Adjustment of window doors on the balcony for the winter. How to adjust a plastic balcony door if it sags? Horizontal adjustment: work algorithm

Currently, plastic windows and doors are in great demand due to their high quality and functionality. At first, these structures do not cause any difficulties in operation, but since doors and windows are movable mechanisms, improper or prolonged use can lead to some problems.

If the balcony door does not work well or is completely out of order, then it should be adjusted. Self-adjustment can be carried out if the owner has a clear knowledge of all the intricacies of this process, otherwise the situation can be further aggravated.

Difficult operating conditions and adverse weather conditions lead to frequent malfunctions of balcony doors and window profiles. Tight or loose closure of installations is an indication for adjustment. If the product is under warranty, contact the supplier for assistance. Otherwise, the adjustment of the structure can be done at home.

Signs of correct installation of a balcony door

High-quality installation of the plastic door structure will help the user to operate the product for a long time and fully without adjustment. Due to several external factors, you can independently assess the quality of the door installation.

The canvas is qualitatively pressed against the frame profile along all borders.
There are no vertical deviations of the shutters.
The glass unit is static, that is, under normal conditions, the sash is stable, does not close or swing open.

If everything is so, then the installation is done with high quality, otherwise problems in the operation of the balcony door will come pretty quickly.

Installation of 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 in external data. After a certain period of time, the opening mechanisms of the door leafs 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 - it is enough just to adjust the mechanism. How to adjust a plastic balcony door? 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 a strictly necessary position, the door did not "get confused" - to make a full opening or set for ventilation. All movements of the sash were smooth and light.

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

Frequent problems and why they occur

Plastic balcony doors have been widely used as balcony doors for more than a year. During this period, firms that perform technical and warranty maintenance of window and door mechanisms were able to easily compile a list of the most common problems that need to be adjusted to 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 the 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 start sticking in the middle. This is how displacement manifests itself door leaf to the side, towards the frame.

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

The next common problem- the balcony door ceases to adhere tightly to the frame when closed. This malfunction not only causes inconvenience during use, but also hazardous to the health of the residents of the apartment. Unplanned in the middle of winter is a very unpleasant experience.

The cause of this problem is age - the age 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 doorknob to loosen or fall off altogether. This problem is also not difficult to fix.

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

Instructions for adjusting plastic doors

The problems described above can be eliminated by yourself, with some knowledge and a general understanding of the operation of the door mechanism. It doesn't take long to fix these problems - normal adjustments 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 cover from the lower hinge.
There is a vertical hole in the top of the hinge into which you need to insert a hexagon ( standard size – 6 mm).
Rotate clockwise with the hexagon until the door snaps into place.
Check the opening of the sash after each round - rarely more is needed 5 turns.
If problems arise or the hexagon does not rotate, it is necessary to slightly adjust the upper hinge in the same way.
Make sure that the sash does not cling to the threshold, but does not rise too high, otherwise the tightness in the closed position will be broken.

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Stuck in the middle

When the sash sags, we resort to vertical adjustment, and when jamming in the middle, caused by climatic conditions- to horizontal adjustment.

Open the sash wide.
At the end, near the inner part 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.
Begin clockwise rotation similar to vertical adjustment.
This will pull the door to the hinge.
Check after each revolution.
If the malfunction persists and the sash is still jammed, do the same with the upper hinge.
After success, replace the plugs.

Loose fit

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

Most plastic flaps 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 center position for i.s. indicate an average degree of sash clamping.

Displacement towards the vertical or to the right - weakens the degree of pressing the sash to the frame, displacement towards the horizontal or left - enhances.

For the cold season, it is better to install tighter fit of the sash.

Now you know how to fix common problems with door mechanisms. There is nothing difficult 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 introducing a balcony sash into the mechanism, invite a master who will not only make a competent adjustment of 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 and brings significant discomfort.

The loosening of the handle is quick. Of the tools, you only need a Phillips screwdriver.

Between the handle and the sash panel there is a vertical plastic cover - 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 twisted tightly, but no frills.

Check - the handle should start working normally without dangling. Return the plug to its original position.

If the malfunction persists, there is a high probability that an almost imperceptible crack has gone into the plastic of the handle. This is the reason to buy a new handle for the balcony door.

