Pressing the door from the hinge side. Adjusting plastic doors yourself. Pressure adjustment for insufficient sound and heat insulation

When the season changes, apartment owners change their approach to opening and closing the balcony door. In summer, the door practically does not close, allowing fresh cool wind into the heated room, and in winter, when the balcony is rarely used, the door is usually closed.

Different operating modes in summer and winter are reflected in the condition of the canvas - the sash begins to close poorly, and drafts appear. How to adjust the plastic balcony door in this case? Should I do the setup myself or would it be right to call specialists from a company that installs window systems? Most deficiencies are corrected on their own.

To adjust plastic balcony doors with your own hands, the first step is to identify the reasons that led to disruptions in the operation of the structure. Adjusting the locking system settings in a timely manner will help avoid serious breakdowns in the future. Most often, the balcony door is adjusted for the following reasons:

Loosening the pressure of the leaf to the door frame. The easiest way to check the quality of the pressure is to use thick paper, such as a banknote. The paper must be attached to the jamb and the sash closed. If the paper is easily removed or simply flies out of the fastening point, the pressure is insufficient and there will be blowing through the door. If the paper is pulled out with force, the pressure is good and does not require additional adjustment. This check is carried out along the entire perimeter of the canvas, which allows you to identify weak points.

Violation of the geometry of the canvas. To check the canvas for this parameter, several methods are used:

• The door is opened halfway (at 45 degrees) and observed for 20-30 minutes. If it does not change its state, then the geometry of the leaf is most likely preserved, but if the door opens wider or closes, it is necessary to adjust the hinges.
• Once outside, draw a pencil along the perimeter of the door, leaning on the door frame. The resulting marks must be parallel to the edge of the canvas and the distance from the mark to the edge of the canvas on all sides must be the same, otherwise a change in geometry can be stated.
• Inspect the appearance of the seals. If the geometry of the door leaf is broken, uneven wear of the seal will be noticeable - in some places it will be severely wrinkled, and in others it will retain its original, factory appearance.

Seal.

These shortcomings lead to the following manifestations:

• When closing, the sash touches the threshold. The problem may be caused by the weight of the door. Door hinges for PVC products cannot withstand a weight of more than 135 kg, but if several thick glasses are inserted into a double-glazed unit, the weight of the sash may exceed the permissible values, which leads to fatigue of the hinge metal and sagging of the structure.
• The sash touches the box in the middle. In this situation, changes in the size of the profile are usually to blame in the summer, during the heat, or during the heating season, when the profile expands and rests against the door frames.
• The door cannot be locked in the closed position. The reason is that the pin does not fit into the holes of the counter plate. This happens when the canvas subsides or the geometry of the sash changes.
• Loose connection between the sash and the supporting frame. It is necessary to adjust the position of the trunnions or remount the strike plate.
• It is impossible to turn the handle. This situation occurs due to excessively rapid adjustment of the position of the door leaf. All movements must be performed smoothly with uniform effort.
• When changing the position of the handle, a strong play is felt or it is broken. Such changes occur with intensive use of the door. The issue can only be resolved by replacing the handle.
• Cracks or chips have appeared in the glass unit. The reason is a change in the geometry of the sash.
• Deformation of the plastic elements of the sash or frame. In this situation, the problem is not in the design of the door, but in the uneven shrinkage of the entire structure. Typically, deformation is observed in recently built country houses.

Instructions for adjusting the balcony door with your own hands

Before you adjust the plastic door on the balcony yourself, it is recommended to purchase or rent the necessary tools. In our country, the most popular brands are MACO, REHAU, ROTO and VEKA. To adjust the fittings of these systems you will need:

• hex keys of different sizes (the most common are No. 4 and No. 5);
• metal square;
• pliers;
• plastic pieces for making gaskets to size;
• Euro keys for furniture assembly.

To eliminate various deviations from the norm, you will need to adjust the corresponding sash fastening elements. Each configuration option must be considered step by step and separately.

Balcony door adjustment points.

Clamp

The easiest way to figure out how to adjust the pressure of the canvas to the frame. When installing window systems, specialists use the middle position of the sealing elements, which are responsible for the degree of adhesion of the panel to the frame.

With constant use, these elements wear out, which makes it necessary to create other clamping conditions. This function can be enhanced by changing the location of the trunnions or adjusting the strike plate.

