Features of adjusting a plastic entrance door
Many people choose plastic entrance doors for their home. Usually this option is used for a balcony, however, an entrance door made of durable metal-plastic is quite appropriate when entering an office, a private house. Unlike wooden doors, plastic doors are more practical: they do not dry out and are not afraid of bad weather. And, at the same time, it is lightweight, which distinguishes this design from its metal counterparts.
Plastic doors are usually installed by employees of the supplier company, but every owner can adjust it, “tailor” it to his needs, if he is even a little familiar with the simplest tools. In this article we will tell you how to correctly adjust a plastic entrance door: we will find out what is needed for this and give detailed instructions- with an explanation of all stages of work.
Important points
Purchasing and installing a new plastic door is an activity that requires certain skills and knowledge. Here are a few recommendations that will allow you to check the quality of the door installation without defects or flaws.
Most often, adjustment is required immediately after installing a new door. Even if the installation was carried out by super-professionals, it is still necessary to “adjust” it later installed structure, bring it to mind. Subsequently, the need for adjustment more often arises if the plastic entrance door is located in a walk-through place: in an office, a store. In such institutions, the door is constantly opened and closed: and not always delicately and carefully.
The front door made of plastic should open without problems or interference: easily and freely. If after installation the structure opens “with a creak”, this is a good reason to contact the company that installed the door with a complaint and demand that the shortcomings be eliminated.
The extent to which the door is installed correctly and vertically can be checked using a level - laser or regular. This tool will demonstrate any deviation from the norm.
- Check whether the frame fits tightly to door frame. There should be no cracks, defects or gaps.
- Open the installed door structure halfway: it is important that the leaf does not try to close or open completely on its own, but remains in the same position as you left it.
- If you have absolutely no idea about the installation of doors and the specifics of metal-plastic door structures, before the arrival of the installers, it will not be superfluous to watch a special video that will give initial knowledge in this matter. After watching the video and reading the corresponding article on the Internet, you will be able to talk with masters with a certain “knowledge of the matter,” which will help you avoid many possible “jambs.”
On video adjustment plastic entrance door:
Need for adjustment
You will be able to notice without any measurements that it is time for adjustment when you feel that there is a draft in the room with the door closed. This means that there are cracks in the door structure that require immediate elimination. But we will still find out in what exact cases the need to adjust the plastic entrance door arises, what points indicate this need.
Sometimes it is enough to trace the door frame with a pencil to see that the resulting lines are not at all parallel. And if so, it means that there is an urgent need for adjustment and correction. The fact is that a crookedly fitted door frame creates cracks (with drafts), or the door will close incredibly tightly, which will cause constant difficulties for household members every time they go out onto the balcony.
In the photo - door hinges:
To see how tightly the door fits, place a piece of paper between the frame and the frame and press it down. After pressing, try to pull out the sheet: if it comes out with difficulty, then everything is in order with the density. But if it pops out easily and effortlessly, you need to adjust the pressure.
Sometimes deformation and temperature changes cause the door leaf to move. And then the door leaf begins to touch the middle of the frame. Or such deformation leads to the door “sliding” down, and its lower edge begins to touch the canopy when moving.
Adjustment of the installed door handle is often required. The need for this arises when the handle begins to wobble, and even more so when it completely falls out of its own socket.
Sometimes it is necessary to make a frontal adjustment - to the clamp, if as a result of wear of the seal the door leaf does not fit tightly to the frame.
In addition to the above, adjustment is needed when the sash does not stay in place when the lock is open. closed position.
If you find one or more of the listed “errors,” then it’s time to make an adjustment. However, attention: do not make any independent moves if the warranty period from the installer manufacturer has not yet expired. During the warranty period, the company is obliged to eliminate all technical defects (arising through no fault of the owner) free of charge. And your intervention and attempt at repair (possibly unsuccessful) will become grounds for the company to refuse warranty obligations.
Tools
In order to efficiently and professionally carry out work on adjusting the front door made of plastic, you will need the following set of tools:
And if you are doing such work for the first time, then it would be a good idea to open a website with our educational article, which will help you adjust the plastic entrance structure step by step.
Vertical adjustment
Each metal-plastic door is equipped with a special adjusting screw on the hinge. If this screw is “loose,” minor dents will be visible on the lower or upper layers of the existing seal, or the door leaf will rub the threshold. To correct this defect, you need to find a screw in the loop of the indicated screw that adjusts the height of the door, and then remove the plug from it.
To adjust the screw, use a 5mm hex key. By rotating it clockwise, you will raise the door frame, and counterclockwise, you will lower it to the required height.
The video shows a vertical adjustment of a plastic entrance door:
Horizontal adjustment
This type of work is most often necessary when the plastic sheet begins to sag due to its heaviness.
To make the adjustment, open the door wide, unscrew the screws with a 3 mm hex key from the two upper hinges. Then close the door leaf and remove the covers from the screws. To adjust, we need the longest screw, located horizontally - it is adjusted in the upper and middle loops. Moreover, the top one should be tightened a little tighter. This is usually enough to eliminate the door misalignment.
Horizontal adjustment of a plastic entrance door
Well, to ensure that the sash always moves evenly, you can adjust the remaining screws running horizontally in all three hinges.
Pressure adjustment
In another way, this type of work is called frontal tuning. You should know that the pressure should be adjusted periodically: every spring and autumn. During the warm season it is weakened, and during the cold season it is strengthened.
To adjust the required clamping density, find the locking pin, where there is a special notch with which the clamping density of the door is determined. Using a hexagon, this notch is turned towards the frame to loosen the pressure, and away from the frame to strengthen it.
But it happens that the serif is already rotated in the required way, but the density is still insufficient. In this case, you can adjust the frame with double-glazed windows.
On video correction plastic entrance door clamp:
To do this, you need to remove the glazing beads that hold the glass unit in place. Using blades, which are located between the double-glazed window and the plastic sheet, gaskets (also made of plastic) are installed. By choosing the right gasket, you can properly adjust the door misalignment. When you put the glazing beads in place, tap them with a rubber mallet to avoid deformation.
Sealant
When a door is used crooked for too long without proper adjustment, the seal will wear out and become deformed. To replace it, you need to purchase a similar one with the same cross-section.
The deformed seal must be removed, then the groove must be cleaned of dirt and dried adhesive residues. Then coat the groove with fresh glue and install a new seal. Make sure that it is not too tight.
The video shows everything about the door seal:
Handle adjustment
When using an entrance structure made of plastic, two problems may arise with the handles: looseness or, conversely, too clumsy and reluctant to turn. 
If the handle is loose, you need to rotate the cover on it 90 degrees, allowing access to the screws. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws, thereby eliminating the existing defect.
If the handle is tight, then the problem is the skew of the plastic door leaf. This defect will have to be eliminated using one of the methods discussed above. If all the distortions have been eliminated, but the handle is still tight and clumsy, the most optimal solution there will be a replacement.
What do experienced door installers advise us?
To avoid the need for adjustment often, equip the door with a special microlift and a closer-limiter. The microlift will not allow the door leaf to sag, as it will “take” its weight upon itself. And the limiter will not allow the hinges to come loose when the door rests against the jamb.
