Many owners of plastic from time to time face such a problem: how to adjust a plastic balcony door. In this case, the structure may not close tightly, the handle or hinges become loose. The process of regulating the door device is not complicated. You can twist and fix the fittings in a few minutes.

It is practical and convenient to arrange an exit to the balcony with plastic structures.

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Features of the design of the balcony door

PVC products are a suitable option for. Such constructions are characterized by resistance to temperature fluctuations and influence. Such products are lightweight and do not become a burden for exposure to moisture and temperature extremes. When creating plastic doors, the same profile is used as when installing.

Plastic products have certain advantages:

• thanks to the multi-chamber profile, they perfectly retain heat and are distinguished by good;
• are immune to any manifestations of the external environment;
• are environmentally friendly and durable;
• characterized by unpretentious care.

Most often, a glass top and a plastic bottom are used for balcony structures. If there is a solid frame, the door is made using triple glazing. This allows you to create a stained glass design and enhance the natural.

The following design options are popular:

• sliding models that move using a groove system. When installing them, it is required to observe tightness. Also, installation is carried out on;

• with one and two sashes, which are equipped with hinged locking fittings. This requires adjustment of the hinges;

• double structures with impost. In this model, the doors open, but an insert is placed between them - an impost;
• The shtulp version consists of two parts. In this case, one is fixed in one place.

Fittings are of great importance. It allows you to make the clamp tighter. The fittings are divided into internal and external. Internal elements are no different from. Interior includes pivot door handles, balcony latches, decorative trims and stationary handles.

Useful information! The most important step is the installation of the door frame. It is installed with precise definition of vertical and horizontal directions. Then the structure is fixed with self-tapping screws and anchor bolts.

How to adjust a plastic balcony door: ways

Most of the owners of balconies are concerned about the question: how to adjust a plastic balcony door. You can configure the device yourself, which allows you to:

• use adjusters to remove sagging canvases;
• remove shifts in any direction;
• adjust the pressure;
• place a plate for the ventilation regulator under the handle;
• lubricate all moving parts.

A special oil composition is used as a lubricant, and you will also need a brush or cotton swab.

Some of the door customization techniques are presented in the table:

Image	Adjustment methods
	Buttonhole adjustment.
	Setting the position of the pins.
	Adjustment methods using a hex key
	Pressure regulation.
	Features of setting the end part of the balcony block
	Clamp setting.
	Upper and lower hinge adjustment diagram.

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It is possible to cope with this task without referring to a specialist. We have collected everything you need to know about the regulation features of these structures in this material.

The main problems of plastic doors

If the balcony plastic door does not close tightly, then this is easily corrected. You may encounter certain problems:

• the bottom of the panel rubs against the plastic threshold when opening. This occurs due to the subsidence of the structure, which manifests itself in the summer with frequent opening of the sash, as well as with a heavy double-glazed window;
• in the middle of the leaf, the sash touches the frame element, due to temperature jumps and drafts;
• the blade does not adhere sufficiently to the frame, and cold air is drawn from under the sealing material. This happens when there is insufficient pressure to the frame;
• if you often open and close the sash, then the handle begins to wobble. In this case, manipulations are done so that the handle stops wobbling in the nest.

Adjustment of the pressure of the balcony plastic door is made with a hex key. For work, you will need a flat and sacral screwdriver, tape measures and plastic spacers.

Before setting up the design, it is worth deciding on the type of problem. Most often, difficulties occur when opening and closing canvases, with distortions, with blowing and with moving the handles. If the curtain falls down or the door is difficult to close, then an adjustment of a separate part of the fittings is performed or a complete adjustment of all mechanisms is carried out.

A piece of paper is used to find out if it needs repair. They put him on the frame and close the door. In those places where the sheet can be pulled out without problems, the canvas is not tightly pressed against the box. To identify distortions, the canvas should be circled in the closed state, and then the sash opens and the lines are checked against the frame.

How to properly adjust plastic balcony doors yourself: video

It is not difficult to do the adjustment of plastic balcony doors on your own; special instructions will help with this.

