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Ykk ap YCW 750 OGP Installation Manual

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YCW 750 OGP Outside Glazed Curtain Wall System
Installation Manual
©2021
YKK AP America Inc.

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  • Page 1 YCW 750 OGP Outside Glazed Curtain Wall System Installation Manual ©2021 YKK AP America Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation Notes ................. Page ii PARTS DESCRIPTION YCW 750 OGP Framing Members ............Pages 1 & 2 YCW 750 OGP Accessories ..............Pages 2 to 5 FRAME FABRICATION Anchoring Methods/Framing Types ............. Pages 6 & 7 Fabricate Vertical Mullions ..............

  • Page 4: Installation Notes

    Wet packaging materials will discolor and may stain alumi- num 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.
  • Page 5 For 1” Glazing Horizontal Optional PVC Open Back E9-3581 Perimeter Adaptor E3-3665 2-1/2” x 5-1/4” For 1” Glazing For 1” Glazing * Splay mullions and other face covers are available, contact YKK AP. Page-1 Eff ective Date: March 26, 2021 | 04-4031-15...
  • Page 6 For 6-3/4” Back Depth Incidental Water Head * Splay mullions and other face covers are available, contact YKK AP. ** For use on vertical systems (perpendicular to ground). Use aluminum pressure plate for other applications after review by YKK AP’s engineering department.
  • Page 7 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System ACCESSORIES Mullion End Cap Mullion Splice Sleeve E1-3527 E1-1354 For 3-3/4” Depth Optional For 3-3/4” Back Depth Incidental Water Head Open Back Jambs Mullion End Cap Face Cover E1-3526 E1-1202 For 5-1/4” Depth Optional...
  • Page 8 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System ACCESSORIES #8 x 1/2” FHSMS Type AB Standard Joint Plug Stainless Steel FC-0808 E2-0102 For 1” Glazing For Attachment of Deep Face EPDM Sponge Cover at Exposed Area Joint Plug #12 x 3/4” FHSMS...
  • Page 9 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System ACCESSORIES 1/4” Lock Washer 1/4” Fender Washer FW-2500- Zinc Plated Steel, For Zinc Plated Steel, For WS-2500 Attachment of “J” Anchor at Attachment of Polyamide Intermediate Vertical & Jamb Pressure Plate 1/4” Flat Washer...

  • Page 10: Frame Fabrication

    Larger units require being stick assembled in place. Dead Load Anchor Note: If YKK AP does not prepare the shop Splice Joint drawings for the project, a qualified engineer must approve all anchors, their arrangement, and mullion selection.
  • Page 11 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME FABRICATION FRAME TYPES / ANCHORING METHODS Using Perimeter Anchors: -Vertical mullions must be notched as shown in Detail 1 on Page-7. Using Mullion End Anchors: YCW 750 OG has three possible end anchoring conditions: “J”, “T”, and “F”.

  • Page 12: Fabricate Vertical Mullions

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME FABRICATION FABRICATE VERTICAL MULLIONS For Vertical & Jamb Mullions with Perimeter Anchors Only Notch Top and Bottom of Vertical & Jamb Mullions 7/8” Detail 1 7/8” Step 1 -Cut all vertical and jamb mullions to dimensions as shown on shop drawings.
  • Page 13 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System 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 bit) holes for shear block/clip attachment at the locations indicated.

  • Page 14: Using Steel Reinforcing

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME FABRICATION STEP 4 (Optional) USING STEEL REINFORCING -Steel reinforcing must be primed/coated to insulate the steel from the aluminum. When engineering calculations require the vertical mullions to be reinforced with steel, secure the reinforcing to the vertical using the appropriate fasteners.

  • Page 15: Attach Shear Blocks/Clips For Horizontals

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME FABRICATION STEP 5 ATTACH SHEAR BLOCKS/CLIPS FOR HORIZONTALS Standard shear blocks are used to attach horizontal members to the jambs and verticals. Shear blocks for E-Slots (E1-1200 & E1-1206) are attached the same way.

  • Page 16: Attach "J" Anchors

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System 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.

  • Page 17: Fabricate Horizontal Members

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME FABRICATION STEP 7 FABRICATE HORIZONTAL MEMBERS -Cut all horizontal members to the daylight opening as shown in shop drawings. -Cut all horizontal flush fillers to the daylight opening minus(–) 1/32”. -Horizontal members must be fabricated for shear block/clip attachment as follows: Horizontals with Concealed Fasteners: -Layout hole locations on the face of the horizontal at both ends as shown below.
  • Page 18 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME FABRICATION STEP 7 (Continued) FABRICATE HORIZONTAL MEMBERS Open Back Head & Sill with “T” & “F” Anchors (5-1/4” & 3-3/4” Back Depths Only): -Open back head & sill members require holes to access anchor bolts.
  • Page 19 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME FABRICATION STEP 7 (Continued) FABRICATE HORIZONTAL MEMBERS Optional Incidental Water Head (5-1/4” & 3-3/4” Back Depths Only): -Layout hole locations on the bottom of the horizontal along the “V”-grooves at both ends. -Drill 0.213” diameter (#3 bit) holes at each location.