Regularly lubricate the existing seal with silicone, which will significantly extend the serviceability of the gasket.
Try to use the door handle for its intended purpose: no need to hang bags, umbrellas and other items on it. Improper use can lead to sagging and loosening of this part.
Do not forget that the lock also needs to be lubricated periodically. If you don’t do this, household members will begin to pull the handle hard: and this leads to the door leaf being skewed.
We looked at the process of adjusting the plastic entrance door. The same principles can be used if a plastic door is installed between rooms. As you can see, there is nothing particularly difficult to do the job yourself. A specialist charges about 1,800 rubles for adjusting a plastic door: think for yourself what savings are possible if you do the work yourself. Keep an eye on the front door: the warmth and comfort in the house depends on its condition and performance.
Plastic entrance doors have become quite widely used. They are durable, do not corrode and are easy to care for.
The peculiarity of such doors is that after installing the frame and hanging the door on the hinges, subsequent correct adjustment is necessary. Their further operation without any trouble depends on this.
What to look for when installing a door
First of all, it should be noted that It is better to order plastic entrance doors from reliable companies. who have sufficient work experience and reputation.
Excessive savings can affect the quality of the product and lead to unpleasant consequences.
When installing doors, company employees are required to immediately carry out high-quality adjustments. To avoid misunderstandings, it is advisable for the customer to control this process.
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When the installation work is completed, it is necessary to check the following quality indicators of the work performed:
Adjusting the plastic entrance door
The plastic entrance door is adjustable in two directions: vertical and horizontal.
1. Vertical adjustment.
This adjustment serves to uniformly raise or lower the plastic door. At the lower end of the hinge there is an adjusting screw running through the center. This screw will be covered by a plastic cap that needs to be removed.
In order to lift the door, you need to use a 5 mm hexagon, which should be rotated clockwise. The door is lowered in the same way, only the rotation is made counterclockwise.
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2. Horizontal adjustment.
This type of adjustment is necessary if the door begins to sag. This is mainly due to the door's own weight. To do this, the door must be fully opened and, using a three-millimeter hexagon, unscrew the screws securing decorative overlay.
Then the door must be closed and the decorative trim removed. There are adjustment screws underneath. One of them is the longest and is located horizontally. This screw is tightened until the distortion is eliminated.
This action is carried out in the upper and middle loops. Moreover, in the upper loop the screw is tightened more strongly.
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If the door leaf needs to be moved evenly, adjustment occurs in all hinges equally by tightening or loosening the horizontal screw.
How to change the door pressure
Plastic doors sometimes require reliable sealing, which especially important in the cold season. To do this, there is a way to adjust the door pressure.
There is a part on the frame called a trunnion or eccentric. There is a mark on it, which is a pressure indicator. If the axle is turned towards the frame, the pressure weakens; if it is turned towards the room, the pressure increases.
Adjusting the hinges of plastic entrance doors
Like any thing, plastic doors are subject to the influence of time. During operation you have to deal with unpleasant factors.
The doors begin to sag, close poorly, the tightness decreases, and unwanted noises and squeaks appear.
If the door’s warranty has not yet expired, then you need to contact the company that installed the door. Workers must make adjustments free of charge.
In order to avoid irreparable wear of the plastic door fittings, it is important to determine in time when adjustment is already necessary. The door closing tightly and drafts appearing are the first sign of a problem.
There is a simple method that allows you to determine at an early stage whether adjustment of the hinges of plastic entrance doors is needed.
There should be no gaps between the door frame and frame. In order to determine how tightly they fit together, you will need a regular sheet of paper.
It is clamped between the frame and the door frame and the door is closed tightly. The jammed sheet is pulled out. Repeat this procedure around the entire perimeter of the door.
The sheet should be pulled out with equal force. If somewhere it comes out easier, it means the door in this place does not fit tightly.
Repair of plastic doors 
You can probably do it yourself.
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In order to find out whether the front door is sagging, you need to close it and trace the closed door around the entire perimeter with a regular pencil. When there is no sagging, the drawn lines will run parallel to the door frame.
Conclusion
Adjusting the fittings of a plastic entrance door is of great importance. This extends its service life. After all, repairing such a door can be expensive.
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You can make the adjustment yourself if you have the necessary tools: hexagons different sizes and pliers. But if there are doubts and difficulties in the work, then it is better to entrust this procedure to experienced specialists who will carry out the adjustment as it should.
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Plastic doors: self-adjustment, video
A plastic door is a worthy replacement for an old wooden door. It serves not only to access the balcony, but also to protect the room from dust, noise, and drafts. But, despite all its advantages, the plastic door, due to its considerable weight, begins to sag and close poorly. In this case, you should not immediately call specialists. After carefully reading the instructions, you can adjust the door yourself.
Plastic balcony doors
You should purchase plastic windows and doors from well-established companies, without skimping on quality. It is advisable to monitor the installation process to ensure that the initial adjustment has been carried out. When accepting the work of installers, you should pay attention to the following points:
When is it time to adjust the balcony door?
You can find out that the frame has begun to sag by tracing its perimeter with a simple pencil. If the drawn lines deviate from parallel, then it’s time to think about adjustment. The obvious problems are strong drafts. emanating from the door and its tight closing.
To determine the tightness of the fit, you can use a sheet of paper, which should be pressed between the frame and the box. The sheet must be pulled out with little effort. If this happens too easily in some area of the door, it means that the seal in that area is insufficient.
Under the influence of various deformations and temperatures, the sash may move. As a result, the door leaf begins to touch the middle of the frame. Often a plastic door is under the influence of its weight starts to slide. touching the threshold when opening with the lower edge of the sash.
The door handle needs to be adjusted if it wobbles or falls out from the nest.
The plastic sheet may no longer press tightly against the frame as a result wear of the seal. The door should also be adjusted if it does not stay in the closed position when the lock is open.
How to adjust a plastic entrance door
Having identified malfunctions, before proceeding with self-adjustment, you should remember that this can only be done after the warranty period has expired.
In door blocks made of plastic, the design of the door fastening units provides the ability to adjust its position in three directions.
Before work, you should prepare the necessary tools:
- flat and Phillips screwdrivers;
- hex keys of different sizes;
- roulette;
- plastic gaskets;
- pliers;
- adjustment instructions.
Vertical adjustment
Responsible for moving the canvas up or down vertical adjustment screw on a loop. They resort to such adjustment if dents are noticeable on the lower or upper seals or if the sash rubs against the threshold.
At the lower end of the loop, you need to find an adjusting screw, which is directed along the axis of the loop, and remove the plug from it.
To rotate the screws you must use 5mm hexagon. If you rotate it clockwise, the frame will rise, and counterclockwise, it will lower.
Horizontal adjustment
Most often there is a need to eliminate sagging of the plastic sheet caused by its heaviness.
With the sash open, unscrew the screws from the two upper hinges using a three-millimeter hexagon.
Front direction (pressure adjustment)
Change the pressure adjustment should be regularly. weaken for the summer, strengthen for the winter. This is done using a hexagon quite simply:
- on the frame you need to find a locking pin, which has a notch that helps determine the clamping density;
- Using a hexagon, the notch is turned towards the frame to weaken the clamp, and vice versa (away from the frame) to strengthen it.
But adjusting screws cannot always save the situation. Sometimes they are already in the extreme position, but there is a malfunction. In this case, the method will help glass frame adjustments .
- The glazing beads holding the glass unit are removed.
- Using special blades, PVC gaskets are installed between the plastic and the glass unit in the right places.
- By correctly selecting the thickness of the gaskets and their location, you can eliminate the distortion by changing the geometry of the door leaf.
- When installing the glazing beads in place, they should be tapped with a rubberized hammer.
Replacing the seal
A balcony door that has been used skewed for a long time will deform the seal. In this case, it should be replaced by choosing a new one with a similar cross-sectional shape.
- Using a screwdriver, the old seal is removed from the groove.
- The groove is cleaned of the remnants of old glue and dirt and coated with glue.
- When installing a new seal, you need to make sure that it is not under tension.
Handle adjustment
You may encounter two problems with the operation of plastic balcony door handles:
The handle is loose. Open access to the screws by turning the plate installed at the place where the handle is attached to the frame ninety degrees. Tighten the screws using a screwdriver, thereby correcting the defect.
Pen turns slowly or incompletely .
This problem most often occurs when the door leaf is incorrectly positioned. Therefore, you should adjust it using one of the methods described above. After this the pen should work normally. If this did not happen, then she should be replaced .
Useful advice from experts
To make the plastic entrance door last longer without adjustment, it can be equipped with two useful devices: an opening limiter and a microlift.
The limiter will not allow the hinges to become loose when the door rests against the jamb.
Proposed instructions and video. will undoubtedly simplify the independent procedure for adjusting plastic doors.
Nikiforov Sergey Viktorovich
Owners of houses and apartments increasingly prefer to install plastic doors on their balconies. This is not surprising, because they have modern and nice view, retain heat well and do not allow street noise to pass through.
People who have installed such doors sooner or later face the problem of operation. Even reliable and expensive plastic structures installed by professionals need adjustment.
It is not always possible to seek help from specialists. Therefore, you have to solve the problem yourself. This article will help you with this; it describes the main breakdowns and how to fix them.
Reasons for the malfunction of plastic doors
As a rule, breakdown occurs due to a violation of the position of the door leaf. The reason for this is the frequent use of the door. Over time, the moving elements gradually wear out and need adjustment. But before you adjust the plastic door, you need to determine the cause of the breakdown.
Main faults:
- The door leaf touches the lower threshold or rubs against it. The reason is the heavy weight of the door. The hinges do not hold up and the entire structure is lowered. This happens especially often in summer time when the door is constantly in the open position.
- The edge of the door leaf touches the frame in the lock area. This occurs due to exposure to high temperatures - direct sunlight or persistent hot weather. As a result, the door structure is deformed. This problem is eliminated by adjusting the hinges.
- The door leaf does not press well against the frame or does not reach it at all. The cause is worn out rubber seals. To close the door tightly, adjust the clamping eccentrics; if the problem cannot be solved, change the seals.
- The handle goes all the way down, but the door does not open. This happens because locking mechanism jams. You have to put in more effort to open the door. As a result, the handle becomes loose and may break. The problem is solved by changing the lock if it cannot be repaired.
Today, no one can be surprised by PVC structures. They have long replaced wooden windows and doors in residential areas. But not many people know that any plastic structures require timely adjustment and preventive maintenance. These works are not complicated, so they can be easily done with your own hands.
Required Tools
When starting self-adjustment, arm yourself with the necessary tools to “reanimate” the balcony door.
You will need:
- flat and figured screwdriver;
- set of hexagons;
- star attachments;
- pliers;
- roulette.
Vertical door adjustment
Using vertical adjustment, the height of the door in relation to the door frame is changed. A sign of a malfunction is the canvas touching the edge of the threshold, a large force when opening, and the appearance of dents on the upper and lower seals.
The adjusting screw located at the top of the hinge will help correct the situation. To adjust the position of the door, use a hexagon. If the screw is turned clockwise, the door will rise, and turning it reverse side, will go down.
Horizontal door adjustment
In this case, the side gap of the door leaf is set. To gain access to the adjustment mechanism, remove the plastic cover. There is a screw at the bottom of the hinge that helps move the door left or right.
It is enough to make a few turns and the door will take its usual position. After adjusting the hinges, snags in the lock area are eliminated. When the canvas touches the threshold, the upper and middle hinges are adjusted.
Pressure adjustment
Called front adjustment, it allows you to set the required tightness of the door to the frame. Special eccentrics located in the side part are responsible for downforce: at the bottom, in the center and at the top.
The setting principle is the same for all door models. It consists of the following: it is necessary to move the eccentrics closer to the door sealing rubber. This is done with a hex or star screwdriver. If you turn it counterclockwise, the eccentrics will move closer to the elastic band and the pressure will become stronger.
To check the tight fit of the door leaf to the frame, use a regular thin sheet. You can take a piece of A4 paper. The sheet is inserted between the sash and the edge of the frame. Then the door is closed and the paper is pulled out. If the pressure is good, the sheet is pulled out with difficulty.
Elimination of geometric distortions
However, it is not always possible to solve the problem by adjusting only one screw. If they are configured correctly, but the door still does not close well, then you will have to use another method. It involves correcting the geometry of the door leaf.
To level the door, remove the glass unit. To do this, carefully, using a chisel, you need to pull out the glazing beads supporting the glass. Geometry correction is done using pre-prepared gaskets. They need to be inserted between the plastic edging and the glass unit in certain places. If everything is done correctly, the door geometry will become smooth. After finishing the work, each bead is carefully installed in its original place using a rubber hammer.
Troubleshooting lock problems
A lock on plastic doors is the least hassle. But you also need to monitor him periodically. It happens that the handle turns with effort or does not turn completely. This is mainly due to the uneven position of the door leaf. After the manipulations described above, the problem resolves itself. Otherwise you will have to change the lock.
Handle adjustment
Over time, the handle may become loose. To fix this, rotate it ninety degrees. You will see several screws. Tighten them with a screwdriver and the handle will stop hanging.
Prevention of malfunctions of plastic doors
Proper care of a plastic balcony door will allow you to operate it long years without frequent adjustments. To do this, carry out timely preventive work.
- Equip the door with a microlift and a limiter. With the help of the first part, the door will not sag in the closed position, and the second will not allow the hinges to become loose when fully opened.
- The door itself is heavy, so you shouldn't make a hanger out of it. Some owners plastic profiles have a habit of hanging clothes or drying towels on the handle. The additional weight will cause the door leaf to sag noticeably.
- Seals need to be lubricated regularly with silicone. After treatment, the gum tolerates high temperatures well. IN winter period will not stick to the frame. As a result, the service life of the seals will be significantly extended.
- The lock also needs lubrication. A handle that is difficult to turn requires more effort. This will lead to distortion of the door structure, as well as breakage of the handle.
