of the jamb mullions. FC-1410
Seal All
-Apply and seal mullion end caps. Screw Heads
-Seal all screw heads with sealant. Mullion End Cap
E1-3605 (1” Glazing)
See Detail 26. Detail 26 E1-3606 (1-1/2” Glazing)
E1-3607 (2” Glazing)
-Insert mullion “T” and “F” anchors into the top and bottom
of the mullions before erecting them into the opening.
-Erect and locate the jamb and vertical mullions and temporarily attach them to the structure.
All mullions must be installed plumb and true.
-Field drill holes in “T”, “F”, and “J” anchors for the appropriate anchor fasteners according to
shop drawings or engineering calculations. Consult YKK AP if load requirements are in question.
Note: When using T and F anchors, shims should be located between the of the T or F anchor
and the bottom of the vertical mullions as shown in Detail 27.

Mullion

Detail 27

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 13B
VERTICAL INSTALLATION
AT DOOR JAMB END ANCHORS

YCW 750 XT SSG Sidelite

The mullions at the door jambs are set directly upon the sill

Door Jamb Side

substrate without any shims and are sealed against the sub-
strate. The anchors to be used at this location are specified
by the approved shop drawings and or P.E. calculations.

-Locate the mullion anchor for the door jamb and install it to
the substrate according to the approved shop drawings and
P.E. calculations.

Note: if using an exposed fasteners shear block as

a mullion anchor, check to ensure the sill shear
block fasteners will not cause interference. Field
modify the shear block anchor as required.
See Detail 29.
Mullion Anchor
-Clean all contact surfaces as recommended by & Anchor Fastener(s)
Per Approved Shop
sealant manufacturer. Drawings / P.E. Calcs
-Set the mullion on the anchor, directly onto the
sill substrate in a bed of sealant. Avoid using
shims at this location. Bed of
See Detail 28. Detail 28 Sealant

-Refer to the approved shop drawings for any

additional fasteners required at anchor.
-Tool sealant at the bottom of the mullion at
YCW 750 XT SSG Door Jamb
the sill substrate around the perimeter of the
mullion.
See Detail 30.

Check for interference

before installing. Field
modify anchor if necessary

Apply Sealant to
Mullion at Sill
Substrate
Detail 30
Detail 29
For Exposed Fasteners Shear
Block Used as Anchor

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 14
INSTALL WIND LOAD / DEAD LOAD ANCHORS

-Install steel wind load and dead load anchor clips. Anchor clips are normally template or
line set before mullions are hung. Outstanding leg of clip must be set at 90° to offset line.
The back of the vertical mullion should set 1” from the anchoring substrate.
See Detail 31.

1” Nom. 1” Nom.
Wind Load Detail 31 Dead Load
Anchor Anchor
-Install, plumb, and align vertical mullions. Drill and install appropriate diameter anchor bolts.
If shop drawings are not prepared by YKK AP, all anchors and bolts must be checked by a
qualified engineer.
-Nylon slip pads, E3-0103, must be installed between mullion and anchor.
See Detail 32.

Detail 32

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FRAME INSTALLATION

TYPICAL WIND LOAD ANCHOR

Lock Washer Mullion
E3-0103
Nylon Slip Pad
E1-1204
Wind Load Anchor

Hex. Nuts

Flat Washer

Note: Drill holes in mullion

centered along the slots
to permit the frame to See Shop Drawings or
contract and expand. Engineering Calculations For
Correct Anchor and Bolt Size

Detail 33
TYPICAL DEAD LOAD ANCHOR
Lock Washer
Mullion

E3-0103
Nylon Slip Pad
E1-1205
Dead Load Anchor

Hex. Nuts

Flat Washer

Note: Fasteners are shown for See Shop Drawings or

reference only; horizontals Engineering Calculations For
Correct Anchor and Bolt Size
are typically attached before
anchor fasteners are installed.

