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R

Recessed Lock Plate

Used in lieu of a lock channel, captures hook bolt of bottom bar of tambour shutter.

Removable Soffit

Allows for easy full width access when barrel assembly is mounted above the ceiling.

Retractable Reel

Electric wire in a retractable take up reel from the sensing edge at the bottom bar to a junction box located at mid-door height that is wired to the electric operator.

Retrofit

The process to install a new grille or closure in place of an existing one.

Roller Hinge

A Roll and Fold steel bottom hinge that secures to two panels and has one two-inch non-marring roller. The hinge provides the partition the ability to move across the floor and to fold open and close.

Rollers

See “Trolley”.

Rough Opening

Refers to width of opening including curtain stack/pocket area.