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Many of us sometimes hear the phrase “be careful, the doors are opening” several times a day on public transport, but few people pay attention to the specific word – “caution”. Meanwhile, the main emphasis in the phrase is on this word.

Every person passing through doorway into some unfamiliar room, we have the right to assume that the door will unexpectedly show its character and really play the role of the element it should be - an element of the building envelope.

Sometimes, of course, the door does not allow you to enter the room, because it is simply closed. But there are times when the door leaf comes into conflict with the door frame, or, simply put, the door “sticks.” To correct this defect, in some cases it is even necessary to replace damaged doors, and in some cases it is enough to simply adjust them.

Today we’ll talk about how to adjust a plastic door.

Why adjust a PVC door

Some time ago, answering your questions, I talked about how to adjust the opening sashes in plastic windows. Apparently, you have completely figured out the windows, and now new questions have already begun to arrive about how misaligned plastic doors can be brought into working order.

Discussing the topic of adjusting doors made of PVC profiles will take a little longer than adjusting windows, because door hanging systems have a greater variety than window sash fastenings. In addition, the door structure is additionally equipped with complex locking fittings and a lock with a latch embedded in the profile.

Easy to adjust hinge and locking system plastic doors in the event that the warranty period indicated by the manufacturer or installer is still valid door design. Call a technician, complain to him about the problem that has arisen and wait until he gets everything in order. ideal condition- the task is not at all difficult.

We will look at another frequently encountered plot, in which two main characters actors– you and a misaligned PVC door.

Types of plastic doors

Attentive consumers, of course, noticed that All doors are divided into two types: entrance and interior.

But this is not the only difference between door designs.

Additionally, entrance door blocks are also divided according to the type of opening - automatic and mechanical.

Automatic entrance doors can be:

• sliding single-leaf or double-leaf, with opening to the left, right, behind the wall or behind a fixed sash;
• carousel, with three or four leaves with different types drive;
• hinged with one or two doors.

Interior doors, in turn, are divided into solid and transparent (French windows). A special place among interior doors occupy doors installed on the way out of the room to the balcony or loggia.

This type of door structure differs from the others in that it is not installed on its own, but together with part of the window block, and one of its sides is fixed not in the doorway, but in the window frame.

Another significant difference between plastic balcony doors and other door structures is that their curtains are similar to those used to fasten window sashes.

Previously, all balcony doors (first wooden, and then plastic) were made according to the same design: the lower half was blank, the upper half was filled with glass.

Recently, when people increasingly began to use balconies and loggias not as storage rooms, but as a cozy, good repair a place to relax, then balcony doors began to be made according to the type French windows, that is, completely glazed.

A door in which the entire panel is glazed with a high-quality double-glazed unit weighs no less than its metal prototype, and is framed by a PVC profile. This means that such a design must have special reinforced fittings.

Immediately after installation balcony door it must meet the following requirements:

• the canvas around the entire perimeter should be pressed tightly against the door frame;
• in the half-open position, the door leaf must be in a static state, that is, it should not close or open arbitrarily;
• the canvas should not sag or cling with the profile or fittings to the strikers installed on the box;
• the locking handle should move around its axis freely, without visible resistance.

If the installers did a great job and did everything according to established rules, then going out onto the balcony will not soon cause you certain difficulties, the cause of which may be a skewed door leaf.

But if the slightest signs of malfunction appear in the operation of the balcony door, then the “disease” should not be started, since its consequences will only get worse.

You should promptly seek help from a specialist or correct the defect yourself.

Technology for adjusting a plastic door in the video:

Adjusting balcony door hardware

If you carefully read my articles, then you have already come across recommendations for adjusting window sashes. The principle of their adjustment does not differ from the same process in relation to the door to the balcony, since the fastening fittings in both cases are absolutely the same.

There is only one small addition to the design of the balcony door. It is a hook at the end of the door leaf on the side where the load-bearing curtains are attached. Technical purpose The purpose of this element is to help the rather long side profile, when the sash is closed, not to bend, but to press its entire plane tightly against the frame.

This hook, like all other points of the locking mechanism, consists of a strike plate fixed to the frame and a movable pin installed at the ends of the sash.

Adjustment of the clamping force on the additional hook is carried out in the same way as at other points: by rotating the trunnion around its axis using a hexagon or a special spanner (the choice of tool depends on the design features of the trunnion itself).

In order to adjust the position of the sash, you need to remove the plastic plug from the lower pin curtain, use a hex key inserted into the cylinder fixed to the sash, and turn the adjusting screw. Turning clockwise will raise the door leaf. If you turn the hex counterclockwise, the sash will lower.

You can move the bottom of the sash left or right by turning the hexagonal adjustment located in the lower part of the curtain attached to the door frame.

To change the position of the upper part of the sash from left to right, you need to tighten the fittings that are part of the fastening of the frame to the upper curtain. The adjustment point is located in the horizontal plane of the upper end of the sash, next to the upper curtain.

Pay attention to one detail: the adjusting screw, responsible for the movement of the bottom of the sash to the right and left, has access from both sides. If the slope does not fit close to the curtain in which the adjustment is located, then the hexagon can be inserted into the screw on the side of the slope and try to lift the door when it is in the closed position.

I strongly recommend not to do this, because the door may be pressed too tightly against the frame, and if you turn the screw using excessive force, you can easily break the thread on it, which will lead to complete failure of the lower support curtain.

How to detect defects

Fans of various kinds of test events when checking the carried out construction work There is one trick that is aimed at checking the quality of the door frame rebate to the door leaf in a PVC profile structure. It consists in the fact that when the sash is slightly open, you need to put a piece of paper under it on the frame, and then close the sash tightly, moving the locking handle to the “closed” position.

A similar operation should be carried out by applying the sheet along the entire contour of the clamp.

If the force with which the sheet is pulled out different places turns out to be different, which means that the door is slowly beginning to lose its position as a well-adjusted product. Therefore, you need to prepare for the fact that you will soon have to carry out a number of measures to return it to a properly working state.

Another way to detect pre-emergency operation of a door leaf is to draw a line around the perimeter of the leaf with a simple pencil when the door is closed. If, upon opening the door, you see that the pattern does not geometrically exactly match doorway, then this will also indicate that there are some deviations in the adjustment.

A similar operation should be carried out even when the door has already begun to touch the frame. The drawing will show how much the door has changed its standard position, and in which direction the adjusting screws should be turned to return it to its original position.

What tools are used to adjust plastic doors?

Before you begin adjusting the mechanism that holds and presses the door leaf to the door frame, you need to prepare a simple set of construction tools:

• screwdrivers (pairs) different sizes) two types - cruciform and flat;
• set of hexagons.

The kit for these items requires knowledge, which I will now share with you.

I urge you: do not proceed with adjustments without reading and viewing the necessary information. door leaf.

The trial and error method is not suitable in this case, because, as a rule, it leads to breakage of the fittings. Replacing a damaged element is not a quick and difficult task, because only a complete analogue of the broken part can be suitable for this replacement.

How to adjust a PVC door

PVC profile doors are an indispensable attribute most public and commercial establishments. In many country houses their owners use plastic glazed doors to fence off hallways and exits from the premises to the terrace or winter garden.

In private houses, there is usually no increased load on plastic entrance doors (unless Small child sometimes he will ride on them, holding the handles of the sash).

But in those places where crowds of people are constantly moving, and even some of them, leaving the room, dissatisfiedly slam the door, any door structures installed on this busy path have a very hard time.

Exactly because of this reason Plastic entrance doors are structurally different from PVC interior and balcony doors. They are more durable and have better heat and sound insulation.

PVC entrance doors serve not only as the building envelope, designed to provide entry and exit from the premises.

Their additional purpose is to prevent the spread of fire.

To do this, the surface of the plastic is coated with a special non-flammable polyvinyl chloride film , providing an increased fire safety class.

Of course, a film that provides protection in case of fire is very good, but it is even better if during the same fire the door leaf does not jam, it does not sag and allows everyone to quickly and unhinderedly leave the room. And this is only possible if the door curtains and locking mechanism are correctly adjusted and operating normally.

For the process of adjusting the pressure of the Alutex overhead hinges, watch the video:

Adjusting overhead curtains

The required number of door curtains connecting the frame to the leaf is calculated for each design individually and depends mainly on the weight of the door leaf.

If the sash design does not have a double-glazed window, and its leaf is covered only with a light sandwich panel, then two curtains are sufficient to secure such a sash.

But, usually, on a plastic entrance door that has glazing, there can be from three to four curtains, each of which has three types of adjustment.

It is important to know that if you try to change the position of the door leaf by tightening the adjustments of only one curtain, this can cause a point curvature of the profile (that is, it will bend only in the area where the adjustable curtain is attached).

