Adjusting plastic doors by yourself

Plastic doors won the market two decades ago, and now they are used everywhere. Plastic is very practical and affordable material, so it is quite natural. Doors made of it are easier to design and manufacture, and consumers, in turn, like them because they provide airtightness and have a relatively small mass. It is easier to care for plastic when compared to many other materials, including wood or iron. However, in the process of using plastic input systems all the same problems appear as in other cases. The door can sag, rub on the box, touch the floor - such defects will bring a lot of trouble. But even without a master, everything can be fixed, for this it is enough to familiarize yourself with the instructions. In no case can not bring to such a situation, when the door just jam or stop entering the box. From time to time, adjustments should be made as a preventive measure.

Why regulate PVC doors

There are a number of reasons for adjusting the position of the doors. First, it is the shrinkage of the building. The phenomenon is typical for new buildings and is considered the norm. Secondly, improper operation of the door structure leads to the need for regulation. The use of sashes and handles for hanging objects, such as clothes and towels, leads to an increase in the load on the hinges that are not prepared for this in advance. Sinking of the sash is another reason for adjusting the position. The fact is that the door leaf itself is a heavy construction, and such a process will occur in any case. Rapid or frequent changes in temperature is the occasion to adjust the design from time to time, since all this leads to depressurization. Polyvinyl chloride door systems are also subject to such effects. It is also recommended to regularly check the gaps and distortions in order to track the dynamics of possible changes.

Types of plastic doors

Plastic door constructions according to their purpose are divided into:

  • input;
  • interior;
  • balcony

Plastic construction is characterized by high strength, even without metallic inclusions. This applies including interior doors made of plastic. With the type of design is a little more complicated. There are sliding, folding and hinged doors. Constructions from the first category are a system of two leaves, moving in different directions along guide rails. Sliding plastic doors often complement the automatic opening function. Such systems respond to pressure on the lower platform. These doors save space, but produce a lot of noise and are expensive. Folding systems consist of two or more folding sashes. They are also called "accordions". Because of the joints, the insulation of folding plastic doors is worse. Swing systems are single- and double-winged and open to / from themselves.

Frequent defects that require adjustment of plastic doors

The door can sink under its own weight. This sometimes happens with plastic doors, despite the relatively small weight. Sometimes the canvas "mows" aside. His condition is checked by drawing a line. Parallelism is evaluated with respect to the bottom of the opening. One of the most frequent reasons for adjustment is the backlash in the mountings. Much depends on the design itself: this happens regularly with some doors, rarely with others. In most cases, it is necessary to correct the dangling of the handles and fix the fasteners on the hinges. These elements must be monitored in order to correct defects in time.

Other signs of the need for adjustment are cold air leakage and an increase in the noise level in the room. Sometimes when the sash is closed, there is a sound of friction. This means that the door began to touch the box and adjustment of the hinges is necessary. There are also problems with the locking device of the lock - when the door is closed or in any position.

Tools required when adjusting plastic doors

To adjust and simplify the process, a standard set of tools is prepared in advance. Among the most important tools are pliers, pliers, a crosshead and flathead screwdrivers, L-shaped wrenches with a 6-sided cross-section (also called furniture wrenches). In the absence of the last house will need to contact the shops of building accessories. It is recommended to assemble the tools in several sizes, in the range of 1.5-5 mm. The entire set will cost about 500 rubles. Cross-shaped and flat screwdrivers can replace the screwdriver with the necessary bits. The most commonly used nozzles are T and TX. Screwdriver will be useful in a different understanding. He will free his hands from extra work. More need scissors to cut the seal, and needles.

The list of tools for adjusting plastic doors should also include:

  • chisel or special knife;
  • non-inertia hammer;
  • handle to remove the loop;
  • blade for unpacking.

