Installation Guide

• 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
• Using a screwdriver you will need to adjust center cap on the sill.
• Once adjusted, it should be snug and difficult 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 fit.
• Install lockset and deadbolt according to manufacturer specifications
• Patio Doors may require adjustments to astragal for lockset to latch
properly.
• Coastal areas may require specific lockset models. Information on
coastal products and installation requirements can be located at www.
tdi.texas.gov or www.floridabuilding.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)
• Once threshold rail cap is adjusted to sweep, apply a light coat of
caulking to the edge of rail cap on exterior side. (See Figure I)
Adjust Sill
Install Hardware
Weatherproof Door
• All unfinished steel and fiberglass doors must be finished with
exterior stain or paint within 1 week of installation.
• All wood doors require finishing at time of installation.
• Doors must be finished on all six sides and door frame must be
finished.
• Doors with minimal overhang or facing sun most of the day will
require refinishing more frequently.
Finishing the Door
Figure F Figure G
Figure H
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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 finishing 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 finish 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 Steves & Sons’ warranty. For more detailed warranty
information, technical information, or parts visit www.stevesdoors.com or contact
Steves & Sons at 1-800-617-8586.
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Product Door Slab Glass
Factory
Finish
Fiberglass Doors Regency
Lifetime
Limited
5 Years 1 Year
Fiberglass Doors Legacy
Lifetime
Limited
5 Years 1 Year
Fiberglass Doors Reliant
25 Years
Limited
5 Years 1 Year
Steel Doors Element
10 Years
Limited
5 Years 1 Year
Exterior Wood Doors
1 Year
Limited
1 Year 1 Year