Adjustment of entrance doors independently instruction. Possible defects of plastic doors installed at the entrance and features of their adjustment. The tool you need to adjust plastic doors

The majority of the population has plastic windows and doors in their apartments or houses. Over time, during operation, almost every owner of a plastic door has a question of how to adjust the balcony door mechanism.

Of course, you can call specialists who will quickly fix the problem and adjust the mechanism, but it is not always possible to come to the call right away. Most often you have to wait a few days. Therefore, it is advisable to independently master these skills and, if necessary, having a minimum set of tools, adjust the hinges of plastic doors with your own hands.

About the plastic door

When work is being done to install a new plastic door, specialists must immediately perform adjustment work on site. For some time, the operation of the door will not cause any complaints, but over time, given that the door is heavy, it can “sit down” a little and will not close well.

Despite all the issues taken into account when buying a door, its excellent quality and a proven company that will install the door, it is advisable to be present during the adjustment work and make sure that you really received such a service.

After the adjustment of the hinges of the plastic door is completed, you need to pay attention to the following:

The door frame must be tightly pressed to the frame around the entire perimeter.
Check the door mechanism: the door should open and close easily. If it opens or closes with effort, a creak, then this means that the adjustment has not been completed to the end.
To check the verticality of the door, you need to use the building level.
Open the door, but not completely, but halfway, and see if it opens (closes) arbitrarily or not. This testing must be carried out under the condition of complete absence of wind and draft. If the door is adjusted according to the rules, then it should remain motionless.

How to determine the tightness of the door clamp

This knowledge will help not only to check the work of specialists, but also to determine possible deviations in the operation of the mechanism.

If the door closes tightly, or when you approach it, you feel a strong flow of air, then this indicates that it is time to make adjustments.

To check if the door is well pressed against the box, you need to perform the following test:

Take a sheet of paper (do not fold!).
Lay the sheet between the door frame and the frame.
Close the door tightly.
Pull the edge of the sheet towards you, pull it out, paying attention to the force with which the paper is pulled out.
Perform the action around the entire perimeter of the door.

If the paper comes off easily in several areas, then the door seal is good. If somewhere you make efforts, then this means that the fit is broken.

The sagging of the door can be seen like this: take an ordinary pencil and outline the open sash around the entire perimeter. The lines should be parallel to the edge of the door frame, if a deviation occurs, adjustment is necessary.

Troubleshooting Other Issues

One of the common problems with an entrance plastic door is:

the lower shutter (part of it) catches the edge of the door frame (part of the threshold). This indicates the sagging of the sash, which bends under its own weight. This is due to the fact that a double-glazed window takes on a large mass of the door leaf, and if a double-glazed window with a glass thickness of more than 4 millimeters is installed, the hinges will weaken over time under weight, and the door leaf will begin to move;

the sash catches the frame in the middle. The reason is the displacement of the side of the sash due to weather conditions (temperature changes) or other factors. In most cases, such a shift is eliminated by adjusting the hinges of the entrance plastic doors;
the sash is not pressed tightly against the frame, and air flows from under the seal. It is necessary to adjust the door clamp;
wobbly handle.

Door adjustment

Before you start work, and adjust the hinges of the plastic door, you need to purchase the following tools:

screwdriver: regular, flat and Phillips;
hex keys of different diameters;
gasket set.

Adjust the door sag. To remove this malfunction, you need to point the door leaf up and slightly shift it to the hinge located above. This is done as follows:

It is necessary to open the sash by turning the handle (but not for ventilation!). Using a hexagon wrench (adjustable by 4 mm), turn the screw in the end of the sash near the top hinge.
To tighten the sash, you need to perform one or two turns clockwise.
Close the sash.

Remove the protective cap from the loop at the bottom. This is necessary in order to adjust the top screw.
Turn the screw on the upper end of the hinge, slightly lifting the sash. You need to turn it clockwise.
Check if the door leaf “walks” freely. If tight, turn the loops again.

Attention! The fittings of plastic doors can be made for hex keys or for special ones, in the form of a "star". This nuance must be taken into account when working and, if possible, purchase such a key in advance.

Adjustment of grazing in the middle part. If the leaf clings to the frame in the middle of the door, then it is necessary to move it to the hinges. First you need to "take" the sash down to the hinge, insert the key into the screw located on the side and pull the sash.

If the steps taken do not solve the problem, then it is necessary to adjust the upper hinge of the plastic door again. This will be enough to eliminate frame clinging.

How to adjust clamp. The force of pressing the door to the frame is carried out with the help of locking elements. They are located inside the sash and have an eccentric shape. The pins must be adjusted using a special key and pliers.

It is enough to adjust the door pressure in winter and summer. Moreover, for the winter period it is necessary to establish a strong clamp, and for the summer - weaker. Press the sash against the frame from the hinge side with the adjusting screws of the upper and lower door hinges.

Horizontal hinge adjustment

Hinges for plastic doors are adjusted both horizontally and vertically. Consider horizontal adjustment:

It is necessary to open the door and unscrew the screws from the upper hinges (there are two of them). You need to unscrew the screws with a hex screwdriver (3 mm).
Then close the door and remove the lining - there are adjusting screws under them.
To avoid warping the door, a long screw is tightened in the upper hinge a little more than in the lower one.
To ensure a uniform shift of the door to the hinges or in the opposite direction, you need to remove the trim from the hinge located below, tighten it and slightly loosen all the horizontal screws in the door hinges.

In this photo you can see the location of the hinge with a decorative trim and hinges for plastic doors without a trim.

Vertical hinge adjustment

Vertical adjustment is made when the door needs to be raised or lowered. To figure out how to adjust the plastic door vertically, you need to find a screw for adjustment from the bottom at the end of the hinge. It is located along the axis of the loop. By the way, some models of plastic doors, including entrance ones, are equipped with a closed screw system. Such a screw can be hidden under a plug, which must first be removed.

In order to adjust the door, you must use a 5 mm hex screwdriver. By turning the screwdriver clockwise, the door needs to be slightly raised, and when the screwdriver is rotated counterclockwise, the door should be lowered.

This photo shows a vertical adjustment screw for a plastic door.

You can see the adjustment of the hinges of plastic doors on this video:

Greetings to all blog readers! Today we will talk about adjusting PVC doors on the balcony.

A lot of my friends complain that it blows through the door, it does not close tightly and there are a lot of other problems. I have to go and find out what happened there.

In fact, there is only one reason - improper care of fittings and sealing rubber bands. We have to explain every time what needs to be done, how to care for the door. In this regard, I decided to write instructions for everyone and everyone, all of a sudden you have the same trouble and you cannot find a solution.

What you need to know about adjusting a plastic door

Today, metal-plastic balcony blocks are installed in almost every apartment. As you know, both windows and doors in them can wear out over time. Most often, it is plastic doors that require repair, because in just one day they can be opened and slammed countless times.

At the same time, the door weighs more than the window frame, and accordingly it deforms more easily, and sometimes it “slips” when the structure is lowered. There is a need for urgent repair of the sash.

To adjust a failed balcony door, in general, the same principle is used as in setting up a window mechanism. However, door repair is distinguished by a number of characteristic properties. We will talk about the problems that may arise during the operation of plastic doors, and how to solve them, in this article.

First of all, when starting to adjust the door, you need to stock up on screwdrivers (ordinary flat and Phillips), as well as a 4 mm key to adjust the screws on the door hinges, pliers.

Sometimes it happens that the plastic door to the balcony does not close. This problem occurs, as a rule, due to sagging door hinges or breakage of fittings, in particular, the lock. Often there is a deformation of the sash itself. In this case, you need to find out the cause of the malfunction, and only then proceed with the repair.

If the door, with its lower structural element, when trying to close it, clings to the threshold, and it needs to be lifted by holding on to the fittings, then the sash has lowered under the weight of its weight. Due to the impressive size of the balcony doors, such a distortion often occurs. If the door touches the frame in the center, we can talk about a horizontal displacement of the sash or a change in its shape.

This sometimes happens when exposed to high temperatures. Sometimes the mechanism that presses the sash to the frame breaks. As a result, the door frame remains slightly closed and does not lock even when the handle is turned. This problem can be solved by repairing the clamping mechanism.

Adjustment of the balcony door fastening mechanism

If the structure sags, the upper door hinges are adjusted first.

