Adjusting the hinges of plastic doors

The majority of the population in apartments or houses have plastic windows and doors. Over time, during operation, virtually every owner of the plastic door raises the question of how to adjust the mechanism of the balcony door.

Of course, you can call specialists who will quickly fix the problem and adjust the mechanism, but there is not always the option -come to the challenge immediately. Most often you have to wait a few days. Therefore, it is desirable to master these skills independently and if necessary, having a minimal set of tools, perform the adjustment of the plastic door hinges with your own hands.

About the plastic door

When the work is being done to install a new plastic door, the specialists must immediately perform the adjustment work. For a while, the door's work will not cause criticism, but over time, given that the door is heavy, it can "sit down" a little and it will shut badly.

Despite all the questions considered when buying a door, its excellent quality and a proven firm that will perform the installation of the door, it is advisable to be present at the commissioning works and make sure that you have really rendered such a service.

Once the adjustment of the plastic door hinges has been completed, the following should be noted:

1. The door frame must be firmly pressed against the box along the entire perimeter.
2. Check door mechanics: the door should open and close easily. If it opens or closes with effort, creaking, it means that the adjustment is not completed to the end.
3. To check the verticality of the door, you need to use the building level.
4. Open the door, but not completely, but to half, and look, it will open( close) it arbitrarily or not. This testing should be carried out under the condition of total absence of wind and draft. If the door is adjusted according to the rules, then it must remain immovable.

How to determine the density of the door clamping

This knowledge will help not only to check the work of specialists, but also to determine possible deviations in the mechanism.

If the door closes tight, or if you approach it, you feel a strong airflow, then this indicates that it's time to perform the adjustment.

To check if the door to the box is well pressed, you need to perform this test:

1. Take a piece of paper( do not add it!).
2. Lay a sheet between the door frame and the box.
3. Close the door.
4. Pull the edge of the sheet toward you, pull it out, paying attention to the force with which the paper is stretched.
5. Perform action around the entire perimeter of the door.

If the paper is removed easily in several sections, then the door is in good order. If somewhere you make an effort, it means that the tightness of the fit is broken.

The sagging of the door can be seen as follows: take an ordinary pencil and outline the open leaf around the perimeter. The lines should be parallel to the edge of the door box, if a deviation occurs - adjustment is necessary.

Identifying other

problems One of the most common problems with the input plastic door is:

• , the lower closure( part of it) clings the edge of the door frame( part of the threshold).This indicates the sagging of the sash, which bends under its own weight. This is due to the fact that the large mass of the door leaf is covered by a double-glazed window, and if a double-glazed window with a glass thickness of more than 4 millimeters is installed, the loops will weaken with time under the weight, and the door leaf will begin to shift;

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• folds the frame in the middle. The reason is the displacement of the lateral part of the valve due to weather conditions( temperature changes) or other factors. In most cases, this offset is eliminated by adjusting the hinges of the entrance plastic doors;
• leaf is pressed against the frame not tightly, and from under the gasket passes a stream of air. It is necessary to adjust the door clamp;
• loose handle.

Door adjustment

Before starting work and adjusting the plastic door hinges, it is necessary to purchase such tools:

• screwdriver: ordinary, flat and cross;
• hexagonal keys of different diameters;
• set of gaskets.

Adjust the sagging of the door. To clear this fault, the door leaf should be pointed upwards and slightly displaced to the hinge above. This is done as follows:

1. It is necessary to open the sash by turning the handle( but not for ventilation!).Using a hexagonal key( adjusting by 4 millimeters), rotate the screw in the end part of the leaf near the upper loop.
2. To pull the leaf, you need to perform one or two turns clockwise.
3. Close the sash.

1. Remove the protective cap from the bottom of the hinge. This is necessary in order to adjust the upper screw.
2. Turn the screw on the top of the hinge, lifting the flap up slightly. Twist it clockwise.
3. Check if the door leaf is loose. If it's tight, turn the hinges again.

Attention! The fittings of plastic doors can be made with hex keys or special, in the form of a "star".This nuance must be taken into account when working and, if possible, acquire such a key in advance.

Adjustment of grazing in the middle part. If the flap catches the frame in the middle of the door, then it must be moved to the hinges. First, you need to "pull" the flap down to the hinge, insert the key into the screw, located on the side and pull the flap.

If the actions do not solve the problem, then it is necessary to adjust the upper loop of the plastic door again. This will be enough to eliminate the clinging of the frame.

How to adjust the clamp. The force of pressing the door to the frame is carried out with the help of locking elements. They are located inside the leaf and have an eccentric shape. The trunnions must be adjusted with a special wrench and pliers.

It is enough to adjust the pressure of the door in winter and summer. And for the winter period it is necessary to establish a strong hold, and for the summer - weaker. Press the sash against the frame from the hinge side with the adjusting screws of the upper and lower door hinges.

Adjusting the hinges horizontally

The hinges for plastic doors are adjusted both horizontally and vertically. Consider the horizontal adjustment:

1. It is necessary to open the door and unscrew the screws from the upper loops( there are two of them).Unscrew the screws with a hex screwdriver( 3 millimeters).
2. Then close the door and remove the covers - underneath there are adjusting screws.
3. To avoid skewing the door, the long screw is twisted slightly higher in the upper loop than in the lower one.
4. To ensure a uniform shift of the door to the hinges or in the opposite direction, it is necessary to remove the lining from the hinge located on the bottom, tighten it and slightly loosen all the horizontal screws that are available in the hinges of the door.

In this photo you can see the location of the hinge with a decorative cover and hinges for plastic doors without a lining.

Vertical adjustment of hinges

Vertical adjustment is performed when the door needs to be raised or lowered. To understand how to adjust the plastic door vertically, you need to find a screw at the bottom of the loop for adjustment. It is located along the axis of the loop. By the way, some models of plastic doors, including the entrance doors, are equipped with a closed screw system. Such a screw can be hidden under the plug, which must first be removed.

In order to adjust the door, it is necessary to use a 5 mm hex screwdriver. By turning the screwdriver clockwise, the door needs to be raised slightly, and when the screwdriver rotates counter-clockwise - the door is lowered.

This photo shows the screw for adjusting the plastic door vertically.

The adjustment of the plastic door hinges can be seen on this video: