SupportGlossary of Terms

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“E” Guide

Face of wall mounted guide on an angle that faces the opening, usually used on steel jambs.

Electrical Interlock

Prevents motorized operation when bottom bar is locked.

Electric Safety Edge

Mounted to the underside of the bottom bar, this highly sensitive, electrically actuated device will stop and reverse upon hitting an obstruction.

Emergency Egress Door

This is not a pass door. Use is for emergencies only. This 3’0 x 7’0 (900mm x 2020mm) door is built within the curtain. Egress hardware can be thumb turn, latch or paddle device with restrictions to placement on curtain. See your local codes for acceptability.

Emergency Hand Chain / Emergency Hand Crank

Used when the electric motor fails to operate. This is a mechanical means of operating a grille/closure after engaging the emergency disconnect on the electric operator.

Emergency Release

A pull handle that is flush mounted into a wall adjacent to a motorized grille. A simple cable system releases the motor from the drive shaft. The grille is “over sprung” so when the motor is released the grille lifts off the ground for emergency egress. Meets ADA requirements.

End Cap

A Mini Roll-Up term. The shutter’s term for a rolling bracket plate.

End Cap Stud

A Mini Roll-Up term. The studs hold the axle in place from end cap to end cap.

End Locks

Fixed on both ends of every other slat to prevent curtain slats from shifting laterally.

Exterior

Refers to the side of the curtain that is on the Public side.

EZ Closure

Refers to the EZ Grille, EZ Vent and EZ Guard.

EZ Grille

Rod/link open-air side folding curtain installed in a 6-inch steel frame pocket with pocket door with magnetic catch.

EZ Guard

Solid aluminum panel side folding curtain installed in a 6-inch steel frame pocket with polymer pocket door with magnetic catch.

EZ Vent

Aluminum perforated panel side folding curtain installed in a 6-inch steel frame pocket with polymer pocket door with magnetic catch.