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. Finding defects in structural elements boxes and canvases 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 performing maintenance annually, more frequently renovation 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 correct position, should be taken into account characteristic features, indicating problems with this design:
The main condition for proper repair and adjustment is accurate determination of the location of the fault.
The sagging of the frame can be judged after performing this simple test: closed sash should be outlined 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:
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. Complete replacement the seal is carried out when it is severely deformed.
To adjust the plastic entrance door, it is better to choose the following set of tools:
You should check the compliance of your actions with the recommendations contained in the manual at all stages of work. When adjusting the input plastic doors 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.
Adjusting plastic doors does not require professionalism; it can be performed by anyone who has carefully studied the instructions.
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 the adjustment 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:
If there is friction of 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.
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.
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:
Over time, the plastic entrance door can sag, depressurize and let in 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:
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 front 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 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, 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:
Location of adjustment elements for the plastic balcony door
Standard problems are solved by point adjustment. Almost all manufacturers produce plastic balcony doors using the same technology, so the mechanism settings are identical.
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 hinge side). 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
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 when open door and after every 2 turns check its operation.
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 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.
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 mating part 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
How to tighten a loose handle in 1 minute:
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.
The rubber seal can quickly dry out and crack if it is not lubricated in time. In addition, dry rubber often sticks to plastic frame, that leads to 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.
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
Self-adjustment and maintenance of a plastic balcony door is easy. To cope with the task, it is enough to imagine where the adjustment and lubrication points are, and also have the desire to get the job done door design in order.
Experience shows that it is more practical to install plastic doors on a balcony or loggia. Firstly, it’s cheap, and secondly, they retain heat well and prevent drafts or moisture from entering the room.
Initially, when installing plastic doors, the craftsmen adjust them, but after a while, difficulties may arise with closing or opening them. In this case, there are two options for resolving the problem - call a specialist, or adjust the balcony door yourself.
This is all due to the load of the canvas with glass on the hinges, which causes sagging.
The canvas may move towards the free edge of the box due to temperature or increased constant humidity.
It can occur during operation when the control mechanism becomes slightly loose.
The handle begins to dangle due to frequent use and this is a common practice for using a plastic door.
We begin the adjustment from the top hinge; to do this, the door must be opened. At the very top of the hinge there is a hex or asterisk screw (different models vary). We select a suitable key and make several turns with the key clockwise. There is no need to overdo it, it is better to tighten it once again after checking.
We close the door and see if we have fixed the problem or not.
If after the work done the sash touches the threshold, then you need to look at the lower hinge. If there is a protective cap on the loop, it must be removed. We are looking for the same hexagon or asterisk, it will also be located at the top of the loop. We make several turns with the key clockwise. We check, this procedure should solve the problem completely.
This nuance can be solved by tightening the bolt on the canopy. We start everything from the bottom canopy, only this time we look for the bolt on the side. We select the key and make several turns back clockwise. This procedure will pull the canvas towards the canopy and automatically move it away from the free edge of the box. 
If after such manipulations the door still rubs against the frame, then we carry out all of the above with the upper canopy.
Don’t be lazy, check several times whether everything suits you; if there are any shortcomings, it is better to eliminate them immediately.
This drawback can also be solved at home yourself. We open the door and look for trunnions (or eccentrics) from the free side edge. Often there are three of them: at the top, in the middle and at the bottom.
The pins or eccentrics need to be turned slightly towards the sealing rubber using a screwdriver or pliers. After each change in the position of the eccentrics, you need to check the door pressure. This procedure must be carried out with all three eccentrics.
This may take some time, because the work is delicate and scrupulous. You also need to check the pressure on the hinge side. We close the door and look for a bolt in the awnings at the top and bottom; we need to tighten it a little.
You can check whether everything worked out using an ordinary sheet of paper. We open the door and insert a sheet of paper into the opening, avoiding the locking mechanisms. We close the door and try to pull out the paper, but the sheet should be pulled out with difficulty. If it passes freely, the procedure should be repeated.
If the handle is loose, you can fix it well with a screwdriver. We select right size tool and tighten the bolts.
How to prevent problems with a plastic door on the balcony.
