How can you lift a plastic door on a balcony?

Increasingly, apartment owners decide to install a plastic door structure on the balcony, because it has an affordable price and has a long service life. But over time, the design mechanisms wear out, as a result of which the door, when opening, begins to touch the threshold and rub, and therefore the question arises, how to lift a plastic door installed on the balcony?

How to independently adjust a plastic balcony door

Plastic windows and doors are an excellent option for apartments and houses. But they do not last forever, and it happens that problems arise with the balcony door. If this happens during the warranty period, professionals from the installer will deal with the problem completely free of charge. But after the warranty ends, repairs can be expensive. We will tell you how to properly adjust a plastic balcony door with your own hands and save money.

Adjusting the balcony door with ROTO fittings

You can reduce the need for adjusting the balcony door to a minimum or avoid this process altogether in two cases:

• If the door is made with reliable reinforcement and is installed correctly
• If the doors have high-quality fittings, for example Roto.

Roto has been producing window and door hardware since 1935. The first plastic windows that began to be produced in Russia were made with this fittings and today they are installed in every third window.

The ability to adjust the Roto fittings in three planes (left/right by +3/-2mm, up/down by -2/+2.5mm and change the pressure by 0.8mm) allows you to quickly adjust the easy operation of the balcony door.

When the door needs adjustment

Balcony doors made of metal-plastic usually do not require preventive adjustment. If you have no complaints about how they work, then you don’t need to do anything.

But if you notice that the door is starting to function differently than it should, then this is a sure sign that adjustment is necessary.

The most common signs are the following.

The sash touches with its lower part the edge of the frame, which serves as a threshold. This usually happens because the sash sags under its own weight. The glass unit makes up most of the mass of the sash. If you installed a double-chamber double-glazed window with 6 mm thick glass, then the hinges will “get tired” under such a place over time, causing the sash to move.

A gap in the upper corner is a sign of sagging door

Step-by-step instructions for adjustments

We will consider common situations and for each we will give the most complete algorithm of actions.

Height adjustment

It is better to adjust the canvas height immediately after roughness or dents on the seals are noticed. To change the position of the canvas, you will need to tighten the lower hinged loop. Actions are performed according to a specific algorithm. First we gain access to the adjusting screws on the lower hinge. Usually they are hidden under a decorative strip. This element is removed by moving it towards you and upward. We perform this action carefully, because over time the plastic becomes prone to drying out and cracking. Next we work with the vertical adjustment screw. Place a hex wrench of the required size (usually 4 mm) into the head. Then we turn it. Clockwise movements will raise the sash, and reverse movements will lower it. Some manufacturers of door structures have an “asterisk” instead of a hexagonal hole.

Adjustment according to door width

The need arises when the door hits special latches and guides installed on the side of the frame. To close it, you have to push it back with one hand, and with the other, with increased effort, push it into place in the opening. In the future, closure will become impossible altogether.

Construction of a plastic balcony door

Step 1: Slowly close the door and look for structural elements that prevent it from entering the frame. Without this information, it is strictly forbidden to proceed with any adjustments; the result of actions blindly can only be one - negative. Then problems will arise with returning to the starting situation; there can be no talk of correcting the problem.

If the door does not fit into the door frame, the hinges need to be adjusted

In this case, it is necessary to adjust the nodes of the hinged hinges; with their help, the position changes in different directions. We need to move the entire door back a little towards the side vertical post of the frame.

Step 2. Prepare a hex key or hex bit for a universal screwdriver, key size 4 mm. Insert the bit into the screwdriver.

Prepare the tools

Step 3. Open the door, find the adjusting screw, it is located at the very bottom of the hinge.

Practical advice. All door adjusting screws are made in such a way that when they are turned to the right along the thread, the gap decreases, and when turned to the left it increases. This also applies to eccentrics that do not have a threaded connection.

In our case, we need to increase the gap between the blade and the frame; accordingly, unscrew the screw a little. The amount of displacement is noticeable on the hinge; on the box there is a trace of its previous position and the new one.

The screw needs to be unscrewed a little

Step 3. Check the adjustment results. If there are still snags, then the screw must be unscrewed an additional approximately half a turn. If the gap becomes too large, move the loop back a little.

Important. All gaps between the various elements of a plastic door should be within 2–3 mm. Keep this in mind when making any adjustments.

Check the gaps in the upper part of the sash; if problems are found, adjust them using the same algorithm. The door should be located symmetrically in the opening, the upper and lower gaps should be set the same.

Check the door movement and, if necessary, loosen or tighten the screw a little more

Front setting

The degree of pressing of the canvas to the box is different in each case. The fittings will tell you how to adjust the pressure on a plastic door. For details on the intricacies of adjusting plastic doors, watch this video:

• If there are three eccentrics at the end of the door leaf, then they are turned using the necessary tool.
• In some cases, the design of the fittings includes a trunnion. She presses down using pliers. To achieve maximum pressure, the trunnion must be installed at right angles to the door leaf. For minimal pressure, the adjustable element is placed parallel.
• Sometimes, when the blade does not press well, adjustment is carried out by moving the striker. To do this, a special screw is placed under it, which has a hex head.

Adjusting plastic doors that are sagging is sometimes not limited to adjusting the screws. There are times when the screws are adjusted, but the result does not improve. In this case, you should use the glass unit adjustment method. To begin, use a chisel to carefully remove the installed glazing bead. Then install special PVC gaskets between the plastic and the glass unit. Adjusting a plastic door with a double-glazed window helps change the geometry of the door leaf and in this way eliminate distortion.