If the doorknob is not loose, but is tight or unclear, try lubricating the door mechanisms with WD lubricant.

With the correct adjustment, the door to the balcony will serve for many more years.

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

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

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

Today, almost every apartment is equipped with metal-plastic balcony blocks... As you know, both windows and doors in them can wear out over time. Most often, it is plastic doors that need to be repaired, 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 its "sliding" occurs when the structure is lowered. There is a need for urgent sash repair.

To adjust a failed balcony door, in general, the same principle is used as in adjusting the window mechanism. However, door repair has 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 cross), as well as a 4 mm wrench for adjusting 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 broken fittings, in particular, the lock. Deformation of the sash itself often occurs. In this case, you need to find out the cause of the malfunctions, and only then proceed with the repair.

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

This sometimes happens when exposed to high temperatures... Sometimes the mechanism breaks down, which presses the sash to the frame. As a result, the door frame remains slightly closed and does not lock even when you turn the handle. This problem can be eliminated 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 in the pivot position, then release fastener from a 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 spanner key, 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 the sash rises, it is also necessary to tighten 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 turn the side screw with the key, then the sash is compressed or, on the contrary, moves away from the opening.

Thus, sagging is eliminated by rotating the adjusting screws on the hinges in the lower and upper parts of the door leaf. They are designed so that the sash can be slightly displaced in one direction or another.

What to do if the blade touches the frame when opening

In this case, the door can touch the frame with its upper border. This indicates that, while adjusting the sag, the sash was displaced 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.

Change the sealing material to avoid drafts. To do this, we purchase a suitable seal on the building market or in the store.

Using a screwdriver, we release the groove from the old profile, then clean it from the 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 should not be pulled. It must be gently smoothed out with your hands or with a special copper tube with a bent end. The ends of the profile must be glued firmly.

So that the owners of balconies in the future do not have to frequently change the cord for sealing, it is recommended to process it with a special silicone mixture. Grease silicone is usually available from your balcony block system supplier.

Particularly noteworthy is the handle for plastic door balcony.

Deformation of locks and fittings is a fairly common problem. Sometimes, the doorknob doesn't commit full turn and it takes effort.

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

However, in spring it is better to reduce the force of the clamping flap mechanism, since this breaks it faster, besides, the sealing profile is erased. In situations of severe damage to the handle, it is better to replace the deformed structural element with a new one.

If the handle is loose and turns too easily, turn the bar at the base 90 degrees. There are screws underneath that must be tightened. This simple procedure will quickly solve the problem.

In order to check whether the balcony door has been adjusted correctly, we will try to close the sash. If this happens easily, with a slight pressure on the handle, it means that the adjustment is done correctly.

Breakage of the castle

The door frame locking mechanism keeps the leaf closed. With frequent use, it breaks down and requires replacement.

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 similar in composition. It should be applied to visible areas with defects and wait for the surface to dry.

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

This applies to such defects as the appearance of cracks and chips on the glass unit, holes in plastic, destruction of welded seams. This could break the door hinge mechanism. In some cases, it is even required to order the manufacture of a new door or call a repairman.

Occasionally, when adjusting the overlap, it becomes necessary to move the glass unit. The adjusting screws can be used to move the door a few millimeters. If a larger angle of displacement is required, it is necessary to combine both types of adjustment - by screws and by moving the glass unit.

The double-glazed window is fastened with sticks. They should be removed, and then squeeze blades should be placed under the glass unit, which will act as a lever, and with their help, the glass unit should be moved in the desired direction. In this case, the spring effect begins to act and the plastic door is displaced after the glass unit.

After adjustment, you need to fix the glass unit again with sticks. These fasteners are different in size for different parts of the structure, so you need to be careful not to mix them.

Fixing the balcony door

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

First, remove the special cap that covers the upper loop. Then the axial rod (pin) is pressed. The pressure should fall on his head, which rises above door hinge... Using pliers, you need 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, enough by 5 - 6 cm. This procedure removes the fasteners from the lower hinge, which allows you to remove the door and move it if necessary.

After a while, the sash must be put back in its place in the opening. The installation of plastic doors on the balcony is carried out in several stages: The lower hinge is pushed onto the rod for fastening with a special hole. Then the door is set to the 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, put the decorative buttonhole attachments back in place.