Handle adjustment features

The following problems often occur:

• the handle does not turn completely or is tight. If the setting does not help, then it is necessary to replace;
• if the handle is loose, then the pad at the base of the handle rotates 90 degrees and the two screws are tightened, which are hidden behind it. A Phillips screwdriver is used for this.

Replacing the seal

If the door is skewed, then it is often deformed. In such a case, its with the same section configuration. The old material is removed from the groove using a screwdriver. Then the surface of the groove is cleaned of glue particles and dirt. When installing a new seal, you need to check that it is tightened. Before laying, the groove is coated with glue. This must be done in the areas where the ends of the seal will be placed.

Useful information! For high-quality door operation, it can be equipped with an opening limiter and a microlift, which prevents sagging. The stopper prevents the loops from loosening.

What to do when sagging?

Many are interested in knowing how to adjust plastic balcony doors when subsiding. To carry out repairs, the canvas should be taken higher and moved to the loop in the upper part. Then a certain sequence of actions is performed:

• the leaf opens in a swing position;
• using a hex wrench, turn the screw next to the hinge. Then several turns are made to the right side;
• to get to the screw element, you need to remove the decorative caps;
• the screw turns clockwise and the door structure rises;
• freedom of movement is checked.

Useful information! Fitting systems can be suitable not only for a hexagon, but also for an asterisk.

Adjustment when touching the middle

If the balcony plastic door does not close well, then the adjustment is performed, which can be seen in the video. When clinging to a section of the web in the middle, the sash moves closer to the hinges:

• the sash is retracted to the lower hinge, and then the key is inserted into the side screw and the canvas is pulled to the direction of the hinge;
• then the same manipulations are carried out for the upper loop.

How do I adjust the pressure?

A similar work is carried out using locking products in the form of eccentrics. They need to be moved with pliers. To make the setting more effective, you need to study the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

The setting is done several times a year. In the summer, the clamp should be weaker, and more dense. In this case, you need to know how to adjust the plastic balcony doors for the winter.

The adjustment is as follows:

• the decorative cap is removed;
• at the bottom of the canopy there is a screw, with the help of which the clamping force changes;
• to change the clamp at the top, you need to adjust the screw itself;
• the leaf is swung open and held by the blocker;
• the hexagon is installed in the eccentric and turns in the desired direction;
• then the blocker is pressed against the seal, and the sash is placed in place;
• eccentrics are installed in the place where the maximum pressure is performed. At the same time, the fastening bolt is slightly loosened, and then shifted to the desired position.

Helpful advice! For better performance of the structure, it is recommended to use machine oil to lubricate the fittings.

Features of adjustment with conventional fittings

It is very easy to decide: how to set up a plastic balcony door if the fittings are standard.

To adjust the door, you need:

• remove decorative details from awnings;
• using a hex key, the screw is unscrewed on the back side;
• then manipulations are made with a long horizontal screw. For example, so that the sash does not cling to the upper part of the frame, you need to lower the upper screws and the canvas to lower;
• to check the structure, several turns are made.

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The master who installs the plastic balcony door must immediately carry out the initial adjustment. Taking the door leaf into operation, you need to check how smoothly it is installed, whether it is easy to open and close. There should be no drafts when the doors are closed.

Over time, the door wears out, the mechanism loses its elasticity or weakens, which affects the performance of the doors. You can solve the problem by calling a special wizard or adjust the plastic balcony door yourself. We will consider how to do this in our article.