The described malfunctions are not complex. The problem with adjusting plastic balcony doors can be easily solved with your own hands without the help of specialists. Timely and proper care will help avoid such troubles. Apply these simple tips and then your room will always feel warm and cozy.
Video: adjusting the plastic door to the balcony
Plastic doors have rapidly burst into the domestic market. They attracted customers with their appearance, relatively affordable cost and a huge amount of functionality. But, like any mechanism, a plastic door can experience certain malfunctions.
The most common problems
Due to the fact that the number of owners of plastic doors is steadily growing, accordingly, there are statistics on calls to the repair department. Thus, the following picture of the main problems emerges:
- The most common complaint from customers is that the door sank. Such cases occur especially often in those rooms where the door is open most of the day. The lower part of the door leaf begins to rustle the threshold or floor, and difficulties arise in closing. Smaller products are less susceptible to this problem. People who have security alarm sensors installed especially need to be careful. When the door sags, there is a high probability that it will be impossible to arm the object.
- The second most popular defect is called creak. The door creaks the moment it opens. This is especially hard on the ears if there are small children in the family who can be woken up by any noise.
- At the door built into the balcony block, the seal may come off. In this regard, a situation arises, especially in winter, when cold air freely penetrates into the living space.
- Cheap lock at the entrance areas in the cold it can completely jam. In this case, you will be able to get inside only after the arrival of specialists. A similar situation can also occur if the handle opening mechanism becomes unusable.
- Least likely to occur problems with the closer operation, blocker and several people note that there is a backlash with the tilt and turn opening system. Backlash is free movement, which makes the door rattle audible.
The more mechanisms a product has, the higher the chance that something will fail. A metal-plastic door is no exception.
All problems are resolved in a few minutes a small amount tools that are found in almost every family.
Required Tools
First of all, you should make sure that the warranty period has actually expired. In recent years, some companies have been issuing guarantees for fittings for several years. In addition, every year you can call a specialist to carry out preventive work, if this clause is in the contract. If preventive maintenance is carried out regularly, then all problems are eliminated in a timely manner.
But if the warranty period has already come to an end, and there is no desire to contact a third-party specialist, then you should prepare Phillips screwdrivers (or a screwdriver) and hex keys. In some cases, you will need pliers and ordinary machine oil.
Accessories
The main thing in a plastic door is not the profile, but its metal “filling”.
Before moving on to ways to solve certain problems, you should consider what kind of fittings are available for a door made of PVC profile. Which detail will you have to deal with? It could be:
- Closer. This is a device designed for smooth door movement. In some rooms, thanks to it, the plastic door fits tightly to the jamb, and therefore heat is retained in the room.
- Pen. Depending on the design, it may be with or without a built-in lock.
- Lock. Most often found in entrance doors of both street and office types. Its main purpose is known to everyone - it is to lock the door.
- Loops. It is a well-known fact that their main task is to secure the door leaf in the frame. But they also help to open and close the door. Unlike hinges in iron doors, the hinges in plastic doors are equipped with a regulation mechanism.
- Trunnions and other remaining mechanism. All this is located around the entire perimeter of the door leaf. The counter part is located on the frame. The trunnions themselves are designed to adjust the contact force - the clamping force. The longest metal part of the door leaf functions as a handle. When the handle is opened or closed, all additional parts responsible for fixing or positioning the plastic door are activated.
- Separately, I would like to mention the seal. Over time, the glue that secures it may come off, which means it will need to be replaced. The seal prevents noise and cold from entering the room. Most often made of rubber or silicone. Does not crack in the cold, is not afraid of high temperatures and ultraviolet radiation.
These were the most visible components, but there are a lot of other small steel parts, all together they are responsible for the coordinated operation of the plastic door.
How to adjust correctly: instructions
Ideally, any man should have knowledge of how to adjust a door. And it doesn’t matter which door we're talking about– about the entrance, interior or balcony. And even more so, the principle of its operation is not important, whether the opening system is conventional or tilt-and-turn.
In some cases, a pencil lead can help prevent squeaking, or a small piece of graphite can be placed under the hinges. This method helps if the loops themselves make extraneous noise.
But most often the problem is inside the door leaf. To eliminate it, you will have to lubricate the hinges with machine oil; it is easiest to perform this operation with the doors completely open. It probably doesn’t make sense to describe in detail the procedure for applying machine oil. Any person has either lubricated it himself at some point or seen others do it. Even if you have no experience in this matter, everything is clear on an intuitive level.
Of course, installers of metal-plastic products do not go to the site with machine or any other oil. In a professional environment, a can of WD-40 is used for these purposes, referred to in the male environment as “Vedashka”. Any car owner is familiar with it.
In all other cases, you cannot do without tools, but any adult can do this work independently.
You shouldn’t put off repairing metal-plastic doors until the winter. Not only can some parts even break due to mechanical forces in winter, but also when low temperatures You can get frostbite on your fingers, especially when it comes to the street door. And when it comes to repairing a balcony door, the result can be the same.
Adjusting plastic doors begins with a hex key. The hex key is inserted into a hole located either on the hinges of the product, or in the top or central part of the door. In some designs, you can get to it after first removing the plastic cover from the canopies. The adjustment can be either horizontal or vertical.
There are two adjustment holes in the lower and upper hinges. The most difficult hole to reach is located in the corner of the lower hinges. If the loops fit tightly door jamb, then you will have to work hard to get to it.
It makes sense to perform actions with the lower hinges when the door begins to touch the threshold. When you turn the hex key to one side, the door either raises or, conversely, lowers. By the way, these recommendations are also suitable in cases where the seal develops dents.
In cases where the door has already sagged significantly, a horizontal setting is suitable. Most often this occurs under the influence of the metal-plastic’s own gravity. Only this time all work must be carried out in the upper part of the canvas.
You must first unscrew the screws in the upper hinges and remove decorative plastic, if it is provided for by the design. After which you can find a metal component with a screw, which is responsible for the ability to adjust the door to the left or right. When the hexagon is turned clockwise or counterclockwise, the product moves. You can level it exactly down to the millimeter.
If difficulties arise with leveling the distortion, you should loosen the horizontal screws and adjust them. In this case, it will be easier to level the door in height, and the time spent will not exceed ten minutes.
Many people remember from school that plastic expands at high temperatures. By the way, this has a certain effect on plastic doors. In particular, experts recommend loosening the pressure in the summer, and not forgetting to strengthen it in the winter. This helps solve problems with the appearance of drafts.
Using a hex wrench, you should tighten or, conversely, loosen a special mechanism - the trunnion. When you need to loosen, you should turn the notch toward you, otherwise, vice versa.
If the design of the plastic door does not provide for the ability to adjust the pin with a hexagon, then you can adjust the clamp using pliers or wrench. With a parallel arrangement of the trunnion, the clamping force will be weak. If you set the position perpendicular, the clamping action will be strong.
In order for the door to close well, it is enough to adjust the operation of the mechanism. Judging by what was stated earlier, you can tighten the hinges yourself with just a hex wrench and a few minutes of free time.