  • Page 20: Fabricate Pressure Plates

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME FABRICATION STEP 8 FABRICATE PRESSURE PLATES Horizontal Pressure Plates: -Cut all head, sill, and intermediate horizontal pressure plates to the daylight opening between verticals minus(–) 1/2”. -Pressure plate stock lengths have 0.281” dia. holes factory drilled every 8” on center.
  • Page 21 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME FABRICATION Vertical Pressure Plates: -Cut vertical and jamb pressure plates and thermal isolators to the same length as the vertical mullions. -If vertical mullions are spliced, cut pressure plates to accommodate for 1/2” expansion joint as shown in Step 10 on Pages 17 &...

  • Page 22: Frame Installation

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 10 TYPICAL VERTICAL SPLICE Stagger Mullion, Pressure Plate, and Cover Splice Joints as Shown Below. Mullion Splice Sleeve E1-1201 (5-1/4”) E1-1212 (3-3/4”) E1-1299 (6-3/4”) Cover Splice Sleeve E1-1202 Mullion Splice Sleeve...
  • Page 23 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 10 (Continued) TYPICAL VERTICAL 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).

  • Page 24: Install Continuous Perimeter Anchor

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 11 (When Required) INSTALL CONTINUOUS PERIMETER ANCHOR Perimeter Fasteners As Required By Calculations (Not By YKK AP) E2-0505 Continuous End Plug Perimeter Sealant E9-1223 Continuous Butt Perimeter Perimeter Anchor Anchors Together...

  • Page 25: Jamb/Vertical Installation With Perimeter Anchors

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 12 (When Required) JAMB/VERTICAL INSTALLATION WITH PERIMETER ANCHORS -The notched ends of vertical mullions for 1” glazing leaves the interior of the mullion exposed and must be plugged prior to installation.

  • Page 26: Jamb Installation With Jamb Anchors

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 13 (Optional) JAMB INSTALLATION WITH JAMB ANCHORS Optional jamb anchor clips, E1-3524 for 3-3/4” back depth and E1-3525 for 5-1/4” back depth, may be used with open back jamb members to reduce deflection at the jambs.

  • Page 27: Jamb/Vertical Installation With Mullion End Anchors

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 14 JAMB/VERTICAL INSTALLATION WITH MULLION END ANCHORS -Clean all contact surfaces as recommended by sealant manufacturer. Apply & Tool -Apply sealant into the screw raceway and along Sealant FC-1410 the front edge of the mullion at each end.

  • Page 28: Vertical Installation At Door Jamb End Anchors

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 14A VERTICAL INSTALLATION AT DOOR JAMB END ANCHORS The mullions at the door jambs are set directly upon the sill 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.

  • Page 29: Install Wind Load/Dead Load Anchors

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 15 INSTALL WIND LOAD/DEAD LOAD ANCHORS -Install steel wind load and dead load anchors. Anchor are normally template or line set before mullions are hung. Outstanding leg of anchor must be set at 90° to offset line.
  • Page 30 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION TYPICAL WIND LOAD ANCHOR Mullion E3-0103 Nylon Slip Pad E1-1204 See Shop Drawings or Wind Load Anchor Engineering Calculations For Correct Bolt Size Hex. Nuts (Not By YKK AP) Note: Drill holes in mullion...
  • Page 31 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION JAMB WIND LOAD ANCHOR Note: Drill holes in mullion centered along the slots Jamb Mullion to permit the frame to (Field Drill Tap Holes contract and expand. for Tap Plate Screws and Anchor Bolts)