It is necessary to regulate a plastic balcony door in several cases:

• When the web sags under its own weight. This is the most popular problem with PVC doors. But this can happen for another reason, if there is a subsidence of the building in which it is installed. This phenomenon is manifested in the grazing of the lower part of the leaf over the edge of the door frame threshold, as well as the appearance of a gap in the upper corner of the leaf. Sagging occurs due to the large weight of the glass unit, which takes up most of the canvas. And if a double-glazed window is also installed, then the loops of such a canvas fail much faster, while displacing the sash.
• The displacement of the door leaf also occurs due to temperature changes, which significantly affect the quality of the plastic. A sign of door displacement, the sash clings to the frame in its middle part, or it fits too tightly.
• Loose pressing of the door leaf to the frame, accompanied by drafts or simply the passage of cold into the room. This phenomenon can occur for two reasons, it is the failure of the sealing gum or the weakening of the locking elements that need constant adjustment.
• The loose position of the handle in the socket is also a reason for adjustment. This is due to prolonged use of the door leaf or poor-quality adjustment during its installation. This phenomenon can be caused by hardware breakdown due to improper use or poor quality material.
• The latch system does not work, which performs the function of temporarily fixing the door leaf in the closed state. There may be several reasons for this: incorrect installation of the latch, displacement of the door leaf, sagging of the leaf under its own weight or due to the settlement of the building.

Important! If the sagging of the door leaf is not removed in time, the glass unit may crack, which will entail large financial costs.

How to adjust a balcony door before winter

A plastic balcony door can lose its original settings over time, which will entail certain problems. So, preparing for winter, it is necessary to adjust the door in such a way that its opening and closing is easy and without hindrance. This will prevent cold air from blowing into the apartment.

Stages of setting up the door before winter:

Check the door for the quality of the rubber seals. If defects are found, they must be replaced. This requires:

• Purchase a sealing gum similar to the previous one.
• Using the tools at hand, remove the old seal.
• Clean the surface.
• Insert the new seal into the special groove. When installing a new elastic band, pay attention that it should not stretch, otherwise the pressure of the web will be loose.
• Cut the seal in the corners of the frame, additionally fixing it with special glue.
• It remains to check the new seal for adherence to the door frame. If the installation was carried out correctly, the door will close easily without clinging to anything. A good indicator is also the absence of drafts.

The next step in preparing the door is to check its tightness to the frame. To do this, just take a sheet of paper and place it between the door frame and the door. Having closed it with a latch, you need to pull the sheet and try to pull it out. If the sheet came out easily, the tightness of the door clamping is low; when pulling the sheet with force, it means that the tightness is normal.

If the sash is loose, it is necessary to adjust the locking elements.

• Next, the door block is checked for sash misalignment. Basically, this can be determined by the difficult closing and opening of the canvas. If there is a mechanical latch, if the door is skewed, the tongue will find it difficult to fall into the groove on the fixing panel. If deviations are found, they must be eliminated immediately.

How to adjust the pressure of a plastic balcony door

Before adjusting the clamping of the sash to the frame, it is necessary to make sure that the reason for the poor fit lies precisely in the locking elements, and not in the deformation of the sealing gum. Sometimes the reason for a weak hold-down is a sash shift or hardware breakage.

The pressure setting technology depends on the brand of the used fittings. But since in most cases the doors are equipped with elements such as eccentrics, the adjustment technology consists of the following steps:

• The adjustment is done with a small 3–4 mm Allen key. Having inserted it into the hole located in the center of the eccentric, you need to turn the key clockwise. The turn of the key should not exceed a few millimeters. If the adjustment is made to loosen the pressure, the rotation is counterclockwise.
• When equipping the door structure with trunnions, instead of eccentrics, they can be rotated using ordinary pliers. A guideline for correct adjustment is the following location of the trunnions:
• with a parallel arrangement of the element to the profile, the pressure will be minimal;
• with a perpendicular arrangement, the pressure will be maximum.

At the end of the adjustment, it is necessary to check the door leaf for fit, using paper or newspaper for this. The check is carried out in three places, top, middle and bottom.

It is also necessary to take into account the moment that when making the adjustment for the first time, you do not need to set the door to the maximum mode, since the rubber bands will dry out quickly. As a result, having made a relaxation for the summer season, when switching back to the winter period, there will no longer be a normal fit and the seal itself will have to be changed.

Important! When adjusting the clamping elements, make sure that they are all in the same position.