It is precisely this kind of illiterate adjustment that subsequently causes squeaks that appear at the place where the curtains are attached.

Some “experts” advise that if squeaks occur, lubricate the hinges by pouring machine oil into them. Yes, maybe for a while the lubricant will be able to reduce extraneous noise when opening the door, but over time they will still appear again.

I can responsibly declare that a properly adjusted door without any lubrication should not make any sounds when slamming, except, perhaps, a soft slap.

For an algorithm for adjusting the top hinge of a plastic balcony door, watch the video:

How to raise a door leaf

I want to make a reservation right away - there are several constructively different models door curtains. How to regulate each specific model must be considered separately, using an individual approach. I’ll be honest: I used to come across such samples that, even with some experience, it was not immediately possible to guess which of the adjusting screws was installed in which place.

But for the last five years, there have been no new samples - apparently, the designers who are creating more and more new parts for attaching the sash to the frame have run out of imagination, or have they finally found best option door curtain designs.

Below we will look at how to adjust the most common type of door curtain.

If there is a need to change the position of the door leaf by lifting it a few millimeters up, you need to perform the following steps:

• find the place where the adjusting screws are installed on all curtains. As a rule, this place is located at the lower end of the cylindrical part of the curtain;
• select a wrench of the required size from a set of hexagons;
• move the sash from the “closed” position to the “half-open” position;
• insert the key into the upper curtain and turn it half a turn or a full turn as necessary;
• exactly the same radius of rotation to which the hexagon was turned when adjusting the first curtain, it is necessary to turn the adjusting screws of the remaining curtains;
• check the quality of the adjustment by closing the door;
• If the defect has not disappeared and the door needs to be further raised, then all adjustment steps must be repeated sequentially.

If the door leaf is heavy, you can lighten the load on the first adjusting screw, which, in fact, transfers the weight of the entire lifted sash.

To do this, you can build a kind of lever under the sash and, by lightly pressing on it, help the adjusting screw lift the heavy sash.

You can also gradually lift the sash by making small movements with a hexagon, adjusting each curtain in turn.

How to press a plastic door leaf to a door frame

Unlike a balcony door, where the pressure to the frame occurs due to the rotation of eccentrics installed at the ends of the frame, the entrance plastic door has a different adjustment principle.

The difference between both methods of closing is that in the front door the door leaf is fixed due to a latch located in the body of the lock or separately installed at the end of the door. Whereas in the balcony door, the clamping mechanism is fixed and adjusted by turning the locking handle, which pushes the trunnions located at the ends of the sash into the hook with the counter strips installed on the frame.

Let me remind you that we are considering one of several, the most common design options for a door curtain.

Adjustment of the pressure of the plastic entrance door leaf from the side where the curtains are installed should be carried out according to the following scheme:

• remove decorative plugs from the upper cylindrical part of all curtains. Please note: sometimes the manufacturer provides a hint on the plug itself - in which direction the screw should be turned in order for the sash to move closer or further away from the frame;
• select the required hex key diameter;
• insert it from above into the lower or upper (there is no fundamental difference) adjusting screw;
• gradually, little by little (no more than 10 0) by tightening the key, achieve the desired pressure. You can check the strength of the prim using a piece of paper (see above).

Many “homemade” people, not understanding the principle of operation of this adjustment, begin to turn the hexagon like the steering wheel of a ship, hoping to find the ideal point by trial and error. Sometimes this leads to the fact that the cheating is then corrected and the door is returned to the right direction operation will be difficult even for a real specialist.

Therefore, before adjusting this unit, you should first become familiar with its structure.

An oval-shaped adjusting screw protruding upward is attached to the lower curtain, onto which, when connecting the curtain to the frame, the part of the curtain fixed to the sash is put on.

In the upper cylindrical part of each curtain there is an oval-shaped hole into which an adjusting screw fits. Their connection is a regular eccentric, which, when turned by 90 0, changes the position of the sash clamp.

Having adjusted the pressure of that side of the door leaf on which the curtains are located, you should begin adjusting the leaf from the side of the door handle.

Plastic entrance doors can be equipped with a regular latch or a latch built into the lock. The latch striker mounted on the frame is usually equipped with a sliding insert.

To increase the pressure on the door leaf, unscrew the two screws securing the sliding insert and move it closer to the seal installed on the frame.

Having firmly fixed the insert in the new place, you should check the quality of the connection between the sash and the frame by conducting a test using a paper sheet (see above).

