The master who installs the plastic balcony door should carry out the initial adjustment immediately. When taking the door leaf into operation, you need to check how level it is installed and whether it is easy to open and close. There should be no drafts when the doors are closed.

Over time, the door wears out, the mechanism loses its elasticity or weakens, which affects the performance of the doors. You can solve the problem by calling a special technician or adjusting the plastic balcony door yourself. We will look at how to do this in our article.

It is necessary to adjust a plastic balcony door in several cases:

• When the canvas sag under its own weight. This is the most popular problem PVC doors. But this can also happen for another reason, if the building in which it is installed subsides. This phenomenon manifests itself in the lower part of the leaf touching the edge of the threshold of the door frame, as well as the appearance of a gap in top corner canvases. Sagging occurs due to the large weight of the glass unit, which occupies most of the canvas. And if a double-chamber double-glazed window is also installed, then the hinges of such a panel fail much faster, displacing the sash.
• The displacement of the door leaf also occurs due to temperature changes, which significantly affect the quality of the plastic. A sign of door displacement is that the leaf clings to the frame in its middle part, or the fit is too tight.
• Loose pressure of the door leaf to the frame is accompanied by drafts or simply the passage of cold into the room. This phenomenon can occur for two reasons: it is a failure sealing gum or loosening of locking elements that require constant adjustment.
• The loose position of the handle in the socket is also a reason for adjustment. This occurs due to prolonged use of the door leaf or poor-quality adjustments during its installation. This phenomenon may be caused by hardware failure due to Not correct operation or poor quality material.
• The latch system, which performs the function of temporarily fixing the door leaf in the closed state, does not work. There may be several reasons for this: incorrect installation of the latch, displacement of the door leaf, sagging of the leaf under its own weight or due to settlement of the building.

Important! If the sagging door leaf is not corrected in a timely manner, the glass unit may crack, which will entail large financial expenses.

How to adjust a balcony door before winter

Over time, a plastic balcony door may lose its original settings, which will lead to certain problems. So, in preparation for winter, it is necessary to adjust the door so that it opens and closes easily and without interference. This will prevent cold air from blowing into the apartment.

Stages of setting up a door before winter:

Check the door for the quality of the rubber seals. If defects are found, they must be replaced. To do this you need:

• Purchase a rubber seal similar to the previous one.
• Using available tools, remove the old seal.
• Clean the surface.
• Insert the new seal into the special groove. When laying a new elastic band, pay attention that it should not stretch, otherwise the clamping of the canvas will not be tight.
• Trim the seal in the corners of the frame, additionally securing it with special glue.
• All that remains is to check the new seal for adherence to the door frame. If the installation was carried out correctly, the door will close easily, without clinging to anything. A good indicator is also the absence of drafts.

The next step in preparing the door is to check whether it fits tightly to the frame. To do this, just take a sheet of paper and place it between the door frame and the door. Having closed it with a latch, you need to pull the leaf and try to pull it out. If the sheet comes out easily, the door's pressing density is low; when the sheet is pulled out with force, it means that the sealing density is normal.

If the sash does not fit tightly, it is necessary to adjust the locking elements.

• Next, the door block is checked for sash misalignment. This can mainly be determined by the difficulty of closing and opening the canvas. If there is a mechanical latch, if the door is skewed, the tongue will have difficulty falling into the groove on the fixing panel. If deviations are detected, they must be corrected immediately.

How to adjust the pressure of a plastic balcony door

Before adjusting the pressure of the sash to the frame, you need to make sure that the reason for the poor fit lies precisely in the locking elements, and not in the deformation of the sealing rubber. Sometimes the cause of weak pressure is a shift in the sash or broken hardware.

The technology for adjusting the clamp depends on the brand of fittings used. But since in most cases the doors are equipped with elements such as eccentrics, the setup technology consists of the following steps:

• Adjustment is made using a small hex wrench, 3–4 mm. Having inserted it into the hole located in the center of the eccentric, you need to turn the key clockwise. Turning the key should not exceed a few millimeters. If the adjustment is made to loosen the pressure, turn it counterclockwise.
• When equipped door design pins, instead of eccentrics, they can be turned using ordinary pliers. The guideline for correct adjustment is the following arrangement of the trunnions:
• at parallel arrangement the element to the profile will have minimal pressure;
• when positioned perpendicularly, the pressure will be maximum.

After completing the adjustment, you need to check the door leaf for fit using paper or newspaper. The check is carried out in three places, top, middle and bottom.

It is also necessary to take into account the fact that when making adjustments for the first time, you do not need to set the door to maximum mode, since the rubber bands will quickly dry out. As a result, having made a relaxation on summer season, when switching again to winter period, there will no longer be a normal fit and the seal itself will have to be changed.

Important! When making adjustments clamping elements, you need to make sure that they are all in the same position.

How to adjust a door if it has sagged

Sagging door leaf is one of the common problems, as in summer period in most cases the door is in open state and under its weight it gradually begins to sag.

How to determine that the door has sagged:

• Getting up from reverse side door and closing it, you need to outline its perimeter, using the loot as a ruler. After opening the sash, study the resulting distance from the line to its edge. If it is the same on all sides, there is no need for adjustment; in case of deviations, adjustment is required.
• Door to open position, with the normal position of the canvas, it should not open or close arbitrarily. But you need to take into account the fact that when performing this test, there should be no drafts or wind.