How to adjust the door if it sags

Sagging of the door leaf is one of the most common problems, since in the summer, in most cases, the door is open and under its weight it gradually begins to sag.

How to determine if a door sag has occurred:

• Standing on the back of the door and closing it, you need to outline it around the perimeter, using the trap as a ruler. After opening the sash, examine the resulting distance from the line to its edge. If it is the same on all sides, there is no need for adjustment, in case of deviations, adjustment is required.
• The door in the open position, with the normal position of the curtain, should not be opened or closed randomly. But you need to take into account the moment that when performing this test, there should be no drafts or wind.

Stages of adjusting the loops when the web sags

• The protective covers are removed from the hinges. To do this, by opening the door to the maximum distance, the fixing screw is unscrewed. Basically, a 3 mm hexagon is used for this. Then you need to carefully remove the covers.
• Elimination of the sash sagging problem begins with the hinge located at the very bottom, using the same hexagon in the work. By inserting it into the key hole located in the upper end part of the hinge, the bolt is tightened by 2-3 turns, clockwise.
• The tightening of the upper hinge bolt is carried out in the same way.
• At the end of the adjustment, the doors are checked for even and easy closing. If it still clings, tighten the bolts on the side of the hinge.
• The pull-up is carried out according to the same principle, first the upper, then the lower loop.
• Further, decorative elements are installed to hide the hinges.

Advice! Before putting decorative overlays, hinges, as a preventive measure, it is advisable to lubricate with inorganic grease.

How to adjust the latch on plastic doors

The latch adjustment process is performed in several cases:

• When weakening the action of the mechanism.
• If the device does not match the fixing plate.
• Adjustment methods:
• In the event of a mismatch between the ball mechanism and the groove, the fixing bar is repositioned, having previously completed the marking.
• If the tongue does not fall into the groove, the fixing bar can also be moved by loosening the hardware. Thanks to the elongated mounting holes, the bar can move freely. Now you need to set it in the required position, tighten the screws.
• To strengthen the action of the mechanism, it is necessary to perform the following measures:
• remove the mechanism from the door leaf;
• from the back of the mechanism, unscrew the spring fastening nut;
• pulling out the spring, you need to stretch it a little. If necessary, you can place a small washer under it.
• tighten the fastener.
• In the case of using a non-separable mechanism, with holes on the sides, it is necessary to compress the spring a little with a thin screwdriver and insert a small washer under its base.
• When using magnetic latches, the main reason for their failure is demagnetization, but in this case the adjustment will not help, a complete replacement of the mechanism is necessary.
• If the latch is loose, or vice versa, it becomes tight, then it is recommended to debug the mechanism using a 4 mm hexagon. In the end part of the locking mechanism there is a special screw for it, and they need to tighten or loosen the latches.

How the handle of a plastic door is adjusted

Adjustment of door handles is carried out in the event that they are out of order or simply loosened, interfering with the normal operation of the door structure. To adjust it, you need to carry out the following actions:

• Find a plastic plug at its base that needs to be rotated 90 degrees.
• The screws under the cover should be tightened well using a screwdriver.
• If this does not help, then the reason for the loosening of the handle is most likely its deformation. To eliminate the breakage, it is recommended to replace the handle with a new one.

What to do to ensure that door adjustments are required as little as possible

The need to adjust plastic structures arises for several reasons, so by eliminating them, you can avoid the debugging process. To do this, you should adhere to our recommendations:

• When choosing a plastic door structure, you need to pay attention to the weight characteristics of the door leaves. Basically, the fittings are designed for a weight of up to 130 kg, which is quite enough for most door structures.
• The fittings should be of proven manufacturers and of the best quality. Only she can guarantee long-term operation without breaking it.
• After installing the door plastic block, the master must adjust all the necessary parameters.
• To prevent the sash from sagging under its own weight, it is recommended to immediately install special expansion joints. Such a device is especially necessary when installing double-glazed windows with large dimensions and weight.
• A special tire will help prevent the door from sticking. This device acts as an additional support for the sash.