Setting up hinges and awnings

Typically, closed-type overhead hinges are installed on doors made of plastic or metal-plastic. In systems without metal inclusions, as a rule, two fastening units are sufficient. If there is a double-glazed window, the option with three fastenings is considered optimal. The curtains are adjusted in several different ways. They are directly related to the height adjustment of the canvas, as well as its movement left and right. The adjustment is made using the adjusting screw. The sash should be slightly open at this time. Movements are made clockwise or counterclockwise. You should not tighten only one fastener, because this may cause a curvature in the profile, and when opening the door, a creaking or crunching sound may appear. The need for adjustment of hinges and canopies will be indicated by drafts, cracks that appear, slowdown or difficulty in closing the sash. Prevention of defects will significantly increase the service life of plastic door structures.

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

Adjusting the tightness of the seals

This is the most important adjustment responsible for the tightness of the doors. It is for the sake of minimizing heat losses that plastic balcony doors are installed; their closing must be periodically monitored. The adjustment is made with an eccentric mounted on the blade. As it turns, the pressure roller moves closer or further away from the rubber seal.

Pressure adjustment is carried out using an eccentric in the door leaf

Please note that the door is clamped by four rollers; they are mounted at equal distances in height. Checking the tightness is done with a strip of paper or a bill; it should be pressed with a seal along the entire perimeter of the door. The process is done in several stages.

1. Find the place where the door fits with a gap.
2. Adjust the eccentric so that it presses the blade harder against the box.
3. Close the door and check the tightness again.
4. If problems are found in other places, they must be corrected in the same way.

Pressure adjustment

Do not overdo it; closing the door should be done without very much effort. Keep in mind that you cannot press the seal too hard. If this condition is not met, two problems will appear. The first is that closing the doors will require a lot of force, and the door parts are not designed to withstand it. They will wear out quickly and in some cases may become deformed. The second is that strong compression of the rubber seals on one side of the canvas can cause cracks to appear on the opposite side.

When subjected to strong compression, seals quickly fail and require replacement.

Correcting sash sagging

Violation of the diagonal due to lowering the door by several millimeters leads to the fact that at the moment of opening it rests against or touches the bottom threshold. Adjusting a plastic balcony door involves lifting the sash and tightening it with a hexagon to the top hinge.

The sequence of work will be as follows:

1. Open the door wide open.
2. Remove the plug from the bottom hinge.
3. Turn the screw clockwise with a wrench.
4. Put the plug in place and close the sash.
5. Check how the door passage has changed and, if necessary, start the algorithm over again.

Friction in the middle is a sign that the door is not tight enough on the hinges. The solution to this problem is to insert a key into the side adjustment screw and smoothly pull the sash towards the bottom hinge. If necessary, you should do the algorithm with the top loop. As a rule, these manipulations will be enough for the door to move freely.

Adjusting the hinge

The durability of door structures is ensured through the use of durable materials. For example, loops are made from Teflon.

Due to the fact that plastic door hinges are a hinge mechanism, adjustment work involves understanding the operating principles of such a design.

Ball bearings built into door hinges provide ease of opening and reduce wear. They need to be lubricated and adjusted to work well.

Depending on the identified deficiency, there is the possibility of horizontal, vertical and frontal adjustment.

The main thing is not to delay, otherwise, if used poorly, the door will become loose and the moment of complete destruction of the mechanism will come. It will no longer be possible to restore it.

Gaps between the box and the canvas allow moisture or cold to enter the room. How to adjust the pressure of a plastic balcony door:

This drawback can also be solved at home yourself.
We open the door and look for trunnions (or eccentrics) from the free side edge. Often there are three of them: at the top, in the middle and at the bottom. The pins or eccentrics need to be turned slightly towards the sealing rubber using a screwdriver or pliers. After each change in the position of the eccentrics, you need to check the door pressure. This procedure must be carried out with all three eccentrics.

This may take some time, because the work is delicate and scrupulous. You also need to check the pressure on the hinge side. We close the door and look for a bolt in the awnings at the top and bottom; we need to tighten it a little.

We make the adjustment ourselves

Whatever the cause of the problem, you may need the following tools to fix it:

• hex keys of different sizes;
• screwdrivers - flat and Phillips;
• roulette;
• pliers;
• plastic gaskets.

Set of hex keys for adjustment

When sagging

If, when opening, the balcony door touches the frame with the lower edge of the sash, the sagging should be eliminated by adjusting it. To do this, the door leaf is “moved” up and shifted to its upper hinge.

1. Open the sash in the swivel position (note, this is not the ventilation position).
2. Using a 4 mm hex adjustment wrench, turn the screw near the top hinge at the end of the sash. Make a few turns to the right (clockwise) to tighten the sash. After that, close the door.
3. Remove the decorative plastic caps from the bottom hinge. This will give you access to the top adjustment screw on the top end of the hinge.
4. Turn it clockwise. The door will rise.
5. Check the freedom of movement of the sash. If necessary, repeat the operation.

Adjustment on the top loop when sagging

Note! Some hardware systems are equipped with adjusting screws for an asterisk key, and not for a standard hexagon. If necessary, it is better to buy such a key in advance.

When touched in the middle part

In this case, the sash needs to be moved closer to the hinges.

1. Move the sash towards the bottom hinge. Insert the adjusting key into the side adjusting screw and pull the sash in the direction of the hinge.
2. If this is not enough, repeat the process for the top loop. We described its adjustment above.

Bottom Hinge Adjustment

Usually this procedure is enough for the sash to stop clinging to the frame.

Pressure adjustment

The pressing force of the door leaf to the frame is adjusted using locking elements. They are located on the sash itself. Most fittings are equipped with locking elements in the form of eccentrics. Rotate them using pliers or an adjusting wrench until the pressure is optimal.

To achieve greater efficiency, before the adjustment process, read the corresponding diagrams in the instructions or on the hardware manufacturer’s website.

It is usually recommended to adjust the pressure twice a year: in the winter, set a tighter pressure, in the summer - looser.

Handle adjustment

This is the simplest task that you can easily complete in a short time. A common problem with handles is that they become loose over time.

1. Rotate the plastic cap at the base of the pen 90 degrees.
2. Tighten the exposed screws with a screwdriver. Do this carefully so as not to damage the pen body.
3. If the play does not disappear after tightening the screws, this may indicate a crack in the handle body. In this case, the handle needs to be replaced.

Preventive measures

Typically, plastic balcony doors are adjusted independently when problems arise. There is no point in calling a specialist twice a year for an inspection: with the help of simple preventive measures you can prolong the uninterrupted operation of the structure.

To reduce the frequency of adjustments and reduce the overall load on structures, especially when it comes to heavy heat-insulating models, it is recommended:

1. Order a microlift (sagging compensator), which will reduce the load on the door by raising it slightly when opening.

Install a closer that will ensure the door closes smoothly.

Install an opening limiter as a way to protect against jamming of the sashes.

The guarantee of trouble-free operation of the door structure is suitable fittings. Locks and hinges must be able to support the weight of the door. For standard balconies, devices designed for no more than 120 kg are sufficient.

Dust and dirt

In some cases, problems with the operation of the door are caused not by the device itself, but by dirt and dust that gets into it. This happens on unglazed balconies, especially if the climate is characterized by gusty winds. In such a situation, it is worth checking all sides of the door leaf, the locking mechanism and hinges. If liquid gets into metal parts, rust could form, which WD-40 can remove.

Preventative measures for problems

It is very important to be able to correctly adjust balcony doors in case of problems. But it’s even more useful to know how to prevent these problems, or at least make sure you encounter them as little as possible.

1. When choosing windows and balcony doors made of metal-plastic profiles, pay attention to the characteristics of the fittings. They must exactly match the weight of the door leaf. Most fitting systems from modern manufacturers allow the installation of sashes weighing up to 130 kg. Usually this is enough.
2. The so-called microlift, or sagging compensator, will help prevent the sash from sagging due to its own weight. This detail is necessary for heavy door leaves with large dimensions or with a two-chamber package. The design of this element can be different: from a small lever on the side of the sash to a roller on its lower part.
3. Install an opening limiter - a special support rail. This will help prevent the sash from jamming and sagging.

In addition, it will be useful to check the installation of the door. Please pay attention to the following parameters:

• how tightly the door is pressed against the frame profile around the perimeter;
• whether there is a vertical displacement of the sash;
• How static is the door leaf when in the open position.

If the installation of the plastic balcony door was carried out correctly, then you may need adjustment very soon.

Ways to prevent breakdowns

When installing plastic structures, choose well-known, trusted manufacturers. Invite professionals to carry out the work. High-quality installation of a balcony door practically guarantees the absence of major problems during operation.

To avoid problems with the operation of the plastic structure, it is recommended to perform the following measures:

• Inspect the structure once every 6 months. Check the condition of the fittings and seals. If necessary, replace components with new parts from the same manufacturer.
• Lubricate the seals with a special solution 2 times a year to prevent it from drying out.

• Adjust the winter and summer operating modes of the plastic structure depending on the time of year. To do this, you need to install the eccentrics in the desired position.
• Keep the sash and opening clean. No debris should get between them.

• If you have a heavy plastic structure, then it can be equipped with a microlift. This system prevents situations where the plastic door sag on the threshold.
• The sash opening limiter protects the plastic structure from impacts on slopes or nearby furniture. In addition, it reduces the possibility of sash sagging.

• Do not use great force to close the door leaf, move it to the ventilation position, or press the handle. If a problem occurs, you need to find its cause and fix it. This will help to avoid great difficulties in operating the plastic structure.

Timely adjustment of the plastic balcony door and its parts can also save you from the need to replace elements.

How to independently adjust a plastic balcony door: point adjustment

Every day, the door on the balcony is subjected to repeated opening and closing cycles. It is not surprising that over time, even reliable fittings fail. In case of insufficient pressure to the frame, jamming of the sash or incorrect response to the position of the handle, do not rush to contact the service department. The listed problems are solved by simple adjustment of the plastic balcony door, for which you do not have to be a professional. It is enough to have a hex key on hand and the knowledge gained after reading this manual.

Most problems with plastic balcony doors can be fixed on your own.

Reasons for sagging balcony doors

Even high-quality fittings fail over time, which is almost inevitable. The main reasons that the balcony door sagged are:

1. The structure is heavy (compared to a window), and the hinges are constantly under heavy load.
2. Doors go through many cycles of opening and closing every day, especially during the warm season.
3. Another objective factor is exposure to extremely low temperatures and changes in humidity. A similar reason is especially often observed if the balcony or loggia is not insulated.
4. Low-quality material or installation problems can cause the structure to sag. If errors were made during installation, this will become noticeable in the next 2-3 months. Therefore, you need to call a specialist who will eliminate the violations under the warranty.

If the balcony door is sagging, in most cases this is due to natural wear and tear

Features of door hardware

Before we look at how to adjust plastic balcony doors, let's understand their design and operating principle. The main components here are: double-glazed windows, a metal-plastic frame and tilt-and-turn fittings. The latter is responsible for opening, closing and tilting the sash.

Balcony fittings are a belt mechanism located along the perimeter of the door leaf. Control is carried out by a handle, the rotation of which leads to the movement of cylindrical locks relative to the counter plates installed on the fixed frame. The canvas is attached to the frame with special hinges that can carry the load created by a heavy metal-plastic frame with double-glazed windows.

Tilt and turn fittings are manufactured in such a way as to ensure convenient operation and simple setup. products For this purpose, the mechanism is equipped with several adjusting bolts, which allow:

• increase or decrease the pressure of the canvas to the frame;
• lower or raise the sash;
• adjust the horizontal position of the balcony door.

