IDEAL MF23 - Manual
This selection and installation manual for garage doors focuses primarily on residential models from Ideal, covering both standard and custom styles. The document outlines key preparation steps for installation, including measurements for door openings (width, height, headroom) and necessary tools, alongside a comparison of different door types like steel panel or carriage house designs. It also details the EZ-SET torsion spring system, specifying its features and integration with various door models–such as stamped steel, custom woodcraft, or insulated options–alongside energy-efficiency considerations. Additionally, it provides detailed selection guides for premium, mid-range, and standard-value doors, including construction materials, warranties, color/finish options, and decorative hardware. The manual emphasizes customization flexibility for semi-custom and fully-custom designs, covering sizing, maintenance, and warranty details to ensure compatibility with residential garage setups.
Table of Contents:
- Page 1 – Preparation for Garage Door Installation
- Page 2 – Torsion Spring System Installation and Door Lineup
- Page 3 – Garage Door Model Comparison
- Page 4 – Carriage House Door Model Specifications
- Page 5 – Custom Carriage House Door Selection Guide
- Page 6 – Semi-custom and Fully-custom Door Options
R E S I D E N T I A L
R E S I D E N T I A L
RESIDENTIAL
GARAGE DOORS
RESIDENTIAL
GARAGE DOORS
Tape Measure
Level
Pliers
Step Ladder
Screwdriver
Saw
Claw Hammer
Sawhorses
7
/
16
",
1
/
2
" &
9
/
16
" Sockets and Ratchet
Drill with
3
/
16
",
5
/
32
",
3
/
8
" &
7
/
16
" drill bits
Two short pieces of rope about 4' in length
Locking Pliers or C Clamps
Two
1
/
2
" x 18" Winding Bars
(Torsion Springs only)
3
/
8
" Open-end Wrench
(Torsion Spring Only)
NOTE:
On 8' and 9' wide doors, a reinforcement strut must be
purchased if an automatic garage door opener is installed.
The majority of homes today have automatic garage door openers.
Therefore, Ideal doors do not include a lock. If desired, an easy-to-install,
heavy-duty, keyed lock is available.
TOOLS NEEDED...
All tools may be purchased in Hardware Dept.
All steel used in this
product is 100% recyclable
at the end of its useful life.
REID-CH-RESIBR-08
In the interest of better quality and value, we are continually improving
and updating our products. Consequently, photos, illustrations and
available options may sometimes differ from present models.
Ideal Door
1-800-621-3667
Ideal Door
is a brand of Clopay Building Products.
Clopay Building Products Company, Inc. 2008
A Griffon Company, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.
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11"
14
1
/
2
"
6
1
/
2
"
n/a
12"
15
1
/
2
"
10"
7"
12"
14"
9
1
/
2
"
n/a
3
3
/
4
"
3
3
/
4
"
6"
6"
ITEMS NEEDED BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR GARAGE DOOR
Headroom/Sideroom Requirements
EXTENSION
SPRING
TORSION
SPRING
SIDEROOM
EZ-SET®
TORSION SPRING
12" TRACK RADIUS
15" TRACK RADIUS
LOW HEADROOM
DOUBLE TRACK (standard)
LOW HEADROOM DOUBLE
TRACK (rear mount)
FLOOR
CEILING
4. BACKROOM
3. HEADROOM
2.
LEFT
SIDE
2.
RIGHT
SIDE
WIDTH
HEIGHT
MEASURING FOR YOUR DOOR
1. Measure existing door width and height in feet and inches.
This determines the size of door needed. The rough opening
should be the same size as the door.
Width: ____________________ Height: ____________________
2. Measure for sideroom: 3
3
/
4
" is required on each side for
installation of the vertical track for standard extension or torsion
springs, or EZ-SET
Torsion Spring.
Sideroom: __________________
3. Measure area labeled “headroom”— d istance between the top of
the door opening (“jamb header”) and the ceiling (or first
obstruction, ex: light fixture). 11" is required for standard
installation of extension springs; 12" on standard torsion springs
and EZ-SET
Torsion Spring. If you have restricted headroom,
special hardware is available. Low headroom hardware is available
to reduce requirement to as low as 4
1
/
2
" (minimum with standard
extension spring). EZ-SET
Torsion Spring low headroom
requirement is 9
1
/
2
". Note: If door height extends above the
opening, the headroom measurement should be adjusted accordingly.
Existing headroom: ___________
Headroom needed: ___________
4. Measure area labeled “backroom”— distance is measured from the
garage door opening toward the back wall of the garage.
Backroom: __________________
Common garage door widths include 8', 9', 16' and 18'. Common garage door
heights include 7' and 8'. See Menards Team Member for additional size availability.
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Complete Garage
Door Selection
Steel Panel Doors
Carriage House Doors
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About this manual
- Brand
- IDEAL
- Model
- MF23
- Document type
- Manual
- Language(s)
- English
- Pages
- 6
- File size
- 3.4 MB
- Format
Summary
Outlines the necessary measurements for existing door openings, required tools, and headroom requirements based on door type. Showcases various garage door styles.
Details the three-step process for installing the EZ-SET® Torsion Spring System and presents specifications for various door styles including steel and wood, along with finishing instructions.
Compares three garage door levels: 5-Star Premium Value, 4-Star Select Value, and 3-Star Standard Value, detailing construction, insulation, warranty, color options, and decorative panel designs.