Various options for adjusting the doors to the balcony in the video:

How to change the tilt of a door leaf

Adjusting the inclination of the door leaf relative to the plane of the door frame in different versions of the curtains is carried out using different methods.

Let me remind you that we are considering the most popular design option for door curtains. In this case, the most difficult part is removing the curtain cover located on the door leaf - it is under it that the adjusting screw is located.

To gain access to the screw, open the flap completely and locate the locking bolt in the inside of the curtain that holds the curtain cover in place. Having picked up required diameter hexagon, you should completely unscrew the stopper and remove the cover, sliding it along the slide towards the door handle.

After the cover is removed, you will immediately see the adjusting screw, by tightening which you will visually notice how the canvas changes its position relative to the frame.

I remind you again that Under no circumstances should you turn only one screw several turns at once.. This may cause the threads on the screw to become stripped.

The sash should be tilted by gradually tightening each screw required quantity rpm

What can you do to make plastic doors less likely to require adjustment?

The long-term operation of the fittings holding a plastic door depends, first of all, on the measurer, who carried out all the necessary dimensions and calculated the geometric parameters of the new door.

If at this stage a mistake was made, and the tolerance between the doorway and the finished product exceeded the permissible standard of 10-20mm, then the installers, of course, will install the door, but its fastening to the wall will not be strong enough.

This defect cannot be corrected by installing an additional number of anchors, since the anchor simply fixes the position of the door frame, and polyurethane foam, which plays the role of the main seal, loses this quality at a rate directly proportional to the increase in the thickness of the layer between the opening and the door frame.

Therefore, if the door is more than a couple of centimeters smaller than the opening, when the door leaf slams, the dynamic load will each time be transferred to the frame, which, due to its unstable position, will loosen the fittings.

The next reason for premature failure of door hardware can be created by designers who calculate the number of curtains for a specific sample.

According to the technology, the number of curtains depends on the weight of the door leaf. If there is an error in the calculations, for example, after installation of three fastening points instead of the required four, and when the door operates under conditions of increased load, for example, at the entrance to a store, you should expect a quick failure of not only the adjustment, but also the fastening of the curtains themselves.

Another reason for frequent door leaf adjustments may be the intensive work of the door structure. In this case, it is possible and even necessary to equip the door leaf with a closer.

These parts protruding above the door, of course, do not add additional aesthetic appeal to the door structure, but the fact that they are very convenient and allow you to prolong the trouble-free operation of the door is beyond doubt.

Quite often, we ourselves are the cause of a loose door system. For example, when in a bivalve swing door We forget to close one of the latches that secure the non-functional part of the door leaf from the bottom and top.

Features of plastic entrance doors

For the production of PVC entrance doors it is especially used durable profile, special steel reinforcement. Therefore from three types plastic doors (balcony, interior and entrance) the last one is the heaviest, and for its normal functioning, reinforced fittings and special, more reliable types of door handles and special closers are used.

In order for the front door to serve as a reliable barrier to noise and cold, its design uses a double sealing circuit, which ensures that such a door unit performs all functional duties.

All entrance doors have one general feature– absence of the lower part of the protruding frame, such as, for example, a window block.

If this lower section remained at the door frame, it would protrude above the floor surface and would certainly interfere with passing people. Therefore, the lower threshold of the entrance door is made flat, not rising above the floor surface.

In order not to leave this section of the door structure unprotected from the passage of cold air and sound waves, some door leaves are equipped with magnetic thresholds.

This system is designed in such a way that two magnetic bars, recessed into the level with the threshold, are magnetized to a metal strip attached to the lower end of the door leaf when the door is closed. When the door is opened, the magnets fall inside the threshold without interfering with the passage.

It must be taken into account that this part, important for heat and sound insulation, can only work with precisely adjusted adjustment of the door leaf, when it is located exactly above the magnets and at the height necessary for their operation.

One of the main functions of the front door (no matter whether it is made of plastic or other material) is good protection premises from unwanted entry. Reliable performance of this function implies the use of a door lock in the design.

Excellent burglary resistance of a plastic entrance door is achieved by fastening load-bearing elements, locking devices in steel profile reinforcement.

Existing locks for installation in plastic doors are divided into:

• single-lock, which have one locking point located approximately in the middle of the height of the door structure;
• multi-point, they are used for two- or three-point contact of the shutter locking mechanism with the door frame. Several points of contact along the entire height of the frame provide increased reliability and high-quality pressing of the sash to the frame.