Location of adjustment elements for the plastic balcony door

Tools needed 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, Phillips and flat-head screwdrivers, L-shaped keys with a 6-sided cross section (another name is furniture keys). If you don’t have the latter at home, you will need to contact construction supply stores. It is recommended to assemble the instruments in several sizes, within the range of 1.5-5 mm. The whole set will cost about 500 rubles. A screwdriver with the necessary bits can replace a Phillips and flathead screwdriver. The most commonly used attachments are T and TX. A screwdriver will be useful in another sense. It will free your hands from additional work. You will also need scissors to cut the sealant and needles.

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

• chisel or special knife;
• spinning hammer;
• handle for removing loops;
• spatula for unpacking.

Problems with plastic doors and methods for eliminating them

Standard problems are solved by point adjustment. Almost all manufacturers produce plastic balcony doors using the same technology, so the mechanism settings are identical.

Pressure adjustment for insufficient sound and heat insulation

Plastic door and window structures are characterized by a high level of sound insulation and thermal insulation. If the sound from the street calmly penetrates into the room, and in winter it is also accompanied by a cold air flow around the perimeter of the seal, the owners are sinning on the quality of the design by making claims to the manufacturing company. Usually the manufacturer has nothing to do with it, and the problem arises due to weak pressing of the sash to the frame.

Depending on the hardware manufacturer, the appearance of the trunnions may vary slightly

Inside the trunnion there is a hole with six edges, which allows you to adjust the plastic balcony door with a hex key. If you turn the eccentric mostly towards the rubber seal, the pressure will be maximum, respectively, if with a smaller part - minimum. The difference between the extreme positions of the trunnion is 2 mm, so the effect is noticeable.

If desired, the eccentrics can be adjusted several times a year. In winter, set the maximum pressure, in summer the minimum, and in spring/autumn set the trunnion to the middle position.

Pressure adjustment depending on the season

The door to the balcony does not close well - it has sagged/sagged

A situation often arises when the door leaf rubs against the frame, which forces you to put more effort into closing the balcony. Adjusting the hinges (top or bottom) will help solve this problem.

The top hinge is equipped with an adjusting bolt, which can be reached by opening the sash 90°. Rotating the bolt clockwise causes the top edge of the blade to be pulled towards the loop. Accordingly, rotating the bolt counterclockwise causes the opposite effect - the upper edge moves away from the hinge.

Adjusting the hinge of a plastic balcony door is carried out with the same tool as adjusting the trunnions

The bottom hinge has the same screw to adjust the horizontal position of the bottom edge. In this case, adjustments can be made both from the outside and from the inside. In both cases, you need to rotate the screw with the door open and check its operation after every 2 turns.

The lower loop is most often adjusted from the inside, since the slope interferes with the outside

The lower hinge performs another function - it allows you to lower or raise the sash. A vertical screw located at the top of the mechanism is designed for this. To get to it, you must first remove the decorative trim. Rotating the screw clockwise raises the door leaf, and counterclockwise causes it to lower.

Vertical adjustment can be made when the balcony door is in locked position or tilt mode

In the process of adjusting the position of the sash, it is important to maintain balance, since if you eliminate a problem in one place, you can get it in another. It is advisable to immediately determine where exactly the canvas rubs against the frame and, based on this, adjust the upper or lower hinge.

Opening the door in two positions at once

Incorrect adjustment of the fittings can lead to the opening of the balcony door in two modes at once - rotary and inclined. This can happen in the following cases.

In tilt mode, the lower corner of the sash is not fixed

If, when you turn the handle up, the door leaf not only reclines to the ventilation mode, but also opens completely, most likely the bottom of the sash has shifted towards the hinge. At the bottom of the end on the handle side there is a special lock that fixes the angle in tilt mode. For it to work correctly, the lock must fit into the mate located on the frame. If the angle is excessively shifted, locking does not occur, and the door opens in any position of the handle.

To fix the problem yourself, adjust the bottom hinge of the balcony door. Following the technology described in the previous section, slightly remove the door leaf from the hinge, thereby bringing the “problem” corner closer to the counterpart of the lock.

For normal operation of the lock, a couple of millimeters may be missing, so you should check the result after each turn

In the rotation mode, the door tilts at the same time

The problem is the sagging of the door leaf, in which the pressing eccentric located on the scissors does not reach the counterpart and does not fix the upper corner in the rotary mode. Therefore, when the handle is in a horizontal position, the sash not only rotates, but also tilts.

The solution to the problem is simple. It is enough to lift the door slightly when closed so that the upper eccentric fits into the groove of the mating part and fixes the angle. The procedure is performed by adjusting the lower loop.

To eliminate unintentional tilt, just make a few turns clockwise

Adjusting the PVC door handle

How to tighten a loose handle in 1 minute:

What to do if the plastic balcony door sags

If the sash is sagging, you should check and adjust each element step by step.
Check the degree of pressure, the locking mechanism and the pressure drains. To diagnose, just take a sheet of paper and a pencil.

Checking the pressure

When the structure sag, this may be due to a weakening of its pressure to the frame. You can check this with a paper strip. The instructions are:

1. Take the sheet and attach it to the frame so that it does not touch the locking element.
2. Close the sash tightly.
3. Gently pull the paper and watch how it stretches.

4. Repeat these cycles several times, checking the pressure along the entire perimeter.

If it is difficult to stretch or does not give in at all, or breaks, this is considered normal. If it comes out quite easily, the sash has moved away somewhere and is sagging. Then you need to determine in which part the paper is easily pulled out, and repair or replace the locking element closest to it.

The clamp adjustment scheme will allow you to adjust the operation of the plastic door on your own

Checking locking mechanisms

The locking elements are also checked using a strip of paper. Use the instructions described above. If the sash is sagging, you can do another test - close it and turn the handle in different directions several times. You must first disable the door lock. If the rods in the slots move freely, the fittings work normally. If they move with difficulty, the reason is precisely the locking mechanism.

Checking the pressure rods

The next stage is checking the pressure rods. First, close the balcony door and determine the place of weak pressure. Pencil marks are placed in these areas - they should coincide with the rounding of the protrusion. Otherwise, you need to adjust and test the fit again using a piece of paper. Then these cycles are repeated so that the sash does not sag, but fits tightly onto the frame.

Self-service of plastic balcony doors

In order for the plastic balcony door to work properly for a long time, in addition to proper adjustment, periodically lubricate the seal and fittings. Manufacturers recommend lubricating these components at least once a year, before the start of the cold season.

Seal lubrication

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

The procedure is carried out using silicone lubricant, after first cleaning the rubber from dirt and debris. Liquid silicone is applied to a dry surface with a sponge or soft cloth. Some craftsmen use an aerosol for such purposes. However, in this case, the consumption will be an order of magnitude higher, since part of the material will be sprayed in vain, settling on furniture and interior items.

The best option for lubricating the rubber seal is a container with a foam tip.

Lubricating hardware

Sticking of the opening/closing mechanism is often caused by insufficient lubrication of the fittings. For such purposes, it is most convenient to use WD-40 lubricant, which has high penetrating ability. Lubricate all the locks located around the perimeter of the door leaf, including the main mechanism to which the handle is attached. Also pay attention to scissors and loops.

After lubricating, close the door and turn the handle several times to activate the lock mechanism. This will help the lubricant penetrate into remote corners.

The WD-40 container is equipped with a thin nozzle for spot lubrication in hard-to-reach places

Simple preventive measures

To reduce the frequency of adjustments and reduce the load on the structure as a whole, experts recommend:

• install an opening limiter. Thanks to him, the door will not hit the jamb when fully opened;
• order doors with a microlift. When opening, this mechanism slightly raises the sash, thereby reducing the load on the hinges. Typically, a microlift is combined with a blocker for erroneous door opening (for example, an attempt to fully open the door with the handle set in the “ventilation” position);
• install the door closer. Thanks to this device, the door closes smoothly and without jerking, and is pressed against the jamb with the same force each time it is opened.

The latter option is usually used for entrance and interior doors, but if the balcony is often used it will also be useful.

Thanks to the mechanism for adjusting the closing speed, this parameter can be adjusted individually and not experience any inconvenience when operating the balcony door.

Dust and dirt

In some cases, difficulties with closing and opening the sash are not due to poor functioning of the mechanisms, but to dust, dirt or sand getting into them. This happens especially often in dry, windy climates on unglazed balconies/loggias. In this case, it is necessary to check for foreign inclusions around the perimeter of the door, lubricate the hinges and the handle mechanism. In particularly difficult cases (when water got into the adjusting mechanisms and they began to rust), WD universal lubricant will be required.

Cases in which adjustment is needed

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

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

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

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

All components of the balcony door are adjusted with a hex key No. 4

When to make adjustments

The need to adjust the door position appears when interference occurs when opening/closing it.

Basically, a plastic door sags due to the effect of its weight on the hinges; the vertical position plays a role. Therefore, it needs to be raised periodically.

At first, the problem is barely noticeable; active use of the door will only increase it, loosening the mechanism. The reason is the sagging of the loops, which are affected by the weight of the canvas, not stationary, but in constant motion.

The speed at which problems arise depends on the quality of the fittings, but can occur in plastic, wooden and PVC structures of any cost. The thickness of the glass, the number of cameras and the total weight are affected.

If the balcony is not insulated, then the door may jam in the middle at the location of the lock. Or it may not fit tightly to the frame, regardless of the reliability of the fixing handle.

The parts that press the canvas to its frame gradually weaken; they need to be tightened or replaced if the problem is not solved by simple adjustment.

Experts recommend checking the general condition of the balcony door periodically

Main elements of control mechanisms

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

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

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.

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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.

How to adjust a plastic door on a balcony yourself

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

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

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

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

We will describe the procedure for dealing with common faults.

The canvas is sagging and catches the threshold

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

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

• clockwise - raise;
• counterclockwise - lower.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Before you adjust the plastic balcony door yourself, you need to open it completely. This will provide convenient access to the mechanisms.

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

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

What to do with a tight handle

Another problem with the balcony structure may be that the handle is too tight. Most often, it manifests itself if you decide to install a balcony door yourself and do not calculate the vertical structure. Fortunately, this drawback can be eliminated by using the following adjustment scheme:

1. Open the plastic flap, clamp the safety tab (it is located at the end of the leaf, opposite the locking unit), and turn the handle. If it turns without force, the reason is not in the closing mechanism, but in an error in the location of the pressing bar and one of the trunnions.
2. To find the problematic clamping bar, you will have to unscrew and remove the clamps one at a time, checking the operation of the handle after each dismantling. Unscrew the lower clamp, try closing the plastic flap with the handle. If you feel force, return the removed clamp to its place and remove the next one.
3. When you find a problematic clamp, inspect it. If you see signs of worn metal, try lifting the sash by turning the bottom hinge adjustment screw one turn clockwise. This way you will shift the clamp relative to the trunnion, as a result of which the handle will be turned without effort.
4. If raising or lowering the canvas does not solve the problem, try moving the trunnion of the problematic clamp to the summer position, moving it closer to the balcony box. Adjustment is performed with one turn of the hex key. The summer position assumes that the marker (dot or dash) on the trunnion will look towards the street (in the closed position).

Characteristics of door hardware

To understand how to set up a plastic door, you need to understand their operating principle and design. The door leaf consists of a metal-plastic frame and double-glazed windows, as well as tilt-and-turn fittings, which are responsible for the position of the door and its opening. In fact, the doors have the same design as PVC windows, but differ in size.

The fittings themselves are made in the form of a belt mechanism, which is installed along the perimeter of the canvas. A handle is installed to control this mechanism. When the handle is turned, the cylindrical locks move relative to the metal plates fixed to the frame. The door leaf is fixed to the frame using hinges. To ensure tight closure, the plastic door hinges must be adjusted. The fittings provide convenient door operation and adjustment.

