Do-it-yourself adjustment of plastic balcony doors: a complete guide with photos and videos. Adjusting plastic entrance doors yourself instructions How to adjust a plastic door

Before you adjust the plastic balcony door, you should get acquainted with useful recommendations. They will achieve a positive result.

Before adjusting the double-glazed balcony door, it is necessary to establish the cause of the malfunction. There may be the following options:

The lower end of the sash touches the threshold. This means that the balcony plastic door sank under its own weight. The design has an impressive mass, therefore, as a result of constant physical impact, the fittings (especially the hinges) begin to deform.
The sash shuffles in the middle of the frame. Most often this is due to lateral displacement. It can be caused by thermal or physical deformation.
The balcony door does not close well, and cracks appear. This is due to poor fixation of the sash with a seal.
The handle wobbles and does not sit well in the grooves. In this case, the problem is solved by adjustment.

In order for the adjustment of the pressure of the plastic balcony door to be required as rarely as possible, it is necessary to adhere to some practical recommendations from experts.

Before buying, pay special attention to the choice of accessories. Its technical characteristics must fully correspond to the weight of the structure.

Tip: the lion's share of modern mechanisms is designed for a mass of 100-120 kg, and this is enough in most cases. However, if you have a particularly heavy construction (for example, a 3-4-chamber double-glazed window, then you should purchase more powerful models).

Use a sag compensator (also called a microlift). This is a small and cheap mechanism that will prevent the leaves from sagging under their own weight. Its use is fully justified.
Adjustment of a PVC double-glazed balcony door will be required much less often if you use an opening limiter.
When operating, avoid sudden movements or applying too much force. Often, problems with mechanisms arise precisely because of not too careful use.

Instructions for correct setting

In order to adjust the balcony door, you will need a set of hexagons. So let's take a look at the different configuration options.

Troubleshooting pen issues

In most cases, there is only one problem - the handle itself loosened in the grooves. Fixing it is very simple and for this you will need a standard Phillips screwdriver. You need to do the following:

Pry off the plastic cover with something sharp, such as a knife.
Rotate it clockwise 90 degrees.
Tighten the existing bolts until they stop, but not too tight.
Put the cover in place.

If this procedure does not help, and the play remains, most likely the handle is faulty and needs to be replaced. To do this, just unscrew the bolts and pull out the handle and insert a new one in the same way.

Dealing with bad pressure

To check if customization is required or not, you can follow a simple procedure:

We place a sheet of paper on the frame of the open sash.
We close it and try to stick out the sheet.
We carry out this procedure around the entire perimeter.
If it pulls out with great difficulty, everything is in order. Otherwise, you will need to adjust the balcony door to clamp what, and we'll talk further.

So, the sequence of actions looks like this:

We examine the general condition of the structure (we pay special attention to the sealant).
You also need to make sure that the handle closes all the way.
If there are problems with the movement of the door, they can be eliminated by adjusting the screws in the hinges (in most cases there are 3 of them).
We open the door wide open, unscrew the screws and remove it from the hinges.
As a result, we will see a long screw located horizontally. It must be tightened and the structure returned to its place.
If the operation did not help, we twist the eccentrics - these are mechanisms located at the end of the sash. They are responsible for the level of its pressure. They are usually hexagonal in shape.

Correctly eliminate sagging

If adjustment of the balcony plastic door is necessary due to its sagging, then the following manipulations will be required:

We open the sash.

Please note: some hardware models will require an asterisk key.

Using a 4 mm hexagon, we turn the screw at the end of the door (usually it is located next to the top hinge). We make several turns clockwise.
We return the sash to its place (close).
We remove the plastic lining from the lower loops. This will allow you to get to the adjusting screws.
Tighten the screw located on top. As a result, we will raise our sash, giving it the correct position.
We carefully check the move. If problems are still observed, repeat the operation until they are eradicated.

To ensure the most comfortable operation, we recommend regularly lubricating the hinges and other moving parts. For this, the universal tool WD-40 is perfect.

We solve the problem with touching in the middle of the frame

This problem is much easier to fix. Our task is to move the sash closer to the hinges. This is done as follows:

We take the sash to the lower loop. To do this, tighten the side adjustment screw. In the end, she should be attracted.
Repeat the procedure for the top loop.

In most cases, these manipulations are sufficient. If they did not allow you to get rid of the problem, most likely, the fittings need to be replaced.

