Currently, plastic is one of the most practical materials. Wood is considered environmentally friendly pure material, but at the same time difficult to care for, moreover, wooden structures difficult to adjust after they sag and lose their properties over time.

In order not to be afraid that one day the balcony door simply will not close, or, on the contrary, will slam shut so that it cannot be opened, modern building owners install plastic balcony doors, which can always be adjusted.

When does a door need adjustment?

As a rule, it is impossible to say the exact date or time that is optimal for adjusting the structure. This usually happens closer to the cold season. In summer, the door is often open, so the fittings may become loose, and then adjustment will be required.

You should think about how to bring your door back to normal if the following signs appear:

• Draft
• A crack appeared in the glass unit
• The handle is difficult to turn or, on the contrary, rotates too easily.

Do it yourself or call a professional?

The answer to this question is ambiguous, since on the one hand, reliable master always knows his business, especially if he is an employee of a company that door block installed. But sometimes it happens that it is better to take everything into your own hands. Experts say that coping with such a task on your own is quite possible and there is nothing wrong with it. The main thing is to take the necessary tools and get down to business.

What tools are needed?

Before you begin the adjustment process, you should make sure that you have everything you need for this at home. The set is simple, but without it the matter will not get off the ground.

For this type of work you will need:

• Pliers
• Hex screwdrivers
• Roulette
• Flat and Phillips screwdrivers
• PVC gaskets

Adjustment directions

If you have everything you need ready, you can begin the adjustment process. This can be done: vertically, horizontally or frontally.

The adjustment screws are easy to see when the trim panel is removed. To do this, you need to open the balcony door and use a 3 mm hex key.

Instructions for adjustment directions

Horizontal is the movement of the door leaf to the right or left. Most often it is used when the door stops closing smoothly, and this is due to temperature changes outside - either thaw or frost affect the structure. In order to adjust the door, the hexagon is inserted into the side adjusting screw, which is located in the side surface of the lower hinge. With simple steps, the screw is tightened, so the sash is attracted to the hinge.

The vertical direction is when the door hits the threshold or when dents appear on the seal at the top or bottom. Here, for adjustment, you will need various screwdrivers - these are both 5 and 2.5 millimeter hexagons, and a regular flat-head screwdriver. To displace the main locking plate, you will need a Phillips screwdriver, which every owner has.

And the last direction is frontal. This is a more complicated procedure. It is necessary to remove the glazing beads that regulate the glass unit. Then, gaskets will need to be inserted between the glass unit and the plastic. This is not an easy task, since you need to choose the right thickness and size. Therefore, generalists often resort to this type of adjustment. They can both work with doors and adjust sliding aluminum windows, if they are installed on your balcony.

Does it close tightly?

You can do this yourself, using a regular sheet of paper. Absolutely anyone will do. It is inserted between the sash and the frame. If you need to apply force to pull out the sheet, then everything is in order with your design and it does not require repair or adjustment. If the sheet that you inserted comes out easily, then a gap has formed and the door needs to be adjusted.

If you have done a simple test with paper and it shows that you need to intervene to keep the winter cold, then you need to purchase the necessary tools. They are sold anywhere hardware store. There are such kits in companies that install windows and doors; you can call them and ask the manager. The tools may not be in specialized stores, for example, in departments where they sell bicycles, you can always find sets of hexagons. They cost 400-500 rubles and will always come in handy around the house.

Specific problems

What to do if, for example, a double-glazed window is warped and comes out of the seal?

This happens on one edge of the sash and is visually noticeable. Experts advise removing glazing beads from the frame. This can be done with a sharp object, for example, a knife or spatula. You should not be afraid of damaging the glazing bead; PVC is known for its flexibility, this will avoid deformation. Now you can center the glass unit and insert plastic spacers (their thickness allows you to adjust). Now the glazing beads need to be returned to their place. Here you will need a rubber hammer, which will allow you to drive them back in without damaging the structure.

If condensation appears, does this mean that the door is faulty and requires adjustment?

Condensation occurs when there is not enough ventilation in the room. The plastic structures are quite dense and are not blown from the outside. In Soviet times wooden frames There were cracks that were sealed with cotton wool for the winter. This is not the case with PVC. So if your balcony block located next to the battery, you can put a special one under it supply valve. The door should be installed with a micro-ventilation function; it will open a few centimeters and air will penetrate into the room. You can also use a door comb to secure the door and allow air to circulate. All these devices do not require additional care, function for a long time and can be easily adjusted at home without a specialist.

IN modern world plastic windows and doors are very popular. They have a low weight of the entire structure, tightness and relatively low cost. However, over time, problems arise during their operation, which may require adjustment of the mechanisms.

We identify defects

The identified damage is usually visible to the naked eye:

• The door allows cold air into the room, the tightness of the structure is broken. In order to confirm the specified flaw, you need to perform some actions. A sheet of paper is clamped between the frame and the door, and the structure is locked. Afterwards the paper is pulled out. If it gives in, then the pressure is broken. The operation is carried out around the entire perimeter door leaf. In addition, the defect appears with the onset of frost. If the seal is broken, condensation forms on the double-glazed windows.