For this purpose, the tilt and turn mechanism has adjusting bolts that are designed to:

• adjusting the degree of pressure of the door leaf to the frame structure;
• raising and lowering the door (if the plastic balcony door is sagging, you need to tighten the adjusting bolts);
• aligning the position of the canvas in the horizontal plane.

It's blowing from the balcony door. Blowing from a plastic balcony door: causes, troubleshooting

Quite often, apartment residents encounter drafts, and most often they are caused by poor contact between the balcony door and the frame. This situation occurs if the plastic balcony door is poorly adjusted.

Of course, no one wants to live in a cold apartment, and the likelihood of catching a cold increases significantly, which is especially true if a small child lives in the apartment. Therefore, if the plastic door to the balcony whistles, then it is imperative to eliminate this problem.

If it blows from a plastic balcony door, then most residents call a professional, but many want to save money and fix the problem themselves. Fortunately, it is quite possible to eliminate a draft on your own.

Why might problems arise?

First of all, you need to understand what caused the problem of draft from the balcony, and in what places the door lets in the cold. As a rule, installers adjust the canvas themselves during installation, and if this work is done correctly, then there should be no problems with drafts.

But over time, it can become loose, which leads to the appearance of gaps in the plastic balcony door and, accordingly, a draft. Also, as time passes, the seal may dry out, which can also lead to a similar problem.

Even if residents carry out complete insulation of the balcony, this will not give much results, so it is necessary to work with a plastic balcony door. There is no need to wait for the moment when it stops closing altogether.

As soon as you notice a problem, you must immediately begin to take action, otherwise it may be too late and you will have to reinstall the door.

Determining whether the door was installed properly

If it blows through a plastic balcony door, then there is a possibility that the craftsmen installed it poorly. If the flux appeared later, then most likely the web retaining systems have become loose and need to be tightened.

Experts advise that the inspection should be carried out during the warranty period for the structure, which can save on repair work.

Determined as follows:

1. The leaf should be in tight contact with the door frame and there should be no gaps. Take a regular piece of paper and clamp it with the door. Then pull the sheet towards you, if it is perfectly fixed and breaks, then the seal fits tightly to the sheet, but if the sheet comes out easily, then the problem is still present.
2. It is also worth checking whether it is installed evenly in relation to the box. To do this, close it completely and trace it around the perimeter of the box with a pencil. Open and look at the line (use a ruler for convenience). If it is smooth, then everything is in order, if not, then you will have to completely alter the canvas.

If during the inspection you find problems, then you must contact the door manufacturer, or solve the situation yourself.

The problem must be solved as quickly as possible, while the plastic door is only blowing, otherwise over time it may begin to open and close poorly.

How to properly adjust the door leaf?

If it blows from the side of the hinges or from another place, then you can solve the problem using a regular screwdriver, as well as a set of hexagons, a tape measure, plastic spacers, and pliers.

Next, let's get down to work:

1. Carry out an inspection and find out what condition the seals and handles are in.
2. If the problem is found in the door, then open it and look for the adjustment screws, usually there are three of them. Unscrew the screws and remove the canvas. When it is removed, you will see a large screw that is needed for horizontal adjustment. If you tighten one of the three screws, you can level the leaf, but in order to move the sash in any direction, you need to tighten all the screws.
3. To adjust vertically, you need to tighten the bottom screws.
4. In case of tightening the lower corners, tighten the lower screw while turning the sash. If the seal is in poor condition, lift the sash and adjust the hinges (lower and upper).
5. If such measures do not produce results, try using plastic spacers that are installed between the profile and the door glass. But keep in mind that this may void your warranty on the entire structure, so resort to this method only in extreme cases.

If you have tried all the methods and got zero results, then call a specialist, as professional adjustment will save you money on buying a new plastic door.

Common faults with PVC balcony doors

Any problems with PVC door leaves can be solved by point adjustment of plastic doors. Since all metal-plastic doors and windows are made using the same technology, the settings and adjustments of the mechanisms are the same for all manufacturers.

Adjusting the clamping mechanism

Most often, the adjustment of a plastic balcony door is made when the degree of pressure applied to the leaf is insufficient, which is why the sound and heat insulation characteristics of the enclosing structure deteriorate. To press the canvas along its perimeter, trunnions are installed. These are special eccentrics of a cylindrical configuration. They are mounted on the vertical end of the door. One axle stands on the upper end of the leaf, namely on the scissor mechanism, which fixes the sash in an inclined position.

At the end of each trunnion there is a hexagonal recess located slightly off-center. It is needed for adjustment using a hex key.

There are the following trunnion installation modes:

1. If the eccentric is turned towards the seal with the wider part of the end (relative to the location of the recess), then the sash will be pressed as tightly as possible. This situation is also called “winter”.
2. The “summer” position of the eccentric is ensured by turning the trunnion with its narrow part towards the seal. The gap with this position of the eccentric increases by 2 mm, which significantly affects the tightness of the blade.
3. In autumn and spring, the eccentric is moved to the middle position, in which the widest and narrowest part is located strictly vertically.

Door not closing tightly

If the balcony door does not close well, it means it has sagged. In this case, you need to know how to lift a plastic balcony door. Since the door leaf rubs against the frame in such a situation, more effort is required to close the door. By adjusting the canopies (hinges) of plastic doors, you can solve the problem of sagging of the door leaf.

To do this, do the following:

• There is an adjustment bolt on the top hinge. To get to it, you need to open the sash at a right angle to the frame. If you start to rotate the bolt clockwise, the upper edge of the door will be pressed more tightly against the hinge. When rotating in the opposite direction, the upper edge of the canvas will move away from the canopy.
• The bottom hinge adjustment screw allows you to adjust the position of the bottom edge of the sash. It is located in the lower side part of the hinged structure. Its adjustment can be made from the outside or inside of the loop. In any case, the screw is rotated in the open position of the sash. After completing two turns, you need to check the operation of the canvas.
• By adjusting the bottom hinge, the entire sash can be raised or lowered. For this purpose, the hanging system has a vertically located screw. It is located at the top of the structure. But you can see this screw only after you remove the decorative trim. If the screw is rotated clockwise, the blade will rise. To lower the door, turn the screw counterclockwise.