Instructions for self-adjusting doors

Correct minor problems with the location can be his own. Initially, a competent installation will help ensure that this moment does not come soon, however, if irregularities were found, it is impossible to postpone their elimination until later. And this is due not only to the possible expiration of the warranty period. Firstly, the guarantee itself is already constraining in action, since any intervention will give the manufacturer a reason to refuse appropriate service. And secondly, it is also possible that you have to buy a new door with your own money. If the guarantee is no longer valid or the decision was made to make the adjustment independently, then it is necessary to strictly follow the technical instructions and recommendations of specialists. Particular attention should be paid to the adjustment of fasteners. You can increase the comfort in the room by increasing or decreasing the tightness of the door structure.

Door adjustment includes the following actions:

  • Vertical adjustment.
  • Change of position in the horizontal plane.
  • Adjustment of hinges, loops and canopies.
  • Handle adjustment.
  • Sealing contacting surfaces.
  • Adjustment of various parts of accessories.

Height adjustment

It is better to adjust the height of the canvas immediately after roughness or dents were observed on the seals. To change the position of the blade you will need to tighten the lower hinged loop. Actions performed by a specific algorithm. First we get access to the adjusting screws on the bottom loop. Usually they are hidden under the decorative strip. This element is removed by moving towards itself and upwards. We perform the action carefully, because over time the plastic becomes prone to drying and cracking. Further we work with the screw of vertical adjustment. We send in a head a 6-faced key of the necessary size (usually 4 mm). Then we turn it. Clockwise movements raise the sash, and reverse moves down. Some manufacturers of door constructions have an asterisk instead of a hex hole.

Setting loops and canopies

Usually, overhead hinged hinges are installed on the doors of plastic or metal-plastic. In systems without metal inclusions, as a rule, two fasteners are missing. In the presence of a double-glazed window, the option with three fixings is considered optimal. Curtains are adjusted in several different ways. They are directly related to the height adjustment of the canvas, as well as its left-right movement. Adjustment is made by the adjusting screw. The sash at this time should be ajar. Movements are made clockwise or counterclockwise. It is not necessary to twist only one mount, because in the profile of this can be a curvature, and when you open the door - a creak or crunch. The need for adjusting the loops and canopies will be indicated by drafts, cracks that appear, slowing down or complication when closing the sash. Prevention of defects will significantly increase the service life of plastic door structures.

Violation of the installation technology of the door system will lead to serious problems that cannot be corrected by conventional adjustment.

Horizontal alignment

This type of adjustment involves moving the sash parallel to the top and bottom of the structure. The door can cling to the top near the carrier rack or the threshold next to the opposite. The canvas is subject to temperature expansion, which intensifies the above problems. A 4-mm hexagonal key will be needed for the adjustment, less often another tool. Screw for horizontal alignment is located by analogy - horizontally. To complete the task, open the door, enter the key in the hole and twist. Turning clockwise will pull the canvas to the loop and lift the bottom from the opposite rack. Movement tool in the other direction will lead to the opposite result. If it is necessary to eliminate mashing or level the effects of thermal expansion, then you will need to affect all door hinges.

What to do for tight closure - frontal adjustment of eccentrics

Eccentrics are designed to control the density of the junction of the parts of the door frame to each other. The principle of operation is similar to the functional load that they perform in window designs. The density of the clutch is regulated by turning these same eccentrics. There is a clear sequence of actions to close as tightly as possible. First, the hinges are freed from the decorative flaps. Then the sash opens and presses the lock. Then the top of the door is retracted to get normal access to the eccentrics. Further the screw rotates. If the desired level of compression is reached, it will only be necessary to complete the final steps. Moving parts should be lubricated. Then the lock is pressed and the door returns to its original position. The greatest pressure is ensured by the position of eccentrics at the maximum level. After adjustment, the locking bolt is lowered, the parts are shifted and the fastening is tightened.

Difficulty closing

The most common problems are skew, sagging, loose fit, difficulty turning the handle. In the worst cases, the door stops closing at all. If the situation is easier, and the canvas just ceased to be firmly fixed in the opening, then the reason is purely technical. Most likely, you only need to adjust the fittings. But if the sash does not go into the frame at all, then you have to look for damage. The most common causes of problems are the unsuitability of fittings, the ingress of foreign objects in the door mechanism or violation of the integrity of the structure. Less unpleasant than jamming the door, but more frequent negative points are sagging or skewing the door and inconvenience when turning the knob. If, in the latter case, too sharp movements by the handle or sash become the cause, the skewing and sagging are associated with an excessive load on the axes of the door structure.