Even a minor change in the position of the leaf may not allow the multi-locking mechanism to perform its functions, which is why it is so important that all load-bearing fittings installed on the door structure are in working, adjusted condition.

The door closer is a mandatory element of the fittings

Strong impacts of the door leaf on the frame and sharp tugs on the door handle seriously affect the operation of the door structure and have a significant impact on reducing the frequency of adjustments to door hardware.

Installing a door closer will help to avoid the premature onset of the consequences of too active operation of a plastic entrance door.

Closing the door leaf smoothly and not allowing the door to be pulled too sharply is the main function of this mechanical device. In addition to combating premature wear of fittings, one of the functions of the closer is to maintain the microclimate in the room.

The smoothness of the force of pressing the sash against the frame is adjusted both immediately when installing the device, and periodically during its operation.

The frequency of maintenance depends on the time of year - when cold weather sets in, the oil in the closer becomes more viscous, and the performance will deteriorate significantly if it is not adjusted in time.

IN technical specifications Each closer model must indicate a lower temperature threshold at which the device is subject to additional adjustment.

If there is no need for non-scheduled repairs, then The frequency of adjusting the plastic door is once a year., whereas installed on this door The closer should be adjusted at least twice a year. The frequency of adjustment also depends on the weight of the door leaf and how often it is used.

Additional functions appear on those closers that are equipped with additional internal valves. Such devices can fix the door at a certain point when it is in the open position, and can also “slam” the door to the frame for better abutment or operation of the latch.

There are universal models of door closers that can be installed both on the side of the door into which the leaf opens and on the opposite part. It is not advisable to install the device on the street side, because there it will be most exposed to temperature changes that negatively affect it.

For information about the capabilities of a door closer for a plastic door, watch the video:

Adjusting the closer

Before setting up the door closer, you should check whether the fittings of the door structure itself need adjustment. To do this, you need to disconnect the device lever from the sash and check for sagging or damage to the curtains.

The standard closer mechanism has two valves that can be adjusted.

The first is responsible for changing the speed of self-closing of the door leaf. To increase or decrease the speed, turn the screw installed on the side end of the device. If you turn it counterclockwise, the closing speed of the sash increases; if you turn it counterclockwise, it decreases.

The adjusting screw should be turned extremely carefully and no more than one or two turns, otherwise the seal of the housing may be compromised, which will lead to leakage of the oil filler.

The second adjusting screw is installed in the valve, which is responsible for the movement of the flap just before the moment of slamming.

This valve should be adjusted when the leaf is perpendicular to the door frame. Turning the screw clockwise increases the amount of time until the door leaf is quickly adjusted to the frame.

In the joint of the lever mechanism there is a special nut, which, when turned clockwise, increases the opening angle of the door leaf.

If it becomes necessary to leave the doorway open, then there is no need to place various objects under the corner of the leaf to fix its position - such actions will inevitably lead to damage to the door hardware.

Some door closers are equipped with a special function that locks the open sash in the desired position. To do this, you just need to tighten the locking element installed on the device itself.

The sash locking function can be configured to operate in automatic mode. Then, when opening to the point set in the closer’s settings, the door will close according to all the rules, and after passing the mark, the door will automatically lock in the desired position.

It is important to keep in mind that when installing a door closer on a plastic door, you should turn the fastening screws not only through PVC coating, but also through the steel profile installed underneath, reinforcing the entire structure. Only in this case will the closer be securely fastened and withstand all loads during operation.

In order for the device to last as long as possible, you should not help it by applying force when closing the door. If there is no special device that fixes the open position of the sash, then the lever mechanism should be disconnected in cases where it is necessary to leave the sash open for a long time.

The partially limiting function of the closer can be duplicated by installing a conventional bumper on the floor.

But you should know that this operation also occurs subject to certain conditions.

The bumper should be installed in such a way that the place of its contact with the door leaf is closer to the outer edge of the opening leaf. If the bumper is installed close to the door curtains, then the load on them will be higher than permissible, because in this case the principle of a lever will begin to operate, breaking the curtains out of the fastenings.

When to adjust fittings

You should turn to specialists for help or try to adjust the door fittings yourself (in accordance with the recommendations of the same specialists) when:

• became visually noticeable, or a strong draft appeared in the junction- this indicates that the leaf does not fit tightly to the door frame. You can verify the correctness of your suspicions using a sheet of paper, which should be placed one by one along the entire contour of the junction and taken out with the door closed, determining in different places the difference in the pressure of the connection between the sash and the frame;
• the sash appeared to sag. The first symptoms of this malfunction: when opening or closing, the door clings to the frame, the door latch does not fit into the lock striker, or the lock itself does not close well;
• The functioning of the door closer has changed. In this case, it is not necessary that this problem occurred due to the door hardware; perhaps the misadjusted closer itself is to blame. But it is imperative to find out the real reason.