When adjusting the position of the door leaf, it is important not to overdo it, because if you get rid of sagging on one side, you can get the same trouble on the other side. You need to carefully understand where the sash rubs against the frame structure, and adjust the upper or lower canopy.

On a note! After turning the adjusting bolt two turns, you can understand in which direction to carry out further work.

The door leaf opens in two directions

If the fittings are not configured correctly, the door leaf can open simultaneously in an inclined and rotary position.

Moreover, this can happen in two cases:

1. When opening for ventilation, the lower corner of the door is not fixed. If the handle is turned up, the sash simultaneously tilts into ventilation mode and opens completely, that is, it is fixed only at one lower point. This happens if the canvas at the bottom moves towards the loop. This is due to the fact that the lock on the opposite side does not fit into the mate on the frame. To solve the problem, you need to adjust the lower hinge as described above. It is necessary to move the door slightly away from the hinge so that the non-locking corner fits the mating part of the lock.
2. When the door is opened, its upper part simultaneously tilts forward, as in ventilation mode. The problem occurs due to subsidence of the canvas. In this case, the pin on the scissors does not fit into the mating part on the frame and does not secure the upper edge of the door. To fix the problem, the sash needs to be slightly raised in the closed position. Then the eccentric will fit into the groove of the lock and secure the top of the door. To do this, you need to adjust the bottom loop (how to do this is written above).

Handle adjustment

To tighten a loose handle, do the following:

• using a flat screwdriver, pull the decorative rectangular trim at the base of the handle towards you and turn it 90 degrees;
• as a result, the heads of the fasteners are exposed, which need to be tightened well using a flat-head or Phillips-head screwdriver;
• after that we install the decorative trim in its original place;
• We check the functionality of the handle.

Kinds

Today, the locking mechanism for a plastic balcony door can be of three types. Each of them has its own installation features and functional capabilities.

Magnetic

This latch mechanism resembles the one built into kitchen cabinets. The magnetic latch is convenient because you can mount such a product instead of the pin that is included in the standard kit. A magnetic tongue is installed on the frame. It is he who will delay the sash when closing.

Here's what a handle with a magnetic lock for interior doors looks like, and how it can be installed. can be read in this

The photo shows a magnetic latch:

Magnetic option

On sale today you can see various versions of the magnetic latch, but the L-shaped model remains the most popular. It is equipped with holes, and they are located in the place where standard fittings are located. Thus, it is possible to secure the bar without much effort. There are latches that do not have holes. It is very easy to solve this problem if you drill them using a regular drill.

The main advantages of a magnetic latch on a balcony door include:

1. The product prevents parts from rubbing against each other, resulting in increased service life of the structure.
2. The magnet securely fixes the bar if it has the opportunity to come into contact with it. This makes it possible not to precisely position the parts opposite each other, due to which the installation process is reduced many times.
3. There is no need to make auxiliary holes in the door leaf, which will weaken the structure.
4. The door will close smoothly, as the magnet will prevent it from slamming.

Magnetic latch is the most affordable option in terms of cost and ease of installation.

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Roller

If you have decided to install a latch on a plastic door, then you should pay attention to the roller design. The roller is located in a special housing. The reverse side of the mechanism is held by a spring

This product is mounted at the end of the right canvas on the balcony. The roller can perform rotating movements, but the bar is equipped with a special groove

The reverse side of the mechanism is held in place by a spring. This product is mounted at the end of the right canvas on the balcony. The roller can perform rotating movements, but the bar is equipped with a special groove.

When the roller hits it, it goes deeper into the structure, as a result of which it is no longer able to enter on its own. Thus, the door is securely fixed. You can easily open the door structure if you push it lightly

But it is important to understand and install everything to securely close it

Roller version

But the sash itself is not capable of doing this on its own, because it will be held back by a spring. Rotating mechanisms do not take part in the process of opening the door, since the design is durable. For installation, you need to use a standard set of tools - drill, screwdrivers and self-tapping screws. You can install it with exactly the same tools

The peculiarity of the mechanism is that the groove and the roller must be precisely concentrated opposite each other. If this condition is not met, the structure will not fully function. If the roller is installed incorrectly or the groove is misaligned, the door structure will not close until the problem is resolved. But you can find out how to set up a double-glazed window and what devices are needed

False

The principle of operation of such a latch is completely identical to the roller design. A metal spring-loaded element, presented in the form of an inverse triangle, goes deep into the groove and secures the door structure. But there is one distinctive feature that is reflected in the installation process: to open the door, it is not enough just to press, since the latch is installed in the groove along the plane and does not slide back.

Hale latch for pvc balcony door

To open the door structure, it is inconvenient to install a handle with a rotating mechanism. It will retract the latch to its previous position. By analogy with the roller design, the installation of a strip with a groove is placed on the frame of the double-glazed window, and the latch itself is placed on the door leaf.

The presented design feature of the presented lock for a balcony door is its main disadvantage. Thus, it is inconvenient to open the door from the balcony. In addition, the functioning of the halyard mechanism is disrupted if the door is warped.

But you can find out how to adjust plastic doors yourself

Regular maintenance of PVC doors

In order for the PVC door leaf and fittings to last as long as possible, you need not only to adjust them correctly, but also to periodically lubricate the mechanisms, clean them of dirt and take care of the seals.

Advice! It is advisable to carry out maintenance of a plastic door once a year. It is especially important to do this before the start of the cold season.