In the first case, you need to figure out where the trunnions are located and what they look like. Usually they are evenly spaced in height on the end part of the sash: on the front side there are 2-3 pieces, and on the back side - 1-2 pieces. Trunnions may appear as oval pieces or as round pieces with an eccentric.

Types of trunnions.

By the position of these elements, you can understand to what degree they are adjusted to press the sash against the frame:

• upright, and the trunnions with an eccentric are closer to the outside - the summer mode is set with a minimum degree of pressing of the sash to the frame.
• If the oval trunnions are at an angle, and the trunnions with an eccentric are in the middle - the neutral or standard mode is set.
• If the oval journals are in a horizontal position, and the trunnions with an eccentric are closer to the inside of the sash - the winter mode is set with the maximum degree of pressing of the sash.

To adjust the position of the trunnion, use pliers or a hexagon. In some systems, to change the position of the trunnion, it must be pulled back slightly.

In addition to adjusting the trunnions, the degree of pressing of the sash to the frame can be changed by adjusting the folding scissors. An adjusting screw is located on this fastening element, the position of which is changed using a hexagon or furniture key. The adjustment process is performed with the sash open: first with the door fully open, then in the ventilation position.

Adjusting the pressure on scissors.

Adjustment of the position of the response frame is provided in rare cases and is done by changing the position of special screws.

Pens

Fixing problems with the handle is easy. Usually, 10-15 minutes are enough to set up this element, since almost all problems are solved by tightening the handle fasteners.

To eliminate handle loosening, you need to follow the instructions:

• At the first stage, you need to open the place where the handle is attached to the base, for which you pull off the plug covering the place of attachment and turn it across. As a result, space for configuration will be freed up;
• Poor tightening of the clamps affects not only the position of the handle, but also the process of changing the position of the sash. Therefore, loosened screws must be tightened, but pulling must be done without excessive force so as not to damage the base of the element.

The remaining play after the broaching procedure indicates the presence of deformations in the product body. With such a defect, it is impossible to do without completely replacing the element.

When touching the middle part

When the canvas clings to the base in the middle part, it is recommended to adjust the location of the canvas - pull it closer to the attachment point. Usually, the lower part of the sash is first adjusted by tightening the adjusting screw on the hinge located below, and then, if necessary, the upper part, carrying out the same procedure with the screw on top.

Horizontal adjustment may also be required if the blade and frame are weakly secured. In this case, the sash is moved towards the striker on the door frame. If the trunnion hook does not occur when the blade is extended to its maximum, a different approach will be required:

• using plastic spacers, you can correct the violation of the geometry of the sash;
• dismantle the strikers and reattach them, also using plastic spacers.

When sagging

To eliminate the problem of sash sagging, it is necessary to perform a vertical adjustment. This manipulation is only possible on hinges. The vertical adjustment scheme for the blade is as follows:

1. The door opens;
2. The upper protective plastic casing is removed from the hinge;
3. Using a hexagon with a long end, the adjusting screw is turned counterclockwise. Thus, the sash rises vertically. The bottom loop is adjusted first;
4. The level of the lower part of the leaf is checked, if it no longer touches the door frame, the adjustment process is completed; if the lifting height is insufficient, the screw should be tightened again;
5. The same actions are carried out from above.

Bottom hinge adjustment.

How to change the pressure mode of a balcony door

When the seasons change, it is necessary to change the settings of the locking mechanisms in plastic balcony doors. Typically, this need arises in late spring and autumn.

For summer mode

How to adjust the balcony door when the warm season arrives? In summer, it is necessary to loosen the degree of pressure of the canvas to the frame to ensure micro-ventilation. To loosen the pressure, it is enough to move the trunnions to the appropriate position.

Round pins with an eccentric are positioned so that its main part is located closer to the outer edge. To weaken the oval elements, it is enough to place them in a vertical position.

To adjust the position of the oval elements, pliers are used, and to work with the eccentric you will need a No. 4 hexagon.

For winter mode

How to adjust a plastic balcony door for the winter? To obtain a tighter connection between the sash and the frame, it is necessary to carry out the opposite steps to the adjustment for summer mode.

To prevent the wind from blowing through the balcony door, you need to change the summer position of the trunnions. Oval trunnions are installed in a completely horizontal position, or with a slight deviation from the horizontal. Trunnions with eccentrics are moved to a position closer to the inside.

Increasing the pressure on the sash will eliminate the slightest cracks in the vestibule and holes in the seal.