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FRAME INSTALLATION
JAMB WIND LOAD ANCHOR
Jamb Mullion
(Field Drill Tap Holes
for Tap Plate Screws
and Anchor Bolts)

FC-1212

E3-0103
Nylon Slip Pad E1-1204
Wind Load Anchor

E1-3536 Tap Plate

Note: Drill holes in mullion (Field Drill Tap Holes
centered along the slots for Anchor Bolts)
to permit the frame to Flat Washer
contract and expand. Lock Washer
Detail 33A See Shop Drawings or
Engineering Calculations
For Correct Bolt Size
JAMB DEAD LOAD ANCHOR (Not By YKK AP)
Jamb Mullion
(Field Drill Tap Holes
for Tap Plate Screws
and Anchor Bolts)

FC-1212

E3-0103
Nylon Slip Pad
E1-1205
Dead Load Anchor

E1-3536 Tap Plate

(Field Drill Tap Holes
for Anchor Bolts)
Flat Washer
Note: Fasteners are shown for
Lock Washer
reference only; horizontals
See Shop Drawings or
are typically attached before
Engineering Calculations
anchor fasteners are installed. For Correct Bolt Size
(Not By YKK AP)

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 15
ATTACH HORIZONTAL MEMBERS

-Just prior to attaching the horizontal members

to the vertical, apply sealant to the front of the
shear block as shown below. Mullion

Note: Before applying any sealant, clean

aluminum surfaces using cleaner and method Shear Block
approved by sealant manufacturer.
Horizontal

FC-1220
For Concealed Fasteners:

-Slide the horizontal members towards the

vertical and attach them to the shear blocks
at each end with two FC-1220 fasteners. Sealant
-Tool and wipe away any excess sealant at
the vertical to horizontal joints.
See Detail 34. Detail 34

For Exposed Fasteners:

Mullion
-Slide the horizontal members towards the
FC-1212
vertical and transfer the hole locations on top
of the horizontal to the shear block.
-Remove the horizontal and drill a 0.189” dia. Shear Block
(#12 bit) hole at each hole location. Horizontal
-Slide the horizontal back against the vertical
and attach it to the shear block with two
FC-1212 fasteners at each end.
-Tool and wipe away any excess sealant at
the vertical to horizontal joints.
See Detail 35. Sealant

Detail 35

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 15 (Continued)
ATTACH HORIZONTAL MEMBERS
OPEN BACK HORIZONTAL
For Two Piece Horizontals: Mullion

-Lower the horizontal down onto the shear block. Horizontal

Make sure the horizontal and vertical glazing
pockets are flush.
-Attach the horizontal to the shear clip from the
front of the horizontal using two FC-1220
fasteners.
-Snap on the horizontal cover.
See Detail 36.
Shear
Block

FC-1220

Detail 36
Horizontal
At Head and Sills: Cover

-Mullion end anchors must be installed before head and sill members are attached.
-Provide anchor fasteners as per job requirements. See approved shop drawings or
engineering calculations for appropriate anchor fasteners.
-Install the anchor fasteners as recommended by fastener manufacturer.
-Attach head and sill members according to the procedures previously outlined with the
notched out portion facing the anchors.
See Detail 37.
Caution: There must always be a shim under the mullion to transfer glazing dead loads to
the foundation.

Mullion
Sill
(Notched)

Shear Block
Sealant Anchor Fasteners
(Not by YKK) Sill
(Notched)

Detail 37 Shim As
FC-1220 Req’d
“T” Anchor

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 15 (Continued)
ATTACH HORIZONTAL MEMBERS AT 90° OUTSIDE CORNER MULLIONS

Note: Before applying any sealant, clean aluminum surfaces using cleaner and method
approved by sealant manufacturer.

-Just prior to attaching the horizontal members to the corner mullion, apply sealant to the front
of the shear block as shown in Detail 38.
-Attach the horizontal members at the mitered end to the corner mullion at the shear blocks with
fasteners as shown below.
-When using incidental water head members, match drill 0.189” tap holes into the shear clips.
Attach the incidental water head using PC-1208 screws.

-Tool and wipe away any excess sealant at the vertical to horizontal joints.

FC-1212
Sealant

FC-1212

Detail 38

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 16
INSTALL DOOR SUBFRAMES

-Fabricate and and assemble the perimeter trim for the door jamb as shown on Detail 39 on the
next page.

-Attach the E1-3543 trim clips onto the E9-3409 perimeter trim, locating them at 2” from each end
of the trim and at 3’-0” maximum on center.

-Fasten E1-3579 end caps to the ends of the perimeter trim with PC-1210 screws.

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 16
INSTALL DOOR SUBFRAMES

E2-0110

1/4”
Bottom of
Horiz.