• Skewed or sagging door leaf. If the door has sagged, this can be easily identified using a pencil, which is used to trace the door when it is closed. In the case when, with the door open, the drawn line is parallel to the frame, it can be argued that there are no distortions. Under its weight, the door structure may sag. This becomes noticeable when, when opening, the sash touches the threshold, and when closed it forms a gap in the upper corner. Causes: constantly open doors, improper wedging during installation.

• Friction on the box. The door movement is difficult, the door leaf catches on the frame or creaks. If adjustments are not made for a long time, the top PVC layer is worn out, which can result in damage to the profile. Friction brings discomfort to the operation of the fittings, wearing them out and, as a result, causing them to fail.

• The handle is loose, fastenings are loose. Usually the reason is frequent use or wasteful attitude.

• It takes some effort to turn the handle. In this case, damage to the lock core or handle is likely, as well as different kinds litter or wear. The handle does not close completely. A deficiency occurs if the following is noted:

1. subsidence of the door leaf makes it difficult for the trunnions to work;
2. littering.

• Locking mechanism jammed. The reasons can be different - from the simplest in the form of pollution to more complex ones depending on the design.

Required Tools

To adjust the plastic door yourself, you need to stock up on a set of tools:

• Hex keys different diameters(from 2.5 to 5 mm).
• Flathead screwdriver.
• Crosshead screwdriver.
• Roulette.
• Pliers.
• Set of plastic covers.
• Lubricant and seal care product (if necessary).
• Instructions.

Instructions for self-configuration

Manufacturers complete plastic entrance doors with various fastening fittings and control elements. However, the principle of setting up the door structure is the same for all models. It should be noted that such products are characterized by the absence of a tilt-and-turn mechanism, as well as the presence of a special type of hinges.

There are three door configuration schemes:

• The height of the structure is adjusted by tightening the loop from below. For this purpose, the decorative plug is removed from its end part to free access to the central adjustment screw. Rotating the hex key clockwise will raise the door, and counterclockwise will lower it.

• The shift of the canvas to the right or left is adjusted using the side and top loops. The door is fully opened to unscrew the trim on the middle and top hinges, which performs a protective and decorative function. Afterwards it can be removed, but initially the canvas is closed. Adjustment is carried out using a long adjusting screw located horizontally. Uniform shift is achieved by equally tightening the horizontal screw in the middle and top hinges. If the canvas sag, then in the upper part - more.

The degree of pressing of the mechanism is changed by twisting the trunnion. This element is also called an eccentric. Usually there is a mark on it - an indicator. If the eccentric is turned towards the room, the pressure decreases; the direction towards the street will increase the sealing.

If you hear a creaking noise when opening, you need to lubricate the hinges. To do this, remove the protective caps and put the product into the opened holes. Lubricants must take into account climatic conditions and withstand temperature changes well.

Setting up hinges and awnings

Closed overhead hinges are most often installed on plastic and metal-plastic entrance doors. Their number is calculated individually depending on functional characteristics each model.

If there is no glass unit in the design, its weight is significantly reduced. This means that it is enough to equip such a door with two canopies. Accordingly, if the base of the sash is glass, as in the case of metal reinforcement, the structure can have three or more curtains.

To adjust them, there are three methods described above. It is important to understand that by tightening only one part, you can cause the entire profile to bend, since the change in position will occur only at one point. Illiterate adjustment leads to squeaks and distortions.

If defects were identified during the warranty period, it is best to contact the specialists of the selling company. It will be free and hassle-free.

In order to avoid breakdowns, it is better to promptly identify reasons indicating the need for adjustment. Tight closing of the door, drafts, gaps between the frame and the canvas are the first signs of problems. Prevention of malfunctions in the operation of hinges and awnings of PVC doors significantly increases their service life. It can be done either independently or with the help of specialists.

If you decide to independently adjust the door structures, be sure to be patient, carefully read the instructions, and check that you have all the necessary tools. If you have questions, consult with specialists.

In addition, professionals advise not to place high hopes on adjusting the door elements, since it can only provide a displacement of a few millimeters. If the door structure was initially installed with technological violations, then the adjustment will not help.

How to increase the height?

Door designs with a tilt-and-turn mechanism are more complex than entrance ones, but are easily adjusted. If the bottom edge of the door leaf rubs against the threshold, then it’s time to adjust the vertical adjustment screw, that is, you need to lift the door up.

The algorithm for setting up is as follows:

1. Inspect the fasteners for damage and to select the necessary tool. You may need an asterisk wrench instead of a hex key. If broken hinges are identified, unfortunately, you will have to call a specialist. If they are intact, you can start setting up.
2. Remove the decorative protective covers from the hinges.
3. Open the door to allow easier access to the adjustment hole.
4. Find the hex screw on the top hinge and turn it clockwise, making sure the sash is vertical. With a small offset this will be enough.
5. In case of strong shift, the screw on the lower hinge is tightened. Clockwise adjustment raises the door, counterclockwise lowers it.

