2010 PRODUCT CATALOG

GlossaryAmbient LiGhtinGSurrounding light that is often used to create the mood but is notdirectly related to a task.ARt DecOArt Deco was a popular international design movement from1925 until 1939 based on mathematical and geometric shapes.The Candre® Collection exemplifies the style of Art Deco.beveLA surface that does not form a right angle with the other surfacesit touches. Many ROBERN® cabinets and mirrors feature beveledmirror glass.bicThe abbreviation for bi-door with inset center. This is aninstallation of two cabinets on either side of a central insetmirror. Available with ROBERN C Series cabinets.cALifORniA titLe 24 eneRGY ReGuLAtiOnSA set of minimum standards for the energy efficiency ofhousehold items. (See lighting sections.)cOntempORARYA style of art and design that describes a look that is verynew. Currently, contemporary design favors a simple, minimalstyle with large uninterrupted surfaces. The ROBERN M Seriesexemplifies contemporary design.DimmAbLe bALLAStA way of configuring fluorescent light to enable dimming.Available with ROBERN M Series dimmable incandescent sconce.DOOR puLLA designated object intended to be pulled in order to opena cabinet door. Handles, knobs or recessed edges are allexamples of door pulls. Available on all ROBERN cabinets.etLThe ETL Listed mark is accepted across North America as aproduct’s mark of compliance to applicable electrical, gas, andother safety standards. Intertek is an OSHA-recognized NRTL(Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory) and accredited asa Testing Organization and Certification Body by the StandardsCouncil of Canada.fLuOReScent LiGhtinGA method of lighting that uses fluorescent tubes. Fluorescentlighting is long-lasting and requires very little electricity.fOOt-cAnDLeA unit of measurement of the intensity of light falling on asingle surface.GAnGinGA function of modular design that allows multiple cabinets ormirrors to be installed directly next to each other, horizontallyacross a wall. Available with ROBERN C Series, M Series,PL Series and S Series cabinets and mirrors. See also:“modular design” and “stacking.”GASketA piece of rubber or similar material used to form a sealbetween two separate surfaces. ROBERN’s patented SAFESEALgasket is not available on all ROBERN cabinets.GfciThe abbreviation for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, this termrefers to a feature of electrical outlets. GFCI outlets are saferthan non-GFCI outlets because they reduce the risk of electricshock, especially important in damp environments such asbathrooms. GFCI electrical outlets are available options in manyROBERN cabinets.138 | GLOSSARY