Plastic doors conquered the market two decades ago, and now they are used everywhere. Plastic is a very practical and affordable material, so this is quite natural. Doors from it are easier to design and manufacture, and consumers, in turn, like them because they provide tightness and have a relatively small mass. Plastic is easier to care for when compared with many other materials, including wood or iron. However, in the process of using plastic input systems, the same problems appear as in other cases. The door can sag, rub against the box, touch the floor - such defects will bring a lot of trouble. But even without a wizard, everything can be fixed, for this it is enough to familiarize yourself with the instructions. In no case can you bring to such a situation when the door simply jammed or stops going into the box.From time to time it is necessary to carry out adjustment as a preventive measure.
There are a number of reasons for adjusting the position of doors. The first is the shrinkage of the building. The phenomenon is characteristic of 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, not prepared for this in advance. Sagging is another reason for adjusting the position. The fact is that the door leaf in itself is a heavy construction, and such a process will occur in any case. Rapid or frequent changes in temperature - this is an occasion from time to time to regulate the design, since all this leads to depressurization. PVC door systems are also affected. It is also recommended to regularly check clearances and distortions in order to monitor the dynamics of possible changes.
Types of Plastic Doors
Door structures made of plastic according to their purpose are divided into:
input;
interior;
balcony.
Plastic constructions are characterized by high strength, even without metallic inclusions. This also applies to plastic interior doors. With the type of construction, things are a little more complicated. There are sliding, folding and swing doors. Structures from the first category are a system of two wings, moving in different directions along the guide rails. Sliding plastic doors often complement the automatic opening function. Similar systems respond to pressure on the lower platform. Such doors save space, but produce a lot of noise and cost a lot. Folding systems consist of two or more folding sashes. They are also called "accordions." Because of the joints, the thermal insulation of folding plastic doors is worse. Swing systems are single and double and open to / from themselves.
Frequent defects requiring plastic door adjustment
The door can sag under the influence of its own mass. This sometimes happens with plastic doors, despite the relatively low weight. Sometimes the canvas "mows" to the side. His condition is checked by drawing a line. Parallelism is estimated with respect to the bottom of the opening. One of the most common reasons for adjustment is backlash in the mounts. Much depends on the design itself: with some doors this happens regularly, with others rarely. In most cases, you have to fix the hanging of the handles and fix the fasteners on the hinges. These elements must be monitored in order to correct defects on time.
Other signs of adjustment need are cold air seepage and increased room noise. Sometimes, when the sash closes, the sound of friction appears. This means that the door began to touch the box and you need to adjust the hinges. There are also problems with the locking device of the lock - when the door is closed or in any position.
Tools for 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). In the absence of the latter, houses will need to contact construction hardware stores. It is recommended to assemble the toolkit in several sizes, in the range of 1.5-5 mm. The whole set will cost about 500 rubles. A Phillips and flat head screwdriver can replace a screwdriver with the right bits. The most commonly used nozzles are T and TX. A screwdriver will be useful in another sense. He will free his hands from extra work. Still need scissors to cut the seal, and needles.
The list of tools for adjusting plastic doors should also include:
a chisel or a special knife;
inertialess hammer;
handle for loops;
unpacking spatula.
Instructions for self-adjustment of doors
You can correct minor problems with the location yourself. Initially, a competent installation will help to ensure that this moment does not come soon, however, if irregularities have been detected, it is impossible to postpone their elimination for later. And this is due not only to the possible expiration of the warranty period. Firstly, the guarantee itself is already fettered in actions, since any intervention will give the manufacturer a reason to refuse the appropriate service. And secondly, the option is also possible that you have to buy a new door at your own expense. If the guarantee is no longer valid or it was decided to make the adjustment yourself, then you must strictly follow the technical instructions and recommendations of specialists. Particular attention should be paid to adjusting the fasteners.Improving indoor comfort is possible by increasing or decreasing the tightness of the door structure.
Door adjustment provides for the following:
Vertical adjustment.
Change of position in the horizontal plane.