Using an angle adjustment screw in the upper end of the frame, you can eliminate the problem of the upper part of the frame catching on the sashes. If after adjustment in the closed state of closing the door still has imperfections, the adjustment must be repeated.

How to level?

In order to align the balcony door in horizontal plane, you must use the adjusting screws located under the technological holes of the hinges.

You can make it easier to access the screws by opening the door. The door leaf is shifted to the right by turning the adjusting element counterclockwise. If you turn it clockwise, the shift will be to the left. This method provides a door stroke of 2-3 mm, allowing you to eliminate various types of distortions.

Experts note that sometimes in order to make adjustments, it is necessary to remove the door leaf from the standard clutch. To do this, when the sash is open, press the tab at the end and switch the structure to the “ventilation” mode. This will allow access to the top canopy adjustment screws. After adjustment, the door must be returned to its original state.

What can I do to close it tightly?

If it blows from under the door, it means that the function of pressing it to the frame is broken. To eliminate the defect, perform frontal adjustment of the eccentrics. Changing their position by turning makes it possible to change the degree of pressure of the door to the frame. For the upper part it is possible to adjust by rotating the trunnion, for the lower part - with a screw located on the side edge of the canopy.

Scheme of actions for adjusting the pressure at the bottom of the door:

1. Release the hinges from the decorative protection.
2. Open the door. Press the blocker against the seal.
3. Pull back the top of the door leaf to provide access to the eccentrics.
4. Turn the screw to adjust the desired degree of pressure.
5. For preventive maintenance, lubricate moving parts.
6. Press the lock, set the sash to its original position.
7. To increase the pressure, turn the eccentrics to the maximum level, for which lower the locking bolt, move the elements, tighten the fastening.

The position of the eccentrics must be adjusted depending on the time of year. Experts advise reducing the gap between the frame and the door in winter, and loosening the pressure in summer so that the seals do not dry out and to provide additional ventilation.

Difficulty closing

There have been cases where it takes some effort to close the door. Often the reason is that the door is set to “winter mode”. Then just loosen the adjusting screws.

Sometimes the root cause of poor closing is a clogged latch. Elimination consists of either blowing out the lock and lubricating it, or disassembling the door and cleaning all mechanisms.

For preventive purposes, the lock is adjusted every time the door frame clamping mode is changed from summer to winter, and vice versa.

If the sash hangs on one hinge, this indicates that the door was opened in two modes at once. To eliminate this, you need to find a tongue-shaped lock in the middle of the end and move it to a horizontal position. Pressing the door against the frame, set the handle to the “ventilation” mode, and then to the “opening” mode. This way the defect will be eliminated.

To prevent the causes of sagging of the sash, a supporting element is installed - an opening limiter. Sometimes it is also called a door closer. The element is not mandatory equipment, but is popular.

Functionally, the closer is designed not only to support the open door, but also to regulate the closing speed.

Adjusting the hinge

The durability of door structures is ensured through the use of durable materials. For example, loops are made from Teflon.

Due to the fact that the loops plastic doors They are a hinged mechanism; adjustment work involves understanding the operating principles of such a design.

Ball bearings built into door hinges provide ease of opening and reduce wear. They need to be lubricated and adjusted to work well.

Depending on the identified deficiency, there is the possibility of horizontal, vertical and frontal adjustment.

The main thing is not to delay, otherwise, if used poorly, the door will become loose and the moment of complete destruction of the mechanism will come. It will no longer be possible to restore it.

Changing the seal

If there are drafts, even after adjusting the pressure of the blade in different directions, we can conclude that there is a poor-quality seal. The service life of the seal is several years, but it can become unusable as a result of external damage or improper use. Door gaskets cannot be restored, they can only be replaced.

Types of seals:

• Rubber and caoutchouc. The most common, with increased wear resistance to climate change.
• Polymer based on PVC. The service life is short, it is afraid of temperature changes.
• Polyethylene.

If you follow certain preventive rules, the seal can be replaced much less frequently:

• When carrying out renovations in an apartment, the windows must be closed to avoid dust settling on the seals.
• Washing windows gives an excellent effect, but only if you use non-caustic household chemicals.
• Treating the gaskets with silicone grease or regular glycerin will significantly increase their service life.

DIY replacement

A competent operation to replace the seal will require scissors and silicone glue.

Repair stages:

1. Purchase a seal with the required parameters. This needs to be taken care of in advance. If necessary, visit a hardware store with a sample of the old gasket, where, with the help of a consultant, select an analogue.
2. Removing the old seal from the groove using available tools. The operation must be performed carefully so as not to damage the canvas.
3. Thorough cleaning of the grooves. Dirt will not allow the new insulation layer to be laid properly.
4. Applying silicone glue to the corners. This will prevent the elastic from moving.
5. Laying the insulation into the groove, starting from the attachment point of the old gasket. An even distribution is required, without sagging, folding or tension.
6. Fastening the joint tightly. Sometimes the seal is cut at a 45 degree angle to ensure a tight fit at the end.
7. Quality checking. Cold air must not penetrate the premises.

When carrying out this procedure, it is important to ensure that the rubber does not break, otherwise you will have to change the seal again.

Setting up the handle

Balcony handles classified into mobile and stationary. The stationary function is the point of application of force to open the door. Movable models are necessary not only for operating the blade itself, but also for adjusting the lock. They, in turn, are rotary and push-type. Based on the installation method, door handles divided into mortise and overhead.

For balcony doors, double-sided models are most often used, since they open on both sides. Among the advantages are a durable mechanism, a variety of options, and among the disadvantages is low security for doors that are in general access.

The simplest way door adjustments - repair of a loose handle mechanism. To do this, set the door to the “open” position, remove the protective cover at the base of the handle, opening access to the screws. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the fastening, thereby eliminating the defect.

If the handle turns tightly, as a rule, the reason is the incorrect position of the door leaf. When this factor is eliminated, the opening function should return to normal. Otherwise, the handle along with the lock will have to be completely replaced.

You can replace a broken handle yourself. First you should set it to the “open” mode, then unscrew the screws from the fastening, remove the entire mechanism along with the core. Insert the pre-selected new handle in place of the old one and secure it with screws.

How to adjust for winter?

Pressure adjustment is associated with the expansion and contraction of the seal material during temperature fluctuations. Depending on the season, it is possible to adjust the modes using eccentrics. When they are shifted towards the street, the winter position will be ensured, since the door leaf is pressed tighter. Summer mode implies a shift in reverse side, providing sufficient clearance between the door and frame elements. As a result of such prevention, the doors will last much longer.

It is worth noting that eccentrics are advised to move in one direction, in the same way. Rotation can be done either manually or using special tools, such as pliers.

In addition to the steps described above for insulating the balcony structure, you can also check quality characteristics insulation, and if necessary, change or lubricate with silicone grease.

How to properly repair a metal-plastic balcony door?

At long-term operation metal-plastic doors require repairs, and this does not depend on their price. Major troubles, of course, will require the involvement of a specialist, but prevention and adjustment of mechanisms can be done independently.

You should remember how to adjust the door leaf:

• Vertical elements move the door up and down.
• Horizontal mechanisms make it possible to move the upper and lower corners, move the canvas left and right.

You can troubleshoot other minor problems yourself.

Depressurization

There are two ways to eliminate the deficiency:

• Replacing the seal. With prolonged use or extreme climatic conditions, rubber gaskets lose their elasticity. To date construction market offers a huge selection of seals from various materials. Before replacing, you must carefully remove the remnants of the old gasket; if it is difficult, use a screwdriver or other available tool. The main thing is not to damage the grooves. Degreasing the surface is also an important step, after which it is necessary to apply glue and, without stretching, lay the seal.
• Trunnion adjustment. The eccentrics that ensure the sash is pressed against the frame relax over time, which requires their regular adjustment. Since the elements are located around the entire perimeter, each one should be configured individually. Standard trunnion positions:

1. Summer mode is characterized by loose pressure, the eccentrics are directed towards the street.
2. Winter mode causes tight pressing and the trunnions are adjusted towards the room.
3. The demi-season position of the eccentrics in the center provides an average degree of compression.

Problems with fittings

All running elements of the door structure must be lubricated from time to time with machine oil or by special means to improve their functionality. If the handle becomes loose during operation, it can be easily tightened with a screwdriver. However, the main thing here is not to overdo it. If the hinges are loose, just tighten them with a hex wrench.

If the lower fastening is torn out, you will have to change the hinge. There can be two reasons for this defect:

• Irresponsible manufacturers install regular doors instead of reinforced ones when installing them. window options fastenings, and therefore the hinge cannot withstand the load of a heavy door leaf.
• The presence of short reinforcement inside the door. In this case, the fixing screws only cling to the plastic part of the frame, so the door cannot withstand the weight.

A previous failure may result in deformation of the upper hinge. Due to the fact that the lower fasteners no longer support the sash, it hangs on the upper one, which is not designed for vertical load. In this case, the hinge also needs to be replaced.

When doors are frequently opened and closed in public places, the handle mechanism produces extraneous noise. Since it consists of moving parts, frequent movement wears them out. If after lubricating the parts the problem does not go away, then it is time to replace the locking system.

In addition, damage to the lock may be caused by a breakdown in the connection between the handle and the core or damage to other internal elements. To troubleshoot problems, you need to remove the protective caps and unscrew the mounting screws.

To learn how to properly adjust the door, see the following video.

If you find a cut pin connecting the handle to the core, you should knock out its remains and insert a new one. If the handle itself is faulty, it will have to be replaced. If the lock is broken, you need to pull out the core. By unscrewing the lock at the end of the door, the mechanism is removed. Install a new one, repeating the steps in reverse order. If there is a need to purchase a new lock, it is recommended to choose an analogue from the same company as before.

Other defects

Scratches and other deep defects are common in door structures in families with small children. Dents are common on public doors. Experts advise purchasing the substance Cosmofen at a hardware store. It represents liquid plastic, which is used to treat the scratched surface.

Algorithm for eliminating defects:

1. Clean the surface of the canvas using any household means.
2. After completely dry it is necessary to degrease the parts to be treated.
3. Apply with a spatula thin layer putties.
4. After drying, the surface is sanded with fine sandpaper.
5. Depending on the door material, the door leaf is coated with matte or glossy varnish.

Plastic doors for balconies can be considered in all respects a worthy alternative familiar to everyone wooden doors: if they comply with all the rules, then they provide the rooms with tightness at a sufficiently high level and perfectly isolate them from both drafts and noise.

Made from PVC balcony doors are very popular due to their many inherent positive characteristics, but it is noticed that they, due to heavy weight, after a while they begin to sag and, as a result, lose their hermetic properties. However, sagging doors should not be immediately replaced and thrown away: their design is designed in such a way that it allows you to get rid of all the flaws and successfully use the doors for a long time.

Not everyone knows how to adjust a plastic balcony door with their own hands. Many people prefer to use the services of the company that installed the doors, but calling specialists, especially if the warranty period for servicing the door structure has already expired, costs quite a significant amount. In fact, adjusting the doors is not at all difficult and even an inexperienced master can handle it.

Those who are unfamiliar with the design of a plastic door to a balcony need to remember just a few signs that draw the owner’s attention to the fact that the structure urgently needs to be adjusted. These include:

• crack in the glass unit;
• incorrect installation of fittings;
• the appearance of cold things in the room air flow or drafts.

The reason for the appearance of all these phenomena is most likely that the seal has become bent relative to the door leaf, which often occurs due to sagging hinges. The sagging of the hinges causes cracks to form. If plastic windows and doors were installed in a new building that was recently put into operation, then its subsidence is a completely normal phenomenon, which means that plastic structures will invariably need corrective adjustment. If the glass unit cracks on its own, this means that the profile of the door structure is installed incorrectly and is not used as intended. In this case, it is also recommended to adjust the door.

Adjusting a metal-plastic balcony door

Experienced craftsmen It is advised to start adjusting balcony doors using special adjustment mechanisms in groups door hinges. The horizontal mechanisms of such groups regulate the upper and lower corners of the structure, which allows you to move the door leaf to the right or left, and vertical elements designed to move the door down or up.

Instructions for self-adjustment of doors

For those who decide to figure out on their own how to adjust plastic balcony doors, the video posted below on our website will help clarify all the unclear points.

Preparatory work

To diagnose the cause of a malfunction in the operation of a plastic door structure, you need to have:

• 4 mm hex key in the shape of the letter “L”;
• plastic linings.

For an accurate diagnosis, you need to open the structure and carefully examine the condition of the sealing element. You can clearly see from the seal which direction the door has moved: in this place it is compressed and sometimes even broken by the leaf.

Adjusting the top hinge of a PVC door

Incorrect operation of the handle also indicates that the door leaf is displaced. If it is misaligned, the handle turns with a much smaller amplitude and requires much more effort to turn it than before.

Basic Rules

The basic rules that apply when adjusting a plastic balcony door are extremely simple:

First you need to move the hexagon top corner designs left and right. Then you need to remove the plug from the top loop, and then tighten its screw a little. The same hex key is used for this.

Adjusting a plastic door with your own hands

To correctly align the sash in the horizontal direction, you need to turn it to the right or left around the loop located at the bottom. To do this, you will need to remove the plug installed on it.

If the seal has been deformed from below, then the sash can be slightly lifted by hand or adjusted in the vertical direction. If it is damaged at the top, then you need to try to adjust the hinge so that the sash goes down a little.

It should be remembered that if you need to raise the door, you need to turn the screw to the left, and if you need to lower it, then in the opposite direction, that is, to the right.

Sometimes it happens that the above adjustment does not lead to the desired result. In this case, experts say that the door needs to be “pulled out.” To do this, it is necessary to remove the glazing beads, and line the upper edge of the door structure and the glass unit with plastic overlays. This work must be done as carefully as possible, especially if the door is still subject to warranty repairs.

Adjusting the locking pin on a PVC door

It often happens that it is necessary to adjust the balcony door structure, since it is characterized by leaky clamping. To do this, you need to install a counter plate on the profile. If the door has a hole for a hex key, then it should be inserted into it and turned halfway. If there is no hole, door hardware pins can be used instead.

The trunnions are turned with pliers, and it is very important to carefully monitor their position. If they are placed parallel to the balcony profile, the trunnions will weakly press it, and if perpendicular, they will provide the maximum possible pressure.

Adjustment screw on PVC door

It happens that the sash does not sag along its entire length, but only on the side where the locking mechanism is located. In this case, professional craftsmen call it “lost an angle.” To check whether the cause of sagging has been correctly determined, it is enough to measure the structure crosswise diagonally and check whether the dimensions of the diagonals match. A minor discrepancy can be ignored, but if one of the diagonals is significantly shorter than the other, then the door needs to straighten its geometry.

In this case, you should proceed as follows:

• remove the double-glazed window and sandwich panel (it is located at the bottom of the door);
• straighten the sash and tighten the fasteners;
• insert the double-glazed window into place, wedge the sash and install the glazing beads in place.

To dismantle the glass unit, the glazing beads must be removed. This is easy enough to do by prying them off with a spatula or a regular knife. Experienced craftsmen recommend starting this process from the middle of the longest bead, and it will be more convenient to remove all other beads starting from the corners.

After removing the glass unit, it is necessary to lift and fix in this position with the help of a stop the side of the sash that sags. During the work, it is best to lean the glass unit against the wall and secure it securely so that it does not fall and become damaged. The geometry is checked using the method of comparing diagonals already described above.

After checking the geometry, it’s time to check the fasteners on the millennium (that’s what the connector is called) and, if necessary, tighten all the screws. Having tightened the fasteners, takoz (plastic straightening pads) are placed in the corners of the double-glazed window, and when the double-glazed window is already installed in place, the door frame is wedged against it to give the entire structure greater rigidity. Wedging is not at all difficult: to do this, you need to insert some kind of non-metallic gasket (for example, linoleum or a plastic plate) in the lower corner on the handle side and in the upper corner on the hinge side.

Attaching the seal to a PVC door

Despite the relative simplicity of the work described, it should be performed very carefully, since there is a possibility of damage to the glass unit. In order to temporarily fix a double-glazed window in the frame, you can replace the vertical bead with the one that should have been positioned horizontally. A short horizontal bead will not interfere with the work, but will also prevent the package from falling out. The lower part of the structure is wedged in exactly the same order.

In order for PVC doors to serve their owners for many decades and not suddenly discover that the plastic door to the balcony does not open, the condition of the structure should be constantly monitored and all prescribed care measures should be followed. If any deformations (including sagging) are detected, the doors must be adjusted immediately. It is not necessary to call a specialist for this, but in order to perform the necessary operations yourself, it is recommended to first understand all stages of adjustment.

Much of what is not immediately clear from reading educational texts becomes much clearer after watching videos demonstrating the correct door adjustment process. It is also important to understand that decorating balcony doors and nearby windows should be done only after the doors have been correctly adjusted.

Adjusting a plastic balcony door yourself video

Adjusting a plastic door with your own hands Adjusting clamping screw on the door PVC Mount seal on PVC door

Every day, the door on the balcony is subjected to repeated opening and closing cycles. It is not surprising that over time, even reliable fittings fail. In case of insufficient pressure to the frame, jamming of the sash or incorrect response to the position of the handle, do not rush to contact service department. The listed problems are solved easy adjustment plastic balcony door, for which you don’t have to be a professional. It is enough to have a hex key on hand and the knowledge gained after reading this manual.

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

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

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

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

Tilt and turn fittings are manufactured in such a way as to ensure convenient operation and easy setup. products For this purpose, the mechanism is equipped with several adjusting bolts, which allow:

• increase or decrease the pressure of the canvas to the frame;
• lower or raise the sash;
• adjust the horizontal position of the balcony door.

Location of adjustment elements for the plastic balcony door

Problems with plastic doors and methods for eliminating them

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

Pressure adjustment for insufficient sound and heat insulation

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

The blade is pressed using special eccentrics (trunnions) cylindrical. They are placed on the vertical ends - 4 on the front (from the handle side) and 2 on the back (from the hinges). Another 1 eccentric is located on top, directly on the scissors, which hold the sash in tilt mode.

Depending on the hardware manufacturer appearance trunnions may vary slightly

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

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

Pressure adjustment depending on the season

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

A situation often arises when the door leaf rubs against the frame, which forces you to put more effort into closing the balcony. Adjusting the hinges (top or bottom) will help solve this problem.

The top hinge is equipped with an adjusting bolt, which can be reached by opening the sash 90°. Rotating the bolt clockwise causes the top edge of the blade to be pulled towards the loop. Accordingly, rotating the bolt counterclockwise causes the opposite effect - the upper edge moves away from the hinge.

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

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

Set up bottom loop most often from the inside, since the slope interferes with the outside

The lower hinge performs another function - it allows you to lower or raise the sash. A vertical screw located at the top of the mechanism is designed for this. To get to it, you must first remove the decorative trim. Rotating the screw clockwise raises the door leaf, and counterclockwise causes it to lower.

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

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

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

Opening the door in two positions at once

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

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

If, when you turn the handle up, the door leaf not only reclines to the ventilation mode, but also opens completely, most likely the bottom of the sash has shifted towards the hinge. At the bottom of the end on the handle side there is a special lock that fixes the angle in tilt mode. For it to work correctly, the lock must fit into the mate located on the frame. If the angle is excessively shifted, locking does not occur, and the door opens in any position of the handle.

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

For normal operation of the lock, a couple of millimeters may be missing, so you should check the result after each turn

In the rotation mode, the door tilts at the same time

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

The solution to the problem is simple. It is enough to lift the door slightly when closed so that the upper eccentric fits into the groove of the mating part and fixes the angle. The procedure is performed by adjusting the lower loop.

To eliminate unintentional tilt, just make a few turns clockwise

Adjusting the PVC door handle

How to tighten a loose handle in 1 minute:

Self-service of plastic balcony doors

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

Seal lubrication

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

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

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

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

Lubricating hardware

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

After lubricating, close the door and turn the handle several times to activate the lock mechanism. This will help the lubricant penetrate into remote corners.

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

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

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

Plastic doors have become a worthy alternative to wooden ones and external design, both in cost and durability. To ensure high durability, it should be remembered that any mechanism needs periodic adjustment, so adjusting plastic doors is a mandatory procedure. Next, we will look in detail at how to adjust a plastic door yourself, using a minimal set of tools.

Adjusting a plastic door is a very real task.

Before adjusting the doors yourself, study the documents for the purchased product. Firstly, there may be detailed instructions on setting up this particular model, and secondly, you should make sure that the warranty has already expired, because if the door is under warranty, then one call is enough, and it will be set up for you.

Setting up entrance and interior plastic doors with your own hands differs from adjusting plastic ones balcony structures. This is caused by several reasons:

• Plastic thickness and profile configuration for balcony and interior doors different. By the way, the design of entrance and interior doors is almost the same, so adjusting a plastic entrance door is done in the same way as adjusting an interior door.
• The adjustment of plastic entrance doors is mainly carried out by adjusting the hinges, and additional fittings and handles are involved in the adjustment of balcony doors.
• A balcony door is often equipped with a folding ventilation mechanism, which is also adjustable, while its entrance and interior counterparts do not have a folding ventilation mechanism at all.
• How to adjust plastic doors is largely influenced by the weight of the structure. Often, a balcony door is almost half the weight, which means there are fewer adjustment and locking screws in the design.

How to properly adjust a plastic balcony door is written in detail with examples and explanations. If your plastic balcony door is completely jammed, then there is information about the causes of the breakdown and methods of repair.

When to adjust doors

Any, even the most expensive and beautiful plastic door, sooner or later needs adjustment. The need for periodic adjustment is caused by the following reasons:

• The building itself may sink. In this case, the box warps slightly.
• Problems may be caused by incorrect installation. Here the errors will appear within a month. As a rule, the door closes tightly or poorly.
• Incorrect or intensive use. Often this requires adjusting the hinges and replacing the seal.
• Doors can sag under their own weight. Here the hinges are also tightened in height, plus sometimes the pressure of the plastic door needs to be adjusted.

Before adjusting a plastic door, you need to diagnose it. This will give a clear understanding of which node needs to be configured.

First of all, inspect the door leaf and the receiving frame around the perimeter. Minor abrasions indicate that the door has sagged. Immediately mark these places with a pencil.

If you notice that it has begun to leak through the doors, it means that there is a gap somewhere along the perimeter of the canvas. It is useless to examine the clamp with a lit candle in plastic doors; the flame will begin to fluctuate only if there is a very large gap, while small cracks are covered with a seal, and the candle does not react to them.

The sagging area can be identified using a sheet of paper. You need to insert a sheet of paper between the frame and the door leaf, then close the doors and try to pull the paper out. If the pressure is good, the paper will sit tightly, but if the pressure is poor, you will pull out the sheet freely. This way the entire perimeter is examined.

It happens that the door clamp has absolutely nothing to do with it, the rubber seal is simply worn out or damaged in some area. In this case, you must first replace the seal and then check the pressure.

To identify the curvature of the door leaf horizontally and vertically, you need to completely close the doors and trace the leaf along the contour with a simple pencil. Next, take a ruler and measure the distance from the drawn line to the edge of the box.

Vertically you need to measure at three or four points, horizontally at two or three points. Although sometimes without measurements, the naked eye can see where the doors have moved.

Not so often, but it still happens that the cause of problems with doors is the locks themselves, the strike and locking strips of the locks, as well as the latches and the door closer. Therefore, when diagnosing, we recommend disconnecting the closer first, and then checking the lock group. If everything is in order there, then you can begin checking according to the scheme described above, that is, looking for abrasions, checking the pressure with a paper sheet and outlining the outline of the canvas.

By the way, if you find out that the reason is in the closer, then information on setting it up can be found.

Technique for adjusting various components in plastic doors

It is impossible to say unequivocally how to adjust a plastic entrance door, because the fittings are produced by many companies, which means that its adjustment scheme may differ in each individual case. As already noted - if there are problems with closing entrance doors and the locks are fine, which means you need to look at the hinges.