Lubricating hardware

If the fittings are poorly lubricated, the opening and closing mechanism may jam. To lubricate it, it is better to use a special composition WD-40, which penetrates well into all mechanisms. Apply this lubricant to all locking eccentrics installed around the perimeter of the blade, as well as the locking mechanism of the handle. Pay special attention to the processing of loops and scissors.

After processing all the fittings, close the blade and twist the handle to activate the locking mechanism. Thanks to these actions, the lubricant will penetrate into all remote areas of the fittings.

Seal care

Without proper care, rubber seals quickly dry out and crack. Sometimes very dry seals can stick to the frame structure, resulting in a characteristic unpleasant sound when opening a door or window.

Attention! If the seals are not lubricated, they will often have to be replaced. With proper and regular care, they will last as long as the entire window structure.

Silicone grease is used to treat the seal. Before this, the rubber element is pre-cleaned of debris and dirt. A sponge or rag is suitable for applying silicone to the surface. It is convenient to carry out the treatment using a special spray. However, when using silicone in this form, part of the composition will be wasted.

As you can see, it is not difficult to independently adjust the operation of a plastic balcony door.
The same can be said regarding regular maintenance of metal-plastic window and door structures. It is important to know where to apply lubricant and also understand the location of adjustment points. After setup and proper care, your plastic balcony doors will serve well for many years. Related article: How to seal an opening above a door

Preventing door hanging

To prevent the plastic balcony door from sagging, it is recommended to follow simple operating rules:

1. For ventilation, it is more common to use a window sash, since it is less massive and lasts longer.
2. Periodically check the clamping density using the methods described.
3. If necessary, tighten the hinges.
4. Regularly lubricate all moving parts of the fittings.
5. Try to open and close the balcony sash not sharply, but smoothly.

When to start adjusting

Responsible manufacturers make all components from durable metals; their parts are designed to withstand the maximum possible loads with a fairly large safety factor. But during the operation of the structure, various problems may appear caused by natural physical wear of rubbing elements, weakening of the fastening force, and mechanical damage. In what cases should adjustments begin?

Table. Possible problems requiring door adjustment

The table shows the most common cases that you can fix yourself. To do this, it is enough to have a set of hex keys and the desire to work. In all other cases, you will have to call specialists and pay quite large sums of money.

Adjustment methods depending on the type of problem

Why is the door deformed?

To troubleshoot or adjust a sagging mechanism, you must first understand how the balcony system mechanism works. It turns out that the design of a plastic balcony is influenced by climatic conditions. Such systems were first installed in Germany, where the climate is quite warm. In Russia there is a constant change in temperature. Hot summers and cold winters require insulating the structure and using triple glazing.

Deformation of the door block of the door on the balcony

Only after installing the insulation will it be possible to safely open the door for ventilation. The installed mechanism is easy to adjust in case of failure.

Since the appearance of plastic sheeting on the construction market, it has undergone many changes. However, the design of the hinges remained unchanged. In order for them to withstand the heavy weight of the door (100–130 kg), modern high-strength materials began to be used. This design practically does not sag. However, the canvas is made of plastic, which is deformed and cannot withstand the heavy weight of the glass unit.

Problem options

Faults can be reflected even in small details. The door leaf may squeak, be difficult to open or close, or may not fit tightly to the jamb. If the door does not adhere to the frame, does not function well, or opens at the slightest draft, then it is worth carrying out partial dismantling. Most often this happens in the following situations:

1. Adjustment is necessary if the structure is in an unstable position or does not fit tightly to the opening. This is the most common defect in plastic entrance doors when the installation was not carried out by a professional. It is important that the sashes are pressed well around the entire perimeter, and not in one place;
2. The clamping mechanism is not adjusted, the distance between the canvas and the box is too large, exceeding a few millimeters;
3. Geometry violation. This defect is easy to identify. You need to clamp a sheet of paper between the door ledge and the frame. If it is not fixed by the door along the entire length of the vestibule or is pulled out without effort, then there are violations.

Adjustment is required if the structure has sagged or the sash has shifted relative to the frame. All defects in plastic entrance doors can be corrected yourself. For this, experts have developed step-by-step instructions, described below. The problem is easier to solve if the warranty period for the product has not yet expired. Then you can contact the manufacturer’s service department, provided that the installation was carried out by their employees.

If not, then the owners will have to carry out the dismantling themselves and correct their mistakes. This process is not difficult to carry out. The main thing is to identify the cause of the malfunction and prepare the tools: hex wrench, screwdrivers, level, construction pencil and pliers.

Adjusting the blade using a double-glazed window

The work requires compliance with a certain technological sequence:

1. The glazing beads holding the glass unit are removed;
2. Using a wooden spatula, the glass unit is shifted to the side until the gap is eliminated;
3. The blade is removed, the resulting gap is closed with special spacer plastic spacers;
4. Check the free movement of the blade.

After adjustment, the beads are returned back. It is very important not to confuse them. Each one is installed in its place. The fact is that their dimensions are not the same. They differ by a few millimeters. If installed incorrectly, cracks may form.

Adjusting the top hinge

Horizontal adjustment

When temperature fluctuates, deformations may occur that prevent the balcony door from closing. The sash simply rests against the mechanism and does not go further. By using mechanical pressure on the door, it will be able to close. But the use of force when opening or closing doors is undesirable, as this provokes further deformation.

To eliminate this problem, the plastic balcony door, namely its hinges, is adjusted. To adjust, you will need an H4 hexagon.

1. The end of the screwdriver is inserted into the side adjustment screw, which is accessible from the lower side surface of the lower hinge.
2. They begin to tighten the screw to tighten the sash to the hinge.

So the sash can be shifted to the right - to the left by a distance of up to 1 cm. If this is not enough, then you need to repeat all the steps with the top hinge. If the adjustment of the PVC balcony door is carried out correctly, the sash will close freely, without interference.