E1-3543

E9-3409
Door Head
for Reference
PC-1210

E1-3579

E2-0110
See Approved Shop Drawings for this Dimension

Detail 39
E9-3409 Cut Length

E1-3543
(2” from each
end & @ 3’-0”
Max. O.C.)
E9-3409

Sill Member
Beyond

E1-3579

PC-1210
Nom.
1/2”

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 16
INSTALL DOOR SUBFRAMES
Spacer Tape
-Clean all sealant contact surfaces as recommended by the
sealant manufacturer. Adhere E2-0110 spacer tape onto the
perimeter trim.

-Peel back tape liner of the perimeter trim 2” from each end
to expose the adhesive backing as shown in Detail 40.

-Press the perimeter trim onto the SSG door jamb member,
leaving a 1/2” caulk joint at the sill. Peel the remaining tape
liner from the perimeter trim while continuing to press the

E9-3409
trim against the mullion.

-Fasten the perimeter trim clips to the spline of the SSG

mullion using PM-2512-SS fasteners.
-Fasten the perimeter trim clips to the spline of the perimeter
trim using PM-1006-SS fasteners. Spacer Tape
Liner
See Detail 41.
Detail 40

PM-1006-SS
1/2”

PM-2512-SS
Detail 41

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 16
INSTALL DOOR SUBFRAMES

Refer to the Entrances Installation Manual for assem-

bly of the door subframes. These subframes are typically
installed into the curtain wall framing at the jambs, and set
directly upon the sill substrate. The subframe members are Door Jamb
determined by the approved shop drawings. Subframe

-Clean all sealant contact surfaces as recommended

by the sealant manufacturer.

-Install the jamb subframe onto the mullion with

fasteners according to the approved shop
drawings and/or P.E. calculations, setting
the subframe jambs in beds of sealant
as shown in Detail 42, and aligning the
face of the subframe with the face of
the perimeter trim.

-Apply and tool sealant to the bottom

of the jamb subframe as shown Detail 42
in Detail 43. Bed of
Sealant
-Install door stop into the door jambs.

YCW 750 XT SSG Door Jamb

1/4” Nominal
Shim Space

Detail 43
Backer Rod
Beneath End Cap AS-1539
Sealant

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 17
APPLY PERIMETER SEALANT

-Clean the area around the perimeter of the frame with cleaner and method approved by
sealant manufacturer.
-Insert a backer rod and apply sealant to the perimeter of the frame.
-Tool the sealant making sure that sealant does not get into the gasket reglets.
See Detail 44.
1/2”
Caulk Joint

Backer Rod & Sealant

Masonry Opening

Frame Height
Caulk Joint
1/2”

1/2” Caulk Joint

Frame Width

Masonry Opening

3/4” Caulk Joint Required

When Using Sill Flashing Detail 44

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 18
INSTALL JOINT PLUGS

At Intermediate SSG Verticals:

Apply & Tool
Sealant
The space between the horizontals at each SSG
Seal & Screw
vertical must be closed with E2-3615 joint plugs. Heads

-Clean the area around the vertical and horizontal

intersection with an approved cleaner.
-Apply and tool sealant to the intersection of the
horizontal and vertical.
-Apply sealant to the three contact sides of
the joint plug and into all cavities behind
where the joint plug will go. Apply Sealant
To All Three
-Press joint plug firmly against face of mullion. Contact Surfaces
Fill Cavity in
-Tool the sealant to ensure a watertight seal. Mullion Behind
-Apply and tool sealant over fastener heads Joint Plug
on horizontal. Make sure raceway adjacent with Sealant
to fastener head is effectively sealed.
See Detail 45.

At Jamb Mullions: Detail 45

1” Glazing Shown,
Others Similar
The tongue of the horizontal mullion must be
sealed to the tongue of the jamb mullion with
joint plugs, E2-3603 for 1” glazing.

-Clean the area around the tongue intersection

with an approved cleaner. Apply & Tool
Sealant
-Apply and tool sealant to the intersection of the
Seal All Exposed
horizontal and jamb mullions. Screw Heads
-Apply sealant to the three contact sides of the
joint plug and at the intersection of the vertical
and horizontal glazing pocket.
-Install joint plug as shown with the long leg of
plug against the vertical tongue. Apply Sealant
To 3 Sides
-Press joint plug firmly against face of mullion.
-Tool the sealant to ensure a watertight seal.
-Apply and tool sealant over fastener heads Apply & Tool
on horizontal. Make sure raceway adjacent Sealant

to fastener head is effectively sealed. Long Leg

See Detail 46. Detail 46 Against the
1” Glazing Shown, Vertical Tongue
Others Similar

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 19
INSTALL 90° OUTSIDE CORNER TRIM

Prior to glazing, install corner trim onto the 90° outside corner mullion.

-Cut E9-9307 angles to the same length as the 90° outside corner mullion adaptor.
-Drill 0.213” diameter holes into the E9-9307 angle at 2” from each end and at 24” maximum
on center as shown in Detail 47.
-Clamp the angle onto the mullion as shown in Detail 48, 3/16” from the edge of the glazing
tongue. Match drill 0.161” diameter tap holes into the 90° outside corner adaptor.
-Fasten the angle onto each side of the corner adaptor with PC-1008 screws.

11/32”

Ø0.213” Holes
2” From Each
End & @ 24”
Max O.C.

E9-9307
3/16”

PC-1008
Detail 47
Detail 48

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FRAME INSTALLATION
STEP 19 (Continued)
INSTALL 90° OUTSIDE CORNER TRIM

-Adhere E2-0679 continuous structural tape to the installed E9-9307 angles as shown in
Detail 49.
-Cut the outside tirm angle (E9-9303 for 1” glazing, 1/8” formed aluminum for
other glazing thicknesses) to the length of the 90° outside corner mullion adaptor.
-Then firmly adhere the outside trim angle onto the structural glazing tape on both sides.

E2-0679

E2-0679

E9-9303 for 1” Glazing or

1/8” Formed Aluminum for
Other Glazing Thicknesses
Detail 49

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GLAZING
STEP 20
INSTALL GLAZING ADAPTORS
(When Required)
Note: 1/4” glazing adaptors shown
1/2” glazing adaptors similar.

Daylight Opening
Horizontal

= Daylight Opening + 7/8”

Mullion Adaptor Cut length
Mullion Mullion

Daylight Opening
Seal Intersection
Apply Sealant
of Adaptors
Into Reglet Before
Installing Adaptors Cut 4-1/2” Long
Notches for Setting
Block Chairs
Apply Sealant
Into Reglet Before
Installing Adaptors
Horizontal Adaptor Cut Length
= Daylight Opening – 1/32”
Horizontal
PC-0810
PF-1010-SS
PC-0810
-Cut glazing adaptors to size:
Vertical Cut Length = Daylight Opening plus(+) 7/8”. Detail 50
Horizontal Cut Length = Daylight Opening minus(–) 1/32”.

-Predrill each adaptor with 0.189” dia. (#12) holes 2”

from each end and 24” O.C.
-Dry fit adaptors and match drill 0.141” diameter (#28) Mullion
holes on mullion to receive PC-0810 and PF-1010-SS
screws.
-Clean the area around the mullion glazing reglet and Horizontal
the glazing adaptor with a cleaner approved by the
sealant manufacturer.
-Apply sealant to the glazing reglets of the mullion, SSG
mullion recesses, and the ends of the horizontal
adaptors.
-Install the adaptors with PC-0810 screws 2” from
each end and at the center of the adaptor. Install
the vertical adaptors first and make sure they are E9-1220
PC-0810
centered along the day light opening. Glazing
Adaptor
-Tool sealant at all adaptor intersections and seal all
screw heads.
See Detail 50.

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GLAZING
STEP 21
INSTALL INTERIOR GLAZING GASKETS & SPACERS AT SSG MULLIONS

-Cut vertical gaskets and spacers to Daylight

Opening plus(+) 1-1/2”.
-Cut horizontal gaskets to Daylight Opening
plus(+) 1” plus(+) 1/4” per each foot of E2-3615
opening width. for 1” GL.
-Notch horizontal gasket arrow heads 1/2” at
each end.
-Apply sealant where the notched horizontal
gasket overlaps the mullion and where it
meets the vertical spacer.
-Install vertical gaskets and spacers first,
centered along the daylight opening.
-Install horizontal glazing spacers by pushing Sealant
each end into the reglet. Next press the center
of gasket into the reglet and then push the Notch 1/2”
rest of the gasket into the reglet working from
Arrow Head
the center towards each end.
Detail 51
See Detail 51. E2-0128

Glazing gaskets require additional sealant at

Apply Sealant the jamb and horizontal intersection.
Along Reglet
& End of Gasket
-Pull the last 3” of each gasket away from
the reglet.
-With gasket end held out of the way, run a
2” to 3” bead of sealant into the reglet at
each end.
-Apply sealant to each end of the horizontal
gasket.
-Reinsert the gasket ends and press them
firmly against the face of the mullion.
-Apply and tool sealant at the intersection of
the vertical and horizontal gaskets.

See Detail 52.

Detail 52

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GLAZING
STEP 22
INSTALL SETTING BLOCK CHAIRS AND SETTING BLOCKS

Note: For correct placement of setting block chairs and setting blocks, see Detail 54 on Page 51.
Consult YKK AP for setting block requirements on units that exceed 60” x 90” or 40 sq. ft.

-Install the E1-3603 setting block chair at 1/4 points as shown in Detail 53.
-Apply a small amount of silicone sealant to the tongue of the horizontal to keep the setting block
chair correctly positioned prior to the glass being set.
-Place the E2-0513 setting block on the setting block chair.

See Detail 53.

Setting Block
Chair Setting Block

Sealant

Detail 53

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GLAZING
STEP 22
INSTALL SETTING BLOCKS (Continued)

5/8”

Glazing
Mullion Horizontal

CL
1/4 Point

5/8”
6” Minimum 4” Setting
Setting 5/8”
From Edge of Glass Block Width Block

Detail 54

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GLAZING
STEP 23
INSTALL EXTERIOR GLAZING GASKETS

-Cut exterior jamb glazing gaskets to the same length as the jamb pressure plates.
-Cut exterior horizontal glazing gaskets to daylight opening plus 3/16” per foot of opening width.
-Install jamb glazing gaskets centered along the jamb pressure plates.
-Install horizontal gaskets by pushing each end into the reglet of the pressure plate. Next press
center of gasket into reglet; then push gasket into reglet working from center towards the ends.
Caution: Do not stretch the gaskets.

Daylight Opening Daylight Opening

D.L.O. + 1-1/4”

D.L.O.
Daylight Opening Daylight Opening
Plus(+) 1-1/2” Plus(+) 2”

STEP 24 Detail 55
INSTALL GLASS

-Install glass.
See Detail 55 for glass sizes. E3-0001
-As each lite is installed, attach a temporary Temporary SSG
Retainer Clip
retaining clip, E1-3612, in the middle of each E1-3612
horizontal and 4” from glass edge at each Temporary
Retainer Clip
end with HD-2516-W3-SS fasteners.
-Additionally, secure glass with SSG temporary
glass retainers every 3’-0” maximum along the
SSG verticals.
-Apply sealant to the face of the joint plug
Apply Sealant
just prior to installing pressure plates. To Face of
Do not allow sealant to skin over prior to Joint Plug
installing pressure plates.
See Detail 56. HD-2516
-W3-SS
Note: Sealant must form a complete seal
between the exterior gasket, pressure plate, Detail 56
thermal isolator, and the joint plug.

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GLAZING
STEP 25
PRESSURE PLATE LAYOUT AND ASSEMBLY
E2-0120

AS-3907

Mullion

AS-3908

E2-0120
AS-3907

Detail 57

-Pressure plate stock lengths are factory punched with 0.281” diameter holes at 9” o.c. maximum.
After cutting, additional holes may be required to have fasteners located 1-1/2” from each end.
-Install jamb pressure plates using HD-2516-W3-SS bolts. Initially torque bolts to 30 inch-pounds
with a speed wrench or torque limiting screw gun. Work from the bottom up.
-Center and install horizontal pressure plates in opening, leaving gaps at the ends as shown.
-Starting at the center of each pressure plate, tighten each retainer bolt to 50 inch-pounds.
-Apply and tool sealant to completely seal gaps at the pressure plate ends.
-Torque all vertical pressure plate bolts to 50 inch-pounds.
See Detail 57.
Note: Pressure plate AS-3908 must be used instead of AS-3907 on the perimeter when using
perimeter anchors. Mullion end cap, E1-3605, must be installed at jambs when using
mullion end anchors: “F” or “J”.

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GLAZING
STEP 25 (Continued)
PRESSURE PLATE LAYOUT AND ASSEMBLY

-At the door jamb, the horizontal and sill pressure plates and face covers overlap the perimeter
trim.

See Detail 58.

E2-0127

HD-2516
-W3-SS

Perimeter E2-0120 Door

Face Jamb
Cover Pressure
Plate Subframe

Detail 58

Face
Cover

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GLAZING
STEP 25
APPLY INTERIOR STRUCTURAL SILICONE SEALANT

-Carefully read and follow sealant manufacturers sealant recommendations.

-Make sure all silicone contact surfaces and joints have been cleaned with cleaner and
method recommended by sealant manufacturer.
-Apply masking tape to the mullion and glass as shown in Detail 59.
-Apply an approved structural silicone from the bottom to the top of the joint.
Use positive pressure to completely fill the cavity between the glass and vertical mullion.
-Using a nylon spatula or other non-scratching implement, tool the silicone immediately after
running the vertical joint. Exert positive pressure while tooling to ensure that the silicone
completely fills the cavity.
-Be careful not to remove too much silicone.
The silicone should make complete contact with the glass and aluminum surfaces.
The finished joint should be flush with the edge of the vertical.
See Detail 59.

-Allow silicone to cure as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

Temporary retainers should be left in place until silicone has cured.

E9-3402
SSG Mullion

Detail 59
E2-0261

Caution: Do not permit the silicone to skin over before it is tooled.

Immediately remove masking tape after tooling the silicone.

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GLAZING
STEP 26
INSTALL EXTERIOR JAMB FACE COVERS

-Snap on exterior jamb face covers using a mallet and clean piece of lumber.
Start at one end. Work block and mallet down the vertical.

-Apply sealant to the joint between the horizontal pressure plate and the jamb face cover.
Make sure all sealant contact surfaces have been cleaned with method recommended by
sealant manufacturer.

See Detail 60.

Sealant

Detail 60

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GLAZING
STEP 26A
INSTALL EXTERIOR HORIZONTAL FACE COVERS

-Snap on exterior horizontal face covers using a mallet and clean piece of lumber.
Start at one end. Work block and mallet across the horizontal.

-If horizontal face covers are spliced, apply

bond breaker tape and sealant to the face
of the splice sleeve, E1-1202, and insert it
at the end of the first cover.
-Attach the second face cover leaving a 1/2”
joint between the two covers.
-Seal the joint between the face covers
with sealant.
See Detail 61. Face
Cover Bond Breaker
Tape & Sealant
Note: Face cover splice joint should
E1-1202
align with the vertical glass joint. Face Cover
Splice Sleeve

Detail 61

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GLAZING
STEP 27
APPLY EXTERIOR WEATHERSEAL

-Once interior structural silicone has cured, remove the temporary retainer clips and insert an
approved open cell polyurethane backer rod into the glass joint.
-Clean all silicone contact surfaces and joints with cleaner and method recommended by
sealant manufacturer.
-Apply masking tape to the edges of the glass and aluminum as shown in Detail 62.
-Apply silicone sealant into the cavity between the mullion and glass starting from the
bottom and work towards the top. Use positive pressure so that the silicone sealant completely
fills the cavity.

Note: The underside of face cover splices are left unsealed to allow for weepage.

-Using a spatula or other non-scratching implement, tool the silicone sealant immediately
after running the joint. Exert positive pressure while tooling to ensure that the silicone sealant
makes complete contact with all surfaces. Be careful not to remove too much silicone.

Backer
Rod

E9-3402
Silicone SSG Mullion

Masking
Tape

Do Not Seal
Underside of
Cover Splice

Detail 62

Caution: Do not permit the silicone to skin over before it is tooled.

Immediately remove masking tape after tooling the silicone.

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GLAZING
STEP 27 (Continued)
APPLY EXTERIOR WEATHER SEAL

-At the door jamb, seal the cavity at the exposed edge off the horizontal and sill face covers.
Insert backer rods as required to facilitate this sealant closure.
-Also, apply backer rod and seal between the glass and the perimeter trim.

See Detail 63.

Backer Rod
& Sealant

Masking
Tape

Face
Cover

Backer Rod
& Sealant

Detail 63

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Atlanta, Georgia 30303
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