Broken latch, handle or lock most often cannot be repaired. It's easier to buy a new mechanism and replace it. More detailed information about this is provided in a special section.
You can learn how to adjust a plastic door with your own hands from this video.
DIY installation diagram
To replace the lock, a screwdriver or Phillips screwdriver is sufficient. If you need to repair a plastic balcony door, then in such designs the lock is most often embedded in the handle; it turns out that replacing the handle will make the lock work.
The handle is replaced in a few steps:
- Move aside the decorative plastic. Hidden under it are self-tapping screws that secure the handle to the door leaf.
- Using a screwdriver or screwdriver, unscrew the screws and remove the handle.
- We install a new mechanism, previously purchased at a hardware store.
- All that remains is to tighten the screws and return the decorative plastic to its original position.
Replacing the lock
First of all, you need to figure out what type of lock is installed. Today, two options are widely used - with and without a latch. Most often, a lock with a latch is ordered in cases where there is a need to fix the door in the closed position.
There are two types of locks - single-point and multi-point. Single-point locks, unlike multi-point locks, have only one locking point. As a result, the door leaf does not adhere tightly to the surface. Multi-gap ones have much more reliable protection, because they “stick” into the door frame from three sides.
By the way, latches, depending on the method of opening the door, are of different types - either halyard or roller. The halyard is used when opening the door by pressing the handle, and the roller when the handle is pulled towards itself in the open position.
But let's get back to replacing the lock. First you need to remove metal plate, which protects the product from unauthorized intervention. If a certain part fails, for example, a lock cylinder, then it is replaced. Of course, there is no need to replace other parts. In more advanced cases, a similar procedure will be required as with replacing the handle described above.
Loops rarely fail. Their design, made of metal alloys, is so reliable that it lasts without repair for several decades. It may only be required if the defective product originally left the factory. Or, if the weight of the door leaf does not meet the specifications.
It makes absolutely no difference whether to replace the hinge on a wooden door or the hinges on a plastic one. The procedure may differ only in details. For metal plastic, first of all, it is necessary to remove the decorative caps. They play not only an aesthetic role, but also protect the metal from moisture.
- Knock out the axle mechanism. To do this, take a hammer or mallet. This work is done very carefully, the door should be slightly open.
- Once a small metal part appears, grab it with pliers (or use pliers) and pull it down.
- Tilt the door towards you and lift it slightly (literally to the height of the pin), remove it from its hinges.
- We unscrew the old hinges and, using the instructions, install new ones.
All that remains is to return the door to its normal state. It is advisable to carry out this operation together, remember that the plastic door weighs a lot.
The process of replacing overhead door closers is also simple. The old mechanism is removed and its exact copy is installed. First, the box is mounted, and then the lever. Having connected the body to the lever, you can begin adjusting the closer. By loosening or, conversely, tightening the screws located at the end of the case. In this way, the closing speed and pressure are adjusted. Floor-mounted and hidden closers are not widely used today, so it makes no sense to dwell on them in more detail.
If the plastic door seal needs to be replaced, then before sending it to hardware store It will be useful to remove the old one using a flathead screwdriver. The seal is held on by glue in the corresponding groove, so there should be no difficulties.
Having a sample in hand, you can be guaranteed to purchase the desired option. All that remains is to clean the surface of excess glue, apply a new layer along the entire length and fix the seal. At the same time, it should not sag or stretch.
Re-hanging the door leaf
It would seem that people were lucky, some ordered the installation of plastic doors several years ago, others became the happy owners of new square meters where metal-plastic doors had already been installed. But years pass, and there is a desire to make not just a cosmetic, but a major overhaul of one of the rooms. And at this very moment, the realization appears that it would not be superfluous to hang the door from one side to the other. Quite often this problem concerns the balcony door.
This procedure begins with removing the handles and door leaf from the hinges.
This procedure was described earlier, so let’s immediately move on to the following points:
- We remove the remaining fittings from the door leaf, including the built-in lower hinges. To do this, you need to use screwdrivers or a screwdriver. There shouldn't be any particular difficulties. The main thing to remember is that it is best to lay out the removed parts in the same way as they were installed. And it is especially important not to break the plastic clips, otherwise you will have to buy more of them.
It is useful to know that fittings vary depending on the manufacturer, and each manufacturer has different series.
- Almost all the details are symmetrical, which means that their mirror rearrangement is possible. In addition to the part called scissors on the frame, you will have to buy it. It is installed at the top of the door. Can be either left or right. Its purpose is to fold back a plastic product.
- After all the fittings are removed, we rearrange them in a mirror image in the same way. The main thing is to correctly mark the position of the lower loops. At the same time, do not forget about the handle, which will also change its location.
- To drill a hole for the handle, you will need a multi-tool with a special attachment. With its help you can cut neat rectangular hole without damaging the rest of the door leaf. An ordinary chisel can be a substitute for a multi-tool, but processing plastic will take more time.
- To ensure proper alignment of the fittings, the trunnions should be aligned strictly in the center. This will save both time and nerves. You should use the instructions and diagrams from the hardware manufacturer.
- The connection of scissors on the frame with scissors on the sash is possible thanks to runners that are inserted into the guides. The second locking mechanism is special holes that are placed on the plastic sleeve.
- With a tilt-and-turn door opening system, there is a mechanism responsible for locking. By changing the position of the tongue, it becomes possible to install it when reversing the door.
- When the door leaf is ready, you should move the fittings on the door frame. Observe the position of the parts down to the millimeter, otherwise nothing will work.
- The bar responsible for holding the door during a tilt-and-turn system can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. The symmetrical bar is suitable for right and left placement. When transferring it, you should carefully examine the part.
- Aligning the plastic door is possible using a hex key. This procedure is discussed in more detail in the previous sections.
- The holes formed at the former location of the handle can be decorated with a special plastic insert, which is called a rosette.
- And the holes from the hinges should be covered with white liquid nails or filled with liquid plastic.
This process will take a certain amount of time. It is easiest to rehang a door with a conventional opening system, because many of the parts that are provided in the design of the door leaf with a tilt-and-turn system are missing in this case.
Mirror rehanging of the balcony block
Although it is quite rare for people to resort to rehanging the door leaf, such examples still occur. By analogy, the mirror arrangement of the balcony block is also being redone. But remember that this may require permission, since part of the wall located under the window will need to be dismantled.
Remove the plastic door from its hinges and window designs using the previously described method. Using an ordinary screwdriver, carefully remove the slopes, corners and door frame, which is supported by mounting foam.
Having permission in hand, we remove part of the wall. Brickwork is the easiest to remove, with reinforced concrete slab you'll have to tinker a little. The result should be a rectangular opening.
Since the broken part of the wall is small, it is advisable to use bricks to build a new part. Having carried out all the measurements in advance, we obtain an absolutely equal symmetrical version of the balcony block. Impost – plastic part door frame, resembles a construction set and is transferred in no time.
All that remains is to rehang the door and insert a window. The procedure is already well known. Then we return the slopes and corners to their original place, and use sealant and a clean cloth to seal the cracks.
The described transformations may seem very complicated to some. And not everyone has such a need. But a huge number of people want to equip the door leaf with a tilt-and-turn opening mechanism.
Modernization of the door leaf
Lasts most of the year heating season, and it is quite natural that during the spring thaw there is a desire to ventilate the room. Most often, the door design allows you to only open it wide open or leave the door slightly ajar. In this case, cold air enters the room evenly, including in the lower part. The situation is different when opening the door in a tilt-and-turn system. It opens only at the top and cold air remains in the upper layers.
To change the metal-plastic opening design, you will again have to remove the door from its hinges. After examining the upper part of the fittings or the documents for the product, you can go to a hardware store. It is enough to know the size of the fitting groove or the name of the fitting itself. Consultants will offer the right option without any problems.
Using a screwdriver, we remove the upper fittings from the door that we will no longer need. You should start with the top hinges and extension.
Having dealt with the sash, we move on to the frame, where we have to dismantle the middle clamp and the top hinge. Instead of the old hinge, a new one is attached, specially designed for the tilt-and-turn opening system.
The middle lock and the sash part of the scissors should be installed on the sash. You should periodically refer to the diagrams and instructions supplied with the fittings. Even experts often look into them, there is nothing reprehensible in this: after all, the mechanism is quite complex.
The next step is to install the scissors on the frame and the striker at the very bottom of the door frame. Depending on the height of the plastic door, additional strikers are installed. This completes the installation of the system; all that remains is to adjust it using a hex wrench.
In conclusion, I would like to note that a plastic door begins with a measurement. If the measurer made the correct measurements, and there were no defects at the factory, and the installers did their job efficiently, then it will serve faithfully for decades. Of course, with proper use. But if someday a part does fail, replacing it or lifting a sagging door will not be difficult.
Greetings to all blog readers! Today we will talk about adjusting the PVC door on the balcony.
A lot of my friends complain that there is a draft through the door, it doesn’t close tightly, and a bunch of other problems. I have to go and figure out what happened there.
In fact, there is only one reason - improper care of the fittings and rubber seals. Every time we have to explain what needs to be done, how to care for the door. In this regard, I decided to write instructions for everyone, in case you have the same problem and cannot find a solution.
Today, metal-plastic balcony blocks are installed in almost every apartment. As you know, both windows and doors can wear out over time. Most often, it is plastic doors that require repairs, because in just one day they can be opened and slammed countless times.
The door weighs more than window frame, accordingly, it is easier to deform, and sometimes it “slips” when the structure is lowered. There is a need for urgent repair of the sash.
To adjust a faulty balcony door, generally the same principle is used as in adjusting a window mechanism. However, door repair has a number of characteristic properties. We will talk about problems that may arise during the operation of plastic doors and ways to solve them in this article.
First of all, when starting to adjust the door, you need to stock up on screwdrivers (regular flat-head and Phillips), as well as a 4 mm wrench for adjusting the screws on the door hinges, and pliers.
Sometimes it happens that the plastic door to the balcony does not close. This problem usually occurs due to sagging door hinges or broken hardware, in particular the lock. Often the sash itself becomes deformed. In this case, you need to find out the cause of the malfunction, and only then begin repairs.
If the door with its lower structural element, when trying to close it, clings to the threshold, and it must be lifted, holding on to the fittings, it means that the door has dropped under the weight of its own weight. Due to the impressive size of balcony doors, such misalignment often occurs. If the door touches the frame in the center, we can talk about a horizontal displacement of the sash or a change in its shape.
This sometimes happens when exposed to high temperatures. Sometimes the mechanism that presses the sash to the frame breaks. As a result, the door frame remains slightly closed and does not lock even when the handle is turned. This problem can be resolved by repairing the clamping mechanism.
Adjusting the balcony door fastening mechanism
If the structure sags, the upper door hinges are adjusted first.
It is necessary to open the sash completely, set the product to the rotation position, then release fastener from a decorative hat (mostly on all metal-plastic doors the hinges are covered with special caps, and it is under them that the screws are hidden).
After this, using a spanner, tighten the adjusting screw to the right several times. This will correct the crooked position of the structure and prevent it from sagging again. It happens that in order for the sash to rise, it is also necessary to tighten the hinges from below. They have top and side screws.
The door can be raised a few millimeters by adjusting the top end screw. If you turn the side screw with a key, the sash tightens or, on the contrary, moves away from the opening.
Thus, the sagging is eliminated by rotating the adjusting screws on the hinges in the lower and upper parts of the door leaf. They are designed to allow the sash to be slightly moved in one direction or another.
What to do if the canvas touches the frame when opening
In this case, the door with its upper border can touch the frame. This indicates that, when adjusting the sagging, the sash was shifted to a greater height than necessary. It is easy to fix this problem: just turn the end screw once in the lower hinge. Sometimes the door cannot be closed completely, and the resulting gap allows cold air to pass through.
To avoid drafts, the sealing material should be changed. To do this, we purchase a suitable sealant at the construction market or in a store.
Using a screwdriver, release the groove from the old profile, then clean it of dried glue and wash it with a damp sponge or cloth.
Then you need to let the groove dry, then apply a layer of glue and attach the new profile with the fastening side. In this case, the cord or insulation material must not be pulled. It must be carefully smoothed out with your hands or a special copper tube with a curved end. The ends of the profile must be firmly glued.
So that balcony owners do not have to frequently change the sealing cord in the future, it is recommended to treat it with a special silicone mixture. You can usually purchase silicone for lubrication from the supplier of the balcony block system.
The handle for the plastic balcony door deserves special attention.
Deformation of locks and fittings is a fairly common problem. Sometimes, the door handle does not make a full rotation and requires force to do so.
Such a malfunction can be eliminated by using horizontal door adjustment. In this case, you can specifically press the door leaf more tightly in the direction opposite to the hinges before the start of the cold season. This is fine.
However, in the spring it is better to reduce the force of the pressing sash mechanism, since this causes it to break faster and also wears out the sealing profile. In situations where the handle is severely damaged, it is better to replace the deformed structural element with a new one.
If the handle is loose and turns too easily, you need to rotate the bar at the base 90 degrees. There are screws underneath that need to be tightened. This simple procedure will quickly solve the problem.
In order to check whether the balcony door has been adjusted correctly, let’s try to close the sash. If this happens easily, with light pressure on the handle, then the adjustment has been completed correctly.
Lock breakdowns
The door frame locking mechanism keeps the door closed. At frequent use it fails and requires replacement.
The lock is screwed to the end of the product with screws. You just need to unscrew them, pull out the old balcony latch for plastic doors and screw in a new one.
Elimination of microdefects, scratches and chips
Over time, small cracks and damage may appear on the surface of the balcony door. To get rid of them, use a special mixture called “Cosmofen” or any other component similar in composition. It should be applied to visible areas with defects and wait until the surface dries.
After this, a special substance – plastic in liquid form – is also applied to the chips. For doors with lamination, a wax pencil or a so-called furniture touch is suitable. Sometimes repairing a balcony opening can only be done by contacting a specialist.
This applies to such defects as the appearance of cracks and chips in the glass unit, holes in the plastic, and destruction of welds. This may cause the door hinge mechanism to break. In some cases, it is even necessary to order the production of a new door or call a repairman.
Occasionally, when adjusting the overlap, it becomes necessary to move the glass unit. Using the adjusting screws you can move the door a few millimeters. If you need a larger offset angle, you need to combine both types of adjustment - screws and moving the glass unit.
The glass unit is secured with rods. They should be removed, and then squeezing blades should be placed under the glass unit, which will act as a lever, and with their help, move the glass unit in the desired direction. In this case, the spring effect begins to act and the plastic door moves along with the double-glazed window.
After adjustment, you need to secure the glass unit again with rods. These fasteners are different sizes for different parts structure, so care must be taken not to mix them.
Balcony door fixing
In some cases, it becomes necessary to completely remove the sash. For example, to carry out complex repairs or when it is necessary to leave the opening open when exiting to the balcony in order to remove large pieces of furniture there.
First, remove the special cap covering the top loop. Then the axial rod (pin) is pressed. The pressure should be on its head, which rises above the door hinge. Using pliers, you need to hold the pin from below and also pull it out to the end.
The next step is to tilt the structure towards you and lift it slightly, 5–6 cm is enough. This procedure removes the fasteners from the bottom hinge, which allows you to remove the door and move it if necessary.
After some time, the sash needs to be put back in its place in the opening. The installation of plastic doors on a balcony is carried out in several stages: The lower hinge is placed on a rod for fastening with a special hole. The door is then installed in its working position.
With proper pressure on the top hinge pin, it will take its original position, protruding 5 mm from both sides of the hinge. Finally, the decorative hinge attachments should be put back in place.
Do not forget about the large weight of plastic balcony blocks.
The sash is quite heavy. If you drop it during dismantling, the hinge mechanism will break. In this case, you will either have to buy a new door, or seek help from professionals, experts in installing balcony blocks. In order to avoid such troubles, it is better to remove and hang the door by inviting an assistant.
Often, the installation of a metal-plastic balcony system is identical to the installation of any standard interior panel or sash. However, the opening method makes a significant difference here. This determines the specifics of the installation. It is carried out in stages.
First you need to remove the old ceiling. The next step is to clean the doorway. It is necessary to sweep away the remaining debris and wipe the sides of the hole in the wall from dust. Then you can proceed directly to installing the door frame.
Moreover, if sliding products are being installed, it is necessary to attach guide profiles. The remaining gaps are filled with polyurethane foam, after which the door is put on the hinges. At the end comes the turn of fittings and adjustment of the handle.
As a rule, when purchasing a balcony door, they issue a guarantee. While the warranty period has not expired, it is better to use the services of a specialist for installing plastic windows and doors. Some defects and malfunctions are difficult to eliminate on your own.
In addition, if you additionally damage the door during adjustment or repair, you will no longer be able to count on the warranty and free troubleshooting.
You can set up a balcony door if it begins to function poorly with your own hands. However, you need to approach this process wisely so as not to accidentally damage the structure. Therefore, the main thing in installing and adjusting plastic doors to the balcony is strict adherence to the technology, accuracy and attentiveness when taking measurements.
If you make a mistake somewhere during the installation process, the door may begin to sag, bend, and simply not work well. Sometimes when adjusting a balcony door, the locking mechanism is destroyed. In this case, you need to replace it with a new one.
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When adjustment of a plastic balcony door is required
The price of a plastic balcony door is quite high, but buying an expensive high-quality model does not save you from frequent cases of mechanism breakdowns. It's all about its frequent use, which leads to a decrease in the tightness of the sash.
In addition, double glazing provides excellent sound insulation, and PVC guarantees durability. However, it is these materials that noticeably make the structure heavier, as a result of which it begins to sag under its own weight and ceases to close tightly. As a result, a noticeable draft appears in the room, and insulating the balcony does not help.
The normal position of the plastic door is as follows:
- if the door is open, it does not move on its own;
- no sash displacement;
- the leaf is pressed tightly against the door frame profile.
If this is the case, intervention in door mechanism not required. However, if you notice the slightest deviation, you immediately need repairs to your plastic balcony doors. You shouldn’t delay calling a technician, because with each opening and closing the situation will get worse. As a result, this can lead to balcony doors not closing at all.
Helpful advice! If the door installation warranty has expired and you do not want to contact a specialist, you can watch a video of self-adjustment of plastic balcony doors and fix the problem yourself.
Types of balcony door faults
If you adjust a plastic balcony door with your own hands, for the success of the repair it is important to determine the causes of the malfunction. Most often the problems are as follows:
| Type of malfunction | Cause of occurrence |
| Door sagging (when closing the door clings to the plastic threshold) | Most likely, the structure is too heavy, which leads to its displacement downwards |
| Hanging handle for balcony door | Usually the handle starts to dangle when the balcony door is opened very often |
| Plastic balcony doors do not close tightly (the leaf is not pressed tightly against the frame and you feel a draft) | As a rule, this is a symptom of a malfunctioning door handle or a misaligned door. |
| The door is shifted to the side (the door touches the middle of the frame) | Most often the problem is in the hinges; adjusting them will help eliminate the problem. This problem often occurs due to constant sudden temperature changes that affect the fittings for plastic balcony doors in case of insufficient insulation of the balcony |
To test the door for tight closure, slam the shutter with a regular landscape sheet of paper. Try to push the sheet around the perimeter of the door. If it moves easily, the structure has lost its density and needs adjustment.
Also evaluate the tightness of the seal: uneven pressure on the rubber usually indicates sagging. Determining the direction of displacement is simple: pay attention to the place where the seal is compressed and check whether there is a mark from the sash on it.
How to determine if a door leaf is skewed
If you suspect the structure is skewed, close the sash, and then draw a pencil around the perimeter of the closed door.
Open the door and compare its outline with the drawn line. The presence of unevenness indicates that the door is warped. For accurate results, use a building level.
Table of values for door leaf adjustment Let's say, as a result of measurements, you find out that the width of the drawn strip is 8 mm (an error of 1 mm is permissible). This means everything is in order and the door is not warped. If the width of one strip is 12 mm and the other is 4 mm, this clearly indicates that the door is skewed by 4 mm.
Note! Sometimes it turns out that on the hinge side the width of the strip is 3-4 mm, and on the handle side 6-7 mm. Such indicators indicate that the door is narrowed by 4-6 mm - this is a manufacturing defect, and there is no point in moving such a door.
Also check the width of the opening on all sides of the frame. The difference in measurements should not be more than 1 mm. Otherwise, the opening will have the shape of a barrel - this happens when incorrect installation, when the middle of the frame is pulled towards the wall more than the top and bottom. Such errors also lead to loose clamping.
By measuring the width of the sash on all sides, you will determine the correct length of the impost. The difference between the three measurements should not be more than 0.5-1 mm.
If the indicators differ from the norm, the length of the impost differs from the required one and causes the door to skew.
How to adjust a plastic balcony door: step-by-step instructions
To avoid mistakes or accidental damage to the glass unit of a balcony door (the cost of which is quite high), you need to figure out how to adjust plastic balcony doors correctly.