Summing up, we can say that the adjustment of plastic balcony doors is required to prevent serious damage to the door structure, as well as to exclude the blowing of cold air. The plastic door should fit snugly to the frame, open and close without much effort, and at the same time not clinging to anything. Setting up the door can be done with your own hands, spending a little time and effort on it.

To prevent drafts and changes in temperature inside the room, a balcony latch is installed on the balcony door, which helps prevent outside air from entering the living space. Indeed, outside, most often, it is much colder or hotter than the optimal room temperature. There are several types of latches, they differ both in the principle of operation and in the materials from which they are made. Installation does not require special knowledge and skills, but the easiest way is to install a magnetic latch.

Varieties

There are two types of latches on the door - mechanical and magnetic, and various modifications have not been invented. The most common and successful performances will now be discussed.

• Magnetic latches

An excellent option, since a balcony latch of this type has all the possible advantages: the maximum possible noiselessness in operation, ease of installation and operation, a much longer service life, unlike other types of this hardware. The action of a magnetic latch is based on the adhesion of a metal plate attached to the door to a strong magnet attached to the jamb of the doorway.

When the parts of the mechanism come together, the door itself is attracted and tightly closed, while there is no need to create additional force, as with mechanical types of locks. True, there is a small drawback in that it is impossible to adjust the strength of the magnetic door hitch, sometimes it is not enough, which is easy to fix by installing another magnetic latch.

The magnetic latch is very easy to install

• Mechanical latches

There are different types, first of all, this is a division into plastic and metal, as well as roller, ball, file and so on.

The plastic ones are the cheapest, but they also show themselves the worst in operation, they have a short service life, jamming is possible or, conversely, most often, the weakness of the coupling.

Roller, metal is a more reliable option, they all consist of the same two parts, a fixing plate and a movable roller, which rotates on its axis and is fixed in the plate. Of the mechanical options, it is optimal, it has the ability to slightly adjust the rigidity of the hitch, while being more durable than other types of mechanical locks. Ball, differ from roller in that the ball is most often less secured in its grooves and therefore its service life is shorter.

Fala latches are distinguished by the most reliable fixation, no wind will open such a latch, it is advisable to use it in wooden balcony doors. When applied on plastic doors, it is worth considering that you will also have to make a through handle.

A mechanical latch is the safest option

Installation

It is advisable to install any latches in the immediate vicinity of the height of the door handle, since then you will not have to resort to additional pressure on the door at the place where the holder is installed.

Plastic doors are usually already supplied with a latch and therefore, when installing / buying a door, immediately choose the desired balcony latch.

If there is already a door, then installation is also not difficult:

1. Remove the closest screw to the door handle on the back of the door.
2. Screw the additional part of the lock (roller or holder strip) there, while it is worth picking up a screw longer than the one that was unscrewed earlier in order to securely fix the fittings.
3. Close the door, mark with a pencil on the door frame the place for the second part of the locking mechanism
4. Screw the second part (holder or magnet) into the grooves of the jamb, exactly according to the mark.

If the old hardware fails, you will have to dismantle it and install a new one according to the plan.

The installation of magnetic locks is simpler, they do not need special accuracy as for mechanical locks, since the plate will in any case be attracted to the magnet, however, with a completely ugly installation, the magnet will attract much worse.

The latch on the balcony of the mechanical principle of operation requires an exact match of the fixing plate and the hitch mechanism itself. It is also worth noting that the reliability of a mechanical latch is much greater than that of a magnetic one. When installing such a latch on a plastic door, certain difficulties may arise. Also, when fastening, you should pay attention to the screws used - they should not protrude from their nests, as this will lead to jamming and the inability to use the door in normal mode.

There are some differences when installing fittings on wooden bases:

1. Old wooden doors with outdated non-working fittings are often used, so you will have to remove the old parts of the locking mechanisms.
2. Ball and roller latches will have to be recessed into the door leaf also closer to the door handle. To do this, a sample is made in the tree for the latch (its main part) and securely screwed to the door with screws.
3. Precisely marking the place for the additional part on the door frame, if necessary, make a selection in the frame for the fixing plate and fasten it with screws.

When installing magnetic locks on wooden doors, it makes no difference what will be on the door, a magnet or a plate, it all depends on the desire of the master and the specific situation.

For the comfort of using any kind and type of mechanisms, it is imperative to install the so-called smoker's handle on the outer side of the door, so that it is convenient to close the door behind you and open it. A very handy thing! Just a piece of plastic and a couple of self-tapping screws, and so many pluses.

It is important to choose and install the latch on the balcony correctly

Malfunctions and combating them

Basically, this paragraph refers to mechanical types of latches. So often you have to tighten the spring on roller or ball mechanisms. If the door is beveled or sagged in mechanical devices, you will have to turn the fixing plate, otherwise the ball or roller will not be able to enter its groove.

In order to enhance the action of the mechanical mechanism, you will have to pull it out of the door, unscrew the spring fastening nut on the back side. Then, either by pulling out the spring, stretch it slightly, or place a nut or washer of a suitable size under it. Then screw the plug back into place. Often come across mechanisms without a fastening nut, but with slots on the sides of the spring. In this case, you will have to compress the spring with a screwdriver, and put a nut or washer under its base.

Magnetic latches do not require repair, the only failure may be damage to the magnet or its demagnetization, but in these cases you will have to change the latch.

Any mechanism during operation can fail, even if it is regularly properly looked after, checking its technical condition. Door fittings are no exception, as they are particularly demanding in terms of maintenance. Therefore, the problem when the plastic door to the balcony does not close is known to every second apartment owner.

Causes of the defect

To overcome a particular problem, it is not enough to eliminate its consequences. It is important to identify the root cause, get rid of it, then this nuisance will no longer bother you.

Any mechanism requires adjustment: if your door is under warranty, you have the right to contact the manufacturer, and the company or store will send a regulator to you. However, if you purchased the structure for a long time and are faced with the fact that the plastic balcony door does not close well, it does not hurt to know how to adjust it, since hiring a master is often quite expensive and does not make much sense, since an amateur can also cope with this task.

In order to set up the door, you will need to spend about 20 minutes, maximum - half an hour, considering that this is the first time you are doing this operation. Having figured out how to set up the door, you do not have to plug the cracks with something to keep from blowing out, or make efforts to close the structure.

Clamping mechanism adjustment.

By replacing the old door with a plastic structure, you will only get rid of drafts for a while. In order for the problem not to recur, it is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the hinges and how the canvas adheres to the box.

If it does not close well, of course, it will need adjustment, but first you need to identify the reason why the door does not close. Most often this happens due to the fault of the eccentric: it may be in the wrong position. From the factory, this element can be in a neutral, summer or winter position. Accordingly, if its position has not changed in the coming season, the door may begin to close incorrectly.

If you checked the eccentric and it was in the right place, you should look for another reason. A draft may appear if the seal has become unusable or in some place the door leaf does not fit tightly. You can determine this place by holding a candle or a match at some distance to the junction of the door and the box: if the flame begins to deviate, then there is a gap in this place.

A worn or damaged seal is a common cause of problems with a plastic balcony door.

You can check if the door is firmly pressed with a piece of paper. To do this, it is placed between the opening itself and the canvas. When closing the door, the paper should remain in place and difficult to pull out. If the sheet comes out on its own or leaves the place easily, the door needs to be adjusted. This method requires some skill, so it may not seem the most convenient.

If it doesn't close , do not try to close it by force. This may damage the structure and you will have to repair the product.

What does it take to adjust the hinges?

A fairly simple set of tools is required for adjustment. You will need the following items:

• L-shaped hexagon.
• Two screwdrivers - regular and Phillips.
• Building level.
• Pliers.