Video

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

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

Difficult operating conditions and adverse atmospheric influences lead to frequent malfunctions of balcony doors and window profiles. Tight or loose closing of the installations is an indication for adjustment. If there is a warranty on the product, you must contact the supplier for assistance. Otherwise, adjustment of the structure can be done at home.

Signs of correct installation of a balcony door

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

• The canvas is qualitatively pressed against the frame profile along all boundaries.
• There are no visual deviations of the shutters vertically.
• The double-glazed window is static, that is, under normal conditions the sash is stable and does not close or swing open.

If everything is so, then the installation was done efficiently, otherwise problems in the operation of the balcony door will occur quite quickly.

A plastic or metal-plastic door is designed in such a way that it needs to be adjusted from time to time. This statement is especially true for entrance doors. A difference in ambient temperature of several millimeters changes the linear dimensions of the aluminum profile, and this leads to a distortion of the coordinated operation of the door unit. Fixing the problem takes a few minutes twice a year. And it is useful for every owner of a plastic front door to know how this is done.

What you need to adjust the plastic entrance door

Properly and efficiently installed plastic doors will not disturb the owners for a long time. However, some experts argue that at least twice a year, in the off-season, it is necessary to adjust the pressure of the door leaf to the frame according to the ambient temperature. There are good reasons for this. Increasing the pressure increases the tightness and, accordingly, the energy-saving function. But this is not repairing the door, but rather optimizing its operation. We will talk about breakdowns and ways to eliminate them.

An imbalance in the operation of a plastic entrance door is expressed in various “symptoms”, which we will discuss in detail below. Diagnostics is not very difficult; it is important to respond in a timely manner to the appearance of a particular defect. Because a neglected problem is solved many times more expensive.

To perform repair work, you will need the following tools and supplies.

If the listed equipment is always at hand, you can respond to a breakdown quickly.

How to adjust a plastic entrance door

Most door diseases are completely “curable” in the early stages of the disease. The main task is to recognize the cause of the disorder and eliminate it in time.

Signs of door problems

Here are the most obvious signs indicating the need for repairs and adjustments.

1. Uneven wear on the door seal. In good condition, the door leaf is pressed against the frame along its entire perimeter at the same time. If you suspect any violations, it is recommended that you first inspect the rubber seal. Any areas with tears or excessive wear indicate that the door leaf is warped. This may be due to loose or unbalanced hinges.

   If cracks or breaks appear, the seal must be replaced

2. Sagging of the door leaf under its own weight. It is expressed in the fact that when closing the threshold is rubbed out. The lower part of the sash hits the threshold and closes poorly. It is very easy to check your suspicion. You need to take the canvas by the handles and lift it up. If you feel play at the same time, and there is a knocking or metallic clanging sound in the hinges, then adjustment is needed. One of the loops needs tightening.
3. Insufficient blade pressure. According to the rules, when the doors are closed, the seal should be compressed by 50% of its volume. In this position, the door sealing is maximum. If the plane of the door leaf is pressed less and unevenly, air will flow freely through the gap between the leaf and the frame. This is especially noticeable in winter, when icing areas form around the front door on the inside. Under the influence of drafts, the room becomes cold, and abundant condensation appears on the door. The problem is solved by changing the position of the pressure roller.
4. The sash is skewed in the middle part, in the area of ​​the lock and handle. This happens during the transition from the summer to the winter season. Temperature changes in the air environment lead to slight changes in door dimensions. This is expressed in the beating of the canvas and the difficult operation of the lock. Before disassembling the lock, you need to make adjustments. Perhaps this will be enough.

   When the door leaf is skewed, the technological gaps along the perimeter of the door frame change

Experienced craftsmen assess faults at a glance. A beginner, not burdened by much experience, needs more time and ways to recognize the problem.

Here are some practical tests to diagnose the condition of the door.

• The sash opens 30 - 45 degrees and is released. A properly adjusted blade will remain stationary. If something is wrong with the hinges, the sash will open or close spontaneously.
• Graphic method. You need to arm yourself with a simple pencil and a damp cloth. Having closed the door leaf from the inside, the outline of the leaf is outlined along the entire perimeter of the frame. If after opening the lines are parallel, then the door is adjusted correctly. If the result is a trapezoid, adjustment is needed, the canvas is overwhelmed. A tape measure will help check the parallelism - the distance between the vertical lines at the top and bottom should be the same. After the test, the lines are erased with a damp cloth.
• Checking the pressure using a piece of paper. A strip measuring 10 by 30 cm is cut out. The long side is placed on the door frame and the canvas is closed. After this, the sheet must be carefully pulled out, remembering the force that is necessary for this. This operation is then repeated on all four sides of the sash. If the force does not change along the entire perimeter, the pressure is uniform. If in some place the paper is difficult to remove, it means that the seal is pinched in this area. If the sheet slips out too easily, it indicates a weak fit of the sash to the frame.