Stages of adjusting loops when the fabric sag

• The protective covers are removed from the hinges. To do this, open the door to the maximum distance and unscrew the fixing screw. Basically, a 3 mm hexagon is used for this. Then you need to carefully remove the covers.
• Eliminating the problem with sash sagging begins with the hinge located at the very bottom, using the same hexagon in the work. By inserting it into the key hole located in the upper end part of the hinge, tighten the bolt 2-3 turns in a clockwise direction.
• The top hinge bolt is tightened in the same way.
• Once the adjustment is complete, the doors are checked to ensure they close evenly and easily. If it still clings, it is necessary to tighten the bolts located on the side of the hinge.
• Pull-ups are carried out according to the same principle, first the upper loop, then the lower loop.
• Next, decorative elements are installed to hide the hinges.

Advice! Before installing decorative overlays and hinges, as a preventative measure, it is advisable to lubricate them with inorganic lubricant.

How to adjust the latch on plastic doors

The latch adjustment process is carried out in several cases:

• When the mechanism weakens.
• If the device does not match the fixing plate.
• Adjustment methods:
• In case of a mismatch between the ball mechanism and the groove, the fixing bar is rearranged, having previously completed the markings.
• If the tongue does not fit into the groove, the fixing bar can also be moved by loosening the hardware. Thanks to the elongated mounting holes, the bar can move freely. Now you need to install it in the required position and tighten the screws.
• To enhance the action of the mechanism, it is necessary to perform the following measures:
• remove the mechanism from the door leaf;
• Unscrew the spring securing nut from the back of the mechanism;
• Having pulled out the spring, you need to stretch it a little. If necessary, you can place a small washer under it.
• tighten the fastener.
• If you are using a non-separable mechanism with holes on the sides, you need to use a thin screwdriver to compress the spring a little and insert a small washer under its base.
• When using magnetic latches, the main reason for their failure is demagnetization, but in this case, adjustment will not help; a complete replacement of the mechanism is necessary.
• If the latch has weakened or become tight, it is recommended to debug the mechanism using a 4 mm hexagon. At the end of the locking mechanism there is a special screw for it, and this is what needs to be used to tighten or loosen the latches.

How to adjust the handle of a plastic door

Adjustment of door handles is carried out if they are out of order or simply become loose, interfering with the normal operation of the door structure. To adjust it you need to do the following:

• Find a plastic plug at its base that needs to be rotated 90 degrees.
• The screws located under the plug should be tightened well using a screwdriver.
• If this does not help, then the cause of the handle's loosening is most likely due to its deformation. To eliminate the damage, it is recommended to replace the handle with a new one.

What to do so that door adjustments are required as little as possible

Need for adjustment plastic structures occurs for several reasons, so by eliminating them you can avoid the debugging process. To do this, you should follow our recommendations:

• When choosing a plastic door structure, you need to pay attention to the weight characteristics of the door leaves. Basically, the fittings are designed for a weight of up to 130 kg, which is quite enough for most door designs.
• Fittings must be from trusted manufacturers and best quality. Only she can guarantee long-term operation without its failure.
• After installing the plastic door block, the technician must adjust all the necessary parameters.
• To prevent the sash from sagging under its own weight, it is recommended to immediately install special compensators. Such a device is especially necessary when installing double-glazed windows that have large dimensions and weight.
• A special tire will help prevent the door from jamming. This device acts as additional support for the sash.

To summarize, we can say that adjustment of plastic balcony doors is required to prevent serious damage to the door structure, as well as to prevent cold air from blowing in. The plastic door must fit snugly to the frame, open and close without special effort, and at the same time not clinging to anything. You can set up the door yourself, spending a little time and effort.

Plastic windows and doors are an excellent option for apartments and houses. But they do not last forever, and it happens that problems arise with the balcony door. If this happens during the warranty period, professionals from the installer will deal with the problem completely free of charge. But after the warranty ends, repairs can be expensive. We will tell you how to properly adjust a plastic balcony door with your own hands and save money.

When the door needs adjustment

Balcony doors made of metal-plastic usually do not require preventive adjustment. If you have no complaints about how they work, then you don’t need to do anything.

But if you notice that the door is starting to function differently than it should, then this is a sure sign that adjustment is necessary.

The most common signs are the following.

We make the adjustment ourselves

Whatever the cause of the problem, you may need the following tools to fix it:

When sagging

If, when opening, the balcony door touches the frame with the lower edge of the sash, the sagging should be eliminated by adjusting it. To do this, the door leaf is “moved” up and shifted to its upper hinge.

Step-by-step instruction:

Note! Some hardware systems are equipped with adjusting screws for an asterisk key, and not for a standard hexagon. If necessary, it is better to buy such a key in advance.

When touched in the middle part

In this case, the sash needs to be moved closer to the hinges.

Usually this procedure is enough for the sash to stop clinging to the frame.

Pressure adjustment

The pressing force of the door leaf to the frame is adjusted using locking elements. They are located on the sash itself. Most fittings are supplied locking elements in the form of eccentrics. Rotate them using pliers or an adjusting wrench until the pressure is optimal.

To achieve greater efficiency, before the adjustment process, read the corresponding diagrams in the instructions or on the hardware manufacturer’s website.

Pressure adjustment

It is usually recommended to adjust the pressure twice a year: in the winter, set a tighter pressure, in the summer - looser.

Handle adjustment

This is the simplest task that you can easily complete in a short time. A common problem with handles is that they become loose over time.

Handle adjustment

1. Rotate the plastic cap at the base of the pen 90 degrees.
2. Tighten the exposed screws with a screwdriver. Do this carefully so as not to damage the pen body.
3. If the play does not disappear after tightening the screws, this may indicate a crack in the handle body. In this case, the handle needs to be replaced.

Preventative measures for problems

It is very important to be able to correctly adjust balcony doors in case of problems. But it’s even more useful to know how to prevent these problems, or at least make sure you encounter them as little as possible.

1. When choosing windows and balcony doors made of metal-plastic profiles, pay attention to the characteristics of the fittings. They must exactly match the weight of the door leaf. Most fitting systems from modern manufacturers Allows installation of sashes weighing up to 130 kg. Usually this is enough.
2. The so-called microlift, or sagging compensator, will help prevent the sash from sagging due to its own weight. This detail is necessary for heavy door leaves with large dimensions or with a two-chamber package. The design of this element can be different: from a small lever on the side of the sash to a roller on its lower part.
3. Install an opening limiter - a special support rail. This will help prevent the sash from jamming and sagging.

In addition, it will be useful to check the installation of the door. Please pay attention to the following parameters:

• how tightly the door is pressed against the frame profile around the perimeter;
• whether there is a vertical displacement of the sash;
• How static is the door leaf when in the open position.

If the installation of the plastic balcony door was carried out correctly, then you may need adjustment very soon.

Video about the process of adjusting a plastic balcony door

By using our advice, you will protect yourself from unnecessary financial expenses. Share with us your experience in adjusting PVC doors. Good luck to you!

Features of plastic adjustment front door

Many people choose plastic entrance doors for their home. Usually this option is used for a balcony, however, an entrance door made of durable metal-plastic is quite appropriate when entering an office, a private house. Unlike wooden doors, plastic doors are more practical: they do not dry out and are not afraid of bad weather. And, at the same time, it is lightweight, which distinguishes this design from its metal counterparts.

Plastic doors are usually installed by employees of the supplier company, but every owner can adjust it, “tailor” it to his needs, if he is even a little familiar with the simplest tools. In this article we will tell you how to properly adjust a plastic front door: we will find out what is needed for this and give detailed instructions - explaining all stages of the work.

Important points

Purchasing and installing a new plastic door is an activity that requires certain skills and knowledge. Here are a few recommendations that will allow you to check the quality of the door installation without defects or flaws.

Most often, adjustment is required immediately after installation new door. Even if the installation was carried out by super-professionals, it is still necessary to “adjust” it later installed structure, bring it to mind. Subsequently, the need for adjustment more often arises if the plastic entrance door is located in a walk-through place: in an office, a store. In such institutions, the door is constantly opened and closed: and not always delicately and carefully.

The front door made of plastic should open without problems or interference: easily and freely. If after installation the structure opens “with a creak,” this is a good reason to contact the company that installed the door with a complaint and demand that the shortcomings be eliminated.

The extent to which the door is installed correctly and vertically can be checked using a level - laser or regular. This tool will demonstrate any deviation from the norm.

• Check whether the frame fits tightly to door frame. There should be no cracks, defects or gaps.
• Open the installed door structure halfway: it is important that the leaf does not try to close or open completely on its own, but remains in the same position as you left it.
• If you have absolutely no idea about the installation of doors and the specifics of metal-plastic door structures, before the arrival of the installers, it will not be superfluous to watch a special video that will give initial knowledge in this matter. After watching the video and reading the corresponding article on the Internet, you will be able to talk with masters with a certain “knowledge of the matter,” which will help you avoid many possible “jambs.”

On video adjustment plastic entrance door:

Need for adjustment

You will be able to notice without any measurements that the time has come for adjustment when you feel that there is a draft in the room when closed door. This means that there are cracks in the door structure that require immediate elimination. But we will still find out in what exact cases the need to adjust the plastic entrance door arises, what points indicate this need.

Sometimes it is enough to trace the door frame with a pencil to see that the resulting lines are not at all parallel. And if so, it means that there is an urgent need for adjustment and correction. The fact is that a crookedly fitted door frame creates cracks (with drafts), or the door will close incredibly tightly, which will cause constant difficulties for household members every time they go out onto the balcony.

In the photo - door hinges:

To see how tightly the door fits, place a piece of paper between the frame and the frame and press it down. After pressing, try to pull out the sheet: if it comes out with difficulty, then everything is in order with the density. But if it pops out easily and effortlessly, you need to adjust the pressure.

Sometimes deformation and temperature changes cause the door leaf to move. And then the door leaf begins to touch the middle of the frame. Or such deformation leads to the door “sliding” down, and its lower edge begins to touch the canopy when moving.

Adjustment of the installed door handle is often required. The need for this arises when the handle begins to wobble, and even more so when it completely falls out of its own socket.

Sometimes it is necessary to make a frontal adjustment - to the clamp, if as a result of wear of the seal the door leaf does not fit tightly to the frame.

In addition to the above, adjustment is needed when the sash does not stay in the closed position when the lock is open.

If you find one or more of the listed “errors,” then it’s time to make an adjustment. However, attention: do not make any independent movements if the guarantee period from the manufacturer-installer. During the warranty period, the company is obliged to eliminate all technical defects (arising through no fault of the owner) free of charge. And your intervention and attempt at repair (possibly unsuccessful) will become grounds for the company to refuse warranty obligations.

Tools

In order to efficiently and professionally carry out work on adjusting the front door made of plastic, you will need the following set of tools:

And if you are doing such work for the first time, then it would be a good idea to open a website with our educational article, which will help you adjust the plastic entrance structure step by step.

Vertical adjustment

Each metal-plastic door is equipped with a special adjusting screw on the hinge. If this screw is “loose”, on the lower or upper layers minor dents will be noticeable in the existing seal, or the door leaf will rub the threshold. To correct this defect, you need to find a screw in the loop of the indicated screw that adjusts the height of the door, and then remove the plug from it.

To adjust the screw, use a 5mm hex key. By rotating it clockwise, you will raise the door frame, and counterclockwise, you will lower it to the required height.

The video shows a vertical adjustment of a plastic entrance door:

Horizontal adjustment

This type of work is most often necessary when the plastic sheet begins to sag due to its heaviness.

To make the adjustment, open the door wide, unscrew the screws with a 3 mm hex key from the two upper hinges. Then close the door leaf and remove the covers from the screws. To adjust, we need the longest screw, located horizontally - it is adjusted in the upper and middle loops. Moreover, the top one should be tightened a little tighter. This is usually enough to eliminate the door misalignment.

Horizontal adjustment of a plastic entrance door

Well, to ensure that the sash always moves evenly, you can adjust the remaining screws running horizontally in all three hinges.

Pressure adjustment

In another way, this type of work is called frontal tuning. You should know that the pressure should be adjusted periodically: every spring and autumn. During the warm season it is weakened, and during the cold season it is strengthened.

To adjust the required clamping density, find the locking pin, where there is a special notch with which the clamping density of the door is determined. Using a hexagon, this notch is turned towards the frame to loosen the pressure, and away from the frame to strengthen it.

But it happens that the serif is already rotated in the required way, but the density is still insufficient. In this case, you can adjust the frame with double-glazed windows.

In the video, adjusting the pressure of a plastic entrance door:

To do this, you need to remove the glazing beads that hold the glass unit in place. Using blades, which are located between the double-glazed window and the plastic sheet, gaskets (also made of plastic) are installed. By choosing the right gasket, you can properly adjust the door misalignment. When you put the glazing beads in place, tap them with a rubber mallet to avoid deformation.

Sealant

When a door is used crooked for too long without proper adjustment, the seal will wear out and become deformed. To replace it, you need to purchase a similar one with the same cross-section.

The deformed seal must be removed, then the groove must be cleaned of dirt and dried adhesive residues. Then coat the groove with fresh glue and install a new seal. Make sure that it is not too tight.

The video shows everything about the door seal:

Handle adjustment

When using an entrance structure made of plastic, two problems may arise with the handles: looseness or, conversely, too clumsy and reluctant to turn.

If the handle is loose, you need to rotate the cover on it 90 degrees, allowing access to the screws. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws, thereby eliminating the existing defect.

If the handle is tight, then the problem is the skew of the plastic door leaf. This defect will have to be eliminated using one of the methods discussed above. If all the distortions have been eliminated, but the handle is still tight and clumsy, the best solution would be to replace it.

What do experienced door installers advise us?

To avoid the need for adjustment often, equip the door with a special microlift and a closer-limiter. The microlift will not allow the door leaf to sag, as it will “take” its weight upon itself. And the limiter will not allow the hinges to come loose when the door rests against the jamb.

Regularly lubricate the existing seal with silicone, which will significantly extend the serviceability of the gasket.

Try to use door handle for its intended purpose: no need to hang bags, umbrellas and other items on it. Improper use can lead to sagging and loosening of this part.

Do not forget that the lock also needs to be lubricated periodically. If you don’t do this, household members will begin to pull the handle hard: and this leads to the door leaf being skewed.

We looked at the process of adjusting the plastic entrance door. The same principles can be used if a plastic door is installed between rooms. As you can see, there is nothing particularly difficult to do the job yourself. A specialist charges about 1,800 rubles for adjusting a plastic door: think for yourself what savings are possible if you do the work yourself. Keep an eye on the front door: the warmth and comfort in the house depends on its condition and performance.

Plastic entrance doors have become quite widely used. They are durable, do not corrode and are easy to care for.

The peculiarity of such doors is that after installing the frame and hanging the door on the hinges, subsequent correct adjustment. Their further operation without any trouble depends on this.

What to look for when installing a door

First of all, it should be noted that It is better to order plastic entrance doors from reliable companies. who have sufficient work experience and reputation.

Excessive savings can affect the quality of the product and lead to unpleasant consequences.

When installing doors, company employees are required to immediately carry out high-quality adjustments. To avoid misunderstandings, it is advisable for the customer to control this process.

Soundproofing doors in an apartment is an important factor in ensuring comfort.

Read about door seals here.

When installation work will be finished, need to check the following indicators quality of work performed:

The door should open and close without much effort.

The door frame must fit snugly to the frame at all points of contact.

When opened halfway, the door should fix its position and not close or open on its own.

Adjusting the plastic entrance door

The plastic entrance door is adjustable in two directions: vertical and horizontal.

1. Vertical adjustment.

This adjustment serves to uniformly raise or lower the plastic door. At the lower end of the hinge there is an adjusting screw running through the center. This screw will be covered by a plastic cap that needs to be removed.

In order to lift the door, you need to use a 5 mm hexagon, which should be rotated clockwise. The door is lowered in the same way, only the rotation is made counterclockwise.

Today, quite often, sliding doors are installed in apartments.

You can find out more about door ventilation here.

2. Horizontal adjustment.

This type of adjustment is necessary if the door begins to sag. This is mainly due to the door's own weight. To do this, the door must be fully opened and, using a three-millimeter hexagon, unscrew the screws securing the decorative trim.

Then the door must be closed and the decorative trim removed. There are adjustment screws underneath. One of them is the longest and is located horizontally. This screw is tightened until the distortion is eliminated.

This action is carried out in the upper and middle loops. Moreover, in the upper loop the screw is tightened more strongly.

ABOUT decorative doors read here.

If the door leaf needs to be moved evenly, adjustment occurs in all hinges equally by tightening or loosening the horizontal screw.

How to change the door pressure

Plastic doors sometimes require reliable sealing, which especially important in the cold season. To do this, there is a way to adjust the door pressure.

There is a part on the frame called a trunnion or eccentric. There is a mark on it, which is a pressure indicator. If the axle is turned towards the frame, the pressure weakens; if it is turned towards the room, the pressure increases.

Adjusting the hinges of plastic entrance doors

Like any thing, plastic doors are subject to the influence of time. During operation you have to deal with unpleasant factors.

The doors begin to sag, close poorly, the tightness decreases, and unwanted noises and squeaks appear.

If the door’s warranty has not yet expired, then you need to contact the company that installed the door. Workers must make adjustments free of charge.

In order to avoid irreparable wear of the plastic door fittings, it is important to determine in time when adjustment is already necessary. The door closing tightly and drafts appearing are the first sign of a problem.

There is a simple method that allows you to determine at an early stage whether adjustment of the hinges of plastic entrance doors is needed.

There should be no gaps between the door frame and frame. In order to determine how tightly they fit together, you will need a regular sheet of paper.

It is clamped between the frame and the door frame and the door is closed tightly. The jammed sheet is pulled out. Repeat this procedure around the entire perimeter of the door.

The sheet should be pulled out with equal force. If somewhere it comes out easier, it means the door in this place does not fit tightly.

Repair of plastic doors

You can probably do it yourself.

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In order to find out whether the front door is sagging, you need to close it and trace the closed door around the entire perimeter with a regular pencil. When there is no sagging, the drawn lines will run parallel to the door frame.

Conclusion

Adjusting the fittings of a plastic entrance door has great importance. This extends its service life. After all, repairing such a door can be expensive.

Office doors today are a very important attribute modern interior office.

There is information about door sizes on this page.

You can make the adjustment yourself if you have the necessary tools: hexagons of different sizes and pliers. But if there are doubts and difficulties in the work, then it is better to entrust this procedure experienced specialists, which will make the adjustment as it should.

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Plastic doors: self-adjustment, video

A plastic door is a worthy replacement for an old wooden door. It serves not only to access the balcony, but also to protect the room from dust, noise, and drafts. But, despite all its advantages, the plastic door, due to its considerable weight, begins to sag and close poorly. In this case, you should not immediately call specialists. After carefully reading the instructions, you can adjust the door yourself.

Plastic balcony doors

You should purchase plastic windows and doors from well-established companies, without skimping on quality. It is advisable to monitor the installation process to ensure that the initial adjustment has been carried out. When accepting the work of installers, you should pay attention to the following points:

When is it time to adjust the balcony door?

You can find out that the frame has begun to sag by tracing it around the perimeter with a simple pencil. If the drawn lines deviate from parallel, then it’s time to think about adjustment. The obvious problems are strong drafts. emanating from the door and its tight closing.

To determine the tightness of the fit, you can use a sheet of paper, which should be pressed between the frame and the box. The sheet must be pulled out with little effort. If this happens too easily in some area of ​​the door, it means that the seal in that area is insufficient.

Under the influence of various deformations and temperatures, the sash may move. As a result, the door leaf begins to touch the middle of the frame. Often a plastic door is under the influence of its weight starts to slide. touching the threshold when opening with the lower edge of the sash.

The door handle needs to be adjusted if it wobbles or falls out from the nest.

The plastic sheet may no longer press tightly against the frame as a result wear of the seal. The door should also be adjusted if it does not stay in the closed position when the lock is open.

How to adjust a plastic entrance door

Having identified faults before proceeding self-adjustment, you should remember that this can only be done after the warranty period has expired.

IN door blocks Made of plastic, the design of the door fastening units provides the ability to adjust its position in three directions.

Before work, you should prepare the necessary tools:

• flat and Phillips screwdrivers;
• hex keys of different sizes;
• roulette;
• plastic gaskets;
• pliers;
• adjustment instructions.

Vertical adjustment

Responsible for moving the canvas up or down vertical adjustment screw on a loop. They resort to such adjustment if dents are noticeable on the lower or upper seals or if the sash rubs against the threshold.

At the lower end of the loop, you need to find an adjusting screw, which is directed along the axis of the loop, and remove the plug from it.

To rotate the screws you must use 5mm hexagon. If you rotate it clockwise, the frame will rise, and counterclockwise, it will lower.

Horizontal adjustment

Most often there is a need to eliminate sagging of the plastic sheet caused by its heaviness.

With the sash open, unscrew the screws from the two upper hinges using a three-millimeter hexagon.

Close the sash and remove the trim from the adjusting screws. You will need the longest screw located horizontally.

To eliminate door skew, this screw is tightened in the middle and upper hinges. In the top loop you should tighten it a little more.

In order for the sash to move evenly towards or away from the hinges, you can tighten or relax in all three door hinges horizontal screws.

Front direction (pressure adjustment)

Change the pressure adjustment should be regularly. weaken for the summer, strengthen for the winter. This is done using a hexagon quite simply:

• on the frame you need to find a locking pin, which has a notch that helps determine the clamping density;
• Using a hexagon, the notch is turned towards the frame to weaken the clamp, and vice versa (away from the frame) to strengthen it.

But adjusting screws cannot always save the situation. Sometimes they are already in the extreme position, but there is a malfunction. In this case, the method will help glass frame adjustments .

• The glazing beads holding the glass unit are removed.
• Using special blades, PVC gaskets are installed between the plastic and the glass unit in the right places.
• By correctly selecting the thickness of the gaskets and their location, you can eliminate the distortion by changing the geometry of the door leaf.
• When installing the glazing beads in place, they should be tapped with a rubberized hammer.

Replacing the seal

A balcony door that has been used skewed for a long time will deform the seal. In this case, it should be replaced by choosing a new one with a similar cross-sectional shape.

• Using a screwdriver, the old seal is removed from the groove.
• The groove is cleaned of the remnants of old glue and dirt and coated with glue.
• When installing a new seal, you need to make sure that it is not under tension.

Handle adjustment

You may encounter two problems at work plastic handles balcony doors:

The handle is loose. Open access to the screws by turning the plate installed at the place where the handle is attached to the frame ninety degrees. Tighten the screws using a screwdriver, thereby correcting the defect.

Pen turns slowly or incompletely .

This problem most often occurs when the door leaf is incorrectly positioned. Therefore, you should adjust it using one of the methods described above. After this the pen should work normally. If this did not happen, then she should be replaced .

Useful advice from experts

To make the plastic entrance door last longer without adjustment, it can be equipped with two useful devices: opening limiter and microlift.

The limiter will not allow the hinges to become loose when the door rests against the jamb.

The microlift prevents the door leaf from sagging by holding its weight on itself in the closed position.

By periodically lubricating the seal with a silicone compound, you can significantly extend its service life.

It is not recommended to hang heavy bags on the balcony door handle. Additional weight can cause it to sag quickly.

Don't forget to lubricate the lock regularly. The handle, which turns with difficulty, begins to be pulled strongly, which leads to distortion.

Proposed instructions and video. will undoubtedly simplify the independent procedure for adjusting plastic doors.

Nikiforov Sergey Viktorovich

Attracting services professional master is not very cheap, so you should resort to this option in last resort. After reading small instructions, you yourself can understand how to adjust a plastic balcony door. Saving money will please you family budget, and pride in independently completed work will strengthen self-confidence.

The balcony door needs adjustment periodically, detailed instructions later in the article

Main parts of a plastic door

Any design includes basic and auxiliary parts (see Figure No. 1). Before you start setting up, you should definitely familiarize yourself with the structure of the mechanism. It is important to correctly understand how the fittings used in the design work.

Standard composition of parts for a plastic balcony door (Figure No. 1)

The doors usually include:

• PVC profiles connected by fasteners and forming a frame;
• a sash made in the same way as the frame;
• loops on which the canvas is held;
• handle and latch used to close, open and switch to ventilation mode;
• rubber seals ensuring reliable tightness;
• glass unit

You should know! The list of main and auxiliary parts may change due to the presence of different functions. The main assembly is equipped with closers, stoppers, etc.

Failure Prevention

Before you start adjusting the fittings of a plastic door, you should study prevention methods that will help reduce or completely avoid the need for adjustment. They consist of proper operation and the correct selection of working parts.

At the purchasing stage, make sure that the weight of the sash is commensurate with the load that the closing mechanisms can withstand. Many types of fittings can withstand a door weight of 100-150 kg. Check out technical characteristics to make sure you make the right choice.

If the sash is open, try not to jerk it sharply. Careless handling of the system will require very frequent adjustments or repairs with replacement of parts.

Some doors have heavy weight, it is necessary to install a sag compensator on them. It looks like a specially shaped lever or roller.

Balcony door adjustment

Adjusting the plastic door in different directions (Figure No. 2)

Self-adjustment of plastic door parts is based on a specific problem. There are several of them: poor sash pressure, sagging, unsteady handle, shift in seating level. Having understood what problem you have to solve, take the necessary tools: screwdrivers and hexagons.

Pressure adjustment

The clamping density should be adjusted depending on the transition to the warm or cold season. The frequency of such a procedure requires studying the instructions for self-adjustment of plastic doors by each owner.

Table of door clamp adjustment values ​​(Figure No. 3)

Take a sheet of paper, place it between the sash and the frame, this way you can check the tightness of the clamp. The sheet of paper should not be pulled out after closing the window with a pen. If it moves freely, then the sash must be adjusted. First, look for locking mechanisms on the structure; they affect the clamping density. Take a key or pliers to work, rotate the locks until you achieve a sufficient degree of clamping.

The eccentrics should be adjusted if the plastic door to the balcony does not close tightly. Pick up hexagons the right size, pliers may also be required. Adjust the rear part using the screws located on the hinges. Instructions with their exact location are issued along with the fittings, but even in its absence there should be no problems.

Adjusting the trunnions (Figure No. 4)

Adjusting the sash force (Figure No. 5)

Increasing the clamping density of the front part is carried out by rotating the trunnion (see Figure No. 4-5) in one direction, and loosening it in the other. Focus on the special serif, it is found on all types of fittings. This way you can press the door tighter in winter and looser in summer.

Adjusting the door when rubbing against the edges of the frame

If there is a shift in the landing level of the door, it begins to rub against the edges of the frame. To fix this you need to adjust the bolts in the hinges. Typically, the door is attached to three latches, which allows it to be adjusted in three directions (see Figure No. 2):

1. horizontally– the distance between the box and the canvas on the hinge side is set;
2. vertically– the height of the canvas relative to the box is adjusted;
3. frontally– the pressure to the sealing rubber bands is adjusted.

Open the door completely, unscrew the fasteners that secure the decorative closing strip. Then close the door and remove the decorative element from the fixing points. You must gain access to the bolt that determines the horizontal tilt. The horizontal is set by adjusting all the hinges. If the door sags, it is enough to tighten two bolts at the top and bottom so that the vertical becomes normal.

The handle is loose

The most common problem concerns the closing handle. Loosening occurs during hard use, sharp turns, or not fully tightened bolts. Also, do not hang bags or other heavy objects on the handle. In addition to becoming loose, this can cause the entire window to become skewed. The profile frame itself is not light, and additional load on it is extremely undesirable.

The photo shows how to rotate the plastic cover (Figure No. 6)

You can get to the mounting bolts by turning the plastic cap at the base of the handle a quarter turn (see Figure No. 6). Tighten the loose bolts and check their functionality. If this was not enough, there may be a crack on the part. Carefully inspect the material; if damage is found, the handle will have to be replaced.

There are times when the opposite happens - the handle moves too tightly. The problem can be solved if you lubricate the lock with a special mixture. Be careful that it does not contain acid or resin. The cause may also be incorrect positioning of the door in the opening. Adjust the position as described above.

Detailed video instructions for adjusting the balcony door

Additional Information

It makes sense to adjust the door pressure only if the seal is not worn out. Otherwise, without installing a new one rubber gasket, this parameter cannot be adjusted normally.

Replacing the door seal (Figure No. 7)

Pull out the old gasket using your hands (see Figure No. 7), clean the groove from dust and other small elements. Take the new seal and install it in place. Please note that the side bend should be located on the end side of the sash. The easiest way is to remove the door and begin installation, this way you will have easy access from the hinges. It is better to buy a seal from the same company as the profiles.

We insert the seal from the top side

You can increase the life of the seal using a silicone compound. Lubricate the entire surface of the rubber with it to protect it from drying out. Elastic rubber does not crack when deformed and remains intact for a long time.

Removing the door from its hinges

A home craftsman who maintains mechanisms on his own should know how to remove a plastic door from its hinges. This task may need to be performed in different situations. Correct removal will help avoid damage to the fittings and the door as a whole.

First, let's decide on the type of loops (click to enlarge the photo):

Design features plastic doors are not much different from entrance doors. The box is installed in the doorway, one part of the hinges is attached to it. Another part is attached to the door leaf. The number of loops is 3-4 pieces, to ensure an even load.

The distance from each other is the same. The top and bottom are set along the line of the box. By using decorative elements hide the hinges from view. This is how integrity and attractiveness are achieved appearance designs.

Reasons for dismantling

Removal is often required during renovations in a room, when replacing or adjusting a plastic balcony door. Let's take a closer look at cases in which dismantling may be required:

1. Need for adjustment. Some parts break and require adjustment, it is easier to do this process with removed door.
2. Replacing parts or blades. If a part breaks beyond repair, it must be completely replaced. In this case, you will not be able to do without dismantling. Replacing the blade will require the same steps.
3. Safety during repairs. Serious renovation work may pose a threat to the integrity of the door. In this case, you can cover it, but even better - remove it.
4. It may be necessary to remove the canvas when the dimensions of the furniture do not allow it to be brought into the room. This will help to slightly widen the available passage.

Whatever the reason, the canvas must be removed without damage and just as carefully put back in place.

Instructions for removing balcony doors

Removing the doors occurs in several stages. Let's take a closer look at each of them:

• Removing decorative elements. The first step is to gain access to the hinges. Close the door without turning the handle, pry the trim with a blunt object so as not to damage the plastic, and bend it slightly.
• Separating hinge elements. Press down on the top of the hinge, this will push the center pin down. Pull it out completely using pliers.
• Removing the door. Take the canvas from both sides, tilt it slightly toward you and pull it up. This should disconnect the loops. It is better to carry out the procedure together, since the structure will be quite heavy.

Interesting video about how I hung the balcony door:

Conclusion

Many owners of apartments and houses have switched to using double-glazed windows, given their durability, ease of use, good performance heat preservation. Any self-respecting head of a family should understand how to regulate faulty plastic balcony doors. Such structures are used on balconies, loggias, and for access to the courtyard of a private house. Self-tuning will allow you to save money, make a timely transition to winter and summer, and avoid poor-quality service from third-party specialists. Before starting work, carefully study the manual so as not to spoil the parts. After performing the adjustment several times, you will not experience difficulties in the future.

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Perfect and precise design metal-plastic door, but it also begins to function poorly. In case of wooden doors In addition to the hinges, this can be caused by deformation of the door leaf or frame itself; plastic doors begin to “act up” solely due to a malfunction of the mechanism. Let's look at how to adjust a plastic door with your own hands in detail.

Possible problems

A normally installed and functioning door should open and close easily, not rub against the frame, and the connection should be uniform around the perimeter. Opened door in the absence of drafts, it should be in a stable position.

The clamping mechanism must “bring” the door without a gap between it and the frame. It’s easy to check - a sheet of paper sandwiched between the door ledge and the frame should be pulled out along the entire length of the door ledge with some effort.
Failure to satisfy any condition means that the geometry is broken.

The plastic balcony door has sagged or the sash has shifted relative to the frame. All defects can be corrected by adjusting the fittings.

If the warranty period has not yet expired

then this should be done Customer Service the company that installed the door. Otherwise, you can call a specialist. But that's what's good about it modern designs, that if you have instructions, self-adjustment of plastic doors is quite possible for anyone and requires a minimum set of tools - hex keys, screwdrivers and pliers.

This article discusses the most common cases of adjusting swing plastic entrance (interior) and balcony doors.

For pendulum or sliding systems There are different methods.

Adjusting a plastic door with three hinges: entrance

Entrance doors differ from interior ones in the thickness of the profile and glass unit, but their hinges are similar. And the differences from balconies are more significant. This is both the type of hinges and the lack of a folding mechanism (for ventilation). Let's figure out how to adjust a plastic door with three hinges yourself.

Typically, such doors have three hinges installed - top and bottom, and the third can stand next to the top or in the middle of the leaf. In principle, this is the usual arrangement and number of hinges so that they normally “support” the weight of the door. Differences may be in the design of the loop and the clamping mechanism, and therefore in the adjustment.

Overlay door hinge (type greenteQ TB 100.ZD.K)

This hinge has a decorative strip and is adjustable in three dimensions.

Horizontal and vertical offset occurs using two screws, and the pressure is adjusted using a screw and a bar between the hinge and the box.

1. To adjust skew:

Adjusting plastic doors relative vertical axis horizontally (right-left), it is necessary to remove the decorative strip on the hinge installed on the canvas. First, you need to open the door and unscrew the screw that holds this bar. Then the door is closed and the bar is removed. Under it there are 6 fastening screws for a screwdriver (perpendicular to the blade) and one adjusting screw for a hexagon - parallel to the blade towards the hinge.

By screwing it in or out, you can adjust the displacement of the door relative to the vertical by 5 mm in each direction along the X axis.

2. To raise (and even lower)

the sash uses a key-adjusting screw located at the lower end of the hinge. It is covered with another decorative strip, which simply “unfastens”.

They can raise the door by 4 mm or lower it by 1 mm, relative to the factory setting along the Y axis.

3.Adjustment of the plastic door: fine adjustment of the pressure

(within 1.5 mm) is carried out using a screw located at the upper end of the loop.

For a “rough” adjustment, you need to remove the door from its hinges, and then the part of the hinge that is installed on the frame. It is attached to it through strips, which can have a thickness from 1 mm to 5 mm. In this way, you can further adjust the door pressure (along the Z axis).

Door hinge type WX

has horizontal adjustment up to 6.2 mm, vertical adjustment up to 4 mm, the clamp can be adjusted with a screw up to 1.8 mm (if necessary, the clamp can be improved with additional bushings at the place where the hinge is attached to the box).

1. Horizontal adjustment occurs using a side screw located under decorative overlay on a hinge that is attached to the door. First, you need to unscrew the screw that secures the position of the hinge relative to the “0” level. It is located in the body of the hinge and runs parallel to the door leaf. Then you need to unscrew the screw that locks the outer decorative body of the hinge; by moving it, you can gain access to the adjusting screw.

With its help, you can shift the position of the sash to the right or left.

2. The pressure adjustment takes place on the mating part of the hinge (attached to the door frame). It is necessary to remove the decorative cap from the end of the loop. Under it you can see an eccentric with slots.

In order to release it, you need to unscrew the locking screw (it is located on the side of the hinge body on the door side). Then, using a special key inserted into the slots of the eccentric, you need to turn it to the required angle and lock it. This way you can strengthen or weaken the pressure.

You can use a regular plate or a wide flat-head screwdriver, but the vertical adjustment screw will get in the way. In this case, it must be completely unscrewed.

3. Vertical adjustment is carried out using a screw screwed into the loop from below, through a pressure adjustment eccentric.

How to adjust a plastic balcony door

Adjustment of plastic doors follows the same algorithm as for plastic window. Each manufacturer's fittings may have differences in adjustment methods, but in many respects they are similar.

Adjustment of plastic doors horizontally (X-axis) to the right or left can be done using two screws in the lower and upper hinge (depending on which part of the door is “rubbed”).

Both screws are visible when the sash is open. The lower one is located in the hinge support part of the box.

The top one is located in the mating part of the hinge on the sash.

By tightening or unscrewing the screw, you can move the sash away from the frame or towards it.

Vertical adjustment (Y axis) is carried out using a screw located in bottom loop behind the decorative strip, with outside doors on the leaf itself.

It is located at the end. By screwing it in or out, the door is raised or lowered.

The pressure is adjusted by turning the eccentrics located at the vertical end of the door leaf.

First you need to find out in which part the clamp is too loose or too strong. The eccentrics “work” in tandem with the locking plates on the box. If the eccentric is located along the sash - the pressure is minimal, perpendicular - maximum. Turn the eccentric using pliers.

Another type of door pressure adjustment occurs not with the help of eccentrics, but with the help of a locking pin at the end of the leaf.

It has a hole for a hex key and a control point (risk). Depending on the position of this point, the pressure can be stronger or weaker. Adjusting plastic doors and very similar.

There is a third type of pressure adjustment, which occurs using a counter (locking) plate located on the box itself. It can move relative to the frame, thereby strengthening and weakening the connection of the door.

In addition, you can adjust the plastic balcony door not only from the side of the hinges and eccentrics, but also from the side of the folding mechanism.

First you need to fold back the open sash

But the mechanism itself does not allow you to turn the handle up when the sash is open. To remove the handle fixation, you need to press the “tongue” (flag, clip) at the end of the door, in the area of ​​the handle itself.

It may look different, but its operating principle is the same - in closed the sash presses it and unlocks the handle, which can be turned up, setting the door to ventilation. If you open the door and press the “tongue” with your hand, then the door in this state can be folded back at the top. But at the same time, it is better to keep it suspended - after all, it will be held down at one point on the lower loop.

The inside of the top hardware mechanism will open (usually the door “closes” it). There will be one (or two) eccentrics with hexagon adjustment screws.

Using them you can press (or press out) the door in the area of ​​the hinges.

By squeezing the “tongue”, the door is returned to a vertical state, after which the door can be closed.

These are the main methods for adjusting mechanisms different types doors.

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