Hinge adjustment

Hinges are integral elements of hinges and other fasteners. Integrated spherical bearings, for example, reduce wear and make the opening process easier and smoother. They, like other hinges, should be lubricated in a timely manner. Depending on the detected defect, there are 3 methods of adjustment - vertical, horizontal and frontal. In the first case, you will need to remove the protective cap and insert a screwdriver into the hole in the end. Horizontal adjustment involves working with an adjustable screw. During the manipulation of the tool should attract the cloth to the loop. The third method, frontal, involves adjustments on the opposite rack relative to the hinges. There may be eccentric hinges. You can work with pliers, wrench or other tools, it all depends on the specific case.

How to change the seal

First you need to select and purchase a new one. As a rule, it is a plastic rubber tape. Plastic construction will require material of appropriate shape. These seals are of 2 types: for frames and sashes. Old gasket is simply removed. First, a place is chosen where it can be picked up, and then with a sharp movement it breaks out of the groove. Next, clean the groove of dust and dirt. In the clean groove then insert the end of the new gum. We get a small pillow in a groove entirely. Then we run a finger along the tape, pushing the pad into the groove. The edging will remain outside. He will take on the role of protection from drafts and street dust. At the same time, you can adjust the door. Installing the seal is also an opportunity to adjust the door abutment density. In conjunction with the installation of high-quality sealer is also to deal with pressing the door, scrolling bolts clamp the canvas. This is especially true in the period before winter.

Door knob customization

Handle adjustment is one of the easiest manipulations. In everyday life, such types of malfunctions as hard running and dangling occur. The imbalance is corrected in the same way. First, the protective plate is rotated 90 °, covering the mount. It is necessary to move this insert carefully, as it is made of thin plastic. When access to the adjusting screws is obtained, 2 options remain. We tighten the screws more tightly if the problem is that the handle is loose. Conversely, loosen the fixation if the handle is tight. Then put the plate in its original position and check the connection. If the backlash remains the same as it was originally, then there may be a crack in the body. In this case, you need a new hardware. If the door is double, then the halves are regulated alternately.

How to adjust for winter

First of all, we check if the sash is not sagging and also how it is adjacent to the frame. Then you need to find out if it is blowing out of the lumens. This is verified by a regular sheet of paper. Then you should check the quality of fasteners. If necessary, replace the seal. However, the main aspect of preparing the door in the winter / summer cycle is clamping. Its effectiveness is determined by a cylindrical element - eccentric. Adjust this item with a flat-head screwdriver or hex key, depending on the configuration. If the eccentric is smooth, then to rotate, you first need to pull the element from the canvas. The maximum tightness is guaranteed by the 6-sided key No. 4. The mark on the eccentric should “look” towards the overlap, with which the web is pressed against the box. If this manipulation is carried out correctly, then even in a strong wind the probability of cold air infiltration will be minimal.

Door slack adjustment

If the edges of the door catch the doorframe rack - this indicates a subsidence. In this case, in the closed state, a more or less noticeable gap will appear in the upper part. The technical part of the correction of the defect will be to adjust the gap between the hinge and the web. This process is somewhat similar to the alignment of sashes in the windows. Eliminate bias horizontal setting, which allows to move the canvas to the right-left. The first step is to find a horizontal adjustment screw in the bottom loop design. The hole is located at the bottom of the hinge from the side of the door frame. By turning the screw, the web is brought closer or away from the loop. In the first case, rotations are made clockwise, in the second - against. Then the possibility of free opening / closing the door is checked. The flap swings open at 90 °, and if everything is in order, the position is also regulated through the upper loop. Usually enough 1-2 turns of the key.

What to do to plastic doors less need to be adjusted

There are several ways to facilitate the functioning of the door:

  • installation of closers;
  • selection of a suitable design variant;
  • installation of the microlift;
  • fitting grease;
  • arrangement of reliable protection from wind.

