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Operable Partitions Glossary of Terms
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FINAL CLOSURE: The vertical sound and light seal
Automatic Bottom Seal. A bottom seal confi guration that that is created when the fi nal closure panel (the last panel
extends downward to create a positive contact seal with the fl oor exiting the stack) closes against a rigid wall surface as
surface when the Lead panel comes in contact with a permanent the operable wall approaches its fully extended position.
wall. (This type of confi guration does not require any lever or Depending on the type of wall operation and specifi c
wrenches for activation.) architectural constraints, KWIK-WALL offers several
alternatives for achieving fi nal closure. See listing under
Fixed Bottom Seal. A bottom seal confi guration available only CLOSURE.
on pocket door panels, which is non-adjustable. Also referred to as
Fixed Bottom Sweeps. Communicating Panel Closure. A fi nal closure
confi guration accomplished by a full-sized panel which
Floating Bottom Seal. A bottom seal confi guration this is under is hinged permanently and directly to a structural
constant spring pressure towards the fl oor surface. Each bottom wall. Unlike the hinged panel closure, however, the
seal contains two (2) omni-wheel rollers allowing the Floating Communicating Panel will also function as a full height
Bottom Seal to stay parallel with the fl oor surface. pass door.

Operable Bottom Seal. A bottom seal confi guration which is Expander Panel Closure. A fi nal closure confi guration
activated by manually turning a wrench which extends / retracts accomplished by a panel which is mechanically activated
the Bottom Seal downward to create a positive contact seal with by turning a wrench which causes the vertical rail
the fl oor. Operable Bottom Seals are activated from the edge of the (expander saddle) to extend outward to create a positive
panel. Also referred to as Drop Seals. contact seal with a rigid wall or jamb.

Weight Transfer Operable Bottom Seal. See listing under Expander Pocket Door Closure. A fi nal closure
WEIGHT TRANSFER PANEL. confi guration accomplished by Expander Pocket Doors
which are manually activated by turning a wrench which
BULB SEAL: See listing under INITIAL CLOSURE. causes the vertical rail (expander saddle) to extend
outward to create a positive contact seal against the last
CARRIERS: panel out of the stack area.
Type 425 Polymer Tire Carrier: consisting of four (4)
permanently-lubricated, precision ball bearing steel wheels Half Panel Closure. A fi nal closure confi guration
with high strength polymer tires, as required for smooth and accomplished by a half-sized panel which is hinged
quiet operation. permanently and directly to a structural wall. Unlike a full-
sized hinged panel, the half panel will fi t into a pocket or
Type 850 Polymer Tire Carrier: consisting of eight (8) stack area without necessitating additional pocket width.
permanently-lubricated, precision ball bearing steel wheels See listing under CONTINUOUSLY HINGED.
with high strength polymer tires, as required for smooth and
quiet operation.
Hinged Panel Closure. A fi nal closure confi guration
Type 425 Multi-Directional Carrier: certifi ed to be capable of accomplished by a full-sized panel which is hinged
supporting up to 425 lb. (193 kg) of total live load weight permanently and directly to a structural wall.
per panel.
Type 850 Multi-Directional Carrier: certifi ed to be capable of Lap Closure. A fi nal closure confi guration accomplished
supporting up to 850 lb. (386 kg) of total live load weight by an overlapping aluminum extrusion extending from
per panel. opposite sides of the fi nal two (2) (adjacent) panels.

Type 850 Curve & Diverter Polymer Tired Carrier: Each FINISH: The vinyl, carpet or fabric applied to the surface
individual panel shall be top supported by two (2) of a panel, also referred to as Face Material. KWIK-WALL
pre-programmed carriers utilizing a 5/8" [16] diameter pendant offers a full array of Standard Vinyl colors, which are
bolts. Carriers shall consist of four (4) permanently lubricated, included in the base price of any KWIK-WALL operable
steel bearings with high strength polymer tires as required for wall system. Upgrade selections of vinyl, carpet and fabric
ease of panel movement. Curve & Diverter carriers shall be are also available for an additional charge. In addition, wall
capable of negotiating radius intersections as required for panels may be outfi tted with customer supplied material
moving panels from storage location(s) to various installed or furnished uncovered, for fi eld applied wall covering or
positions. Each pair of Type 850 Curve & Diverter Carriers shall painting. Please contact KWIK-WALL to inquire about
be certifi ed and capable of supporting up to 850 lb. (386 kg) of these options. To reference the many color options offered
total live load weight per panel. by KWIK-WALL, please refer to the Color Selectors for
Standard Vinyl, Upgrade Vinyl, Upgrade Carpet and
FASCIA PANEL: Panels used to enclose sides of track and Upgrade Fabric.
overhead support structure, constructed of acoustical substrate and
fi nish covered to complement the wall panels. FIXED BOTTOM SEAL: See listing under BOTTOM
SEALS.
FASCIA TRIM: Aluminum retainer used for holding fascia panels
in place, consisting of a bottom trim which interfaces with track
and ceiling trim which is mounted to the drop rods or other support
structure.
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