It is necessary to fully open the sash, set the product to the rotation position, then release the fastener from the decorative cap (basically, on all metal-plastic doors, the hinges are covered with special caps, it is under them that the screws are hidden).

After that, using a spanner wrench, tighten the adjusting screw several times to the right. This will correct the crooked position of the structure and prevent it from sagging again. It happens that in order for the sash to rise, it is also necessary to twist the hinges from below. They have top and side screws.

The door can be raised a few millimeters by adjusting the top end screw. If you rotate the side screw with a key, then the sash is pressed or, on the contrary, moved away from the opening.

Thus, sagging is eliminated by turning the adjusting screws on the hinges in the lower and upper parts of the door leaf. They are designed so that you can move the sash a little in one direction or another.

What to do if the canvas touches the frame when opened

In this case, the door with its upper border can touch the frame. This indicates that, when adjusting the sag, the sash was moved to a greater height than necessary. It is easy to fix this problem: it is enough to make a single turn of the end screw in the lower loop. Sometimes the door cannot be closed completely, and the resulting gap allows cold air to pass through.

To avoid drafts, the sealing material should be changed. To do this, we purchase a suitable sealant on the construction market or in a store.

Using a screwdriver, we release the groove from the old profile, then clean it from dried glue, wash it with a damp sponge or cloth.

Then you need to let the groove dry, then apply a layer of glue and attach a new profile with the fastening side. In this case, the cord or material for insulation must not be pulled. It must be carefully smoothed out with your hands or with a special copper tube with a bent end. The ends of the profile must be firmly glued.

So that the owners of balconies do not have to often change the cord for sealing in the future, it is recommended to treat it with a special silicone mixture. You can usually purchase silicone for lubrication from the supplier of the balcony block system.

The handle for the plastic balcony door deserves special attention.

Deformation of locks and fittings is a fairly common problem. Sometimes, the door handle does not make a full turn and this requires force.

Such a malfunction is eliminated by applying horizontal adjustment of the door. In this case, it is possible, especially before the start of the cold season, to press the door leaf more tightly in the opposite direction from the hinges. This is fine.

However, in the spring it is better to reduce the force of the clamping sash mechanism, since this breaks it faster, and the sealing profile is also erased. In situations where the handle is severely damaged, it is better to replace the deformed structural element with a new one.

If the handle is loose and turns too easily, you need to turn the bar at the base by 90 degrees. Under it are screws that should be tightened. This simple procedure will quickly solve the problem.

In order to check whether the adjustment of the balcony door is carried out correctly, let's try to close the sash. If this happens easily, with a slight pressure on the handle, then the adjustment has been made correctly.

Castle breakdowns

The locking mechanism of the door frame keeps the sash closed. With frequent use, it breaks down and needs to be replaced.

The lock is screwed to the end of the product with screws. You just need to unscrew them, pull out the old balcony latch for plastic doors and screw on the new one.

Elimination of microdefects, scratches and chips

Over time, small cracks and damage may appear on the surface of the balcony door. To get rid of them, use a special mixture called "Cosmofen" or any other component of similar composition. It should be applied to visible places with defects and wait until the surface dries.

After that, a special substance is also applied to the chips - plastic in liquid form. For doors with lamination, a wax pencil or a so-called furniture touch is suitable. Sometimes a balcony opening can be repaired only by contacting a specialist.

This applies to such defects as the appearance of cracks and chips on a double-glazed window, holes in plastic, and destruction of welds. Doing so may break the door hinge mechanism. In some cases, you even need to order the manufacture of a new door or call a repairman.

Occasionally, when adjusting the overlap, it becomes necessary to move the double-glazed window. Adjusting screws can be used to move the door a few millimeters. If you need a larger offset angle, you need to combine both types of adjustment - with screws and moving the glass unit.

The double-glazed window is fastened with rods. They should be removed, and then put squeezing blades under the double-glazed window, which will act as a lever, and with their help move the double-glazed window in the right direction. In this case, the spring effect begins to act and the plastic door is displaced after the double-glazed window.

After adjustment, you need to fix the double-glazed window again with rods. These fasteners are different in size for different parts of the structure, so you need to be careful not to mix them up.

Balcony door fixing

In some cases, it becomes necessary to completely remove the sash. For example, for the implementation of its complex repair or when it is necessary to leave an opening open at the exit to the balcony in order to take out large pieces of furniture there.

First, remove the special cap that covers the upper loop. Then press the axial rod (pin). The pressure should be on his head, which rises above the door hinge. With the help of pliers, it is necessary to hold the pin from below, and also pull it out to the end.

The next step is that the structure is tilted towards you and slightly raised, 5 to 6 cm is enough. This procedure removes the fasteners from the bottom hinge, which allows you to remove the door and move it if necessary.

After some time, the sash again needs to be put in its place in the opening. The installation of plastic doors on the balcony is carried out in several stages: The lower hinge is mounted on the rod for fastening with a special hole. Then the door is set to working position.

With proper pressure on the pin of the upper hinge, it will take its original position, while protruding from both sides of the hinge by 5 mm. Finally, return the decorative attachments for the loops to their place.

Do not forget about the large weight of plastic balcony blocks.

The sash is quite heavy. If you drop it during dismantling, the hinge mechanism will break. In this case, you will either have to buy a new door, or seek help from professionals, masters in installing balcony blocks. In order to avoid such troubles, it is better to remove and hang the door by inviting an assistant.

Often, the installation of a metal-plastic balcony system is identical to the installation of any standard interior leaf or sash. However, the method of opening is essential here. This determines the specifics of the installation. It is carried out in stages.

First you need to remove the old floor. The next step is cleaning the doorway. It is necessary to sweep away the remaining debris, wipe the sides of the hole in the wall from dust. Then you can proceed directly to the installation of the door frame.

In this case, if sliding products are being installed, it is necessary to attach guide profiles. The remaining gaps are filled with mounting foam, after which the door is put on the hinges. At the end, the line of fittings and handle adjustment come up.

As a rule, when buying a balcony door, a guarantee is issued for it. While the warranty period has not ended, it is better to use the services of a master for installing plastic windows and doors. Some defects and malfunctions are difficult to fix on your own.

In addition, if you additionally damage the door during the adjustment or repair process, you will no longer be able to count on the warranty and free troubleshooting.

You can set up a balcony door, if it has become poorly functioning, with your own hands. However, you need to approach this process wisely so as not to accidentally damage the structure. Therefore, the main thing in the installation and adjustment of plastic doors to the balcony is the exact observance of technology, accuracy and attentiveness when taking measurements.

If you make a mistake somewhere during the installation process, the door may begin to bend, bend and simply work poorly. Sometimes when adjusting a balcony door, the locking mechanism is destroyed. In this case, you need to replace it with a new one.

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When adjustment of a balcony plastic door is required

The price of a balcony plastic door is quite high, but buying an expensive high-quality model does not save you from frequent cases of mechanism breakdowns. It's all about its frequent use, leading to a decrease in the tightness of the sash.

In addition, double-glazed windows provide excellent sound insulation, while PVC guarantees durability. However, it is these materials that noticeably make the structure heavier, as a result of which it begins to sag under its own weight and ceases to close tightly. As a result, a noticeable draft appears in the room, and the insulation of the balcony does not help.

The normal position of the plastic door is as follows:

if the door is open, it does not move on its own;
no sash displacement;
the leaf is tightly pressed against the profile of the door frame.

If this is the case, intervention in the door mechanism is not required. However, if you notice the slightest deviation, you immediately need to repair plastic balcony doors. You should not delay calling the master, because with each opening and closing the situation will worsen. As a result, this can lead to balcony doors not closing at all.

Helpful advice! If the door installation warranty has expired and you do not want to contact a specialist, you can watch a video of self-adjusting plastic balcony doors and fix the problem yourself.

Types of balcony door malfunctions

If you are adjusting a plastic balcony door with your own hands, it is important for the success of the repair to determine the causes of the malfunction. Most often, the problems are as follows:

Type of malfunction	Cause
Sagging of the door (when closing the door clings to the plastic threshold)	Most likely, the structure is too heavy, which leads to its displacement downwards
Dangle handle for balcony door	Usually the handle starts to dangle when the balcony door is opened very often
Plastic balcony doors do not close tightly (the leaf is not tightly pressed against the frame and you feel a draft)	As a rule, this is a symptom of a malfunctioning door handle or a skewed door.
The leaf is shifted to the side (the door touches the middle of the frame)	Most often, the problem is in the hinges, adjusting them will help fix the problem. This problem often occurs due to constant sudden temperature changes that affect the fittings for plastic balcony doors in case of insufficient insulation of the balcony

To test the door for tightness, slam the door with a regular landscape sheet of paper. Try to drag the sheet around the perimeter of the door. If it moves easily, the design has lost its tightness and needs to be adjusted.

Evaluate also the tightness of the pressure of the seal: unequal pressure of the gum, as a rule, indicates sagging. Determining the side of the offset is simple: pay attention to the place where the seal is squeezed and check if there is a trace from the sash on it.

How to determine the skew of the door leaf

If you suspect that the structure is skewed, cover the sash, and then draw along the perimeter of the closed door with a simple pencil.

Open the door and compare its outlines with the drawn line. The presence of irregularities indicates that the door is skewed. For the accuracy of the result, use the building level.

Table of values for door leaf adjustment

Suppose, as a result of measurements, you learned that the width of the drawn strip is 8 mm (an error of 1 mm is permissible). So, everything is in order, and there is no skew of the door. If the width of one strip is 12 mm, and the other 4 mm, this clearly indicates that the door is skewed by 4 mm.

Note! Sometimes it turns out that from the side of the loops the width of the strip is 3-4 mm, and from the side of the handle 6-7 mm. Such indicators indicate a narrowing of the sash by 4-6 mm - this is a manufacturing defect, and it makes no sense to move such a door.

Also check the width of the opening on all sides of the frame. The difference in measurements should not be more than 1 mm. Otherwise, the opening will be in the shape of a barrel - this happens if the installation is incorrect, when the middle of the frame is drawn to the wall more than the top and bottom. Such errors also lead to loose clamping.

By measuring the width of the sash from all sides, you will determine the correct length of the impost. The difference between the three measurements should not be more than 0.5-1 mm.

With indicators different from the norm, the length of the impost differs from the required one and causes the door to skew.

How to adjust a plastic balcony door: step by step instructions

To avoid mistakes or accidental damage to the double-glazed window of a balcony door (the cost of which is quite high), you need to figure out how to adjust plastic balcony doors correctly.

When carrying out work, it is not necessary to overpay for the master: you can adjust the balcony door with your own hands - video instructions can be easily found on the Internet.

You will need quite a few tools to get the job done:

hexagon;
crosshead screwdriver;
flat screwdriver.

Instructions and video: how to adjust plastic balcony doors when sagging

If you notice that when opening and closing the door, it scratches the lower edge of the frame, this indicates a sagging sash. Adjustment in this case can be vertical or horizontal.

Scheme of vertical and horizontal adjustment of the door

Stages of horizontal adjustment:

Open the door wide to swing position.
A screw is located near the top hinge at the end of the sash. Take the hex wrench and turn it clockwise 2-3 times.
Remove the plugs covering the holes leading to the top screws.
Turn all screws under the plugs clockwise.
After adjusting the mechanism, check if the door now closes freely. Tighten the screws again if necessary.

To understand how to adjust balcony doors vertically, do the following:

Lift the door evenly and locate the screw at the bottom end of the hinge, located along its axis.
If the screw is covered with a plug, carefully remove it.
If you turn the screw clockwise, gently lift the door, if against, lower it.

Balcony door pressure adjustment and door handle adjustment

To tighten the handle for a plastic balcony door, you must do the following:

Slowly and carefully turn the plastic cover at a right angle.
Locate the mounting screws under the plastic cover. Pull them up.

If the handle does not turn well, sometimes it is enough to lubricate the lock with a special material that does not contain resin and acid. In case of a complete breakdown, it is worth buying a handle for plastic balcony doors, unscrew the screws, remove the old part and put a new one in its place.

Helpful advice! A good option is to install a magnetic latch on the balcony door. It will avoid too frequent impact on the door handle each time the door is closed and opened, which will have a beneficial effect on its durability.

Schematic instruction for self-regulation of the position of the balcony door

If it blows from plastic balcony doors, this is a sure sign of loose pressing of the sash. It is necessary to adjust the pressure of the plastic balcony door. To figure out how to adjust the plastic balcony doors to the clamp, look for locking elements on the door leaf. They are responsible for the density of the clamp.

