Chapter 18: Glazing; Section 18.1: Door Panel; Section 18.2: Complete The Transom Installation - Nabco GT1175 Installation Manual

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CHAPTER 18: GLAZING
Use caution when moving and installing the glass panels . These panels are constructed with
CAUTION
tempered glass . Any sharp objects that come in contact with the glass may cause the glass to
craze . NABCO Entrances, Inc . is not responsible for broken glass .
Attention: Per Chapter 24 of the International Building Code (IBC), all glass must comply with ANSI Standard
Z97 .1 (Glass and Settings Blocks are not provided by NABCO) .
SECTION 18 .1: Door Panel
Note: Place Setting Blocks in the designated marked spots, only. Cross-Blocking helps direct glass weight away from the strike
edge of the door, to prevent sagging and possibly dragging on the floor or threshold.
1. Ensure the Base Glass Stop (Pre-installed at the NABCO Factory) is free of debris and/or sharp objects.
2. Go to the STRIKE side of panel at the TOP.
1. Measure (6) inches across from the Strike End of Top Rail, towards the Pivot Stile. Mark that spot.
2. Measure (6) inches down from the Strike End of Top Rail towards the Bottom Rail. Mark that spot.
3. Go to the PIVOT side of panel at the BOTTOM.
1. Measure (6) inches across from the Pivot End of Bottom Rail, towards the Strike Stile. Mark that spot.
2. Measure (6) inches up from the Pivot End of Bottom Rail, towards the Top Rail. Mark that spot.
4. For each marked spot, place (1) Setting Block (not provided by NABCO) on top of the Base Glass Stops.
5. Place the Glass Panel on top of the Setting Blocks and up against the Vinyl.
6. Shift the Glass Panel until it is square. Secure the Glass Panel with Snap-In Glass Stops.
7. To raise the Door Panel for Door Panels that are not square or sag at the lead edge, increase the thickness of a Setting Block
(not provided by NABCO).
Top Rail
Pivot S le
Top Se ng Block
Se ng Block
6"
6"
DN 1699
SECTION 18 .2: Complete the Transom Installation
1. Place (1) Setting Block (not provided by NABCO) on top of the Base Glass Stops.
2. Place the Glass Panel on top of the Setting Blocks; against the Vinyl. Shift the Glass Panel until it is square.
3. Secure the Glass Panel with Snap-In Glass Stops (Provided by Nabco).
6"
6"
Strike S le
Glass Panel
Bo om Rail
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Vinyl
M-00339
1/2"
Base Glass Stop
M-60255
M-70255
Example Shown:
1/2" Tall, 1/4" Glass
Se ng Block
Figure 68 Install Glass inside Door Panels
P/NC-00370
Glass Panel
Snap-In
Glass Stop
M-60338
M-70338
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