  • Page 32: Attach Horizontal Members

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 16 ATTACH HORIZONTAL MEMBERS CONCEALED FASTENERS Note: Before applying any sealant, clean aluminum surfaces using cleaner and method approved by sealant manufacturer. Vertical -Just prior to attaching the horizontal members Sealant...
  • Page 33 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 16 (Continued) ATTACH HORIZONTAL MEMBERS OPEN BACK HORIZONTAL Open Back Intermediate Horizontals: Mullion -Just prior to attaching the horizontal members Horizontal to the vertical, apply sealant to the front of the shear block as shown below.
  • Page 34 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 16 (Continued) ATTACH HORIZONTAL MEMBERS INCIDENTAL WATER HEAD Mullion Optional Incidental Water Head Members: End Anchor Shear Clip -End anchors must be installed before attaching E2-0099 Weep Baffle incidental water heads; install the anchor bolts according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Page 35 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 16 (Continued) ATTACH HORIZONTAL MEMBERS TUBULAR HORIZONTALS AT END BAYS For Tubular Horizontals at End Bays (E-Slot): Mullion -Slide the horizontal into place from the interior; the shear blocks should easily pass through FC-1212 the E-Slots at the ends of the horizontal.
  • Page 36 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 17 INSTALL DOOR SUBFRAMES Refer to the Entrances Installation Manual for assem- bly of the door subframes. These subframes are typically glazed into the curtain wall framing at the jambs, and set directly upon the sill substrate without any shims.
  • Page 37 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 17a APPLY PERIMETER SEALANT WHEN USING STANDARD JAMB MEMBERS -Clean the area around the perimeter of the frame with cleaner and method approved by sealant manufacturer. -Push in backer rod between the perimeter of the frame and the substrate about 1/4”.
  • Page 38 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 17b APPLY PERIMETER SEALANT WHEN USING OPTIONAL JAMB MEMBERS -Clean the area around the perimeter of the frame with cleaner and method approved by sealant manufacturer. -Push in backer rod between the perimeter of the frame and the substrate about 1/4”.

  • Page 39: (Optional) Install Pvc Perimeter Filler

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 17c (Optional) INSTALL PVC PERIMETER FILLER -For polyamide pressure plate application, the PVC perimeter filler (E3-3665, cut to mullion length minus 1/16”) must be installed in all perimeter conditions before the pressure plates are installed.

  • Page 40: Add Thermal Isolator

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 17d ADD THERMAL ISOLATOR -Install the E2-0265 thermal isolator cut to the full length of the mullion. See Detail 37d. THERMAL ISOLATOR VERTICAL INSTALLATION Mullion Detail 37d E2-0265 THERMAL ISOLATOR HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION...

  • Page 41: Install Joint Plugs

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System FRAME INSTALLATION STEP 18 INSTALL JOINT PLUGS The tongue of each head, horizontal and sill must be sealed to the tongue of the vertical and jamb mullions at each end with E2-0102 joint plugs.

  • Page 42: Glazing

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System GLAZING STEP 19 (Optional) INSTALL GLAZING ADAPTORS Note: 1/4” glazing adaptor, E9-1220 shown 1/2” glazing adaptor, E9-1232 similar. Daylight Opening Horizontal Vertical Vertical Apply Sealant Into Reglet Before Seal Intersection Installing Adaptors of Adaptors...

  • Page 43: Install Interior Glazing Gaskets

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System GLAZING STEP 20 INSTALL INTERIOR GLAZING GASKETS -Cut interior glazing gaskets to size: Vertical Gasket = Daylight Opening + 1-1/2”. Horizontal Gasket = Daylight Opening + 1/4” per each foot of opening width. -Install vertical gaskets first, centered along the daylight opening.

  • Page 44: Install Setting & Side Blocks

    6” from edge of glass, whichever is greater. Consult YKK AP for setting block requirements on units that exceed 60” x 90” or 40 sq. ft. -Install E2-0105 side blocks centered along the daylight opening on both sides of glazing material.

  • Page 45: Install Exterior Glazing Gaskets

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System GLAZING STEP 22 INSTALL EXTERIOR GLAZING GASKETS -Preload exterior vertical glazing gaskets to the same length as the vertical pressure plates. -Preload exterior horizontal glazing gaskets to daylight opening plus 1/4” per foot of opening width.

  • Page 46: Install Vertical Pressure Plates And Vertical Face Covers

    YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System GLAZING STEP 24 INSTALL VERTICAL PRESSURE PLATES AND VERTICAL FACE COVERS -Pressure plate stock lengths are factory punched with 0.281” diameter holes at 8” O.C. maximum. After cutting, additional holes may be required to have screws 1-1/2”...
  • Page 47 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System GLAZING STEP 24A INSTALL OPTIONAL DEEP FACE COVERS Installation of a deep vertical cover is similar to that of the standard face cover. Fasteners (PF-0808- SS typical) are required to pin the cover in place. These fasteners are usually located at the horizon- tals to be concealed by the horizontal face covers.
  • Page 48 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System GLAZING STEP 25 INSTALL HORIZONTAL PRESSURE PLATES -Center and install horizontal pressure plates in opening, leaving a 1/4” gap at the ends. -Starting at the center of each pressure plate, tighten each retainer screw to 40 to 45 inch-pounds.
  • Page 49 YCW 750 OGP Curtain Wall System GLAZING STEP 26 INSTALL EXTERIOR HORIZONTAL FACE COVERS -Apply and tool sealant between each end of the horizontal pressure plates and the vertical face cover. -Snap on exterior horizontal face covers. See Detail 50.
  • Page 50 YKK AP America Inc. 270 Riverside Parkway Suite 100 Austell, Georgia 30168 www.ykkap.com...

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