Most manufacturers are regulated on the same principle, but some companies' products may have their own characteristics:

• If you have ROTO GU AUBI SIGENIA fittings installed, you should stock up on a hexagon, because it will be impossible to adjust it in any other way.
• The WINKHAUS fittings are adjusted by changing the position of the eccentric, which is located on the end plane and moves up or down. Also, if the plastic door does not close, you can rotate the element around its axis to adjust the position. Pliers are required to work with the eccentric.

Others offer similar customization options. When working with a hexagon, you should be aware that rotation in the direction of the sealing element makes the pressing stronger, and in the opposite direction, it weakens the force.

When you have adjusted the blade by changing the eccentric, re-check its position. If after that the plastic door to the balcony still does not open, what to do , will have to find out in a longer and more complicated way.

If the previous method did not work, you will need to follow these steps:

• Checking the door frame: its geometry should not be distorted. To determine the correct angles and slopes, you can use a building level, which measures the position on each surface. If there is a gap between the door frame and the tool, you can knock the plastic elements under the glazing beads, aligning the position of the structure. It is not recommended to do this on your own: it is quite difficult to adjust the thickness of the tab, and it is difficult to remove the glazing beads with your own hands. If the plastic balcony door does not close properly due to the skewed box, it is better to hire a repairman.
• Checking the position of the hinges: they can loosen at the fixing point or sag from misalignment. Each part is equipped with special bolts that make it possible to move the door leaf in one direction or another to choose the most correct position. Access to the adjusting bolt can be opened by removing the pads, which are fixed with self-tapping screws and are used exclusively for aesthetic purposes. If the plastic door to the balcony does not open or it cannot be closed, it may be necessary to tighten or loosen the bolts; for this, depending on the design, a screwdriver or a hexagon is used.

If you have removed the decorative plastic trims, it is worthwhile to additionally lubricate the hinges to ensure they function smoothly. Preventive maintenance will make the opening quiet and smooth.

If your balcony plastic door does not open, what should never be done is to try to force the canvas open: you can break the fittings or even deform the box, and such repairs will cost much more. In most cases, it will be necessary to adjust the hinges, locks, adjust and debug the eccentric: this is enough for the canvas to move freely.

You should not despair if the plastic balcony door does not close in your house: what to do in a particular case, you can determine by the position of the hinges, locks, handles, align the box and the canvas itself. If there are serious problems or the need for complex adjustment, it is worth contacting professional craftsmen.

Installation of metal-plastic doors and window systems on a balcony is a frequently practiced scheme. It is convenient, has a reasonable cost and is durable, both in operation and in external data. After a certain period of time, the door leaf opening mechanisms begin to work worse. This period depends on the accuracy of use, the manufacturer of the mechanism, the correct initial installation, and even on temperature parameters. If the balcony door begins to open or close poorly, this does not mean that it is time to change the entire unit - it is enough just to adjust the mechanism. How to adjust a plastic balcony door? It is enough to know a few basic points.

When do you need to adjust the door?

It is worth thinking about adjusting the balcony door only when malfunctions in the operation of the sash become noticeable - discomfort when using the door.

Remember when new windows and doors were just installed on the balcony. The handle turned easily and into a strictly necessary position, the door did not "get confused" - to make a full opening or set for ventilation. All movements of the sash were smooth and light.

If any problems arise with the operation of the balcony door, even in the form of a more rigid opening or closing, it is necessary to adjust the mechanism.

Frequent problems and why they occur

Plastic balcony doors have been widely used as balcony doors for more than a year. During this period, companies that perform technical and warranty maintenance of window and door mechanisms were able to easily compile a list of the most common problems that need to be adjusted to the balcony door.

Sagging under its own weight - the door leaf begins to cling to the threshold. At first, almost imperceptibly, over time - more and more clearly.

The sagging of the balcony door is caused by the natural sagging mechanism of the hinges. The weight of such a sash is rather big and over the years the hinges get tired of holding it. The rate at which this problem occurs depends on the manufacturer and material of the hinges, as well as on the number of chambers and the thickness of the glass.