Once a year, even with trouble-free operation of the door leaf, test measures should be carried out for preventive purposes in order to prevent the occurrence of serious malfunctions in the operation of the door structure.

Tips for adjusting the balcony door in the video:

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

• Cold air passes through the vestibule areas.
• The door handle is tight or does not close completely.
• It takes a lot of effort to cover the canvas.
• The sagging frame clings to the box.

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

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

Main elements of control mechanisms

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

• Hinges are hinge elements in the upper and lower parts of the frame, rotating around which it opens.
• Trunnions are cylindrical bushings at the end of the door frame, located along its perimeter. They move when the handle is opened and closed.
• The counter (clamping) strips are metal stops. They are located on the box and engage with the trunnions.

How to adjust a plastic door on a balcony yourself

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

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

In the vast majority of cases, a No. 4 hex and a Phillips screwdriver are sufficient for the job. Less commonly, you may need a #3 hex wrench, sprockets, pliers, or a flat-head screwdriver.

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

We will describe the procedure for dealing with common faults.

The canvas is sagging and catches the threshold

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

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

• clockwise - raise;
• counterclockwise - lower.

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

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

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

If the range of movement with the adjusting screws is not enough, the geometry is corrected with shims under the glass unit. It is better to entrust this work to qualified specialists. They dismantle the glazing beads and install calibrated wedges according to the diagram. If the technology is not followed, the load on the glass is distributed unevenly, and it may burst.

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

This problem can be encountered in the autumn-winter period if the fittings were moved away from the corner as much as possible. The frame deforms slightly and engages with the axles. To fix the problem, you need to move the sash horizontally. It is important to do this evenly and avoid distortion. The mechanism is adjusted in two places: on the upper and lower loop.

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

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

Please note: the head of the upper adjustment screw may be located on the corner side or above the door leaf.

Cold air blows through the closed flap

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

1. Hold a sheet of paper in the opening.
2. We close the sash.
3. Pull out the paper.
4. We repeat the operation, moving the sheet around the entire perimeter.

This allows you to determine the clamping density. When adjusted correctly, the leaf should be pulled equally tight at all points. If it passes freely, you will need to adjust the gap by turning the trunnions. On one side they have a mark: a slot or a stamped dot. In the factory state it is directed upwards.

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

Modern fittings allow you to additionally change the clamp using the lower loop. If you look at the opening with the door panel closed, you will see a screw on the front. By rotating it, you can achieve the necessary pressure in the loop area.

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

The handle of the plastic balcony door dangles or is difficult to close

The handle is attached to the blade with two screws. Over time they become loose. To tighten the fastening, turn the plastic plug that closes it 90 degrees and use a screwdriver to tighten the screws until they stop.

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

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

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

1. In the opening area on the fittings there is a petal that blocks the handle when the sash is open. We press it and lower the handle to the “closed” position.
2. Cover the sash so that the trunnion is slightly visible.
3. We put a mark opposite it on the door frame.
4. At risk, we control the engagement with the clamping bar.
5. If necessary, we reinstall it so as to ensure complete and unhindered engagement.

If the above methods do not help, then the problem lies in the tape mechanism of the fittings. It is better to entrust repairs to a qualified installer.

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

How to avoid adjusting a plastic balcony door

How often the position of the sash rebate will have to be adjusted directly depends on the condition of the belt mechanisms. To extend their trouble-free operation, preventive maintenance must be carried out once a year. This avoids malfunctions and extends the service life of the product.

Three operations need to be performed:

• use a brush to remove dust and larger mechanical contaminants from the surface;
• treat rubber seals with silicone grease;
• Lubricate the belt fittings with mineral oil.

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

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

• Material prepared by: Igor Stepankov

As a rule, metal-plastic doors have increased reliability and stability; they do not require regular adjustment, however, an annual inspection by a specialist once a year will not be superfluous. So even if you don't see visible reasons To call a specialist, preventive maintenance should be done once a year in the proper order.

Example of front adjustment of a plastic door

Most common faults

When using plastic doors, the following malfunctions can often occur, which cause a lot of unpleasant sensations during operation:

The malfunctions listed above can be corrected on your own, even without the help of a specialist. To do this, you will need a small set of tools and the desire to fix the balcony door or entrance group.

To adjust metal-plastic door You will need a 4mm hex wrench.

Existing options for adjusting a metal-plastic door

As a rule, all manufacturers door hinges and other accessories are oriented precisely to these dimensions for ease of use.

You can adjust the plastic flaps yourself by following the following procedure:

Thus, you can answer the simple question of how to adjust a metal-plastic balcony or front door. The video shows how to adjust a plastic door.

Door adjustment information

To get rid of door sagging yourself, you should consider some points regarding adjustment information, namely:

Taking into account all this information, you can perform the procedure for adjusting the structure yourself without resorting to the help of specialists.

Vertical work

The most common malfunction of plastic interior and entrance doors is hidden in their weight and corresponding sagging; in this case, it is necessary to perform the correct vertical adjustment:

Instructions for adjusting hinges vertically

It is worth noting that for best effect the same procedure should be done with the balcony door, in other words, when pulling the doors towards vertical rack, it is advisable to maintain the load on the loop with additional adjustment from below.

If there are problems with door pressing, it is impossible to get rid of such problems using vertical adjustment. To do this, you need to turn the screws on the strike plate and move it slightly deeper relative to its current position.

Scheme for setting up sash pressure

Pressure adjustment is carried out using a screw located in the middle of the striker on the side of the door opposite the hinges. In this case, adjusting the door hinge is not necessary, since it does not directly affect the pressure of the sash to the frame.

Plastic doors have proven themselves to be a reliable mechanism with a long service life. However, already during the first years of use, most owners are looking for information on how to adjust plastic doors - entrance or balcony. The search for defects in the structural elements of the box and canvas precedes the start of adjustment and repair work. Most problems can be corrected by tightening individual threaded connections.

Under some circumstances, a PVC product requires urgent adjustment. Without doing this right away, you can expect that the structure will soon become unusable and will have to be dismantled. Experts recommend carrying out maintenance annually; more frequent repair work will lead to rapid wear of the product. This is due to wear and tear of the plastic frame, seals, adjustment screws and microlifts.

To detect deficiencies and adjust the correct position, you should take into account the characteristic signs indicating problems with this design:

1. The door began to rest against the threshold - a sign of sagging panel. At the same time, along with the sash, the threshold itself wears out. Repairs should be carried out as soon as minor changes appear.
2. The lock does not always snap into place, and it is not easy to achieve a tight fit of the sash to the frame. This indicates the need to adjust the pressure.
3. A gap appears through which heat loss occurs due to a leaky connection between the door leaf and the frame. In such a situation, the sash microlifts, which are located in the hinges, are subject to adjustment.
4. The doors are not closed completely. Such a violation is caused by distortions, which causes destruction of the seal, the formation of kinks and deformation changes in the door hinges. The problem is indicated by its displacement, noticeable upon careful examination.

Main condition proper repair and adjustments - precise definition fault locations.

Defining the problem

The sagging of the frame can be judged after carrying out this simple test: the closed sash should be outlined along the contour with a marker. Deviations of the outlines from the horizontal and vertical are a signal to begin adjustment. If the doors open tightly and there is a draft coming from them, this is a reason to start urgent repairs or adjustments.

Another informative test is carried out like this: when closing the door, insert a sheet of paper. If the sheet can be pulled out with some effort, then there is no need to adjust the plastic door. Free stretching of the sheet indicates an insufficiently tight fit in this area.

The reason for the shift of the canvas is temperature changes and deformation. Therefore, the sash touches the frame in the middle. Wear of the seal is the reason for the door seal to be compromised, which is the reason for regular renewal of the material. Replacing the seal should always precede adjustment.

Poor functioning of the handle and movement of the blade indicates the need for adjustment or repair. Common problems with plastic doors are:

• loosening of hinge fastenings;
• the sealing material does not fit tightly to the canvas or frame;
• the sash sag due to its weight.

A careful examination of the condition of the seal must be carried out before work begins. Dents are a consequence of the pressure in this area of ​​the sagging sash. A complete replacement of the seal is carried out when it is severely deformed.

What tools will you need?

To adjust the plastic entrance door, it is better to choose the following set of tools:

1. pliers;
2. special plastic gaskets (set);
3. screwdrivers with tips in the form of a cross and a minus;
4. a set of hex keys in the shape of the letter L (2.5-5 mm).

