Adjustment of PVC windows with your own hands

Adjustment of windows P BX of with their hands is possible only after studying the fundamentals of their design, the principles of operation of the internal mechanical system and subject to knowledge of the rules of this technological process.

PVC windows have gained a very wide popularity, because they are easy to operate, unpretentious in their care, they create comfortable conditions of silence and warmth in the house or apartment. They do not require painting or application of putty or putty , but minimal maintenance of them after all is necessary.

Windows will last longer if they are lubricated in time, and if necessary, still and carry out preventive adjustments of their individual elements. To be able to deal with all maintenance or minor repair work yourself, you need to know the procedure for performing some manipulations and have the tools required for this .

Tools for operation

It is necessary to start the adjustment process with the preparation of the necessary tools. Standard set for these events:

• Hexagon key, having a size of 4 mm. The easiest way, if it is not in the home arsenal, is to buy such a key in the furniture hardware store: costs it - penny , and there are a lot of benefits from it.
• Screwdriver with a set of bits. Most often in the process of adjustment, cross-shaped views of the bit-bits with TX are marked. and T.
• for is a simple simple screwdriver that has a size of 3 - 4 mm ;
• For lubrication, a special WD-40 aerosol or conventional machine oil is required, which is used for sewing machines.
• Pliers.

The main adjusting tool is still the hexagon, which is mainly used for furniture assembly, so the name "furniture" was fixed after it. Crossheads on the screwdriver and the same type screwdrivers are useful for working with bolts, which fastens to the profile of almost all the hardware elements. When adjusting the sliding window options, is adjusted to the distance of the roller carriages, which are the fastening for the movable leaf.

Pliers are required as an auxiliary tool nt pr and the need to disassemble some parts.

Adjustment of mechanisms

Adjustment of fittings is required mainly in some units with movable elements, which sometimes cause malfunctions or breakdowns. It is better to entrust the replacement of fittings to qualified masters, and you can try to solve minor problems yourself. Spare parts for the window system can be purchased from the same manufacturers that are engaged in the assembly of the double-glazed windows.

To solve specific problems, it is worthwhile to consider the various problems that arise when using PVC windows, as well as preventative measures that will help to maintain the system longer. The most common problems include the following:

• The appearance of sagging doors and windows.
• Difficult procedure for doors or windows.
• Broken tightness( the appearance of slots) of the double-glazed windows with the door closed.
• Difficulty when moving a window from one mode to another.
• The need to replace individual hardware components when they are heavily worn or damaged.
• Loosening of door or window handles.
• Jamming of the handles in any position.
• Need to replace one handle with another, for example having a fuse or built-in lock. This option is established for security reasons, if there are small children among the residents of the house( apartment).

The basic adjustment points of the window machinery system are:

- horizontal flaps;

- vertical flaps;

- window window press;

- the bottom corner of the window horizontally;

Rotating this screw, you can achieve greater pressure or lowering the lower corner of the sash to the frame or from the of the .

By moving the key installed in the desired node, depending on the direction in which it turns, the leaf will gradually move.

Video: Adjusting the upper loop of the plastic window

Moving the flap, turning the key in one or half turn of the screw, you need to close the each time and to open the window frame, checking the for its job. If necessary, turn the screw a little back. It is recommended to shift it gradually by one or two millimeters, so as not to spoil one of the mechanisms of the system accidentally.

In addition, the adjustments are also applied to the fasteners, which are held on bolts with cross-shaped splines. Therefore, for this process, you will need the appropriate screwdriver, which is sometimes used together with a hexagon. Tools help to tighten or loosen, move one of the elements slightly. So, for example, thus adjusts :

• window clip. Pins, the shift of which will help to strengthen or weaken the clamping force of the leaf. This process ss pr is carried out by moving the double-glazed windows to winter or summer mode.

Video: adjusting the level of the clip of the window flaps

• System of "scissors".
• Fastening of the upper and lower canopy.

• Magnetic latch on the balcony door.

Video: adjustment of the lower hinge of the PVC window

Adjustment or replacement of the handles

Adjustment or reinstallation of the handle may be required in different situations that may occur during the operation of even the best quality double-glazed windows.

1. For example, a handle on a door or window may become unstable over time, and if it does not solve this problem immediately, it can jam, and then will be more difficult to solve for . As this problem in the initial stage is solved quite easily - its can be called the simplest operation of all the adjustment operations.

To eliminate this drawback, you need a cross screwdriver , which tightens the fasteners. Any handle on the double-glazed windows is installed on the masonry, which has a plastic top cover, under which are hidden fastening bolts. To get to them, the cover is rotated 90 degrees, and then tighten the bolts using a cross screwdriver .The lid turns easily enough, so do not use the with its with the screwdriver or another sharp tool. This can damage the plastic frame or the lid itself, and further its will be difficult to close or open.

