Instructions / Assembly
•  With the door open, remove 2 screws from the top hinge near the 
weather-strip and replace with the 2-1/2” hinge screws provided. 
(Figure F) This process will prevent door from sagging over time.
•  On Double Doors, screws need to be installed in both doors.
•  Caution! Over tightening screws can cause the door to bind and not 
close properly.
Check Door Operation
Weather
Strip
•  Using a screwdriver you will need to adjust center cap on the sill.
•  Once adjusted, it should be snug and difcult to pull paper out from 
under door when closed. (Figure G)
•  This process needs to be completed at each screw location to insure a 
snug t.
•  Install lockset and deadbolt according to manufacturer specications
•  Patio Doors may require adjustments to astragal for lockset to latch 
properly.
•  Coastal areas may require specic lockset models. Information on 
coastal products and installation requirements can be located at www.
tdi.texas.gov or www.oridabuilding.org
•  Caulk around entire outside of door where exterior trim meets jamb 
and exterior wall. (Figure H)
•  Caulking is also required where sill meets jamb and slab.
•  Install wedge pads at bottom of both side of frame. (Figure I)
Adjust Sill
Install Hardware
Weatherproof Door
Exterior
Trim
• All unnished steel and berglass doors must be nished with 
exterior stain or paint within 1 week of installation.
• All wood doors require nishing at time of installation.
• Doors must be nished on all six sides and door frame must be 
nished.
• Doors with minimal overhang or facing sun most of the day will 
require renishing more frequently.
Finishing the Door
Figure F Figure G
Figure H Figure I
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PRODUCT WARRANTY SUMMARY
Steves & Sons Products are designed and built to provide lasting value 
for your home. We warrant to the original owner, if your Steves & Sons 
Inc. Product exhibits a defect in material or workmanship within the time 
periods outlined below from the initial purchase.
Steves & Sons, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace warranted door 
or refund the original purchase price. STEVES & SONS, INC. MAXIMUM 
LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE 
PRICE AND WILL NOT COVER THE COSTS OF LABOR, INSTALLATION 
OR FINISHING FOR ANY REPLACEMENT DOOR. The manufacturer 
will not be liable for any door(s) repaired or replaced without prior written 
consent.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, 
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY. 
MOREOVER, IN NO EVENT WILL STEVES & SONS, INC. BE LIABLE 
FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This 
warranty protects your legal rights. Other rights vary from state and may 
apply to you. Some states and federal laws do not allow the exclusion 
of implied warranties. In the event these laws apply, the length of any 
implied warranty shall be one (1) year or the shortest time in excess of one 
year permitted under applicable law. Similarly, some states do not allow 
exclusions or limitation of consequential damages and, if applicable, this 
limitation will not apply.
Action on any claims for warping or for photographing may be deferred, 
at the option of the manufacturer for a period not to exceed 12 months 
from date of claim. Please see care and handling instructions for additional 
information.
This warranty does not cover the following circumstances and are not 
considered the responsibility of Steves & Sons.
•  Locksets or components not provided by Steves & Sons
•  Normal wear and tear, and natural weathering of surfaces
•  Problems resulting from misuse and or abuse and failure to follow 
care and maintenance instructions
•  Problems related to improper nishing of all surface, front, back, 
sides, top and bottom of door, door unit, sidelites and or transom
•  Natural variations in color or texture in any nish shall not be 
considered a defect
•  Failure to provide a proper overhand; damage caused by extreme 
temperature, either from direct sunlight and or installation of a storm 
door
This is a summary of Stves & Sons’s warranty. For more detailed warranty 
information, technical information, or parts visit www.stevesdoors.com or contact 
Steves & Sons at 1-800-617-8586.
Product
Door 
Slab
Glass
Factory 
Finish
Interior Doors 5 Years 1 Year 1 Year
Steel Doors 10 Years
Clear - 5 Years
Decorative - 10 Years
1 Year
Fiberglass 
Doors
25 Years
Clear - 5 Years
Decorative - 10 Years
1 Year
Exterior 
Wood Doors
1 Year 1 Year 1 Year
stevesdoors.com
Jan 2019 V.1Part #: EDIIW-JAN-2019-V1
Wedge Pad
Bottom Door Sweep
Weather Strip
Caulking
Threshold Screws


