Msi Catalog
Msi Catalog
PRODUCT CATALOG
2016
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Revision September 2014
Index
Our History and Our Mission……………………………………………………. 1
Guidelines and Safety…………………………………………………………… 2
Wood-Framed Grille Specifying Guide………………………………………… 2-3
RA & RAR, Return Air Grille Drawing………………………………….. 4
RA & RAR, Return Air Grille Common Sizes…………………………. 5
V, 2-Way Supply Grille Drawing………………………………………... 6
V, 2-Way Supply Grille Common Sizes………………………………... 7
VH, 4-Way Supply Grille Drawing……………………………………… 8
VH, 4-Way Supply Grille Common Sizes……………………………… 9
VML, 2-Way Supply with Damper Drawing……………………………. 10
VML, 2-Way Supply with Damper Common Sizes…………………… 11
WG, 30 Degree 4 Way Supply Wedge Drawing……………………… 12
WGML, 30 Degree 2 Way Supply Wedge W/Damper Drawing…….. 12
WG and WGML Common Sizes……………………………………….. 13
Plastic-Framed Grille Overview………………………………………………… 14
Model PGR……………………………………………………………….. 15-17
Model PGRF ……………………………………………………………... 17-18
Model PGAR ……………………………………………………………... 18-20
Model PGAML……………………………………………………………..21
Plastic-Framed Grilles—Hole Cutout Dimensions……………………..21-22
Aluminum-Framed Grille Overview………………………………………………23
Model RA-AL, Return Air Aluminum Sizes……………………………...24
Model RAF-AL, Return Air Aluminum Filtered Sizes…………………..24
Model V-AL, Supply Grille 2-Way, Aluminum Sizes…………………..24
Ducting Products
Round Hose Rings, Elliptical Rings, Flat Ovals, Blower Adapters….. 25
Blower Adapters—Dimensioned Drawings……………………………. 26
Transitions, Standard and Custom……………………………………...27
Transitions, Ring Back, Ring Side, Ring End, Plenum Boxes………..28
AirDividers………………………………………………………………… 29-31
90° Elbows.....……………………………………………………………..32
Round Plastic Grilles—Global and Traditional Style, Insulated Flexible
Ducting, Duct Couplings, Replacement Filter Material………33-34
Our wood-framed grilles remain our most customizable product with multiple
models, sizes and wood species. Choose a more traditional look with oiled or var-
nished wood. Go contemporary with rounded corners and painted finishes.
Our line of plastic-framed grilles with their rounded corners complements any
contemporary interior. They paint easily with great adhesion to match most any interi-
or. Their great looks coupled with a snap-in function make it a very unique and propri-
etary line of grilles.
Whether you choose our wood or plastic grille, an effective means of controlling
airflow to them is also necessary. We manufacture and distribute all the necessary
ducting components to connect our grilles to your system and can package them in a
kit for your convenience.
Our QuietVent line of powered ventilation fans combine our popular plastic-
framed grilles with quiet DC and AC fans for multiple uses. Available voltages include
12 VDC, 24 VDC, 115 VAC, or 230 VAC. Use them as bathroom vents, electronic cab-
inet coolers or wherever you need to move some air quietly.
Our QuietScent line of powered air fresheners were created to replace and im-
prove a discontinued commercial line. Currently we are building this product with a 115
VAC fan rated at 24 CFM. DC fans are available with higher CFM ratings.
As you explore our products in more detail through this catalog and if you do not find
what you are looking for, please let us know. Custom products are our specialty.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide you the air control products you require
built with the quality you deserve and delivered on time.
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Guidelines and Safety
Consult your system installation manual for the recommended use of air control products. We will be
glad to assist you but it is your responsibility to insure proper airflow and safety. Insure that all of our
products are secured as necessary to prevent injuries.
It is especially important that the correct size return air grille be used and mounted as close to the sys-
tem evaporator as possible. It cannot be mounted in such a manner that it would introduce deadly
fumes into the living quarters. Short on space? With our almost unlimited number of sizes and special
custom shapes in our wood-framed line, you should be able to insure maximum airflow. Is that drawer a
perfect place for the return air grille but you do not want to go through the work of making a stock grille
fit? Pull it out, throw it away and give us the cutout dimensions. We will make a grille to fit that space.
WOOD-FRAMED GRILLES
We offer a great number of sizes and options in our wood-framed grille line. In order to insure that you
get what you want, please make your selections in Steps 1-5. Our Grille Wizard is also available in a
spreadsheet format to help you make these selections. Contact us to receive a copy.
First Step. Choose your grille model by code
Code Description
Step 2. Choose a wood species. Our most common wood species are listed below with their letter des-
ignators. Call us to inquire about other species not listed. We are the only manufacturer of our kind that
runs their own molder to insure quality and fast orders.
Please continue on the next page with steps 3, 4, 5 and 6. Steps 3 and 4 are probably the most im-
portant steps as this is where you will specify the dimensions of the grille. The order of the dimensions
is particularly important as that will determine the direction of the vanes.
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Step 3. Specify the horizontal dimension of the grille cutout.
—Vertical Cutout—
Step 4. Specify the vertical dimension of the grille cutout. —Horizontal Cutout —
In order for us to build the grille you want correctly, you need to specify the
horizontal dimension first. As you review the different models you will see the
correlation of dimensions to blade direction.
B. Other Options
DF Delete standard filter
RC Round grille corners (F1 and F2 face only)
WB Replace bronze blades with white
KB Replace bronze blades with black
BB Replace white blades with bronze
ROUND F4 Face
CORNER 5/16
OPTION (8mm)
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RA & RAR Return Air
Blade Assembly
1" (25mm)
Removable In
RAR Model
1/8" (3mm) less than nominal size Our track has been designed to
provide a ramp for the "bullet"
catches in our RAR model.
Blade/Filter Assembly available separately
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RETURN AIR GRILLE, FIXED INSERT
(Teak Codes shown, blade size in bold)
To Specify another Species Change Species Code and Name in Description
(I.e. RAM7X7, Mahogany Return Air Grille, 7 x 7)
(Our most common sizes listed below, many others available)
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V or H, 2-Way Supply
Representative of a Model "V"
(Blades run vertical to the horizontal dimension) 1"
(25MM)
A Model "H"
Listed Size Minus 1/8" (3mm)
A Model "V"
Listed Size Minus 1/8" (3mm)
Listed Size Minus
3/4" (19mm)
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SUPPLY GRILLE, 2 WAY
(Teak Codes shown, blade size in bold)
To Specify Another Species Change Species Code and Name in Description
(I.e. VM4X4, Mahogany 2 Way Supply Grille, 4x4)
(Our most common sizes listed below, many others available)
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VH or HV, 4-Way Supply
Representation of a Model VH
(Front blades run vertical to the horizontal dimension)
(Back blades run horizontal with the horizontal dimension)
1-1/2 (38mm)
A Model VH
Listed Size Minus 1/8" (3mm)
Listed Size Minus
3/4" (19mm)
5/16"
No Face (F4), Listed Size
For Built-in applications
Optional Round Corners
(8mm) Installer Trimed
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TEAK SUPPLY GRILLE, 4 WAY
(Teak Codes shown, front blade size in bold)
To Specify Another Species Change Species Code and Name in Description
(I.e. VHM4X4, Mahogany 4 Way Supply Grille, 4x4)
(Our most common sizes listed below, many others available)
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VML, 2-Way Supply W/Damper
2-1/8" (54mm)
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SUPPLY GRILLE, 2 WAY W/DAMPER
(Teak Codes shown, front blade size in bold)
To Specify Another Species Change Species Code and Name in Description
(I.e. VMLM6X3, Mahogany 2 Way Supply w/Damper, 6x3)
(Our most common sizes listed below, many others available)
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WG - 30 Degree 4 Way Supply Wedge
WGML - 30 Degree 2 Way Supply Wedge W/Damper
B C
4 -------- 3-5/8 ------------- 5-1/2 -------------- 6-1/8 ------------- 4-1/2 -------------- 5-1/2-------------- 6-1/2
5 -------- 4-1/8 ------------- 6-5/8 -------------- 7-1/4 ------------- 4-3/4 -------------- 6-5/8-------------- 7-3/4
6 -------- 4-5/8 ------------- 7-3/4 -------------- 8-3/8 ------------- 5-3/8 -------------- 7-3/4-------------- 9
7 -------- 5-1/8 ------------- 9 ------------------- 9-3/4 ------------- 6 ------------------- 9 ------------------- 10-1/4
8 -------- 5-5/8 ------------- 10-1/8 ------------ 10-3/4 ------------ 7-5/8 -------------- 10-1/8 ------------ 11-1/2
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WG — 30 Degree 4 Way Supply Wedge
WGML — 30 Degree 2 Way W/Damper Supply Wedge
(Teak Codes shown, front blade size in bold)
To Specify Another Species Change Species Code and Name in Description
(I.e. WGM4X4, Mahogany Wedge Supply Grille, 4x4)
(Our most common sizes listed below, many others available)
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Plastic-Framed Grilles
Product Overview
Our plastic-framed grilles offers the HVAC industry a unique and functional product.
The grille is constructed standard with a smooth
white UV ABS vacuum-formed frame and white
baked-on mill-painted aluminum blades. The
blades are installed as fixed (PG) or adjustable
(PGA) into an ABS plastic track. An optional black
haircel ABS with black baked-on mill-painted blades
is available (insert the code letters BK after the grille
size to any of the product codes). Custom paint col-
ors are also available at additional costs.
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Model PGR
(Not all items shown are stocked, call us if you do not see
what you need. We may be able to build it.)
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PG10X10R PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 10x10
PG10X14R PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 10x14
PG12X4R PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x4
PG12X4R-4B PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x4, 4” Ring Back
PG12X4R-5B PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x4, 5” Ring Back
PG12X4R-4S PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x4, 4” Ring Side
PG12X4R-5S PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x4, 5” Ring Side
PG12X5R PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x5
PG12X5R-4B PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x5, 4” Ring Back
PG12X5R-5B PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x5, 5” Ring Back
PG12X5R-6B PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x5, 6” Ring Back
PG12X5R-4S PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x5, 4” Ring Side
PG12X5R-5S PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x5, 5” Ring Side
PG12X5R-6S PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x5, 6” Ring Side
PG12X6R PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x6
PG12X6R-4B PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x6, 4” Ring Back
PG12X6R-5B PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x6, 5” Ring Back
PG12X6R-6B PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x6, 6” Ring Back
PG12X6R-7B PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x6, 7” Ring Back
PG12X12R PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x12
PG12X14R PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 12x14
PG14X10R PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 14x10
PG14X12R PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 14x12
PG16X4R PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 16x4
PG16X8R PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 16x8
PG20X4R PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 20x4
PG20X4R-4S PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 20x4, 4” Ring Side
PG20X4R-5S PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 20x4, 5” Ring Side
PG20X4R-6S PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame, 20x4, 6” Ring Side
Model PGRF
(Not all items shown are stocked, call us if you do not see what
you need. We may be able to build it.)
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PG5X10RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 5x10
PG5X12RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 5x12
PG6X4RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 6x4
PG6X6RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 6x6
PG6X10RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 6x10
PG6X12RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 6x12
PG8X4RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 8x4
PG8X8RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 8x8
PG8X10RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 8x10
PG8X16RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 8x16
PG10X4RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 10x4
PG10X5RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 10x5
PG10X6RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 10x6
PG10X8RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 10x8
PG10X10RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 10x10
PG10X14RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 10x14
PG12X4RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 12x4
PG12X5RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 12x5
PG12X6RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 12x6
PG12X12RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 12x12
PG12X14RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 12x14
PG14X10RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 14x10
PG14X12RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 14x12
PG16X4RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 16x4
PG16X8RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 16x8
PG20X4RF PG Grille White w/Mounting Frame & Filter, 20x4
Model PGAR
(Not all items shown are stocked, call us if you do not see
what you need. We may be able to build it.)
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Model PGAMLR
PGAML5X5R-3B PGAML Grille White w/Damper & Mounting Frame, 5x5, 3” Ring Back
PGAML6X6R-4B PGAML Grille White w/Damper & Mounting Frame, 6x6, 4” Ring Back
For manual cutting we suggest using a 1” diameter hole saw to create the 1/2” radius corners. If you cut
it square there will not be anyplace to fasten through the hole in the corners and you will need to use the
optional side locations. Those companies using CNC equipment should be able to accurately cut this
opening. Please have our product in hand before you cut or program holes for the first time.
The chart on the following page shows the Mounting Frame Cutout Dimensions and the Plastic Grille
Outside Dimensions for all of our plastic grilles.
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PLASTIC GRILLE MOUNTING FRAME PLASTIC GRILLE
NOMINAL SIZE CUTOUT DIMENSIONS OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS
It is easy to create well-engineered extrusions with high aluminum content. The more
you have, the higher the cost. The difficulty in making aluminum look good is a little
more challenging. We have engineered our extrusions with high aluminum content but
added something different. Our extrusion will have baked-on paint applied at the mill.
Our vanes for our wood and plastic grilles have always been finished this way and it is
very durable.
We have two aluminum grille colors. We are using the same gloss white that we use
on our plastic grilles and we have created a new flat black. The flat black is an espe-
cially attractive color and we expect the majority of our orders to be black. Both colors
make a great base for optional painted colors.
Our initial models include an RA (return air), RAF (return air filtered) and a V (2-way
supply grille) in several standard sizes. Other models have been engineered but will
come later. Fast standard and optional special sizes will be available, reducing your
inventory. Along with our paint method this should set us apart from the other manu-
facturers. All grilles also include stainless steel mounting screws with painted heads
for our marine customers. There are screw access holes in the sides of all of our mod-
els. Grilles dimension at the cutout is 1/8” less than nominal. Outside dimension at the
face is 1” more than nominal.
Please note on the next page the highlighted row for the RA-AL/RAF-AL and the highlighted column for
the V-AL. There is only one row of blades in each of these two grille models. Our aluminum grilles
match our wood-framed grilles with respect to sizing and blade direction. The blades run horizontally in
the RA grilles with the horizontal dimension. The blades run vertically with the vertical dimension in a V
grille. Nominal blade length is in yellow.
Size availability subject to change. VH and VML models are expected to be added to this line.
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Aluminum Grille Available Sizes
Available Sizes—RA-AL, RAF-AL
Height
Width 4 6 7 8 10 11 12 14 16 18 20 22
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Available Sizes—V-AL
Height
Width 4 6 7 8 10 11 12 14 16 18 20 22
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Ducting Products
Whether you choose our wood-framed or plastic-framed grilles, you will need a way to duct conditioned
air to them. We manufacture a complete line of plastic ducting products from the hose adapter on the
air handler to the transitions behind our wood-framed grilles. On the next few pages you will find an as-
sortment of duct rings, adapters, transitions, special transitions, plenum boxes and the widest range of
AirDividers available anywhere. On page 32 you can find the insulated duct that we distribute along with
some miscellaneous grilles and other products.
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HA3P HA4P HA5P
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PLASTIC DUCTING PRODUCTS
TRANSITIONS, RING END (also transition hose ring adapters to fit standard transitions)
PL5 Plenum Box, Blank Sides & Cover (Fits a trimmed 5” Ring)
PL6 Plenum Box, Blank Sides & Cover (Fits a trimmed 6” Ring)
PL7 Plenum Box,7”x7”x7”,Blank Sides & Cover (Fits a trimmed 6” Ring)
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AirDivider
Designed and manufactured by Marine Systems, Inc.
At this point you have six possible designations to include AT, AY, AP, HT, HY and HP.
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Inlet Fittings
We have five basic AirDivider bodies (4”-8”). We have seven adapter inlet fittings (3”-
9”) and seven hose inlet fittings (3”-9”). We are currently putting the 3” on the 4” body
and the 9” on the 8” body. As you will see below we have 42 possible models even
before we add the outlet fittings.
4”-Body AT3, AT4, AY3, AY4, AP3, AP4, HT3, HT4, HY3, HY4, HP3, HP4
5”-Body AT5, AY5, AP5, HT5, HY5, HP5
6”-Body AT6, AY6, AP6, HT6, HY6, HP6
7”-Body AT7, AY7, AP7, HT7, HY7, HP7
8”-Body AT8, AT9, AY8, AY9, AP8, AP9, HT8, HT9, HY8, HY9, HP8, HP9
Outlet Fittings
It is now time to add the two outlet sizes to our AirDividers. We have seven possible
outlet sizes from 2” - 8”. The maximum outlet size is controlled by the body size which
is controlled by the inlet size. Available outlet sizes per body are:
Hidden inside of all of our AirDividers is our exclusive air diverter. Cut on our CNC
router, this simple piece of plastic is very effective in controlling the
amount of air force at the two outlets.
With the new models we also started
adding simple bumps to the outlets to
assist in securing hose duct. Although
our inventive AirDividers have been
copied in concept and name we feel
that no one has equaled the MSI AirDivider.
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Our Most Common Models
HY544 HY654 HT443 HT755
HT444 HY663 AT654 HY533
HY433 AY653 HT644 AT653
HY554 HT554 HY655 HT664
HY553 AT544 HY764 AT644
HT544 AT764 AY644 AT755
AT655 HY755 HT553 AY544
HY664 HT655 AT663 HT775
HY644 HY543 HT755 AY664
HY444 HY653 HY533 AT664
AT553 HY443 AT663 AY654
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90° Adapter/Hose Elbows
Use our elbows in areas where hose duct crushing can occur and compromise airflow.
Our adapter style will fit on our equivalent sized hose adapters. Rotate to the desired
angle and secure. Our hose style can be used anywhere along the air supply route.
Outlet side includes our simple bumps to assist in securing hose duct. Current sizes
available includes 4”,5”,6”,7” and 8”.
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MISCELLANEOUS PARTS
Round Plastic Grilles (Global Style)
Duct Couplings
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QuietVent Fans
In 2001 we were approached by a yacht build-
er to design a quiet fan to duct stale air from
their heads (bathroom). We found an excellent
source of DC brushless axial cooling fans and
mated it to a special PG mounting receiver. As
in all of our PG receivers it mounts on the fin-
ished side of the wall and our plastic framed
grille is "snapped" into the receiver and held
with stainless steel spring catches. The stand-
ard receiver (shown at right) also includes a 4"
hose ring for routing the stale air outside.
From that first 12 VDC version we have added
24 VDC, 115 VAC and 230 VAC models. Oth- VF66-12V
er versions are being used to ventilate elec-
tronics cabinets, generators, and to move conditioned
air. As with all of our products we can customize this
product to your needs.
VFI44-12V
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QuietScent Air Freshener
In January 2009 we completed a fan
project for another yacht builder. A long
time user of Broan's 115 VAC air fresh-
eners, they quickly needed a replace-
ment for the discontinued product. Like
the Broan product our QuietScent blows
air across products like Air Wick's®
stickups®. The Broan product was nev-
er intended for the high seas and shift-
ing stickups® could and did break the
fan blades in the Broan unit. We de-
signed our product for motion. Although
priced higher than common plug-in type
air fresheners, our quality QuietScent
Air Fresheners may be worth consider-
ing.
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Standard and Optional Wood Calculator
It will sometimes be necessary or desirable for you to supply the raw lumber for your wood
framed grilles. Please review the drawings below to help you calculate the raw wood dimen-
sions. The length of the strips are calculated by adding the four nominal sides of the desired
grille plus 12”. An 8x4 grille would total 8+4+8+4+12 for 36 inches. We sequence cut our mold-
ings so you should always try to supply strips long enough to complete the full perimeter length
of each grille. You can also supply the equivalent strips in boards and we will cut into strips.
F3 Face
F1 Face
Our F1 classic face is made from
5/4 (1-1/4”) wood. Machining is the
same as standard face. Price dif-
ferential for volume and species will
apply.
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MSI CUSTOMER ORDERING INFORMATION
Order Desk Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday (USA Eastern Time Zone)
Order Phone: (001) 828 254-5354 (We Require a Written Confirming Purchase Order and We
Will Provide you with a Written Confirmation by fax, email or mail)
Email: sales@airmsi.com
New Wholesale Dealers: Our products are sold only through authorized distributors, dealers
and OEM's. New U.S. accounts must submit a state exempt certificate from their state of pur-
Prices: Price lists are provided to current and prospective customers of MSI. Please contact
us for price list and trade discount if you are interested in becoming a dealer. All prices are
suggested list price in U.S. Dollars, FOB factory and do not include any shipping/handling or
governmental fees and taxes. Prices are subject to change without notice. Any price list pro-
Payment Policy: All orders are shipped COD unless credit has been approved. A credit appli-
cation must be submitted with an officer or owner signature.
Shipping/Handling: Shipping charges are billed at cost with a handling charge for small or-
ders and excessively large or difficult packaging. Multiple small orders will be grouped together
Product Availability: Availability of our products is subject to change without notice. Our prod-
uct lines are predominately customized and lead times vary with the season. Please place your
Returns: Most of our products are custom-made and are not returnable. No returns will be ac-
cepted without an authorized RMA number clearly marked on the return packaging. Any ap-
We want your order to be correct so please do not hesitate to consult with us.
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