To ensure that the door does not have to be adjusted too often, you can stock up on a few simple devices:
Microlift for plastic door
A microlift is used for heavy plastic doors equipped with double-glazed windows with thick glass. This system allows the door not to sag on the threshold. The microlift is a plate that is mounted on the free end of the door leaf or in the form of a roller at the bottom of the door;
Door stop
This mechanism is used to adjust the opening width of the doorway. The limiter can be attached both at the bottom and at the top of the canvas. The limiter not only reduces the possibility of the canvas sagging on the threshold, but also protects the canvas itself from impacts on slopes and furniture elements.
Advice: if the door begins to close poorly, there is a draft, or there are other minor problems, they should be corrected immediately. It’s easier to immediately eliminate a small flaw; it’s not only easier, but also cheaper. Don't let little things become big problems.
Plastic doors are a well-proven competitor to classic wooden structure. They are known to everyone due to their use in shops and offices, but there is also a place for such doors in an apartment - they are installed in the balcony opening. Plastic doors are not so difficult to deliver to the owner big problems. But, like any mechanism, during operation they may also periodically experience minor malfunctions that require intervention. Adjusting plastic doors is a simple process; you can do this work yourself, but you need some knowledge to help you do it.
If the door closes tightly or a strong draft is felt from under it, this is already a clearly expressed problem that requires elimination. There is no need to bring it to this state, because the presence of obvious problems leads to great difficulties during adjustment, as well as to wear of some parts. Eat simple methods checking the correct operation of the doors, which will allow you to promptly determine whether adjustment is necessary.
The condition of the sealing rubber will first tell you whether the door is pressed correctly. If it is crushed from some angle or its thickness has decreased, this is a clear sign of improper pressing.
In addition to taking measures to adjust the door, a deformed sealing gum will have to be replaced.
Method for checking the uniform pressure of the door to the frame:
If in some place the paper is pulled out without effort or, conversely, it is impossible to remove it, this indicates the need to adjust the pressure.
Once a defect is identified, adjustment will be required. metal-plastic doors, which, if there is a guarantee, will be performed by a called specialist. However, after the expiration of the warranty period, a wait for a repairman is required, which sometimes drags on. If you take into account the cost of adjustment in addition to this, it makes sense to perform the adjustment proper operation doors yourself. To do this you will need a simple set of tools, including:
This process eliminates the resulting cracks through which drafts leak.
Most often, you can adjust the clamping force only by rotating the eccentric screws, which are located at the end of the door leaf. Near the hexagon socket screw there is a special mark - a point in the form of a small recess that helps determine the clamping density. If it is necessary to weaken the clamping force, the screw is turned with the mark towards the frame, and when strengthened, vice versa, towards the room.
Difficulties may arise due to the fact that there are usually three such eccentrics - top, bottom and in the middle. Therefore, it is necessary to act through experimentation, turning the screws at the same angle. After each installation of a new position, it is necessary to monitor the result.
Please note: these screws only provide good clamping near the handle. In practice, additional adjustments may be necessary near awnings. In this case, adjustment is made using hexagon screws located at the top of the two hinges (top and bottom).
Important! The design of the doors may differ; sometimes the pressure adjustment is performed using a special pin, which is rotated with pliers; to increase the clamping force, it must be positioned perpendicular to the door leaf.
The door may deviate from the desired position horizontally or vertically. The adjustment in each of these cases will be different.
To eliminate this defect, adjusting screws located in all three hinges are designed. Each of the screws covers decorative overlay, to remove which the door is opened and the fixing screw is unscrewed using a 3 mm hexagon. After this, the sash is closed and the linings are removed.
At the bottom of each hinge there are adjusting screws with a 5 mm hexagon recess. They are responsible for moving the canvas vertically. In this case, to move up or down, all three screws must be adjusted.
Rotation to the right (clockwise) raises the door. Two turns are usually sufficient for adjustment.
There are times when there is not enough screw travel to complete the adjustment. In this case, you need to “pull out” the door. To do this, you need to remove the plastic beads and insert pre-prepared plastic spacers into the space between the profile and the glass unit, without applying much effort.
If the adjustment process cannot be understood, then it is better to call a specialist and entrust him with this work. In this case, you will have the opportunity to watch how a professional performs the adjustment, so that if problems arise again, you can perform the adjustment yourself.
The door serves to delimit space in an apartment or house and protects residents from street noise and winter cold. Many people install in their apartments plastic structures: They look good and have many other benefits. But they also have a drawback - the heavy weight of the doors. It leads to sagging and loss of tightness. To troubleshoot problems, there are instructions for adjusting plastic doors yourself.