Adjustment of hinges, hinges and awnings.
Handle adjustment.
Sealing contact surfaces.
Adjustment of various fittings details.
Height adjustment
It is better to adjust the canvas in height immediately after roughness or dents have been noticed on the seals. To change the position of the blade, you need to tighten the lower hinge loop. Actions are performed according to a specific algorithm. First we get access to the adjusting screws on the bottom loop. Usually they hide under a decorative level. This element is removed by moving on itself and up. The action is carried out carefully, because over time, the plastic becomes prone to drying out and cracking. Next, we work with a vertical adjustment screw. We send to the head a 6-sided key of the desired size (usually 4 mm). Then we turn it. Clockwise movements will raise the sash, and reverse movements will lower. Some manufacturers of door structures have an asterisk instead of a hex hole.
Setting hinges and awnings
Usually on the doors made of plastic or metal plastic, overhead hinges of the buried type are installed. In systems without metal inclusions, as a rule, two fasteners are enough. In the presence of a double-glazed window, the option with three fasteners is considered optimal. The curtains are regulated in several different ways. They are directly related to the adjustment of the canvas in height, as well as with its movement from left to right. Adjustment is made by the adjusting screw. The shutter should be ajar at this time. Movements are made clockwise or counterclockwise. You should not tighten only one fastener, because in the profile this may cause a distortion, and when the door is opened, a creak or crunch may appear. The need for adjustment of hinges and awnings will be indicated by drafts, cracks that appear, slowing down or complication when closing the sash.Prevention of defects will significantly increase the life of plastic door structures.
Violation of the installation technology of the door system will lead to serious malfunctions that cannot be corrected by normal 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 support pillar or to the threshold next to the opposite. The canvas is also subject to thermal expansion, which reinforces the above problems. For adjustment, you will need a 4-mm hexagonal wrench, less often another tool. The screw for horizontal alignment is located by analogy - horizontally. To complete the task, open the door, turn the key into the hole and turn it. A clockwise rotation will draw the web to the loop and raise the bottom from the side of the opposite stand. Movement of the tool in the other direction will lead to the opposite result. If you need to eliminate mashing or mitigate the effects of thermal expansion, then you will need an effect on all door hinges.
What to do for tight closure - front-facing adjustment of the clowns
Eccentrics are designed to control the density of the adjoining parts of the door frame to each other. The principle of operation is similar to the functional load performed by them in window structures. Adhesion density is controlled by turning these same eccentrics. There is a clear sequence of actions for tight closure. The hinges are first freed from the decorative dampers. Then the sash opens and the blocker is pressed. Then the top of the door is pushed back to get normal access to the cam. Then the screw rotates. If the desired level of pressure is reached, it remains only to carry out the final actions. Moving elements should be lubricated.Then the lock is pressed and the door returns to its original position. The greatest pressure is provided by the position of the eccentrics at the maximum level. After adjustment, the locking bolt is lowered, the parts are displaced and the fastening is tightened.
Difficulty closing
The most common problems are misalignment, subsidence, loose fit, difficulty turning the handle. In the worst cases, the door stops closing at all. If the situation is easier, and the canvas simply ceased to be firmly fixed in the opening, then the reason is exclusively of a technical nature. Most likely, you just 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 malfunctions are the unsuitability of fittings, the ingress of foreign objects into the door mechanism or a violation of the integrity of the structure. Less unpleasant than jamming the door, but more frequent negative points are the subsidence or skewing of the door and the inconvenience of turning the handle. If in the latter case, the cause is too sharp movements with the handle or sash, then the skew and subsidence are associated with excessive load on the axis of the door structure.
Hinge adjustment
Hinges are components of hinges and other fasteners. The integrated ball 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, 3 adjustment methods are applied - 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 provides for work with an adjustable screw. During manipulations with the tool, draw the web to the loop.The third method, frontal, involves adjustments on the counter opposite to the hinges. There may be joints of eccentrics. You can work with pliers, a wrench or other tools, it all depends on the specific case.
How to change the seal
First you need to choose and purchase a new one. As a rule, this is a plastic rubber tape. For plastic construction, a material of the appropriate shape will be required. These gaskets come in 2 types: for frames and sashes. The old gasket is easy to remove. First, a place is chosen where it can be picked up, and then with a sharp movement it breaks out of the groove. Next, we clean the groove from dust and dirt. In the clean groove, then insert the end of the new gum. We insert the pillow into the groove as a whole. Then we drag our fingers along the tape, pushing the pillow into the groove. Kantik will stay outside. He will take on the role of protection from drafts and street dust. At the same time, you can adjust the door. Installation of a sealant is also an opportunity to correct the door adjacency. In conjunction with the installation of a high-quality sealant, it is also worthwhile to deal with pressing the door, scrolling the bolts of the fabric clamp. This is especially true in the period before winter.
Door handle adjustment
Adjusting the knobs is one of the easiest manipulations. In everyday life, these types of malfunctions mainly occur, such as tight running and hanging out. The imbalance is corrected in the same way. First, the protective plate that covers the mount rotates 90 °. This insert must be moved carefully, as it is made of thin plastic. When gain access to the adjusting screws, 2 options are left. We tighten the screws more tightly if the problem is the crankiness of the handle. Conversely, weaken the fixation if the handle has a tight stroke. Then we put the plate in its original position and check the connection. If the backlash remains the same as originally, then there may be a crack in the case.In this case, you will need new accessories. If the door is double, then the halves are adjusted alternately.
How to adjust to winter
First of all, we check whether the sash is not sagging, as well as how it fits to the frame. Then you need to find out if it’s blowing out of gaps. This is checked with a regular sheet of paper. Then you should do the quality check of the fasteners. If necessary, replace the seal. However, the main aspect of door preparation in the winter / summer cycle is the clamp. Its effectiveness is determined by a cylindrical element - an eccentric. You need to adjust this part with a flat screwdriver or an Allen key, depending on the configuration. If the eccentric is smooth, then for rotation you will first need to pull the element away from the canvas. Maximum tightness is guaranteed with a hexagonal key No. 4. The mark on the eccentric should “look” towards the overlay, with which the canvas is pressed against the box. If this manipulation is carried out correctly, then even in a strong wind the probability of leakage of cold air will be minimal.
Door adjustment for sagging
If the edges of the door cling to the rack of the door frame - this signals 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 defect correction will be to adjust the gap between the looper assembly and the web. This process is somewhat similar to the alignment of the sashes in the windows. Eliminate the skew horizontal setting, allowing you to shift the canvas left and right. The first step is to find a horizontal adjustment screw in the lower hinge structure. The hole is located at the bottom of the hinge on the side of the door frame. By scrolling the screw, the canvas is brought closer or farther away from the loop. In the first case, the rotation is made clockwise, in the second - against. Then the possibility of free opening / closing the door is checked.The flap opens by 90 °, and if everything is in order, then the position is also regulated through the upper loop. Usually enough 1-2 turns of the key.
What to do so that plastic doors are less likely to need adjustment
There are several ways to facilitate the functioning of doors:
installation of closers;
selection of a suitable design option;
installation of a microlift;
fitting lubrication;
arrangement of reliable protection against wind.
It is impossible to completely protect the door from exposure, as well as to do without alignment. However, using the above methods, repair and frequent regulation can be avoided. The experience of many people shows that some problems can be prevented. You must be aware of the importance of choosing loops. The latter are intended for structures where the load is approximately 80 or 160 kilograms. The number of loops also matters, however, not always. These elements are calculated on average for 200 thousand openings / closures. In any case, it is recommended to observe a certain margin of safety. Reliable protection against door sagging is a micro-lift. It consists of a bar mounted 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. Rubber seals will reduce the impact of strong winds and drafts.
For maximum density rubber protection should be treated with a silicone pencil.
Features of plastic entrance doors
Plastic input systems are manufactured using metal-plastic profiles with separate air chambers and stiffeners. Profiles are made either only of plastic, or using fittings. To increase the strength of the structure, the frame elements are connected with metal mortgages.The shape of the frame structure, as well as the entire product, is the most diverse - trapezoidal, rectangular, arched, etc. Special plastic crossbars, high-security locks and power loops are mounted on the plastic entrance doors. A multilateral locking mechanism is provided for maximum density. A plastic door of any configuration consists of elements such as door leaf, frame and hardware. Unlike other types of doors, metal-plastic ones can have a box made of an integral metal profile.
The closer - an obligatory element of accessories
They differ in the type of installation:
outdoor;
hidden;
outdoor.
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 door 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 various options for this hardware are very different - by the closing mechanism, location and installation method. In 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, while the floor mounted on the sash and on the floor. The latter subtype is suitable for both single-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 closer
Adjusting the door closer affects the overall closing speed of the door. It is better to reduce it for interior rooms, and increase it for entrance rooms, but much depends on the specific situation. With the help of a closer control, the speed of sobbling (pressing the door to the frame) and the intermediate stroke are regulated.In the first case, we are talking about prioritization: to make the movement fast or slow it down to relieve excess load on the door frame. In the second option, thanks to the setting, it is possible to arrange the possibility of several people passing at the same time. It is not difficult to configure the closer, because it has a special screw. The closing speed of the door decreases if you turn it clockwise. If the speed has changed too much, the bolt is returned to an intermediate position between the current and the initial one and adjusted again. Screws must not be loosened more than 2 turns. To adjust the shutdown, the adjustment is made for 15-20 cm from the frame. The control of the third adjusting screw determines the intermediate speed.
With the help of the same 3rd screw, the delay in closing the blade is set.
Conclusion
Those wishing to purchase a door should not save on materials, fittings and design configurations. After all, sometime it will be displayed on the key functions of the door. When a defect has already been discovered, you should seek warranty service. However, if the situation is not serious or the warranty has expired, then you can eliminate the shortcomings alone. Most often, problems arise such as sagging of the canvas, its displacement to the hinges or stand with a reciprocal level, the difficulty of the door when closing, a decrease in tightness and imbalance of accessories. 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 start of winter and a few months before the summer. You need to change the adjacency of the parts of the box. If in the process of setting up door mechanisms there are any difficulties, you should immediately seek qualified help.
Plastic doors conquered the market two decades ago, and now they are used everywhere. Plastic is a very practical and affordable material, so this is quite natural. Doors from it are easier to design and manufacture, and consumers, in turn, like them because they provide tightness and have a relatively small mass. Plastic is easier to care for when compared with many other materials, including wood or iron. However, in the process of using plastic input systems, the same problems appear as in other cases. The door can sag, rub against the box, touch the floor - such defects will bring a lot of trouble. But even without a wizard, everything can be fixed, for this it is enough to familiarize yourself with the instructions. In no case can you bring to such a situation when the door simply jammed or stops going into the box.From time to time it is necessary to carry out adjustment as a preventive measure.
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Why adjust PVC doors
There are a number of reasons for adjusting the position of doors. The first is the shrinkage of the building. The phenomenon is characteristic of 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, not prepared for this in advance. Sagging is another reason for adjusting the position. The fact is that the door leaf in itself is a heavy construction, and such a process will occur in any case. Rapid or frequent changes in temperature - this is an occasion from time to time to regulate the design, since all this leads to depressurization. PVC door systems are also affected. It is also recommended to regularly check clearances and distortions in order to monitor the dynamics of possible changes.
Types of Plastic Doors
Door structures made of plastic according to their purpose are divided into:
Plastic constructions are characterized by high strength, even without metallic inclusions. This also applies to plastic interior doors. With the type of construction, things are a little more complicated. There are sliding, folding and swing doors. Structures from the first category are a system of two wings, moving in different directions along the guide rails. Sliding plastic doors often complement the automatic opening function. Similar systems respond to pressure on the lower platform. Such doors save space, but produce a lot of noise and cost a lot. Folding systems consist of two or more folding sashes. They are also called "accordions." Because of the joints, the thermal insulation of folding plastic doors is worse. Swing systems are single and double and open to / from themselves.
Frequent defects requiring plastic door adjustment
The door can sag under the influence of its own mass. This sometimes happens with plastic doors, despite the relatively low weight. Sometimes the canvas "mows" to the side. His condition is checked by drawing a line. Parallelism is estimated with respect to the bottom of the opening. One of the most common reasons for adjustment is backlash in the mounts. Much depends on the design itself: with some doors this happens regularly, with others rarely. In most cases, you have to fix the hanging of the handles and fix the fasteners on the hinges. These elements must be monitored in order to correct defects on time.
Other signs of adjustment need are cold air seepage and increased room noise. Sometimes, when the sash closes, the sound of friction appears. This means that the door began to touch the box and you need to adjust the hinges. There are also problems with the locking device of the lock - when the door is closed or in any position.
Tools for 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). In the absence of the latter, houses will need to contact construction hardware stores. It is recommended to assemble the toolkit in several sizes, in the range of 1.5-5 mm. The whole set will cost about 500 rubles. A Phillips and flat head screwdriver can replace a screwdriver with the right bits. The most commonly used nozzles are T and TX. A screwdriver will be useful in another sense. He will free his hands from extra work. Still need scissors to cut the seal, and needles.
The list of tools for adjusting plastic doors should also include:
Instructions for self-adjustment of doors
You can correct minor problems with the location yourself. Initially, a competent installation will help to ensure that this moment does not come soon, however, if irregularities have been detected, it is impossible to postpone their elimination for later. And this is due not only to the possible expiration of the warranty period. Firstly, the guarantee itself is already fettered in actions, since any intervention will give the manufacturer a reason to refuse the appropriate service. And secondly, the option is also possible that you have to buy a new door at your own expense. If the guarantee is no longer valid or it was decided to make the adjustment yourself, then you must strictly follow the technical instructions and recommendations of specialists. Particular attention should be paid to adjusting the fasteners.Improving indoor comfort is possible by increasing or decreasing the tightness of the door structure.
Door adjustment provides for the following:
Height adjustment
It is better to adjust the canvas in height immediately after roughness or dents have been noticed on the seals. To change the position of the blade, you need to tighten the lower hinge loop. Actions are performed according to a specific algorithm. First we get access to the adjusting screws on the bottom loop. Usually they hide under a decorative level. This element is removed by moving on itself and up. The action is carried out carefully, because over time, the plastic becomes prone to drying out and cracking. Next, we work with a vertical adjustment screw. We send to the head a 6-sided key of the desired size (usually 4 mm). Then we turn it. Clockwise movements will raise the sash, and reverse movements will lower. Some manufacturers of door structures have an asterisk instead of a hex hole.
Setting hinges and awnings
Usually on the doors made of plastic or metal plastic, overhead hinges of the buried type are installed. In systems without metal inclusions, as a rule, two fasteners are enough. In the presence of a double-glazed window, the option with three fasteners is considered optimal. The curtains are regulated in several different ways. They are directly related to the adjustment of the canvas in height, as well as with its movement from left to right. Adjustment is made by the adjusting screw. The shutter should be ajar at this time. Movements are made clockwise or counterclockwise. You should not tighten only one fastener, because in the profile this may cause a distortion, and when the door is opened, a creak or crunch may appear. The need for adjustment of hinges and awnings will be indicated by drafts, cracks that appear, slowing down or complication when closing the sash.Prevention of defects will significantly increase the life of plastic door structures.
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 support pillar or to the threshold next to the opposite. The canvas is also subject to thermal expansion, which reinforces the above problems. For adjustment, you will need a 4-mm hexagonal wrench, less often another tool. The screw for horizontal alignment is located by analogy - horizontally. To complete the task, open the door, turn the key into the hole and turn it. A clockwise rotation will draw the web to the loop and raise the bottom from the side of the opposite stand. Movement of the tool in the other direction will lead to the opposite result. If you need to eliminate mashing or mitigate the effects of thermal expansion, then you will need an effect on all door hinges.
