Repair of plastic windows yourself. The instruction on adjustment of accessories of windows of PVC

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Windows made of PVC( PVC), characterized by strong and reliable locking and looping mechanisms. Periodically, the mechanisms require adjustment and maintenance. After a while, they become blurred, wear out and require the adjustment or replacement of nodes. Whenever there is a minor trouble to call a master for the adjustment of PVC windows - it is expensive. Many problems can be fixed by yourself.

Contents

  • Tools for adjusting PVC windows
  • Basic knots for adjusting windows from metal plastic
  • Replacement of rubber sealing gaskets on PVC windows
  • Adjustment of the clamping mechanism of window shroud
  • Adjustment when mashing the edge of the frame window frame
  • Troubleshooting window handles
    • Suspension of the windowed handle
    • Replacement of the unusable handle of the
    • window. The handle closes not up to the end, or it is not properly closed.
    • Repair of the jammed handle

In cases where it is necessarymo parched replace the gasket, adjust the knob or a binding tightly closing the transom, it is possible to carry out adjustment of the PVC windows with their hands. It is important to know the basic adjustment points and have a minimum set of tools. Precise adjustment of the accessories of PVC windows or replacement of the unit will take very little time.

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Tools for adjusting PVC windows

  1. The main working tool for adjusting PVC windows will be a hexagonal adjustment key number 4. There are two versions of its execution "G" and "Z", any of the modifications will work for work. Screwdriver with a set of bits. The bits asterisk( marking Т, ТХ) are suitable.
  2. Pliers, machine oil or aerosol type WD-40.

Basic knots for setting windows from metal-plastic

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Replacement of rubber sealing gaskets on PVC windows

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  1. Rubber gaskets need to be changed over time. There is a natural mechanical wear and drying of rubber under the influence of temperature changes and atmospheric phenomena. Rubber gaskets not only dry out, but also significantly shrink. This occurs when the window is in a compressed state for a long time.
  2. The replacement is simple. Use a flat screwdriver to prick an old rubber seal and remove it.
  3. Insert the new seal into the loose longitudinal slot along the perimeter of the window. It is important to bear in mind that rubber is usually stretch. The seal is inserted evenly and tightly into the longitudinal groove.

Adjustment of the clamping mechanism of the window shroud

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  1. As a rule, it is desirable to adjust the clamping mechanism twice a year in spring and autumn. This is due to the influence of the ambient temperature on polyvinyl chloride. For the adjustment of PVC windows, the instruction is not complicated.
  2. On the front part of the transom, there are prominent oval-shaped eccentrics that are located in the slots of the plugs and are called trunnions. The mechanism provides reciprocal hooks, which are activated by turning the handle.
  3. To reduce the density of the window pressing, the eccentric is turned to the outside, and to amplify - vice versa, to the inner one. To adjust, depending on the manufacturer slot for a slotted screwdriver, or the ability to turn the pin with pliers.
  4. If there is any difficulty during the adjustment of the clamping mechanism, loosen the fastening mechanism. This can be done by loosening the two bolts with the hexagonal wrench No. 4.

Setting when the edge of the window frame sash is mashed

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  1. Such problems arise when the reinforcement of the mechanism is loosened. There is nothing terrible in this and everything is easily fixable. Manually put the transom into the correct position.
  2. The lower canopy and the upper "scissors" system have adjusting bolts, under the hex key, for adjustment and fixing.
  3. For height adjustment, the lower canopy is used. The protective cap is removed and the adjustment is made with a hexagon key. Clockwise, the adjustment is up, counter-clockwise downwards.
  4. For adjusting the window horizontally, a bolt is installed in the lower part of the canopy. A tuning bolt is located parallel to the window and has two outlets for adjustment. You can get to it from the side of the sash or the slope of the window. Smoothly scrolling the adjusting bolt, the sash of the window moves to the right or to the left.

Fixing problems with window handles

Suspension of the windowed handle

This is the simplest operation. Under the handle is a decorative, rectangular plate. It needs to be turned 90 ° in any direction. In the opened socket there are two fixing screws for a cross-head screwdriver. They only need to be tightened.

Replacing the unusable handle of the

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  1. window To remove and replace the broken or damaged handle, it is enough to unscrew the screws with a screwdriver and the handle can easily be removed.
  2. For replacement, it is important to purchase a similar pen. It can be bought in a construction shop or from a company engaged in installing metal-plastic windows.

Handle does not close fully or is not properly closed

  1. Remove the safety valve and loosen the fixing screws. The lower screw is fastening, and the upper screw is adjusting. Lower the screw slightly, adjust the handle with the upper screw.
  2. If this does not help, the possible cause is dust ingress or the need for lubrication. To do this, disassemble the handle, clean the mechanism and lubricate the working surfaces with a thin layer of engine oil. You can use deep penetration grease type WD-40.

Repair of the jammed handle

  1. There is a situation when the window handle sticks. This happens in the event that the locking interlocks fail. To unlock the jammed handle, simply release the lock lever and release the handle.
  2. The lock lever is located on the side of the window leaf on the side of the handle. According to the design of the design, there are two types of locking stopper in the form of a plate or tongue. When the leaf is open, it is at an angle in the area of ​​the sealing rubber band.

For a more detailed and intuitive description of the adjustment of PVC windows, see the video at the end of the article. Doing self-repair and adjustment of PVC windows with knowledge of some of the nuances is not difficult.

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