If you live in a climate with a sharp change in temperature and humidity, and your balcony is not reinforced with additional thermal insulation materials, get ready for the door to start sticking in the middle. This is how the door leaf is displaced to the side, towards the frame.

In 90% of cases, it occurs as a reaction to climatic conditions - temperature drops, high humidity, followed by drought.

The next common problem- the balcony door ceases to adhere tightly to the frame when closed. This malfunction not only causes inconvenience during use, but also hazardous to the health of the residents of the apartment. Unplanned in the middle of winter is a very unpleasant experience.

The cause of this problem is age - the age of the mechanism. Over time, the parts responsible for pressing the door leaf to the frame weaken and need to be adjusted.

Poor quality materials and rough handling will cause the doorknob to loosen or fall off altogether. This problem is also not difficult to fix.

Other possible malfunctions in the mechanisms occur much less frequently, some require the intervention of specialists.

Instructions for adjusting plastic doors

The problems described above can be eliminated by yourself, with some knowledge and a general understanding of the operation of the door mechanism. It won't take long to fix these problems - normal adjustments rarely takes more than 30 minutes. Observing due care, it is impossible to irreversibly spoil something when adjusting the mechanism.

Sagging

To eliminate the sagging of the balcony sash, the task is to raise the sash to a certain height.

• To do this, remove the decorative and protective cover from the lower hinge.
• There is a vertical hole in the top of the hinge into which you need to insert a hexagon (standard size - 6 mm).
• Rotate clockwise with the hex wrench until the door snaps into place.
• Check the opening of the sash after each round - rarely more is needed 5 turns.
• If problems arise or the hexagon does not rotate, it is necessary to slightly adjust the upper hinge in the same way.
• Make sure that the sash does not cling to the threshold, but does not rise too high, otherwise the tightness in the closed position will be broken.

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Sticking in the middle

When the sash sags, we resort to vertical adjustment, and if it sags in the middle, caused by climatic conditions, we resort to horizontal adjustment.

1. Open the sash wide.
2. At the end, near the inner part of the hinges, there is a hole.
3. If the elements of the mechanism are closed with plugs, remove them.
4. Insert a hexagon into the hole near the bottom hinge.
5. Begin clockwise rotation similar to vertical adjustment.
6. This will pull the door to the hinge.
7. Check after each revolution.
8. If the malfunction persists and the sash is still jammed, do the same with the upper hinge.
9. After success, replace the plugs.

Loose fit

There are locking mechanisms in the end part of the balcony sash. It is they who will help save the residents of the apartment from unwanted drafts and keep the house warm.

Most plastic flaps have 4 locking mechanisms... They have two types of eccentrics.

To change the fit of the door, it is necessary to act on these eccentrics. Diagonal position for standard and center position for i.s. indicate an average degree of sash clamping.

Displacement towards the vertical or to the right - weakens the degree of pressing the sash to the frame, displacement towards the horizontal or to the left - enhances.

For the cold season, it is better to install tighter fit of the sash.

Now you know how to fix common problems with door mechanisms. There is nothing difficult in this, but the presence of a hexagon will play into the hands. If not, you can try using a screwdriver.

If you are afraid of introducing a balcony sash into the mechanism, invite a master who will not only make a competent adjustment of the necessary elements, but also teach you how to adjust the position of the sash in the future on your own.

This problem is one of the most common and brings significant discomfort.

Loose knobs are quickly fixed. Of the tools, you only need a Phillips screwdriver.

Between the handle and the sash panel there is a vertical plastic cover - a plug. It needs to be turned to a horizontal position, you will see two screws. Turn the screwdriver clockwise to tighten the screws.

They should be twisted tightly, but no frills.

Check - the handle should start working normally without dangling. Return the plug to its original position.

If the malfunction persists, there is a high probability that an almost imperceptible crack has gone into the plastic of the handle. This is the reason for purchasing a new handle for the balcony door.

If the doorknob isn't loose, but is sluggish or unclear, try lubricating the door mechanisms with WD lubricant.

With the correct adjustment, the door to the balcony will serve for many more years.