Using a key or pliers, rotate the locking elements until the door is in the desired position. Professionals recommend periodically self-adjusting plastic balcony doors depending on the season.

It is enough to figure out how to adjust plastic balcony doors for the winter, and you can easily loosen the pressure in hot weather and seal it in the cold season.

Sometimes adjusting the hinges does not help solve the problem, and then you can eliminate the tightness of the clamp with the help of a trunnion. For this you will need pliers.

To maximize the door pressure, install the trunnion perpendicular to the profile. To, on the contrary, achieve a minimum pressure, position the pin in parallel.

Replacing the seal and adjusting the door when the frame is scratched

It may turn out that adjusting the door pressure did not bring the desired result. This happens because the rubber seal has worn out, and any adjustments to the door are pointless without replacing it. For this you need:

Pull out the old rubber. This is done without much effort and you will not need additional tools.
Remove dirt from the inside of the groove.
Install new seal. Make sure that the side bend falls on the end of the sash.

Helpful advice! To facilitate the work, remove the sash from the frame: this way the access to the rubber gaskets will be free from the side of the hinges. It is better to prefer a seal from the same manufacturer as the installed doors.

If the balcony doors do not close well and touch the frame, scratching its center, follow these instructions for self-adjusting plastic balcony doors:

Lower the sash to the bottom hinge.
Insert the adjusting key into the side screw and tighten the sash.
If the position of the door does not return to normal, repeat the procedure with the upper hinge.

Prevention of malfunctions of balcony doors

If you had to build a house yourself, adjusting the balcony door fittings is more important, because you want the result of your work to last longer. To minimize the risk of problems in the future, try to follow these rules:

a reputable manufacturer is a guarantee of good product quality, because in terms of durability and performance, the quality of the materials from which the door and fittings are made is of paramount importance;
when buying fittings, make sure that all selected parts are suitable for the type and size of the balcony door: please note that modern fittings are designed for a weight of 100-130 kg;
so that you don’t have to figure out how to tighten the plastic balcony doors, take care of the presence of a special microlift: this part-compensator prevents the door leaf from sagging under the influence of its own gravity;
so that the door does not sag, and the sash does not jam, it is worth installing a special additional tire that limits the opening of the door.

Helpful advice! The microlift is especially relevant in the case of a double-glazed window, which is distinguished by its impressive weight and size. The design of the microlift can be different, representing a small lever on the side of the sash or a roller in its lower part.

Also, even at the stage of installing the door, follow the following points:

Along the entire perimeter of the door frame, the frame should fit evenly and tightly to it.
Opening and closing doors should be easy and effortless.
When checking with a building level, it should be obvious that the structure is installed exactly vertically.
There should be no drafts.
If the door is level, in the semi-closed position it should not open or close on its own.

Remember that self-adjustment of the door is possible, but requires attention, caution and thorough troubleshooting.

Therefore, if there is a valid warranty on the balcony door, if the slightest malfunction is detected, it is worth contacting specialists who will quickly determine the causes of the problems.

If you are sure that malfunctions occur due to factory defects or installation problems, it is also better to turn to professionals - self-tightening the bolts in this case will not correct the situation.

If you decide to adjust the door yourself, be sure to follow the instructions, and in case of replacing fittings, choose products from the same company as your balcony doors.

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.

When is adjustment needed?

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.

Installing metal-plastic doors and window systems on a balcony is a frequently practiced scheme. It is convenient, has a reasonable cost and is durable, both in operation and according to external data. After a certain period, the opening mechanisms of the door leaves begin to work worse. This period depends on the accuracy of use, the manufacturer of the mechanism, the correct initial installation and even on temperature parameters. If the balcony door began to open or close poorly, this does not mean that it is time to change the entire unit - just adjust the mechanism. How to adjust the plastic door on the balcony? It is enough to know a few basic points.

When do you need to adjust the door?

It is worth thinking about adjusting the balcony door only when malfunctions in the operation of the sash become noticeable - discomfort when using the door.

Remember when new windows and doors were just installed on the balcony. The handle turned easily and into the strictly necessary position, the door did not “get confused” - to make a full opening or to be set for ventilation. All movements of the sash were smooth, light.

If there are any problems with the operation of the balcony door, even in the form of a harder opening or closing, it is necessary to adjust the mechanism.

Common problems and why they occur

Plastic balcony doors have been widely used as balcony doors for more than a year. During this period, companies performing technical and warranty maintenance of window and door mechanisms were able to easily compile a list of the most common problems that need adjustment of the balcony door.

Sagging under its own weight - the door leaf begins to cling to the threshold. At first almost imperceptibly, over time - more and more clearly.

The sagging of the balcony door is caused by the natural mechanism of hinge sagging. The weight of such a sash is rather big and over the years the hinges get tired of holding it. The rate of occurrence of this problem depends on the manufacturer and material of the hinges, as well as on the number of chambers and the thickness of the glass.

If you live in a climate with a sharp change in temperature and humidity, and your balcony is not reinforced with additional thermal insulation materials, get ready for the door to jam in the middle. This is how the displacement of the door leaf to the side, towards the frame, is manifested.

In 90% of cases, it occurs as a reaction to climatic conditions - temperature changes, high humidity, followed by drought.

Next common problem– the balcony door no longer seals tightly against the frame when closed. This problem not only causes inconvenience during use, but is also dangerous to the health of the residents of the apartment. Unplanned in the dead of winter - a very unpleasant phenomenon.

The reason for this problem is age - the period of use of the mechanism. Over time, the parts responsible for pressing the door leaf to the frame weaken and need to be adjusted.

Poor quality materials and rough handling will cause the door handle to loosen or fall off altogether. This problem is also not difficult to fix.

Other possible malfunctions in the mechanisms occur much less frequently, some require the intervention of specialists.

Instructions for adjusting plastic doors

The problems described above can be eliminated on your own, with some knowledge and a general idea of \u200b\u200bthe operation of the door mechanism. Correction of such problems does not take much time - the usual adjustment rarely takes more than 30 minutes. Observing due care, it is impossible to irreversibly spoil something when adjusting the mechanism.

Sagging

To eliminate the sagging of the balcony sash, the task is to raise the sash to a certain height.

To do this, remove the decorative and protective cap from the bottom hinge.
There is a vertical hole in the top of the loop, into which you need to insert a hexagon (standard size - 6 mm).
Rotate the hexagon clockwise until the door clicks into place.
Check leaf opening after every lap - rarely more is needed 5 turns.
If problems arise or the hexagon does not rotate, it is necessary to slightly adjust the upper loop in the same way.
Make sure that the sash does not cling to the threshold, but also does not rise too high - otherwise the tightness in the closed position will be broken.

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Stuck in the middle

If the sash sags, we resort to vertical adjustment, and in case of sticking in the middle, caused by climatic conditions, we resort to horizontal adjustment.

Open the sash wide.
At the end, near the inside of the hinges, there is a hole.
If the elements of the mechanism are closed with plugs, remove them.
Insert a hexagon into the hole near the bottom hinge.
Start rotating clockwise in the same way as vertical adjustment.
This will pull the door onto the hinge.
Check after every turn.
If the problem persists and the sash is still stuck, do the same with the top hinge.
After success, put the plugs back in place.

Loose fit

There are locking mechanisms in the end part of the balcony sash. It is they who will help save the residents of the apartment from unwanted drafts and keep the heat in the house.

Most plastic shutters have 4 locking mechanisms. They have two types of eccentrics.

To change the fit of the door, it is necessary to act on these eccentrics. Diagonal position for standard and central for i.s. testify to the average degree of pressure of the sash.

Offset towards the vertical or to the right - weakens the degree of pressing the sash to the frame, offset towards the horizontal or to the left - increases.

For the cold season it is better to install stronger sash fit.

Now you know how to troubleshoot common problems with door mechanisms. There is nothing complicated in this, but the presence of a hexagon will play into the hands. If not, you can try using a screwdriver.

If you are afraid of being introduced into the balcony sash mechanism, invite a master who will not only competently adjust the necessary elements, but also teach you how to adjust the position of the sash in the future on your own.

This problem is one of the most common, brings significant discomfort.

Adjusting a loose handle is fast. Of the tools, you only need a Phillips screwdriver.

Between the handle and the sash panel there is a vertical plastic cap - a plug. It needs to be turned to a horizontal position, you will see two screws. Turn the screwdriver clockwise to tighten the screws.

They should be wrapped tightly, but without excess.

Check - the handle should start working normally, without hanging out. Return the cap to its original position.

If the malfunction has not disappeared, it is likely that an almost imperceptible crack has gone in the plastic of the handle. This is an occasion to purchase a new balcony door handle.

If the doorknob does not wobble, but is tight or fuzzy, try lubricating the door mechanisms with WD type grease.

With proper adjustment, the door to the balcony will last for many more years.

No matter how correctly and efficiently the installation was carried out, after some time it will be necessary to adjust it. For this, it is not necessary to invite masters - this task is quite within the power of a home craftsman.

Where to begin

Before starting work, it is important to determine what exactly the malfunction is.

There can be several reasons for adjusting the door:

she began to sag under her own weight;
poorly pressed against the seal;
loose hinges.

Usually, the problem is indicated by difficult closing of the door and poor operation of the handle.

It is important to remember that before you adjust the fittings yourself, you need to make sure that the warranty period for the door has expired.

Tools and how to adjust them

So, for work, you need to stock up on the following tools:

cross and flat screwdrivers;
hex keys of different sizes;
tape measure;
pliers;
gaskets for plastic products;
It's good to have instructions handy.

It will be possible to adjust the following mechanisms:

loops;
pen;
lock;
latch;
seals;
clamps;
pins.

Fundamental rules

To adjust the doors qualitatively, it is necessary to strictly observe the rules required in the process of work.

All steps must be performed sequentially so that later there are no unpleasant moments.

Vertical adjustment

There are cases when the door can cling exclusively to the lower part, that is, to the threshold. If this happens along its entire length, it means that the door just slid. There is no distortion here. To fix the problem, the door is simply lifted. In cases where a poor-quality installation was originally made, or a transformation occurred due to the effects of temperature changes, the door is simply lowered a little.

The screw with which the adjustment is made should be vertical, and its head should be at the bottom of the loop.

When it is tightened, the door rises, if it is weakened, then vice versa.

Horizontal adjustment

When the door sags, it is skewed. For this reason, when closing or opening, it begins to cling to the upper vertical post of the box. Rubbing of its edge along the entire length may also occur.

In the first case, the adjustment lies in the fact that the door is pressed against the hinge post only at the top, and in the second case, this is done along the entire length of the post.

To make horizontal adjustment, the longest screw is used, which is also located horizontally. When it is tightened, the door begins to move towards the hinge post.

To eliminate the skew only due to sagging on the upper loop, the screw must be tightened strongly, and on the middle one - a little weaker. If the skew occurred due to temperature effects, then all three loops are regulated evenly.

Pressure adjustment

When the pressing of the sash to the frame is not tight, then the position of the metal regulators, which are located on the end side of the leaf, is replaced. They can be round or oval in shape.

Depending on the type of eccentrics, they can be turned both by hand and using a hexagon.

To achieve a weakening of the pressure on the front door, the oval-shaped regulator is placed in a vertical position, to increase the contact force it is placed horizontally.

To obtain an average degree of pressure, so that normal functioning is carried out, the eccentric is set diagonally.

If the regulators are round, then they must be moved up or down from the rubber seal. The closer the distance from the frame, the tighter the clamp will be.

A sheet of paper is used to control the force and degree of pressure. It is placed between the frame and the sash. If the sheet is held tightly and does not fall off, then all the settings have been made correctly.

Visually about adjusting the plastic door on the video:

Handle setting

This is perhaps one of the simplest tasks when adjusting a plastic front door, which you can solve on your own.

Often problems with the handle arise only because of its loosening.

The instruction is quite simple:

turn the plastic latch (cap) ninety degrees;
the screws exposed as a result of this are tightened with a screwdriver. Here it is important to watch the body of the handle, which should not be damaged;
The last step is verification. If after all the steps taken, the problem has not been eliminated, then there is damage in the form of cracks on the case. In this case, the adjustment consists in the complete replacement of the handle.

Lock adjustment

The actions that are necessary in the event of a lock repair depend entirely on the severity of the breakdown. If only some separate part of the mechanism fails, it is easy to replace it with a new one, which can be purchased at a specialized store. If the entire locking mechanism breaks down, it is recommended to completely replace it.

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