IDEAL INDUSTRIES MF34 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

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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

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" 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. 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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   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.

 

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.

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• Standard spring wire gauge (gapped) and a large spring diameter of 1

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" 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.