2. Another case that will require intervention in the mechanism - is a replacement of the handle on a more perfect model with a fuse.

This precaution is necessary in the event that the small child resides in the apartment, which with 's ease can open the usual double-glazed handle. This is extremely dangerous if the apartment is above the ground floor. The protective mechanism installed on the handle will not allow this.

Carrying out the process of reinstalling this element is also quite simple. As in the first situation, the on the masonry turns the top cover, which opens the fasteners. Then the bolts are unscrewed, the handle slightly swings from the side of the to the side of the and is extracted.

Then, a new handle with a fuse is installed. It is important to install its in the same position as the previous one was installed. The fixation of the handle to the bolts is made, and the system is checked for operability. At the end of the decorative cover is put in place.

3. Another one is a fairly common situation for when the handle is difficult to rotate, or does not reach the required level with its rotation.

The solution to this - problem is a more complicated task, as this situation has several reasons.

• Perhaps the swivel mechanism of the handle requires cleaning and lubrication, if the window is operated for more than one year.
• It may be that the clamping mechanism is in an uncomfortable position or too tight, in which case it should be loosened. In this case, those processes that have already been mentioned above - are carried out by pintle adjustment, and the frame adjustment screws are adjusted on the spring loops.

4. It also happens that that the window can not be opened because of the that the jammed the handle in one position. From this situation, too, there is a way out. The reason for this phenomenon is the incorrect operation of the or failure of the lock, which does not allow the to change the position of the handle in the open position of the window. In order for the to correct the situation, it is necessary to manually release the locking lever and the handle will still freely rotate.

The lever is located on the accessible end face of the leaf and is a metal plate that, when opened, is placed under the by the angle from the sealing rubber and attached to the end so that it can move.

During this manipulation, it is not necessary to unscrew the bolts and remove the handle.

Lubrication of the mechanisms of the PVC window

Not many know, that the some unpleasant situations that lead to the need for adjustment, arise because the that the was not lubricated in time by the movable units and mechanisms of the window inside the frame.

If the PVC windows are operated for several years, especially the , if the is installed in houses located near roads with heavy traffic, the mechanisms are clogged with dust, which, mixed with grease, turns into mud. This substance not only makes it difficult for the flaps to move smoothly when they are opened, the as well as the handle turns. Such a "paste" has a pronounced abrasive effect, and means - the rubbing mechanisms quickly wear out, they begin to creak, and then the can even become unusable .In addition, rubber seals are damaged from the dust, ensuring the integrity of the insulating glass, and the windows lose their positive qualities, and means , their will have to change over time.

Therefore, periodic cleaning of the mechanisms and the replacement of grease in them, as well as the processing of rubber seals, are required so that they do not lose their elasticity. Such processing of all necessary units is carried out at least once a year, but it is better to carry out them immediately after the end of winter, and before the onset of the onset of cold weather.

For preventive measures, it is possible to use technical oils that are used to lubricate mobile mechanisms. For example, machine oil used for sewing machines may well come up. In addition, a lubricant made on a silicone base is sometimes used. Special products are also on sale for the processing of rubber seals and lubrication of moving mechanisms. They are produced in plastic bottles with lubricants convenient for lubrication, as well as in cylinders.

The machining process includes the following process steps:

• All the wings of the windows are opened and inspected.
• Then, with a soft cloth, all visible fittings are wiped, since fresh lubricant should be applied to on a dry and clean surface on the . To clean non- fabrics, brushes or a sponge are used.
• The next step of the is the application of lubricant formulations to the fasteners, latches , bolts, and the swivel mechanism of the handle.

• It is recommended to use the tool for lubrication, which is produced in cylinders, because by spraying the grease is able to penetrate into the most difficult corners of the mechanisms.
• If lubricant compositions are used from the bottles, then 2 - 4 drops must be applied to each part, and then the closing and should be opened, opening the casement and turning the handle to different positions.
• Rubber seals are treated with a specially formulated rubber compound that will support the of its in an elastic state, not allowing it to crack.
• It is not necessary to use oils for preventive maintenance that are not designed for maintenance of machinery, for example, vegetable or cosmetic.
• It is very important to carry out all lubrication procedures simultaneously - this moment will enhance the overall preventive effect.

If you do not forget to carry out lubrication on time, all the elements of the double-glazed windows will last for a long enough period of time.

Mechanisms in windows BX all ex rm pr are acti- vatedly identical, so the adjustment is carried out for the most part in the same way. The manufacturer of the purchased windows on the on its site usually gives the a description of its products and instruction on the of its operation. Therefore, this information can always be accessed if there are any difficulties.

Having prepared tools and lubricants, you can proceed to work that you need to do without haste, thoroughly understanding the design. If you approach the process responsibly, then you can do it yourself, and it will not take much time for .

Video: activities for the preparation of PVC windows for winter