Conclusion

Skewed door frame always leads to unpleasant consequences. Sometimes it is necessary to call a qualified specialist to eliminate them. But in most cases, you can manage on your own. Therefore, we will figure out how to adjust the plastic doors of the balcony with our own hands. But before giving step-by-step instructions, we list the most common malfunctions:

In places of the vestibule passes cold air.
The door handle is tight or not fully closed.
It takes a lot of effort to cover the canvas.
The sagging frame clings to the box.

Eliminating these problems takes no more than half an hour, so there is no point in postponing the work for later.

If a little time has passed since the installation of the structure, and it is under warranty, it is better to entrust the adjustment to specialists.

The main elements of the adjusting mechanisms

To avoid confusion, let's explain the meaning of special terms that we will use in the step-by-step instructions:

Hinges - hinged elements in the upper and lower parts of the frame, rotating around which it opens.
Pins - cylindrical bushings from the end of the door frame, located along its perimeter. They move when opening and closing the handle.
Reciprocal (clamping) levels - metal limiters. They are located on the box and engage with pins.

How to adjust the plastic door on the balcony yourself

First of all, we will make sure that the cause of the problem is a malfunction of the mechanisms. The malfunctions described above may occur due to the failure of the rubber seal. If in winter it froze to the frame, and you sharply pulled the handle, damage cannot be avoided. Therefore, we visually control the integrity of the seal. If necessary, change the rubber band to a new one.

If the problem is in the mechanical part, in order to provide access to the adjusting screws, remove the decorative trims from the hinges.

In the vast majority of cases, a #4 hex key and a Phillips screwdriver are sufficient for the job. Less commonly, you may need a #3 hex wrench, sprockets, pliers, or a flathead screwdriver.

Before starting work, we recommend that you pay attention to the relative position of the canvas and the box. This will avoid unnecessary actions and set the elements in the correct position. To do this, close the frame and outline it with a pencil around the perimeter. The resulting contour should be parallel to the inner edges of the door frame. If this is not the case, you need to perform the plastic adjustment yourself.

We describe the procedure for common malfunctions.

The canvas sagged and clings to the threshold

This problem is typical for wide heavy structures with double-glazed windows. Additional load can be created by heavy bags hanging on the handle, or by children who like to ride on door leaves. Often it is after this that they begin to sag.

The lower hinge allows you to lift the sash. We insert a hexagon into it from above and rotate:

clockwise - raise;
counterclockwise - lower.

This helps with even sagging. If only one corner catches, it is necessary to eliminate the skew.

To do this, use the side adjustments of the upper and lower loops. We rotate the screw with a hexagon: when turning to the right, the blade moves towards the key, to the left - in the opposite direction.

In the correct position, the outer contour of the balcony door and the inner frame should be parallel.

If the range of movement of the adjusting screws is not enough, the geometry is corrected with pads under the double-glazed window. This work is best left to qualified professionals. They dismantle the glazing beads and install calibrated wedges according to the scheme. If the technology is not followed, the load on the glass is unevenly distributed, and it may burst.

The canvas touches the edge of the box or is not tightly covered

Such a problem can be encountered in the autumn-winter period, if the fittings were maximally removed from the corner. The frame is slightly deformed and engages with the trunnions. To fix the problem, you need to move the sash horizontally. It is important to do this evenly and not to skew. The mechanism is adjusted in two places: on the upper and lower loops.

Before you can independently adjust the plastic balcony door, you need to open it completely. This will provide easy access to the mechanisms.

Sequentially rotate the screws of the upper and lower hinges. We control the moment when the trunnions stop clinging to the door frame. After that, the adjustment can be stopped. But it is better to achieve a position in which both edges of the sash will be equidistant from the inner edge of the installation box. This is easy to control by tracing the outline of the closed canvas with a pencil.

Please note: the head of the top adjusting screw may be on the side of the corner or above the door leaf.

Cold air blows through the closed sash

The first thing to do is to identify the place of loose fit:

Keep a sheet of paper in the opening.
We close the sash.
Pull out the paper.
We repeat the operation, moving the sheet around the entire perimeter.

This allows you to determine the pressure density. When properly adjusted, the leaf should be equally tight at all points. If it runs freely, you will need to adjust the clearance by turning the trunnions. On the one hand, they have a mark: a slot or a stamped point. In the factory state, it is directed upwards.

To make the clamp tighter (“winter” mode), turn the trunnion with a hexagon or a screwdriver with a mark towards the room. If you need to loosen the door, turn the mechanism in the opposite direction - with a mark on the street.

Modern fittings allow you to further change the clamp with the help of the bottom loop. If you look at the opening with the canvas closed, you will see a screw on the front. By rotating it, you can achieve the necessary pressure in the loop area.

Sometimes it is not possible to achieve the desired effect by this method. This means that the cause of the malfunction lies in the deformation of the structure itself or a violation of the installation technology. You can temporarily eliminate the defect by twisting the reciprocal bar a couple of millimeters towards the street. But it is better to call qualified specialists for repairs.

The handle of the plastic door of the balcony dangles or closes tightly

The handle is attached to the canvas with two screws. Over time, they loosen up. To tighten the mount, turn the plastic plug that closes it 90 degrees and tighten the screws with a screwdriver until it stops.

Loose screws rest against the decorative plug and prevent it from turning. Therefore, we first pull the handle towards ourselves.

If the handle closes tightly, not completely, or the fittings move with a creak, the cause of the malfunction is the incorrect engagement of the trunnion with the striker plate. In the spring and summer, the frame may be slightly deformed due to warming. Therefore, the problem is solved by turning the trunnion in - with a mark towards the street.

Sometimes a defect appears after adjusting the balcony door. In this case, we look at how the mechanism engages when closing:

In the opening area on the hardware there is a tab that blocks the handle when the sash is open. We press it and lower the handle to the "closed" position.
We cover the sash so that the trunnion is slightly visible.
We put a mark in front of it on the door frame.
At risk, we control the engagement with the clamping bar.
If necessary, reinstall it so as to ensure full and unhindered engagement.

If the above methods did not help, then the problem lies in the tape mechanism of the fittings. Repairs are best left to a qualified installer.

For clarity, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the technical points by watching the video.

How to avoid adjusting the plastic balcony door

How often you have to adjust the position of the porch of the sash directly depends on the condition of the tape mechanisms. To prolong their trouble-free operation, it is necessary to carry out preventive maintenance once a year. This avoids malfunctions and prolongs the life of the product.

You need to perform three operations:

brush to remove dust and larger mechanical impurities from the surface;
treat sealing gum with silicone grease;
lubricate the tape fittings with mineral oil.

Lubrication points are marked on the product with a “drop” or “oil can” symbol. After processing all the nodes, open and close the mechanism 3-4 times to distribute the composition over the entire surface.

Now you know how to adjust the plastic balcony doors yourself and you can quickly fix the problem.

Material prepared: Igor Stepankov

Adjustment of plastic doors is extremely rarely required, provided that such structures were correctly installed initially. In most cases, the need for tuning is due to the formation of a natural imbalance in their mechanisms during long-term operation.

Plastic doors - what to check after installation?

Experts recommend ordering plastic (PVC) structures only from those manufacturers that have positive feedback from consumers and are recognizable in the building materials market. Poor-quality products, even with the most careful attitude, will quickly fail and bring you a lot of trouble. They will have to be constantly repaired and, in the end, still acquire new designs.

Also, special attention should be paid to the installation process of the purchased doors. Master installers must perform the correct initial adjustment of the structure installed between rooms, at the entrance, on the balcony. Upon acceptance of the assembled door, check:

1. The tightness of the door frame and the frame of the structure to be installed. If the product sits like a glove, then everything is done correctly. The fit must be uniform and tight in all areas of contact.
2. Vertical mounting accuracy. The door must open and close without any serious physical effort on the part of the user.
3. The presence of drafts. Open the structure halfway, wait a couple of minutes. In situations where the door spontaneously closes or swings open, we are talking about improper installation. Require proper adjustment of the product.

Common Causes of PVC Structure Failures

Setting up plastic doors on your own allows you to eliminate basic problems. The latter usually arise due to the fact that the moving parts of the products of interest to us get lost during operation. This leads to a change in the location of the PVC construction web in relation to the door frame. Frequent malfunctions of plastic doors are due to the following phenomena. Firstly, by rubbing the canvas in the handle area or slightly above this area. A similar problem arises due to temperature deformations. Especially often it is observed during the operation of balcony and entrance doors.

Secondly, by rubbing the canvas along the threshold (that is, below). Many consumers believe that this phenomenon is due to the poor quality of the product. But this is not true. It's just that during installation, the adjusting screws of the mechanism were not fully tightened or not tight enough. Also, rubbing often occurs when the door is heavy (for example, if you installed heavy double-glazed windows on it). Excessive weight leads to sagging of the structure.

Thirdly, due to the loss of tightness by the door block. The problem is due to an insufficiently tight fit of the structure to the box or a change in the position of a special roller in the door structure. The described problems are easy to solve on your own, without calling the masters and paying for their far from cheap services. In addition, the PVC door on the balcony, the entrance to the house, between its individual rooms can be adjusted on its own and in the presence of other difficulties with its operation. More on this later.

When to Perform Immediate Adjustment

Adjustment of balcony and plastic doors installed at the entrance to the building is carried out immediately if they pass cold air in the closed state, as well as in the following cases:

opening the product requires the application of tangible physical effort;
the door is not kept closed when the locking mechanism is open;
the lock handle is loose or turns very tight;
the design clings to the box when slammed.

These phenomena indicate that the door needs to be urgently adjusted. If you do not immediately do this, after a short period of time you will not be able to use it fully. And then it will not be necessary to regulate the structure, but to carry out its full repair, which will require serious financial costs. In some cases, running doors even have to be replaced with new ones. Also, adjustment of a plastic balcony door is also necessary in case of implicit violations in its functionality.

Specialists advise to independently check the condition of the structure every 6–12 months using simple techniques. Take a regular sheet from a school notebook. Put it in the middle of the threshold and close the door. The paper sheet should be tightly clamped by the canvas. After that, pull the paper out from under the door and pay attention to the effort applied to complete this operation. Then put the sheet under the other part of the opening. Pull it out again and so on. If the applied force in all areas is the same, there is nothing to worry about. The structure is in good condition. If in one section the leaf is easily pulled out, and in the other - with great difficulty, then the position of the door in relation to the box has changed. PVC product customization required.

The second way to check is a bit more complicated. You need to arm yourself with a simple pencil and stand in front of the door from the opposite side in the direction of its opening. Then slam the construction shut, outline its perimeter along the edge of the box using a pencil. Open the door and look at the received lines. In cases where they are strictly parallel to the edges of the canvas, everything is fine. If there is no parallelism, you need to figure out how to adjust the plastic door, and proceed with this operation.

Regardless of the results of the check, be sure to adjust the pressure of the structure after the winter, and also before the onset of cold weather. In the spring, the clamping mechanism should be slightly loosened, and in the fall, it should be strengthened. Then the elements of the block will wear out significantly more slowly, which will increase the period of trouble-free operation of the plastic product.

Adjustment options - horizontal and vertical

Plastic structures are adjusted in horizontal, frontal and vertical directions. All operations are performed with the help of simple devices and working tools. Stock up on pliers, screwdrivers (flat and Phillips), tape measure, PVC gaskets, hexagons (it is advisable to have a complete set of such keys with various types of profiles).

Horizontal adjustment of plastic entrance and other types of doors makes it possible to choose the size of the gap between the hinge support and the leaf. A special element, a screw, is responsible for opening to the left or right. It is usually hidden under a special lining that covers the adjustment part we need. When, when closing, the PVC door rubs against the box (along the entire height or only in the middle part) from the side where the locking mechanism is installed, the problem is solved elementarily. Lifting the balcony door with your own hands is done as follows:

Open the plastic structure, unscrew the screws from all the loops with a 3 mm hexagon. Get access to decorative elements.
Remove the lining (before that you need to slam the door).
You can see the adjusting screws in front of you. Turn them clockwise (number of turns - 1-2). It is necessary to turn the screws on all hinges by the same number of turns!
If the sagging of the door is noted only in the lower left or right corner of the canvas, only the middle and upper loops should be twisted. You don't need to touch the bottom.

Vertical adjustment allows you to choose the optimal height of the plastic structure in relation to the box. Such adjustment is carried out when it is necessary to lower or raise the entire door. The operation is performed by means of screws, which are located at the ends of the (lower) hinges. The adjusting parts are directed along the axis of the latter. On PVC entrance doors, as a rule, the screws are closed with a plug. It needs to be dismantled. The screws are rotated by a 5 mm hexagon. When the adjusting part is turned clockwise, the door structure moves up, against - down.

To adjust the strikers (elements at the bottom and top of the box), a 2.5 mm hex wrench is used. But in this case, you will additionally have to use screwdrivers. They make it possible to move the strikers.

We adjust the position of the clamp using different parts

Frontal adjustment is used when it is necessary to adjust the pressure. This procedure is carried out in different ways, depending on the design features of the plastic product. Pressure adjustment can be made:

1. Eccentrics. They are mounted on the end of the canvas (in relation to the hinges - on the opposite side). It is necessary to turn the eccentrics to ensure the required pressure.
2. Pin. This item is on the door hardware. The pin is adjusted with pliers. If you want to loosen the clamp, it is turned strictly parallel to the plane of the door. Use pliers carefully to avoid damaging the part. To increase the pressure, the trunnion is rotated perpendicularly.
3. Reciprocal level. Under it is a screw for a hexagon of a certain profile. You need to move the bar and conjure with the adjusting element. Check the pressure level after each turn of the screw.

With long-term operation of plastic doors, it becomes more and more difficult to configure them with screws every time. At one point, you will see that the adjusting parts are set to their extreme positions. There is simply nowhere to turn them. In these situations, try adjusting the door with the plastic shims.

Gently pry off the glazing beads that fix the double-glazed window in the door product with a regular chisel. Dismantle them. With small spatulas (sold in building stores), insert PVC gaskets between the canvas and the double-glazed window, thereby changing the geometry of the door. We must say right away that it is difficult to perform such a procedure on your own. It is necessary to select the thickness of the gaskets up to a millimeter and, in addition, know the exact place where they need to be mounted. Dismantled glazing beads must be marked. They must be put back in the same places where they were. When installing glazing beads, use a rubberized hammer. This tool will allow you to accurately knock out fasteners.

Replacing the seal and adjusting the handle - do it right

If the door structure is used skewed for a long time, this is guaranteed to lead to deformation of the seal. Instructions for replacing the latter are given below:

1. Get a new seal. Pay attention to the shape of its section. It must be similar to the previously used product.
2. Using a screwdriver, take out the failed seal.
3. Clean the freed groove from the remnants of the adhesive and dirt. Treat it with glue.
4. Mount the new sealing product. It should freely, without the slightest stretch, sit in the groove.

PVC door handles often become loose during operation. Also, they may not turn completely or go very tight. We will deal with loose handles without difficulty. Dismantle the overlay, which closes the fixation area of the locking mechanism to the web. You will see two fasteners in front of you (usually screws). They should be slightly tightened with a screwdriver (Phillips). After such an operation, the pen will again work flawlessly.

Other defects in the locking device in most cases occur due to misalignment of the door. As a rule, after adjusting the canvas according to the methods that we discussed above, the handle begins to function normally. If the adjustment of the PVC construction did not solve the problem with constipation (it still does not close well), you will have to change it.

How to prevent malfunctions in the operation of plastic doors

If you want to configure PVC structures as little as possible, pay special attention to the fittings installed on the door. The mechanisms of the latter should easily withstand loads of up to 120-130 kg. Then you will not think for a very long time how to tighten the door, and figure out why it does not close well. Cheap fittings (in particular, Chinese) are not designed for the specified loads. Its strength limit is 80–90 kg. Naturally, it quickly fails.

In addition, the presence of two important options in it is of great importance for the trouble-free operation of plastic doors - an opening limiter and a microlift. PVC structures are not initially equipped with these devices. They must be ordered separately before installing the plastic product. The opening limiter is a kind of tire. It takes on some of the weight of the door. This significantly reduces the risk of sagging of the plastic web. With proper initial adjustment, the limiter eliminates the possibility of the door hitting the slopes, due to which the period of trouble-free operation of the fittings increases by 2–5 times.

On heavy doors (entrance, balcony), equipped with double-glazed windows with two chambers, it is recommended to install a microlift. This device counteracts the sagging of the canvas, which is in the closed state. The microlift, in its essence, is an additional support element that takes on some of the loads. Structurally, it is made in the form of a roller or a plate of a movable type. They are mounted in the lower part of the door leaf or in its end face.

One of the nuances of caring for plastic doors is their adjustment. In our article, we will get acquainted with the need for such procedures for balcony and entrance doors, learn how horizontal and vertical adjustment is carried out, change the pressing force of the door leaf, and pay special attention to replacing gaskets.

Modern plastic entrance groups, as well as balcony doors made of similar materials, differ from similar products in their durable coating and high-quality fitting of individual parts. Thanks to these properties, the described structures can serve their owner for decades without the need for repair work.

In some cases, the user may have a problem with adjusting the balcony door. This is especially scary for the owner of the house when the product has a warranty period. despite the fact that many call the master, you can do the adjustment of the plastic door yourself.

Before carrying out the main work, it is necessary to find a malfunction in the design of the frame or canvas and eliminate it by tightening special threaded connections. In most cases, a new door to the balcony does not need additional regulation. This is due to the fact that the products received from the warehouses are made of wear-resistant materials, their main parts are fitted very carefully.

Despite this, situations arise when a plastic entrance or balcony door needs immediate adjustment. If this is not done on time, then the owner of the house will have to completely replace the entire structure, and these are additional unforeseen expenses. According to experts, the regulation process should be carried out at most once a year.

With more frequent repairs, the product can quickly become unusable. This is due to the wear of seals, microlifts, as well as adjusting screws or a plastic frame.

The need to regulate balcony doors arises in the following situations:

Sagging of the balcony sash, when the canvas begins to rest against the threshold. As a result of friction of the parts, not only the sash is worn out, but also the threshold itself. Repair work should be carried out at the first sign of sagging.
The lock does not latch well or the canvas is pressed tightly. In this case, it is necessary to adjust the pressure of plastic doors. To do this, you need to adjust their location in the frame structure.
A gap is formed at the junction of the frame and the canvas, through which cold air enters the apartment. In this situation, the sash is adjusted using microlifts that are installed in the hinges. Loose pressing of the canvas to the frame reduces the energy efficiency of plastic windows or entrance groups.
The doors cannot be closed. The cause of this phenomenon is considered to be the occurrence of distortions, which usually lead to deformation and breakage of the loops, destruction of the sealant structure, or other problems. In this regard, before carrying out repair work, it is necessary to determine the location of the breakdown.

The need to adjust the input groups arises when the seal is lost. If there is a draft in the room, then gaps have appeared between the frame and the door leaf, which must be eliminated urgently. In some cases, to determine the breakdown, it is enough to draw a pencil along the frame, after which you can see the mismatches in the parallelism of the lines. The presence of distortions or free gaps can be determined in another way. It is necessary to put a sheet of paper between the canvas and the frame and slam the door. Now try to draw out the leaf. If this element comes out problematic (with some effort), then there are no problems with the doors, if it is free, then the landlord must adjust the door pressure on his own.

Horizontal adjustment

Adjusting plastic doors is not a difficult process, but it requires attention to detail. Before starting the main work, you need to prepare the following tool:

a set of hex keys;
construction roulette;
screwdrivers (flat and Phillips);
plastic gasket;
manufacturer's instructions for adjusting door structures.

For work on adjusting the door leaf in a horizontal plane, special screws are usually used that rotate in the required direction with a hexagon. These elements are usually found under the holes above the top and bottom hinges.

To adjust the correct position of the product, it is necessary to slightly open the canvas and get to the screws. By turning the fasteners in the desired direction (for or counterclockwise), the correct position of the door is achieved.

If the screws are rotated clockwise, then the surface of the product will slowly move towards the canopy, in the second case - away from it. With a similar method, you can eliminate the gap or displacement of elements up to 2 millimeters. Different intensity of regulation of the upper and lower canopy allows you to adjust the required vertical deflection of the web. In some models of doors, the canopies are disguised. To get to them, press the tongue on the end of the product and set the handle to the ventilation function. After correct adjustment, the door should close and open correctly.

Vertical adjustment

The need for vertical adjustment arises when the sash is on the threshold or if there are dents on the upper or lower seal. A special screw is used to adjust the loops. The rotation of this element in the required direction leads to the rise or fall of the door, which will allow you to make a normal gap.

Before starting the main work, remove the plug from the screw for regulation. Typically, such an element is located on the lower loop, its working part is along the axis. The rotation of the screw occurs using a hexagon. To lift the blade up, turn the screw clockwise; to move down, the adjuster is rotated in the opposite direction.

How to adjust the door pressure

The front door clamping force must be adjusted only after such a problem has been identified. This can be checked using a flat piece of paper from a notebook, it is applied to the frame and the door is closed. If the leaf is freely pulled out of the slot or with little effort, then it is necessary to adjust the loops. To localize the existing problem, these works are carried out along the entire perimeter of the frame.

During the pressing of the sash to the frame, it is also necessary to determine and evaluate possible distortions of the closing structural elements. To do this, close the door and carefully outline its contours with a mechanical pencil. After opening the canvas, the size of the gap of the contour relative to the frame is estimated.

In most cases, the leaf pressure is adjusted using a trunnion located at the end of the door. This element must be rotated with extreme care, as a small movement causes a significant clamping force, which can lead to the destruction of the seal structure. In the case when the trunnion is installed perpendicular to the profile, the clamping force will be set to the maximum, when installed in parallel - to the minimum. If the tuning part has reached the extreme maximum position, and it was not possible to provide the necessary clearance, the landlord should seek help from specialists.

Some sources have information on how to adjust the pressure in a different way. The fact is that in some models of plastic doors in the end part of the leaf there are two or three eccentric screws, the rotation of which leads to a change in the clamping force. On each of these products there is a special mark for determining the density of the clamp. To weaken the clamping force, the screw is turned with a mark to the frame, to strengthen it - towards the room.

Difficulties mainly arise in the presence of three eccentrics (in the upper, lower and central parts of the structure). In this case, you need to act experimentally, deflecting the eccentrics at the same angle. After each of these adjustments, the result is checked. High-quality clamping can be ensured only near the handle attachment, so in other places (upper and lower parts of the door) it may be necessary to adjust the hinges.

Replacing rubber seals

Seals installed on PVC door structures protect the apartment from street noise and drafts. Over time (especially in the absence of a closer), these products may flatten or crack, and in these cases they need to be replaced. Immediately, we note that the rubber bands can be changed independently without the use of a special tool.

At the initial stage of work, you need to go to a hardware store and purchase a heater. It is made in the form of a rubber band of a certain shape. In this case, it is necessary to purchase a product specifically for doors (there are seals for sashes and frames of a plastic window).

First you need to remove the old seal, it is simply touched with a sharp object and pulled out of the groove. Now they clean the recess from dust and dirt, insert one of the ends of the gum and completely sink it into the groove. In a similar way, we go around the entire perimeter until the material is completely laid. Next, we trim the gum and check the tightness of opening and closing the door.

Every day the door on the balcony is subjected to repeated opening-closing cycles. It is not surprising that over time, even reliable fittings fail. In case of insufficient pressure on the frame, jamming of the sash or incorrect reaction to the position of the handle, do not rush to contact the service department. These problems are solved by a simple adjustment of the plastic balcony door, for which it is not necessary to be a professional. It is enough to have a hex wrench at hand and the knowledge gained after reading this manual.

Most problems with a plastic balcony door can be fixed on your own.

Before considering how to adjust plastic balcony doors, let's look at their design and principle of operation. The main components here are: a double-glazed window, a metal-plastic frame and a tilt-and-turn fitting. The latter is responsible for opening, closing and tilting the sash.

The design of plastic doors and windows is identical. The only difference is their size and location.

Balcony fittings is a tape mechanism located along the perimeter of the door leaf. Management is carried out by a handle, the rotation of which leads to the movement of cylindrical locks relative to the reciprocal plates installed on the fixed frame. The canvas is attached to the frame with special hinges that can withstand the load created by a heavy metal-plastic frame with a double-glazed window.

Tilt&Turn fittings are manufactured in such a way as to ensure convenient operation and easy setup. products For this, the mechanism is supplied with several adjusting bolts that allow you to:

increase or decrease the clamping of the canvas to the frame;
lower or raise the sash;
adjust the position of the balcony door horizontally.

The location of the adjustment elements of the plastic balcony door

Problems with a plastic door and methods for their elimination

Standard problems are solved by point adjustment. Almost all manufacturers produce plastic balcony doors using the same technology, so the mechanism setting is identical.

Pressure adjustment for insufficient sound and heat insulation

Plastic door and window structures are distinguished by a high level of sound insulation and thermal insulation. If the sound from the street quietly penetrates into the room, and in winter it is also accompanied by a cold air flow around the perimeter of the seal, the owners sin on the quality of the structure, making claims to the manufacturing company. Usually the manufacturer has nothing to do with it, and the problem arises due to the weak pressure of the sash against the frame.

The clamping of the web is carried out by special eccentrics (pins) of a cylindrical shape. They are placed on the vertical ends - 4 on the front (on the side of the handle) and 2 on the back (on the side of the hinges). Another 1 eccentric is located on top, directly on the scissors that hold the sash in tilt mode.

Depending on the hardware manufacturer, the appearance of the pins may vary slightly.

Inside the trunnion there is a hole with six sides, which allows you to adjust the plastic balcony door with a hex key. If you turn the eccentric for the most part towards the rubber seal, the pressure will be maximum, respectively, if a smaller part - minimum. The difference between the extreme positions of the trunnion is 2 mm, so the effect is noticeable.

If desired, the eccentrics can be adjusted several times a year. In winter, set the maximum pressure, in summer the minimum, and in spring / autumn, set the trunnion to the middle position.

Pressure adjustment according to the season

The door to the balcony does not close well - sagged / sagged

Often a situation arises when the door leaf rubs against the frame, which forces more effort to close the balcony. Adjusting the hinges (upper or lower) will help to cope with such a problem.

The upper hinge is provided with an adjusting bolt, which can be reached by opening the sash 90°. Turning the bolt clockwise pulls the upper edge of the web to the loop. Accordingly, counterclockwise rotation of the bolt causes the opposite effect - the upper edge moves away from the loop.

Adjusting the hinge of a plastic balcony door is carried out with the same tool as setting the trunnions

The bottom hinge has the same screw to adjust the horizontal position of the bottom edge. At the same time, adjustment can be made both from the outside and from the inside. In both cases, you need to rotate the screw with the door open and check its operation after every 2 turns.

Adjust the lower loop most often from the inside, since the slope interferes with the outside

The lower hinge performs another function - it allows you to lower or raise the sash. For this, a vertical screw is located at the top of the mechanism. To get to it, you must first remove the decorative trim. Turning the screw clockwise raises the door leaf, while turning it counterclockwise lowers it.

Vertical adjustment can be made when the balcony door is in the locked position or tilt mode

It is important to strike a balance in the process of adjusting the position of the sash, because fixing a problem in one place, you can get it in another. It is advisable to immediately determine exactly where the canvas rubs against the frame and, based on this, adjust the upper or lower loop.

Tip: it is enough to make 2 turns of the adjusting bolt to see the effect and understand in which direction to move on.

Opening the door in two positions at once

Incorrect adjustment of the fittings can lead to the opening of the balcony door in two modes at once - rotary and inclined. This can happen in the following cases.

In tilt mode, the bottom corner of the sash is not fixed

If, when the handle is turned up, the door leaf not only leans back into the ventilation mode, but also opens completely, most likely the bottom of the sash has shifted towards the hinge. At the bottom of the butt on the side of the handle there is a special lock that fixes the angle in tilt mode. For it to work correctly, the lock must be included in the counterpart located on the frame. If the angle is excessively shifted, fixation does not occur, and the door opens in any position of the handle.

To fix the problem yourself, adjust the bottom hinge of the balcony door. Following the technology described in the previous section, slightly remove the door leaf from the hinge, thereby bringing the “problem” corner closer to the counterpart of the lock.

For the normal operation of the lock, perhaps a couple of millimeters are not enough, so you should check the result after each turn

In turn mode, the door tilts at the same time

The problem lies in the sagging of the door leaf, in which the clamping eccentric, located on the scissors, does not reach the counterpart and does not fix the upper corner in the rotary mode. Therefore, when the handle is in a horizontal position, the sash not only rotates, but also tilts.

The solution to the problem is simple. It is enough to slightly lift the door in the closed state so that the upper eccentric falls into the groove of the counterpart and fixes the angle. The procedure is performed by adjusting the lower loop.

To eliminate unintended tilt, it is enough to make a few turns clockwise

PVC door handle adjustment

How to tighten a loose handle in 1 minute:

Self-maintenance of a balcony plastic door

In order for the plastic balcony door to work properly for a long time, in addition to proper adjustment, periodically lubricate the seal and fittings. Manufacturers recommend lubricating these components at least once a year, before the start of the cold season.

Seal lubrication

The rubber seal can quickly dry out and crack if it is not lubricated in time. In addition, dry rubber often sticks to the plastic frame, which leads to an unpleasant sound when the sash is opened.

Without lubrication, the seal will have to be changed every 2-3 years. Whereas with regular maintenance, its service life can be increased up to 10 years.

The procedure is carried out using silicone grease, after cleaning the rubber from dirt and debris. Liquid silicone is applied to a dry surface with a sponge or soft cloth. Some masters use an aerosol for such purposes. However, in this case, the consumption will be an order of magnitude higher, since part of the material will be sprayed in vain, settling on furniture and interior items.

The best option for lubricating a rubber seal is a container with a foam tip

Hardware lubrication

Jamming of the opening / closing mechanism is often caused by insufficient lubrication of the fittings. For such purposes, it is most convenient to use WD-40 lubricant, which has a high penetrating power. Lubricate all locks located around the perimeter of the door leaf, including the main mechanism to which the handle is attached. Also pay attention to scissors and loops.

After greasing, close the door and by turning the handle several times actuate the lock mechanism. This will help the lubricant penetrate into remote corners.

The WD-40 container is equipped with a thin nozzle for spot lubrication in hard-to-reach places

Video: detailed instructions from an expert on pvc windows and doors

Self-adjustment and maintenance of a plastic balcony door is easy to perform. To cope with the task, it is enough to imagine where the adjustment and lubrication points are, and also to have the desire to put the work of the door structure in order.

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