When carrying out work, it is not necessary to overpay for a specialist: you can adjust the balcony door yourself - video instructions can be easily found on the Internet.
To work you will need very few tools:
- hexagon;
- crosshead screwdriver;
- flat screwdriver.
Instructions and video: how to adjust plastic balcony doors when sagging
If you notice that when opening and closing the door it scratches the bottom edge of the frame, this indicates sagging of the door. Adjustment in in this case can be vertical or horizontal.
Vertical and horizontal adjustment doors Horizontal adjustment steps:
- Open the door wide to the swing position.
- There is a screw located near the top hinge at the end of the sash. Take the hex key and turn it clockwise 2-3 times.
- Remove the plugs covering the holes leading to the top screws.
- Turn all screws under the plugs clockwise.
- After adjusting the mechanism, check whether the door now closes freely. If necessary, tighten the screws again.
To understand how to adjust balcony doors vertically, do the following:
- Lift the door evenly and find the screw at the bottom end of the hinge, located along its axis.
- If the screw is covered by a plug, carefully remove it.
- If you twist the screw clockwise, carefully lift the door, if counterclockwise, lower it.
Adjusting the pressure of balcony doors and door handles
To tighten the handle for a plastic balcony door, you need to do the following:
- Slowly and carefully turn the plastic cap at a right angle.
- Under the plastic cover, find the screws for fastening. Pull them up.
If the handle does not turn well, sometimes it is enough to lubricate the lock with a special material that does not contain resin or acid. In the event of a complete breakdown, you should buy a handle for plastic balcony doors, unscrew the screws, remove old part and put a new one in its place.
Helpful advice! A good option is to install a magnetic latch on the balcony door. This will allow you to avoid too much impact on the door handle every time you close and open the door, which will have a beneficial effect on its durability.
Schematic instructions for self-adjusting the position of the balcony door If there is blowing from plastic balcony doors, this is a sure sign that the sash is not pressed tightly. It is necessary to adjust the pressure of the plastic balcony door. To figure out how to adjust plastic balcony doors for pressure, look for locking elements on the door leaf. They are responsible for the pressure density.
Using a wrench or pliers, rotate the locking elements until the door is in the desired position. Professionals recommend periodically self-adjustment plastic balcony doors depending on the season.
Just figure out how to adjust plastic balcony doors for the winter, and you can easily loosen the pressure in hot weather and tighten it in the cold season.
Sometimes adjusting the hinges does not help solve the problem, and then the leakage of the clamp can be eliminated using a pin. To do this you will need pliers.
To achieve maximum door pressure, install the trunnion perpendicular to the profile. To, on the contrary, achieve minimal pressure, position the trunnion parallel.
Replacing the seal and adjusting the door when the frame is scratched
It may turn out that adjusting the door pressure did not bring the desired result. This happens because the rubber seal has worn out, and any adjustments to the door are pointless without replacing it. To do this you need:
- Pull out the old tires. This is done without much effort and additional tools you won't need it.
- Remove dirt from the inside of the groove.
- Place a new seal. Make sure that the side bend is at the end of the sash.
Helpful advice! To make work easier, remove the sash from the frame: this will allow access to the rubber gaskets from the hinge side. It is better to choose a seal from the same manufacturer as the installed doors.
If the balcony doors do not close well and touch the frame, scratching its center, follow these instructions for self-adjusting plastic balcony doors:
- Lower the sash to the bottom hinge.
- Insert the adjusting key into the side screw and tighten the sash.
- If the door position does not return to normal, repeat the procedure with the top hinge.
Prevention of malfunctions of balcony doors
If you had to build a house yourself, adjusting the balcony door fittings is more important, because you want the result of your work to last longer. To minimize the risk of future problems, try to follow these rules:
- reputable manufacturer - guarantee good quality products, because in terms of durability and performance characteristics, the quality of the materials from which the door and fittings are made is of primary importance;
- when purchasing fittings, make sure that all selected parts are suitable for the type and size of the balcony door: keep in mind that modern fittings are designed for a weight of 100-130 kg;
- so that you don’t have to figure out how to tighten plastic balcony doors, make sure you have a special microlift: this compensator part prevents the door leaf from sagging under the influence of its own gravity;
- To prevent the door from sagging and the sash from jamming, it is worth installing a special additional tire that limits the opening of the door.
Helpful advice! The microlift is especially relevant in the case of double-glazed windows, which are distinguished by their impressive weight and size. The design of the microlift can be different, representing a small lever on the side of the sash or a roller at its bottom.
Also, even at the door installation stage, pay attention to the following points:
- Along the entire perimeter of the door frame, the frame should fit evenly and tightly against it.
- Opening and closing doors should be easy and effortless.
- When checking with a building level, it should be obvious that the structure is installed exactly vertically.
- There should be no drafts.
- If the door is installed level, in the half-closed position it should not open or close on its own.
Remember that adjusting the door yourself is possible, but requires attention, caution and careful diagnosis of problems.
Therefore, if you have a valid warranty on your balcony door, if you identify the slightest malfunction, you should contact specialists who will quickly determine the causes of the problems.
If you are sure that the malfunctions are due to manufacturing defects or installation problems, it is also better to turn to professionals - tightening the bolts yourself in this case will not correct the situation.
If you decide to adjust the door yourself, be sure to follow the instructions, and if you replace the fittings, choose products from the same company as your balcony doors.
I wish you good health.
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 a doorway into some unfamiliar room, has 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 hinged systems have a greater variety than fastenings window sashes. In addition, the door structure is additionally equipped with complex locking fittings and a lock with a latch embedded in the profile.
It’s easier than ever to adjust the hinged and locking system of plastic doors if the warranty period specified by the manufacturer or installer of the door structure is still valid. 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 the main roles are played by two characters - 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 not fixed in doorway, and 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 like French windows, that is, fully 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 installing the 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 the 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 design feature 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 two 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 activities when checking construction work have one trick, which 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 leaf is pulled out in different places turns out to be different, it means that the door begins to slowly 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, after opening the door, you see that the pattern does not geometrically exactly match the 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 (a pair of different sizes) of two types - Phillips 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 adjusting the door leaf without reading and viewing the necessary information.
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 of 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 a small child sometimes rides on them, holding the door handles).
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 covered 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 structurally different models of 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 box;
- 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 it will be difficult even for a real specialist to correct the screw-up and return the door to the right direction of operation.
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 selected a hexagon of the required diameter, 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 did everything required dimensions and calculated the geometric parameters of the new door.
If a mistake was made at this stage and the tolerance between the doorway and the finished product exceeded permissible norm 10-20mm, then the installers, of course, will install the door, but its attachment 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 the mounting 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 installing three fastening points instead of the required four, and when the door is operating 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
To produce a PVC entrance door, a particularly strong profile and special steel reinforcement are used. Therefore, of the three types of plastic doors (balcony, interior and entrance), the latter 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 common feature - the 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 and locking devices in the steel reinforcement of the profile.
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.
The technical characteristics of each closer model must indicate the 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 screw the fastening screws not only through the 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 not special device, which fixes the open position of the sash, 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:
