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The end result is a shutter system that rarely requires the use of storm bars. The chart (below) shows QMI���s Qompact shutter���s clear spans under the Florida Building Commission (FBC) approvals. Clear Spans 40psf 236��� 60psf 212��� 10 0psf 166��� 160psf 96��� The Qompact shutter is available in widths up to 20��� wide. Installations up to 100psf may be nearly 14��� wide without needing an unsightly storm bar. ���The small Qompact coil, the exceptional strength of the single wall slats, plus the rare need for storm bars, gives customers the unrestricted views they desire and makes selling the Qompact shutter very easy,��� says Pendleton. Manual Push up/Pull down operation is available with the Qompact shutter syssystem. Counter balance springs inside the tube make operation nearly effortless. A patented rail spring cushions the shutter when it reaches the top���reducing noise and wear to the shutter. The manual operation is available up to 150 square feet in size. Additional controls controls for Qompact also include a low voltage battery controller that is good door. for shutters sized up to an 8��� patio door. The EZ drive battery controller gives customers push button control for up to 40 operations per charge. There typically is no need for overrides because the shutters operate from a battery. This feature is perfect where there is a high probability of utility outages after a severe storm. QMI���s Qompact system also uses a spring-assisted gear drive for effortless crank operations for shutters up to 80 square feet. Qompact motor operated shutters may come with the additional features of a manual override and radio remote control so they can be connected to a customer���s home automation system. Fast delivery and correct Fast QMI typically ships standard orders within 10 days of receipt and uses a highly protective packaging system resulting in rare shipping damages. Prior to packaging, however, each QMI shutter is factory assembled and inspected to ensure order correctness and quality prior to packaging. Qompact shutters have been lifecycle tested to 41.6 years and counting. Both the manual spring and the motorized Qompact shutters have been cycle tested for 15,207 cycles to date. ���QMI believes a shutter is only as good as the weakest part,��� said Steve Miller, VP of Sales at QMI. ���During our 25 years of shutter manufacturing, we have introduced springs, improved the design of the gear system, enhanced corrosion protection- and almost eliminated shipping damage.��� ���All of our innovations have reduced warranty ser- trip. Our shutters install faster, saving dealers r time and money,��� sai Miller. y,��� said Most balconies can take advantage of these shutters with the push up/pull down option to save installation cost and to reduce electrical reliance during a storm. Simple mortise slide locks, or optional keyed locks, keep the base slat safely and securely locked. For more information on Qompact shutters and becoming a dealer, contact Ken Pendleton at (800) 446-2500 or kpendleton@qmiusa.com. kp q Miramar, Florida.