Instructions for adjusting the plastic entrance door

So, let's proceed directly to the adjustments. I would like to immediately note that in the technical passport, detailed instructions for aligning the position of the door leaf are attached to each door. Depending on the model range and the hinges used, the order of work may vary slightly. Therefore, the registration certificate must be kept and, if necessary, carefully studied. But if the accompanying documents have not been preserved, you should not despair. All internal hinges of plastic doors are designed approximately the same. The principles of their regulation are general.

Correction of the door leaf position occurs in three directions

How to adjust a plastic entrance door vertically

If the plastic entrance door clings to the threshold, and not on one side, but with the entire plane of the bottom bar, this means that there is no distortion, but the panel has slipped down. Vertical adjustment is needed - lift the sash up. The control screw is in a vertical position, the head is located at the upper end of the loop. If you rotate the screw clockwise - tighten it - the blade rises. If you release it, turning it counterclockwise, the sash lowers.

Vertical door deviations are adjusted from the top end of the hinges

First, remove the protective plastic cap from the top hinge and tighten the vertical adjustment screw. It is enough to make 1.5–2 turns. After this, the door is closed and it is determined whether a positive effect has occurred. Most often, improvements are noticeable already at this stage. But if the threshold is still rubbed, we move on to the lower loop. Having removed the plastic protection, we find the adjusting screw and tighten it by the same 1.5–2 turns. After this, the sash will rise above the threshold and the sagging problem will be eliminated.

The number of revolutions given is approximate. You need to determine exactly how much you need to turn the screw yourself, using the “scientific poke” method.

Video: adjusting the door vertically

How to adjust the width of plastic entrance doors on hinges

Another common phenomenon is rubbing of the door leaf on the sides. This is a clear sign of deformation of the width of the sash. To fix this problem, we find the adjusting screw, which is located in the horizontal plane. As a rule, the control head is located at the side end of the loop (on the inside). The operating procedure is similar to vertical adjustment.

1. The decorative plastic plug is removed. It is not secured in any way, you just need to pull it off the loop.

   The plastic plug is secured with latches

2. A hex wrench is inserted into the end of the lower adjustment screw and turned 1.5–2 turns clockwise. After this, the position of the door leaf is checked. If the door operation has returned to normal, put the plug in place. If not, move on to the next point.

   By rotating the adjusting screw, the blade is brought to its original width position

3. We gain access to the upper adjustment screw. We twist it a few turns. We check the position of the sash. When a positive result is achieved, assemble the loop in the reverse order.

Video: adjusting the plastic entrance door

Adjusting the pressure of the door leaf to the frame

With the help of a correctly adjusted clamp, unwanted drafts and blowing in winter are eliminated. In summer, on the contrary, it is recommended to loosen the pressure of the door to the frame - this extends the service life of the seal and promotes better ventilation in the building.

The screws with which the degree of pressure is adjusted are located on the end surface of the door leaf. On the castle side there are usually three of them - at the top, in the middle and at the bottom. They have the appearance of ellipsoidal eccentrics. The closing depth is controlled by turning the eccentric around the axis of rotation. Moreover, you need to rotate all three sequentially, trying to give them the same position.

Eccentrics are installed in the same position

The final result is achieved through experiment. The main guideline is the uniformity and degree of compression of the seal. A secondary landmark is the absence of air currents.

But that is not all. The rotation of the eccentrics on the lock side regulates only one side of the blade. To make the entire plane airtight, it is necessary to make adjustments from the hinge side. Here the screws are located on the lower and upper canopy.

It is important to monitor the quality of the fit throughout the whole year, adjusting the closing depth to the desired heat transfer mode.

Some concealed door hinges have a tightening nut. In this case, before starting the adjustment, you need to loosen the fixing nut half a turn. And upon completion, tighten it to its original position.

Sometimes the door handle breaks down. This may be a consequence of the canvas being skewed, but it also occurs for independent reasons.

The main task is to prevent the handle from becoming loose. To do this, you need to turn the decorative plastic plate covering the lever mount 90°. Having gained access to the fixing screws, you need to tighten the fastening using a Phillips screwdriver.