It is impossible to fully protect the door from exposure, as well as to do without leveling. However, using the above methods, you can avoid repair and frequent adjustment. The experience of many people shows that some problems can be prevented. You need to be aware of the importance of choosing loops. The latter are intended for structures where the load will be approximately 80 or 160 kilograms. The number of loops is also important, however, not always. These elements are calculated on average for 200 thousand openings / closings. In any case, it is recommended to observe a certain margin of safety. Reliable protection against door sinking is a microlift. In its composition there is a strap installed on the canvas, and the corresponding element on the frame. Both parts are connected when closing, slightly raising the door and reducing the load on the hinges. A few drops of lubricant also improve performance. Резиновые уплотнители уменьшат воздействие сильных ветров и сквозняков.

Для максимальной плотности резиновую защиту следует обрабатывать силиконовым карандашом.

Особенности пластиковых входных дверей

Plastic entrance systems are made using metal-plastic profiles with separate air chambers and stiffeners. Profiles are made either from plastic or using reinforcement. To increase the structural strength of the elements of the frame are connected by metal mortgages. The shape of the frame structure, as well as the entire product, is the most diverse - trapezoidal, rectangular, arched, etc. Special plastic beams, locks of increased reliability and power hinges are mounted on the plastic entrance doors. Multi-sided locking mechanism provided for maximum density. A plastic door of any configuration consists of such elements as the door leaf, frame and fittings. Unlike other type of doors, metal-plastic can have a box of a holistic metal profile.

The closer is a must-have item of fittings.

They differ in the type of installation:

  • outdoor;
  • hidden
  • floor standing

And the principle of action:

  • knee;
  • slide.

This device is designed to ensure smooth movement of the door. As a result of its use, the life of the hinged hinges and other fittings and, accordingly, the entire door structure increases. The closer has to be used in door systems in public places, because the door opens and closes there a large number of times a day. The design features of the different versions of this hardware are very different - on the closing mechanism, the place and method of installation. According to the place of fixation, external, hidden and floor closers are distinguished. Devices of the first type are placed at the top, the second - inside the canvas and frame, floor mounted in the sash and on the floor. The latter subspecies is suitable for both one-sided and pendulum doors. According to the version of the mechanism there are two categories of closers: with a knee (scissor) and slide transmission.

Adjustment and adjustment of the door closer

Adjustment of the door closer affects the overall door closing speed. In the interior it is better to reduce, and at the entrance to increase, but much depends on the specific situation. Using the door closer, they adjust the speed of the dead end (pressing the door against the frame) and the intermediate way. In the first case, we are talking about the prioritization: make the movement fast or slow down to remove the excess load on the door frame. In the second variant, thanks to the setting, it is possible to organize the possibility of passing several people at the same time. Adjust the closer is not difficult, because it has a special screw. The speed of closing the door decreases if you twist it clockwise. If the speed has changed too much, the bolt is returned to the intermediate position between the current and initial and set up again. Screws cannot be unscrewed by more than 2 turns. To adjust the dohlop adjustment is made for 15-20 cm from the frame. Control of the third adjusting screw determines the intermediate speed.

With the help of the same 3rd screw, the closing delay of the blade is adjusted.

Conclusion

Those who want to buy the door should not save on materials, accessories and configuration of the structure. After all, once it is displayed on the key functions of the door. When the defect has already been discovered, you should contact for warranty service. However, if the situation is not serious or the warranty has expired, then you can eliminate the shortcomings alone. Most often, such problems appear as sagging of the blade, its displacement to the hinges or stand with a counter plate, difficulty in moving the door when closing, loss of tightness and unbalance of fittings. Most of these defects are corrected with a regular hex key, which is easy to find on sale. It is necessary to adjust the door mechanism at least twice a year - before the beginning of winter and several months before the summer. Need to change the density of junction of parts of the box. If there are any difficulties in the process of setting up the door mechanisms, you should immediately seek qualified assistance.

Watch the video: How to adjust PVC door with an Allen Inbus Key (March 2024).

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