IDEAL INDUSTRIES MF Garage Door Opener User Manual


 
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DO-IT-YOURSELF INSTALLATION AS EASY AS 1-2-3
Stack the Sections & Attach Hardware
Assemble the Track
Wind the Spring
WITH EZ-SET® TORSION SPRINGS, IDEAL DOORS ARE EASY TO INSTALL
EZ-SET® TORSION SPRING SYSTEM
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CARRIAGE HOUSE STAMPED STEEL
CARRIAGE HOUSE CUSTOM CRAFTED STEEL
CARRIAGE HOUSE CUSTOM CRAFTED WOOD
Carriage House styles available in three steel construction options.
• PREMIUM VALUE STAMPED STEEL– Three-layer construction with short
and long Carriage House emboss designs create a beautiful, strong and
energy-efficient door.
• SELECT VALUE STAMPED STEEL– An insulated 24 gauge steel Carriage
House door with short and long emboss designs is a durable and energy-
efficient option.
• STANDARD VALUE STAMPED STEEL– A dependable non-insulated
door with a short emboss design is our entry level Carriage House offering.
Authentic Carriage House designs in virtually maintenance-free four-layer
construction provides exceptional beauty, durability and energy efficiency.
With eleven door designs, six window styles and two insulation thicknesses to
choose from, this is the best steel Carriage House door available.
• “MX” Models – 2" Insulation with insulated glass in all windows standard,
this is the choice for the energy conscious.
• “MF” Models – 1
3
/8
" Insulation provides another energy-efficient option.
Authentic Carriage House designs in a traditional wood construction. With
Semi-Custom and Fully-Custom options to chose from, this is the way to
improve curb appeal with the classic look of wood.
• SEMI-CUSTOM DOORS– With five wood types, six panel designs and many
windows to choose from, this product is far from limited in selection.
• FULLY-CUSTOM DOORS– By selecting an existing design example
or creating a completely new look, this product is limited only by
your imagination.
STEEL PANEL GARAGE DOORS
How to Paint your Steel Door:
• Clean door surface to remove any loose material
or dirt.
Paint with a high quality 100% acrylic latex exterior
grade paint.
• Simply use a brush or roller to apply paint.
Doors have a woodgrain texture so paint
application marks seemingly disappear.
NOTE: Carriage House Custom Crafted Steel
doors may be painted any color except black or
colors with a light reflective value (LRV) lower
than 8.
How to Stain your Wood Door:
• Select a high quality exterior oil-based penetrating
stain that is mildew resistant, UV resistant and
water repellent.
• Clean door surface to remove any loose material
or dirt.
• Apply stain to all door section surfaces.
• Fill any gaps or voids on surface with a clear
silicone caulk.
NOTE: Paint grade doors cannot be stained.
Complete staining instructions are found in
installation manual.
How to Paint your Wood Door:
Fill any gaps or voids on wood surfaces with a
paintable caulking compound.
• Clean all door surfaces with a stiff bristle brush.
Prime the door per the installation instructions.
(Priming is also available from Ideal Door )
Paint all door section surfaces using a high quality oil
or latex-based exterior paint.
NOTE: Complete painting instructions are found in
installation manual.
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RESIDENTIAL GARAGE DOOR
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RESIDENTIAL GARAGE DOOR
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Three garage door construction options provide a perfect door for any home.
• 5-STAR PREMIUM VALUE – Three-layer construction provides superior
strength, quietest operation and the best energy efficiency.
• 4-STAR SELECT VALUE– 24 gauge steel with vinyl-backed insulation creates
a durable and energy-efficient door.
• 3-STAR SELECT VALUE – Our non-insulated entry level door is built with
durable steel.
EZ-SET® SPRING KEY FEATURES
Saves time and money. Lets you easily and
safely install heavy-duty torsion springs.
Eliminates the difficult and dangerous
manual winding process used in
conventional torsion spring installations.
User-friendly 45º drill input angle
typically allows do-it-yourselfers to
stand safely on the floor to wind and
adjust springs.
Adjust spring tension in seconds
using a power drill.
Ideal Door® strongly recommends that a professional
garage door installer remove existing torsion springs.
PAINTING AND STAINING YOUR DOOR TO COMPLEMENT YOUR HOME
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• Standard spring wire gauge (gapped) and a large spring diameter of 1
3
/4"
help
assure dependable performance.
• Galvanized springs are cleaner, more attractive and can last up to 50% longer
than oil tempered springs.
• Unlike conventional torsion spring installations, the torsion load is transmitted
through the flag brackets and into the jambs, eliminating the time-consuming
process of preparing the anchor pad and mounting the load-bearing center brackets.
• Die cast aluminum drums (not plastic) provide exceptional durability and
ensure long life.