If the doors are equipped with GreenteQ hinges

Regardless of which company manufactured the hinges, in all such mechanisms, plastic doors can be independently adjusted in three directions:

1. The door does not close tightly, that is, the clamp.
2. Vertical is when the door needs to be raised or lowered.
3. Horizontally - this is when it is necessary to pull the canvas to the right or left.

Almost half of the plastic doors that exist today are equipped with door hinges from the GreenteQ brand. Plus many competitors simply copy general principle the operation of this mechanism, so we will focus on it.

To get to the regulating system, you first need to remove three plastic plugs: on the top, bottom and side.

Next you need to remove the decorative trim itself. To do this, you need to open the door and unscrew the fixing screw, which is located on the inside of the hinge. In GreenteQ hinges, this screw is made for a Phillips screwdriver; there are also screws for a flat-head screwdriver and a thin hexagon.

The pressure on GreenteQ hinges is adjusted by the upper vertical eccentric. This mechanism is located on the part of the hinge that is attached to the door leaf.

You need to insert a 4 mm hexagon into the eccentric and then turn it clockwise or counterclockwise. By rotating the hexagon, you can adjust the clamp by approximately 0.75 mm.

If a play of 0.75 mm does not suit you, for example, due to replacing the rubber seal with a thicker one, then you can replace the gasket under the part of the hinge that is fixed to the box. These gaskets are sold. The thickness ranges from 1 to 5 mm, in 1 mm increments.

The hinge spacer can have a thickness from 1 to 5 mm.

The horizontal mechanism of this model is adjusted with a side screw. The screw head is made for a 4 mm hexagon, and the screw itself is part of a horizontal structure. To adjust the hinge, you must first loosen the six mounting screws using a Phillips screwdriver. You don’t need to completely unscrew the screws, just loosen them slightly so that the mechanism moves.

To adjust the door leaf vertically, you need to tighten or loosen the bottom screw. It is noteworthy that the door, adjusted at the factory, lowers only 1 mm and rises 4 mm. This paradox is caused by the fact that the canvas often needs to be lifted, as it sags under its own weight.

Plastic doors – vertical adjustment of the door leaf.

After all the settings, the plastic door closes. decorative overlay, the internal screw is screwed in to secure this cover, and the plugs are installed last.

Setting up the hinges of the WX model

If GreenteQ type hinges are installed on both interior and entrance plastic doors, then the WX model hinges are more designed for heavy street doors, and they are installed not only on plastic, but also on aluminum structures.

The first to be removed are the decorative plugs from the bottom and top. They do not fit tightly; to remove such a plug, you just need to pry it off with a knife.

On the inside, next to the lid latch, there is another hexagon locking screw. It directly fixes the mechanism responsible for adjusting the door leaf horizontally. There is no need to unscrew this screw completely, just loosen it.

As a rule, the decorative protective cover in these models is not completely removed; it is only raised slightly. So, when you lift it, you will find an adjusting screw on the side; the doors are adjusted with this screw.

As the screw rotates, the doors will move to the right or left. The maximum stroke here is about 3 mm.

In the hinges of the WX model, you can still adjust the pressure. The mechanism itself is located in the second, mating part of the structure. To see it, you must first remove the cap. After this, also open the door and release the locking screw from inside the hinge.

This mechanism has another locking plug. It is installed on top and made with a hexagon. This plug is unscrewed and removed completely.

Now it's time to adjust the clamp. To do this, a key or some suitable device is inserted into special grooves, and the mechanism is turned. The key stroke is about 90º, the clamping value is +/- 1 mm.

Do not forget that the mechanisms are “delicate”. After adjustment, they must close and the locking screws must be tightened. Closing is performed in reverse order.

A few words about replacing the seal

In this case, the good news is that the window and door seals are almost the same, and most importantly, the replacement principle is no different. Manufacturers promise that door seal capable of standing for 5–7 years, but according to experienced craftsmen, maximum for rubber seal on doors does not exceed 2–3 years.

Remember, any plastic construction is equipped with several sealing circuits, and the configuration of each of these circuits is different, so it is advisable to take a complete set.

Example of a three-circuit seal for a plastic structure.

It is impossible to adjust the seal; to some extent you can extend its life by lubricating it with silicone, but nothing more. If the tires are worn out, then you only need to change them.

The replacement technology is extremely simple:

• Find the edge of the old seal and, prying it with something sharp, pull it out of the grooves.
• Next, use a knife or thin screwdriver to clean out the remaining glue and rubber from the groove.
• After this, use the same screwdriver or something similar to push the tongue of the new seal into the groove along the entire perimeter.
• To prevent the seal from being torn out of the groove during operation, it is placed on glue, but you need to act without fanaticism, we drip the glue pointwise, in increments of 50–100 mm, otherwise the next time you replace it you will get tired of cleaning the grooves.

Conclusion

If you figure it out, adjusting the entrance or interior plastic door through the hinges will not be difficult. This is much easier than adjusting balcony or window fittings. You can find adjustments of other types of doors with detailed photos and videos.