Problems most often arise with the onset of autumn. Plastic sheet It begins to close poorly, touches the frame, and requires additional effort when turning the handle. As a result, cold outside air may enter the room. To eliminate these problems, plastic doors are adjusted, which can be done on our own.
If a plastic product is under warranty, it is better to call a specialist. He can check the entire door structure and determine the cause of the problems. After this, he will carry out work on lubricating the parts and making the necessary adjustments to the plastic door.
The setting may involve adjusting plastic product horizontally and vertically, as well as adjusting the pressure of the canvas to the box. The door will acquire quality just now assembled structure: it will have a tight press to the box and will not close or open arbitrarily.
Make adjustments PVC doors will have to be done annually. To do this less often, you need to do some simple rules prevention. It is good to equip the doors with an opening limiter and a microlift. The microlift will protect the canvas from sagging, and the limiter will not allow the hinges to become loose when the doors are fully opened.
To prevent the handle from breaking, do not hang heavy bags on it. Plastic parts will remain intact longer if you wipe them clean damp cloth. Any plastic door structure includes rubber seals. They must be regularly lubricated with silicone compounds, which impart plasticity to the rubber.
The lock, eccentrics and other parts of the mechanism are also subject to lubrication. Over time, the handle turns more and more tightly; you have to lean on it with all the weight of your body. This causes distortions in the canvas. If you follow all the rules, it will last much longer. Metal fittings are lubricated with technical petroleum jelly.
Adjusting a plastic door begins with identifying defects. This can be done using a paper strip. It is placed on the frame with the door open and the sash is tightly closed. After this, you need to pull the paper towards you. If it pulls out without effort, this means that the door is not pressed well against the frame. In this way it is checked along the entire perimeter. The adjustment pattern depends on those places where the paper is not held tightly.
If the blade has shifted in the horizontal direction, you need to remove the plug from the hinges and tighten the screws. After this, use a hex key to rotate the horizontally located adjusting screw. In this way, the horizontal displacement of the PVC door is adjusted.
Often the door sag under its own weight. When the canvas is displaced in the vertical direction, it is simply returned to its place by rotating the adjusting screws, which are located at the bottom of the hinges. To do this, use a hexagon. If the operations are performed correctly, the plastic flap will take the desired position and will be in close contact with the box.
If you move the door in height, it moves up to 2 mm. When the adjusting screw is rotated counterclockwise, the door leaf lowers. Clockwise - rises. The main thing is not to rush. The desired result only brings correct adjustment door hinges.
With a large degree of vertical descent, the canvas begins to touch elements door frame. The fabric is rubbing. The malfunction is adjusted by moving the blade to the right or left. It is recommended to start work from the bottom. To perform the operation, you need to take a hexagon and insert it into the corresponding hole. The PVC door will begin to move towards or away from the hinge. In the same way it is given to Right place top part designs.
Over time, a situation may arise that the PVC door does not open or opens, but with difficulty. IN in this case Frontal adjustment of the structure is used. You can adjust the pressure of a plastic door in two ways:
The eccentrics are located along the perimeter of the end part of the door leaf. The clamping mechanism is located in the canopy area. To adjust the pressure using eccentrics, you need to rotate them around their axis. As a result, the pressing force of the canvas to the box will change. If the eccentric moves towards the room, the clamp will weaken. This position is recommended for summer season. For winter, you need to turn the eccentrics towards the street. All eccentrics rotate in the same direction. This can be done with a special key or pliers.
It is a little more difficult to adjust the door with your own hands if it does not fit tightly. You can notice this problem by the sensations when turning the handle - in this case, you have to apply more force. In this case, the eccentrics are already set to the winter position. You can put them in the middle position, which will loosen the pressure. If this does not help, the reason lies in the handle: its entire mechanism is clogged and the blade does not close well.
There is often a situation where the handle has become loose. In this case, you need to adjust it. To do this, the decorative trim is rotated 90 degrees to release the mounting screws. These screws are unscrewed and the handle is removed. Then you should carefully inspect the parts and, if necessary, replace the faulty ones. Assembly is carried out in reverse order. An assembled and lubricated handle will serve you well for a long time.
Adjusting plastic doors yourself is a simple matter. To perform all operations, it is necessary to open the sash to gain access to all mechanisms. The adjusting screw is tightened with a 4 mm hex key.
To carry out repair and adjustment work, some tools are needed:
This set of tools is enough to carry out high-quality work. All that remains is to monitor the serviceability of the design:
These actions will extend the life of PVC doors.