What to do for tight closure - front-facing adjustment of the clowns
Eccentrics are designed to control the density of the adjoining parts of the door frame to each other. The principle of operation is similar to the functional load performed by them in window structures. Adhesion density is controlled by turning these same eccentrics. There is a clear sequence of actions for tight closure. The hinges are first freed from the decorative dampers. Then the sash opens and the blocker is pressed. Then the top of the door is pushed back to get normal access to the cam. Then the screw rotates. If the desired level of pressure is reached, it remains only to carry out the final actions. Moving elements should be lubricated.Then the lock is pressed and the door returns to its original position. The greatest pressure is provided by the position of the eccentrics at the maximum level. After adjustment, the locking bolt is lowered, the parts are displaced and the fastening is tightened.
Difficulty closing
The most common problems are misalignment, subsidence, loose fit, difficulty turning the handle. In the worst cases, the door stops closing at all. If the situation is easier, and the canvas simply ceased to be firmly fixed in the opening, then the reason is exclusively of a technical nature. Most likely, you just 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 malfunctions are the unsuitability of fittings, the ingress of foreign objects into the door mechanism or a violation of the integrity of the structure. Less unpleasant than jamming the door, but more frequent negative points are the subsidence or skewing of the door and the inconvenience of turning the handle. If in the latter case, the cause is too sharp movements with the handle or sash, then the skew and subsidence are associated with excessive load on the axis of the door structure.
Hinge adjustment
Hinges are components of hinges and other fasteners. The integrated ball 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, 3 adjustment methods are applied - 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 provides for work with an adjustable screw. During manipulations with the tool, draw the web to the loop.The third method, frontal, involves adjustments on the counter opposite to the hinges. There may be joints of eccentrics. You can work with pliers, a wrench or other tools, it all depends on the specific case.
How to change the seal
First you need to choose and purchase a new one. As a rule, this is a plastic rubber tape. For plastic construction, a material of the appropriate shape will be required. These gaskets come in 2 types: for frames and sashes. The old gasket is easy to remove. First, a place is chosen where it can be picked up, and then with a sharp movement it breaks out of the groove. Next, we clean the groove from dust and dirt. In the clean groove, then insert the end of the new gum. We insert the pillow into the groove as a whole. Then we drag our fingers along the tape, pushing the pillow into the groove. Kantik will stay outside. He will take on the role of protection from drafts and street dust. At the same time, you can adjust the door. Installation of a sealant is also an opportunity to correct the door adjacency. In conjunction with the installation of a high-quality sealant, it is also worthwhile to deal with pressing the door, scrolling the bolts of the fabric clamp. This is especially true in the period before winter.
Door handle adjustment
Adjusting the knobs is one of the easiest manipulations. In everyday life, these types of malfunctions mainly occur, such as tight running and hanging out. The imbalance is corrected in the same way. First, the protective plate that covers the mount rotates 90 °. This insert must be moved carefully, as it is made of thin plastic. When gain access to the adjusting screws, 2 options are left. We tighten the screws more tightly if the problem is the crankiness of the handle. Conversely, weaken the fixation if the handle has a tight stroke. Then we put the plate in its original position and check the connection. If the backlash remains the same as originally, then there may be a crack in the case.In this case, you will need new accessories. If the door is double, then the halves are adjusted alternately.
How to adjust to winter
First of all, we check whether the sash is not sagging, as well as how it fits to the frame. Then you need to find out if it’s blowing out of gaps. This is checked with a regular sheet of paper. Then you should do the quality check of the fasteners. If necessary, replace the seal. However, the main aspect of door preparation in the winter / summer cycle is the clamp. Its effectiveness is determined by a cylindrical element - an eccentric. You need to adjust this part with a flat screwdriver or an Allen key, depending on the configuration. If the eccentric is smooth, then for rotation you will first need to pull the element away from the canvas. Maximum tightness is guaranteed with a hexagonal key No. 4. The mark on the eccentric should “look” towards the overlay, with which the canvas is pressed against the box. If this manipulation is carried out correctly, then even in a strong wind the probability of leakage of cold air will be minimal.
Door adjustment for sagging
If the edges of the door cling to the rack of the door frame - this signals 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 defect correction will be to adjust the gap between the looper assembly and the web. This process is somewhat similar to the alignment of the sashes in the windows. Eliminate the skew horizontal setting, allowing you to shift the canvas left and right. The first step is to find a horizontal adjustment screw in the lower hinge structure. The hole is located at the bottom of the hinge on the side of the door frame. By scrolling the screw, the canvas is brought closer or farther away from the loop. In the first case, the rotation is made clockwise, in the second - against. Then the possibility of free opening / closing the door is checked.The flap opens by 90 °, and if everything is in order, then the position is also regulated through the upper loop. Usually enough 1-2 turns of the key.
What to do so that plastic doors are less likely to need adjustment
There are several ways to facilitate the functioning of doors:
It is impossible to completely protect the door from exposure, as well as to do without alignment. However, using the above methods, repair and frequent regulation can be avoided. The experience of many people shows that some problems can be prevented. You must be aware of the importance of choosing loops. The latter are intended for structures where the load is approximately 80 or 160 kilograms. The number of loops also matters, however, not always. These elements are calculated on average for 200 thousand openings / closures. In any case, it is recommended to observe a certain margin of safety. Reliable protection against door sagging is a micro-lift. It consists of a bar mounted 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. Rubber seals will reduce the impact of strong winds and drafts.
Features of plastic entrance doors
Plastic input systems are manufactured using metal-plastic profiles with separate air chambers and stiffeners. Profiles are made either only of plastic, or using fittings. To increase the strength of the structure, the frame elements are connected with metal mortgages.The shape of the frame structure, as well as the entire product, is the most diverse - trapezoidal, rectangular, arched, etc. Special plastic crossbars, high-security locks and power loops are mounted on the plastic entrance doors. A multilateral locking mechanism is provided for maximum density. A plastic door of any configuration consists of elements such as door leaf, frame and hardware. Unlike other types of doors, metal-plastic ones can have a box made of an integral metal profile.
The closer - an obligatory element of accessories
They differ in the type of installation:
And the principle of action:
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 door 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 various options for this hardware are very different - by the closing mechanism, location and installation method. In 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, while the floor mounted on the sash and on the floor. The latter subtype is suitable for both single-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 closer
Adjusting the door closer affects the overall closing speed of the door. It is better to reduce it for interior rooms, and increase it for entrance rooms, but much depends on the specific situation. With the help of a closer control, the speed of sobbling (pressing the door to the frame) and the intermediate stroke are regulated.In the first case, we are talking about prioritization: to make the movement fast or slow it down to relieve excess load on the door frame. In the second option, thanks to the setting, it is possible to arrange the possibility of several people passing at the same time. It is not difficult to configure the closer, because it has a special screw. The closing speed of the door decreases if you turn it clockwise. If the speed has changed too much, the bolt is returned to an intermediate position between the current and the initial one and adjusted again. Screws must not be loosened more than 2 turns. To adjust the shutdown, the adjustment is made for 15-20 cm from the frame. The control of the third adjusting screw determines the intermediate speed.
Conclusion
Those wishing to purchase a door should not save on materials, fittings and design configurations. After all, sometime it will be displayed on the key functions of the door. When a defect has already been discovered, you should seek warranty service. However, if the situation is not serious or the warranty has expired, then you can eliminate the shortcomings alone. Most often, problems arise such as sagging of the canvas, its displacement to the hinges or stand with a reciprocal level, the difficulty of the door when closing, a decrease in tightness and imbalance of accessories. 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 start of winter and a few months before the summer. You need to change the adjacency of the parts of the box. If in the process of setting up door mechanisms there are any difficulties, you should immediately seek qualified help.