By moving the decorative cover, we gain access to the door handle mount

Adjusting the lock strike plate

Plastic entrance doors are designed as a single, well-coordinated mechanism. If imbalance occurs, the consequences can affect all parts. So, for example, when the position of the door leaf changes, the lock begins to “mope.” The locking tongue does not fit into the hole in the frame. When closing the door, you have to frantically pull the door up and down.

The fix is ​​simple. It is necessary to adjust the position of the strike plate. Adjustment is made with a 2.5 mm hex key or a small flat-head screwdriver. Use the tool to turn the screw located at the bottom of the striker to the right or left to achieve the desired position.

To adjust the lock strike plate, use a Phillips screwdriver

“During adjustment work, when access to hinges and other rubbing mechanisms is open, it is advisable to lubricate the fittings. This will prevent squeaks and other unpleasant sounds coming from the doors, and will make it easier to open and close the door.”

Prevention and prevention of malfunctions of plastic entrance doors

When ordering the manufacture of doors, every thrifty owner tries to reduce costs. And, perhaps, when the estimate was drawn up, the manager from the manufacturer offered various configuration options. Options such as a microlift, a door closer and a door opening limiter do not play a decisive role in the operation of the door. And that's why they are often abandoned. But in vain. After all, it depends on them how long it will take from installation to the first repair of the door.

1. Microlift. An indispensable device for plastic entrance doors with a heavy frame and double glazing. The purpose of the microlift is to prevent the door leaf from sagging while the door is closed. Technically, this can be solved in various ways, but most often the microlift is a metal movable plate with a roller at the bottom. The device is located at the end of the door leaf and, in fact, is an additional support point for the massive leaf. When the doors are closed, the load on the hinges is reduced. Accordingly, their service time increases.
2. Closer. A device that monitors and controls the movement of the door leaf. According to many experts, a door closer extends the service life of doors by 5–6 times, and doubles the intervals between preventive maintenance. It is no secret that the lion's share of damage to the door mechanism occurs from mechanical loads - impacts, slams, etc. The closer compensates for all these troubles by making the sash move smoothly, without sharp slams on the door frame. The closer mechanism is not complicated, and consists of a powerful steel spring, a housing and a pair of levers. When selecting and installing, you need to take into account the weight of the door and the width of the door leaf. Additional adjustments allow you to control the door movement in the optimal mode.

   Adjusting the door closer allows you to change the speed of closing the door

3. Door opening limiter. An additional device that protects doors from excessive swinging and hitting the wall. The hinges are designed in such a way that the movement of the door leaf is not limited in any way. If you push the sash forcefully, it will move until it hits a wall or slope. To prevent such a scenario, a stopper rail coated with thick rubber or silicone is installed on the floor (or ceiling).

   The limiter can be attached both to the floor and to the wall near the door leaf

No matter how high-quality the door and fittings are, additional protection should not be neglected. Perhaps it is better to think differently - the more expensive the door block, the more reasonable it is to protect it from premature failure.

Having mastered simple techniques for adjusting a plastic entrance door, everyone will be able to independently correct the operation of the door unit, without resorting to paid outside services.

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. 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 click 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.

The main condition for proper repair and adjustment is accurate determination of the location of the fault.

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 should 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 are needed?

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 a 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 made again.

Knob Setting

A frequent complaint from owners is a broken door handle, 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.

Very often, when installing new plastic structures, windows or doors, problems arise with opening and closing mechanisms or other functions. This is due to many factors: improper installation, shrinkage of the house or careless operation. To eliminate the problem, you don’t need to call a professional: adjusting PVC doors with your own hands is quite possible. Moreover, the master will require a considerable amount for his services, and this is a reason to save the family budget.

For high-quality adjustment you will need only three tools: a No. 4 hex wrench, a screwdriver and an eccentric. They are universal, since the design of plastic products requires their use. All fittings have special holes for tools, mainly hinges and handles.

Basic functions of door adjustment keys

Horizontal adjustment involves tightening the upper and lower loops. The door should be open at this time. If you turn the key clockwise, the sash will be pulled towards the hinge and, conversely, may loosen the fastening. This is how the bottom of the door is adjusted. If you stand on the outside of a PVC door, then by working with the lower hinges you can tighten or loosen the top of the sash. This adjustment method allows you to bring the door into parallel alignment with other plastic structural elements.
The eccentric is intended to be used in adjusting the sash pressure. Very often, the main function of metal-plastic doors is far from ideal. Therefore, with the help of such a key you can bring it to the desired state. To do this, the eccentric is inserted into the pressure pads around the entire perimeter of the door. The key has a special mark indicating the degree of pressure. All this can be seen clearly when used. In addition to the eccentric, the sash can be pressed with special plates or, on the hinge side, with a hexagon. Doors can be installed depending on the season: weaker in summer, vice versa in winter. But it is worth knowing that with increased pressure, the sash structure can quickly wear out.

