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Section 3 – Installing Wall Frames
3.18 Glass Inserts
Tools Required:
Phillips screwdriver
Electric drill with 7/32" and 5/32" bits
Jigsaw with metal cutting blade
Wood block
Rubber mallet
Mineral Spirits
Hardware Included:
8 10 x 5/8" PPHSMS
Procedure:
Refer to Figure 3-26
Note: If the glazed insert is for an upper panel,
install the ledge cap (See 3.17 Ledge Cap, on
page 32) first, proceed to Steps 3 and 4 below.
1. Trim off the bottom of the side cap to the
required height as necessary. Drill new holes
using the drop-off piece for a pattern.
No. 10 x 5/8" PPHMS
Figure 3-26 Glass Insert
2. Place the side cap into the ceiling channel and against the
ceiling extension. Secure the side cap at the bottom using
the two screws. Repeat at the opposite end of the wall
frame.
3. Slide the crossover cap up and into the ceiling channel
or wall frame top rail. Secure at the ends to the tabs on the
side caps or to the top frame rail. See Figure 3-24 and
3-25.
4. Fasten the "U" channel to the centered crossover cap.
5. Fasten the cover panel to the top frame rail.
6. Clean the cover panel or ledge cap and side caps with
mineral spirits, and allow to dry. Fasten support tubes to
the cover panel or ledge cap and side caps with the tape
provided.
Note: The following steps require two people. Use caution to
avoid breaking the glass.
7. Place the female glazing extrusion on the bottom tube.
Place the glass onto the extrusion and engage the mating
extrusion from the opposite side.
8. Repeat Step 7 for the top and sides of the panel.
Ceiling
9. Tap the extrusions tightly together using a wood block and
Channel
a mallet. Use a wood back-up block against the extrusion
on the opposite side of the window.
Crossover Cap
"U" Channel
No. 10 x 5/8" PPHMS
Male Extrusion
Male
Female
Extrusion
Extrusion
Glass
Male
Extrusion
Support Tube
Foam Tape
Cover Panel
MAX/Wall
Technical Wall System
®
Crossover Cap
"U" Channel
Female
Extrusion
Glass
Female
Extrusion
Support Tube
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