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

The leaf is quite heavy. If dropped 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 of installing balcony blocks. In order to avoid such troubles, it is better to remove and hang the door, inviting yourself 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 opening method 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 doorway... It is necessary to sweep away the remaining debris, wipe the sides of the hole in the wall from dust. Then you can go directly to the installation of the door frame.

Moreover, if the installation of sliding products is taking place, it is necessary to attach the guide profiles. The remaining gaps are filled polyurethane foam, after which the door is put on the hinges. At the end comes the turn of fittings and adjustment of the handle.

As a rule, when buying a balcony door, a guarantee is issued for it. Until the warranty period is over, it is better to use the services of an installation wizard plastic windows and doors. Some defects and malfunctions are difficult to rectify on your own.

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

You can set up a balcony door with your own hands if it has begun to function poorly. However, you need to approach this process wisely so as not to accidentally damage the structure. Therefore, the main thing in installing and adjusting plastic doors to the balcony is the exact adherence to technology, accuracy and care when taking measurements.

If you make a mistake somewhere during the installation process, the door can begin to bend, bend and simply work poorly. Sometimes, when adjusting the 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 plastic balcony door is required

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

In addition, the glass unit provides 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 firmly pressed against the door frame profile.

If everything is so, no intervention in the door mechanism is required. However, if you notice the slightest deviations, you immediately need to repair the plastic balcony doors. It is not worth pulling with the call of the master, because with each opening and closing the situation will worsen. As a result, this can lead to the balcony doors not closing at all.

Useful 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 faults

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

Fault type	Cause of occurrence
Sagging door (when closing, the door clings to the plastic threshold)	Most likely, the structure is too heavy, which leads to its displacement downward.
Hanging 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 sash 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 door skew.
The sash is displaced to the side (the door touches the middle of the frame)	Most often, the problem is in the hinges, adjusting them will help eliminate the malfunction. This problem occurs often due to constant sharp temperature changes that affect the fittings for plastic balcony doors in the event of insufficient insulation of the balcony

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

Also evaluate the tightness of the gasket pressure: unequal gum pressure, 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 a skewed structure, cover the sash, and then draw along the perimeter of the closed door with a simple pencil.

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

Table of values for door leaf adjustment

Let's say, 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 the door is not skewed. 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 hinges, 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 with an incorrect installation, when the middle of the frame is pulled to the wall more than the top and bottom. Such errors also lead to a loose clamping.

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

If the indicators differ from the norm, the length of the impost differs from the required one and causes the door to be skewed.

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

To avoid mistakes or accidental damage to the glass unit of the balcony door (the cost of which is quite high), you need to figure out how to adjust the 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.

To work, you need very few tools:

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 bottom edge of the frame, this indicates a sagging of the sash. The adjustment in this case can be vertical or horizontal.

Diagram of vertical and horizontal door adjustment

Horizontal adjustment steps:

Open the door wide to the swing position.
There is a screw near the top hinge at the end of the sash. Take a hex wrench and turn it clockwise 2-3 times.
Remove the plugs covering the holes leading to the top screws.
Turn all screws underneath 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:

Raise the door evenly and find the screw at the bottom of the hinge along its axis.
If the screw is covered with a cover, carefully remove it.
If you turn the screw clockwise, gently lift the door, if against, lower it.

Adjusting the pressure of balcony doors and door handle

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

Slowly and gently rotate the plastic cover at right angles.
Under plastic cover locate the screws for the attachment. 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 complete breakdown, you should buy a handle for plastic balcony doors, unscrew the screws, remove the old part and put a new one in its place.

Useful advice! A good option is the installation of a magnetic latch on the balcony door. It will avoid pushing the door handle too often each time the door is closed and opened, which will have a beneficial effect on its durability.

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

If it blows from the plastic balcony doors, this is a sure sign of loose pressing of the sash. It is necessary to adjust the pressure of the balcony plastic door. To figure out how to adjust plastic balcony doors to the clamp, look for locking elements on the door leaf. It is they who 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 the plastic balcony doors for the winter, and you can easily loosen the pressure in hot weather and seal in the cold season.

Sometimes the adjustment of the hinges does not help to solve the problem, and then the looseness of the clamp can be eliminated using the trunnion. To do this, you need pliers.

To maximize the clamping of the door, set the trunnion perpendicular to the profile. On the other hand, to achieve a minimum pressure, place the trunnion 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 is because the rubber seal is worn out, and any door adjustments are meaningless without replacing it. For this you need:

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

Useful advice! To facilitate the work, remove the sash from the frame: this way, access to the rubber gaskets will be free from the hinge side. 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 flap.
If the position of the door has not returned 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 hardware of the balcony doors is more important, because you want the result of your work to last longer. To minimize the risk of future problems, 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 primary importance;
when buying fittings, make sure that all the 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 do not have to figure out how to tighten plastic balcony doors, take care of the presence of a special microlift: this compensator part 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 bus that limits the door opening.

Useful advice! The microlift is especially relevant in the case of a two-chamber double-glazed unit, 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 must adhere to it evenly and tightly.
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 vertical.
There should be no drafts.
If the door is installed evenly, in a semi-closed position, it should not open or close by itself.

Remember that self-adjustment of the door is possible, however, it requires attention, caution and thorough diagnosis of problems.

Therefore, if there is a valid guarantee for the balcony door, if the slightest malfunctions are detected, it is worth contacting specialists who will quickly determine the causes of the problems.

If you are sure that malfunctions arise due to a factory defect or installation problems, it is also better to contact a professional - tightening the bolts yourself 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 the fittings, choose the products of the same company as your balcony doors.

The list of functional adjustments of a plastic balcony door, their features and ways of setting. The main problems of an incorrectly configured door and options for their elimination are described.

Adjusting the balcony sash of the entrance overlap

Adjustment of fittings of plastic sheets

Every owner of a typical design should be able to properly set up a plastic sheet. The need to intervene in the structural component of the door can arise from the first day of installation, as well as in subsequent years of its operation.

Indeed, quite often in the summer season, the doors to the balcony are constantly left open, which leads to a small but tangible sagging of the canvas, which can ruin the door frame, and, in the end, make it impossible to close the structure. It is quite possible that the manifestation of crevices and drafts, with a tightly sealed position of the door, which badly affects the insulating capacity in general. So, it is necessary short excursion the essence of the setting, which allows you to establish the correct operation of door mechanisms.

L-shaped wrench "hexagon"

Adjusting the blade without the required required list of tools will be quite problematic and will take a long time. So you need to have on hand:

L-shaped key "hex" 4 mm, or better, the entire set (since the size of the screws may be different);
Pliers (for turning the eccentric);
Phillips screwdriver.

Adjusting the position of the plastic structure panel

Adjusting the balcony sash

The beveled door leaf can be adjusted by twisting the hinges. The number of loops on a typical design is usually no more than two. The bottom hinge adjusts the sash in four directions: left, right, down, up.

In order to adjust the lower sash, namely to raise or lower, you must:

WITH outside doors detect and remove protective cover loops;
Determine the required screw at the top of the hinge;
By turning the key, raise the sash (turn clockwise), or lower it (turn counterclockwise), according to your preference.

This type of setting is used to eliminate shuffling in the lower and upper parts of the web, due to its raising or lowering.

Bottom hinge adjustment

You can adjust the bottom hinge by moving the sash to the left or right as follows:

To begin with, find the required mechanism from the inside (or rather the side) side of the door frame. It is very clearly visible when opening the door;
Further, with the same hex wrench, adjust the sash departure to the left (by scrolling counterclockwise) or to the right (clockwise).

In this way, you can get the opportunity to adjust the position of the web relative to the vertical, and avoid lateral rubbing. This mechanism should work parallel to the upper hinge, which also contains lateral adjustment.

Adjusting door hinges

Adjusting the upper hinge is similar to adjusting the lower one, but the fundamental difference is the placement of the twisting mechanism directly on the side of the canvas, this is due to the "airing" function, in which the door tilts forward, keeping only on the lower hinges and the fixed device. On the design feature double-glazed windows, also influenced by the "slot ventilation" function, which is activated by turning the knob by 45 degrees. Its essence lies in the safe ventilation of the room, with the locks closed.

You can familiarize yourself with the adjustment on officially filmed videos from the manufacturer.

Adjusting the door leaf pressure

Customization

The pressure adjustment determines how tightly the door leaf closes. To check the pressure, you need to do a small but important test:

An ordinary sheet of paper is taken;
It is placed between the sash and the door frame, so that it would be possible to interact with it;
After closing the door, make an effort to remove it;
Repeat the procedure for all slamming areas.

The test result is considered successful if the test paper is pulled out with some effort (too much pressure is not desirable, as the seal wears out quickly). In another case, if the sheet is freely pulled out, or does not hold at all, you will need to adjust the door closing.

The clamp is adjusted using special side fittings, or rather the eccentrics installed there. The closing clamp is adjusted by eccentrics, the number of which depends on the completed blade. Usually there are no more than two or three of them.

The adjustment plan for standard (oval) trunnions is as follows:

Trunnion adjustment

The zone (or the entire canvas in particular) is analyzed where the sash does not close tightly;
The search for the required eccentrics in the desired area of the door hardware is performed;
We clamp the eccentric with pliers, turn it to the left or right side with a smooth movement, weakening or strengthening the clamp, respectively.

The trunnions can have a completely different shape and design, but the meaning of adjusting the closing pressure is the same - it is a swivel mechanism that increases the distance of the trunnion from the center of the drive. Thus, bringing the sash closer and further away (depending on the side of the scroll) from the door frame. Adjustment can be carried out with a hex wrench, a screwdriver, or simply by hand, it all depends on the type of trunnion, which are of the following varieties:

Mushroom eccentric;
Cylinder eccentric;
Eccentric under an asterisk;
Roller eccentric (manual adjustment).

On the pivot frames there are so-called hidden hinges that press down from the side of the door frame. The hinges have a special screw for a hexagon, by turning which it is permissible to push the clamp closer or further than the counterpart, thereby increasing or decreasing the clamping.

Adjustment of plastic balcony doors should be carried out and adjusted at least twice during the operational year. Especially in winter and summer. The pressure setting should be as follows: in summer - weak pressure, in winter - strong. This will extend the life of the seal.
Proper care of fittings is, in fact, just as important as installing a balcony door. Often, after installation, they forget to thoroughly clean all surfaces, especially the upper part of the fittings, as a result of which the door deteriorates and does not close properly.
The door closes, but the turn of the handle does not reach the end. Elimination method: fittings adjustment, lubrication, cleaning.
Viewing the provided video on the Internet will somewhat facilitate understanding of the essence of regulating structures made of plastic. All adjustment of plastic balcony doors is clearly described in training videos, online tutorials. A high-quality video will give a real idea of the essence of the setting.

Today, almost every house has improved window frames and balcony blocks made of high-quality metal-plastic or plastic profile... They are easy to use and, importantly, do not require regular staining, and are also characterized by simple and quick installation. Like any other movable mechanism, plastic balcony doors need to be adjusted after long-term use. And if such work is not carried out in a modern way, the mechanism may soon become unusable, which will require additional costs for its replacement. How to adjust a plastic balcony door, you will learn from our article.

When is the need for adjustment?

The need to adjust the balcony door arises if:

the movable transom is displaced or not tightly pressed against the frame profile;
makes arbitrary movements from a certain point when in the open position.

Having noticed that the balcony door, the plastic balcony door does not work fully, you should not postpone the adjustment work until later. The situation can be resolved in two ways: to resort to qualified assistance from a specialist or to try to independently adjust the mechanism, having read the recommendations of experts.

What problems can arise?

Before you figure out how to regulate plastic balcony doors, you should understand what the problem is and why the system began to work non-functional. The most common malfunctions include:

Looseness of the handle. Problems in the operation of this structural element arise due to the frequent use of the door leaf. It is not possible to exclude the likelihood of such a breakdown. Therefore, it makes sense to timely adjust the handle of the plastic balcony door in order to exclude its breakage.

Handle rotation scheme

Sagging of the door leaf. During closing, it clings to the nut. Such problems, most often, arise due to the weight of the structure, which shifts downward under the force of its gravity.

Hinge adjustment schemes

Lack of tight pressing of the sash to the frame. If the balcony door does not close well and there is a draft coming from it, then, most likely, this is the problem.
Displacement of the transom to the side in such a way that during its movement it clings to the middle of the frame. In this case, the loop holders must be adjusted. This situation may arise due to a poorly insulated balcony or the absence of any insulation at all. Hence the temperature drops and a decrease in the quality of the mobile system's performance.

Solving problems on your own

Adjusting the plastic balcony door is not a difficult task, especially if you have everything with you necessary tools, hands adapted to them, and clearly written instructions. As for the tools, the basic set for carrying out such work consists of a hex key and a pair of screwdrivers (Phillips and flat). Well what about step by step instructions, then we suggest that you consider the most common options for breakdowns and their elimination.

If the warranty period for servicing the product has not yet come to an end, then it would be rational to resort to the help of specialists. In this case, you still have the opportunity to receive high-quality and, importantly, free assistance in troubleshooting.

VIDEO: Adjusting the balcony door

How to adjust the doorknob?

If the handle does not turn to an extreme point or turns badly, then, in order not to change it to a new one, you can try to correct the situation by performing a few simple manipulations:

First of all, you need to find the mounting screws that are located under the decorative cap. The latter rises at right angles, very carefully. Then tighten the screws.

Mounting screws

If there are no visible problems (the connecting pin has not been cut, etc.), then you just need to lubricate the insides of the locking mechanism with a material that does not contain acids and resins.
Well, in the case when the handle does not work at all due to a malfunction of the internal components, then, most likely, it will need to be completely replaced with a new product. To do this, unscrew the screws, remove the broken handle and fix the new one in the same way.

Replacing the entire handle

How to solve problems with door leaf sagging?

In the event that a moving transom during closing or opening clings to the lower edge of the frame, then in order to eliminate the malfunction, it is necessary to adjust the sagging plastic balcony door. It can be horizontal or vertical.

To make a horizontal adjustment, you need to follow the following step-by-step instructions:

First, open the panel as wide as possible in a pivot position.
Then you need to turn the screw located at the end of the transom near the upper loop holder. Now we take the hex key and perform two or three turns clockwise.
To get to the top adjusting screw, it is necessary to remove all plugs, which act as decoration elements of the holes.
The adjustment of the mechanism of plastic balcony doors is carried out as follows: a screw is located under the plug. It must be turned clockwise. After that, the operation of the mechanism is checked and, if the problem has not disappeared, the procedure is repeated until the sash stops rubbing against the frame.

For vertical adjustment of the position of the door panel, the instructions are somewhat different. Trying to raise the panel evenly, we find a screw. It is located along the axis of the hinge holder at the bottom end of the panel. In some samples of the locking structure, this element is closed with a plug, which must be carefully removed without damaging it. Adjustment of plastic balcony doors in this case involves turning the screw clockwise to raise the sash and counter-clockwise to move it down.

If there is a breath of cold from the frame, then, most likely, it is necessary to adjust the pressing density of the sash.

There is a shut-off valve on the transom, thanks to which the pressure can be adjusted. Taking pliers or a key, we turn these parts until the required pressure is reached.

Experts advise to adjust the pressure density twice depending on the weather conditions. In warm time, you need to loosen the clamp, and in cold weather - make it more dense. This will avoid rapid wear of the sealing material.

What if the sash hits the middle of the frame?

If you notice that the transom clings to the middle of the frame, then you need to perform the following manipulations:

in order to move the transom to the loop element, you should lower it to the loop located below;
after that, using the adjusting key, we pull it in by turning the side screw;
if the measures described did not help to eliminate the problems, we do the same with the upper loop holder.

After watching the video on how to adjust the balcony door, you will be convinced that this is not such a difficult process.

How to avoid problems in the future?

To no longer resort to frequent repairs, experienced experts strongly recommend giving preference to products from trusted manufacturers. Accordingly, cheap models do not have high strength characteristics and long service life.

Installation of a microlift

The presence of a special compensator ("microlift") will eliminate the problem of the transom sagging under its own weight. Especially if the window unit is equipped with a double-glazed unit, which has a large mass and dimensions. In addition, you can equip the window with an additional bus, which will protect the sash from subsidence and jamming.

VIDEO: Adjusting the balcony door hardware

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