The clamping of the hinges implies greater reliability of the heavy structure. Adjustment is carried out using a key corresponding to a bolt perpendicular to the sash. First of all, you need to remove the caps from the hinges and set the blade to the open state. With this type of installation, the door must be held, because there is a risk that the structure may fly off, being held by only one hinge, which is not subject to adjustment, and the entire leaf may be in ventilation mode, that is, rejected. By turning the key, you can adjust either the top hinges or both at once, thus achieving a tight fit of the fittings.

The most common problems that you can fix yourself

1. The bottom of the door touches the frame

Due to the heaviness, the sash may sag. Therefore, the adjustable parts, that is, the hinges, are tightened with a hex key. Depending on the symmetry of the door, both or one are pulled up. The elimination of the defect can be seen immediately. But if this does not help, the problem is solved radically.

The door may sag due to poor installation of the glass unit when it comes to the balcony option. Such work should be left only to masters of their craft, otherwise there is a risk of completely ruining the structure. They can remove the beads and either replace the glass or adjust its installation. It will not be possible to solve the problem on your own without the knowledge to do so.

1. The canvas is displaced

Visually, this defect will be noticeable immediately. The problem is eliminated using built-in regulators. The bottom and top are twisted in accordance with the parallelism of the sash to the door frame.

1. Drafts due to seal

Perhaps the most common problem in the operation of PVC doors. The issue is resolved by pressing the sash with an eccentric. You shouldn’t delay troubleshooting for too long: drafts can bring dampness, which is not very good for the seal. If it is dilapidated, the rubber should be changed immediately; no amount of pressure will help; on the contrary, too much pressure will lead to sagging of the PVC.

1. Loose fittings

If these are hinges, they are tightened with a hexagon, installation is carried out crosswise, in case of failure of both elements, and in the usual way for one. Be sure to control the tightening force. Otherwise, in this case, the pinching may lead to other consequences, and adjustment will be needed in other parts of the structure.
To securely fasten the handles, you need to tighten the bolts by turning the handle 90 degrees. This is done using a screwdriver. In addition, a ventilator comb can be installed at the base of the door handle.

1. Poor or difficult turning of fittings

In addition to the fact that a PVC door requires regular inspection and tightening, all running parts should be lubricated with machine oil, using cotton swabs, so as not to leave greasy stains on the surface.

Methods for detecting defects when adjusting doors

There are several simple tricks to ensure that the door, when adjusted, immediately shows its own defects. Then the likelihood that unscrupulous craftsmen will return the money spent on the design will increase.

1. Using a simple pencil. This way you can check the parallelism of the frame or door guides. The door is closed tightly, and the structure is outlined with a pencil along the perimeter of the entire canvas. After this, the drawn contour can visually identify the valves that are too tight. The adjustment occurs on the side where the lines are not parallel. If the sash can be faulty on both sides or on one, after working with keys, this is a reason to call the craftsmen.
2. A method for identifying defects in sash clamping using a piece of paper. To do this, close the door with a piece of newspaper and then pull it back. If this happens easily, the door requires adjustment with an eccentric.
3. The door can spontaneously perform its functions, open and close without action on the part of the owners. This indicates poor installation of the fittings. If the adjustment does not help, you need to call the company where this design was made.
4. Also, a consequence of poor installation may be the timing of the adjustment.

As a rule, it is not required for properly constructed doors. Defective ones or those with a violation of installation technology will require correction almost immediately. You need to be vigilant during the DIY process.

Many problems during the operation of doors can be avoided if you entrust the installation to trusted companies.

But it’s not always worth blaming unscrupulous craftsmen: it is quite possible that your own negligence led to such consequences, and the problem can be fixed yourself without resorting to expensive repairs.

If neither your budget nor time allows you to tinker with repairs and adjustments, you need to be extremely careful when choosing a PVC production company, reading reviews about it and checking the list of provided product certificates. A guarantee not only for the service life, but also for repairs is also important. And with the recommendations given, adjusting the door will not be difficult. Good luck!