Instructions

You should check the compliance of your actions with the recommendations contained in the manual at all stages of work. When adjusting plastic entrance doors yourself according to the instructions, you must strictly follow the specified sequence. During installation, it is advisable to control the horizontal and vertical position of the sash using building level.

Execution Rules

• Prepare all the necessary equipment in advance.
• Remove decorative plugs.
• Turn the key clockwise unless otherwise indicated on the screw.
• Work is carried out in a horizontal plane.
• When replacing or repairing a seal, adjustment is made in the vertical direction.

Adjusting plastic doors does not require professionalism; it can be performed by anyone who has carefully studied the instructions.

Horizontal adjustment

Adjustment of the plastic entrance door is required when the leaf sag. For a door that is difficult to adjust, you need to loosen all horizontally located fasteners and start adjusting again, tightening all the fasteners evenly in turn. The change in position of the canvas serves as a guide. Work is carried out with the sash open in the following sequence:

1. Unscrew the screws of the upper hinges.
2. Close the sash and remove the hinge covers covering the adjusting screws.
3. Debugging is carried out in a horizontal position, it begins with adjusting the longest fastener.
4. If there is a misalignment, tighten the long screws in the loops at the top and in the center. In the upper loop the screw is tightened more tightly.

Vertical

If there is friction on the sash near the threshold or there is a dent on the seals, then vertical adjustment is required. This is done by adjusting the screw located vertically in the loop.

To begin the adjustment, take a 5 mm hexagon, insert it into the screw hole and rotate. If the door needs to be raised, then the rotation is carried out clockwise, if lowered, then counterclockwise.

Adjusting the clamping force

If the sash does not fit well to the frame, adjustment must be made using a screw located inside the door. Sometimes, to correct the defect, it is enough to tighten the screws located in the lower or upper hinges more strongly. With this setting, the loops are loosened or tightened. The result is evaluated experimentally during closure. If the seal is severely worn, it needs to be replaced. Using a screwdriver, the old seal is removed and the replacement is installed. Then the adjustment is repeated.

Knob Setting

A common complaint from owners is that it’s broken. door knob, and the appearance of drafts is a direct consequence of the malfunction of this part of the door block. The most common breakdowns are:

• Loosening of handles. The plate installed at the junction of the frame and the handle is turned perpendicularly, gaining access to the screws. The defect is corrected by tightening the existing screws with a screwdriver.
• Incomplete or tight rotation of the handle occurs when the blade moves. Once the door is returned to its normal position, the handle will function well. If even after adjustment the condition does not improve, the handle must be replaced.
• If the locking mechanism of a lock fails, repair comes down to replacing the broken part or purchasing a lock.

Sagging adjustment

Over time, the plastic entrance door can sag, depressurize and let cold air into the room. Problems are indicated by its displacement relative to the frame due to gravity. Adjustment for sagging is carried out as follows:

1. Using a three-millimeter hex key, unscrew the screws from the two hinges on top. During this, the sash must be open.
2. After closing the sash, you need to remove the covers from the adjustment screws. This provides access to the longest screw, which is horizontal.
3. It needs to be unscrewed in the hinges in the middle and at the top. A stronger tightening is carried out in the upper loop.
4. To ensure uniform movement of the door leaf, you can: loosen or tighten the screws in all hinges.

Correction when touching the edge in the middle part

In this case, the main task is to make the adjustment by moving the blade as close to the hinges as possible. To do this, the sash is moved first in the lower loop, and then in the upper one. It is enough to adjust the plastic entrance door once a season. In most cases, there is no need to repeat the procedure.

If a dent or other damage is noticeable on the upper seals, it is recommended to replace the seal, especially when the heating season is approaching.

To prevent problems from occurring, it makes sense to install an opening limiter, which relieves part of the load and prevents the door from impacting the opening slopes. This measure will avoid damage to locking mechanisms and handles. Installing a microlift is especially important in the presence of double-glazed windows and prevents sagging. Microlifts take up a share of the load, providing additional support.

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 the service department. The listed problems are solved by simple adjustment of the plastic balcony door, for which you do not 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 simple 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 differ high level 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 cylindrical eccentrics (trunnions). 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 towards the 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.

The lower loop is most often adjusted 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 decorative overlay. 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.

Does not lock in tilt mode bottom corner doors

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 proper adjustment, periodically lubricate the seal and fittings. Manufacturers recommend lubricating these components at least once a year, before the start of the cold season.

Seal lubrication

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