Adjustment of plastic windows independently according to the instructions. Adjustment of plastic windows for the winter

Self-adjustment of the plastic window may be required in various cases. It happens that the windows are initially mounted incorrectly, and sometimes they warp over time. Also, many factors can affect their condition. When plastic windows are installed , fittings are adjusted by installers according to the parameters of the opening. If everything is done correctly, problems should not arise in the future. Plastic windows can serve as faith and truth for forty years and even longer. And yet, over time, the emergence of unpleasant situations, often associated with external influences.

Possible breakdowns and their consequences

The most common problems that reduce the quality of the construction work - is the deformation of the window or deterioration of its waterproofing and thermal protection characteristics, which arises from the wear of the seal. If the house is brand new, the adjustment of the plastic window loops will be needed, perhaps half a year after their installation, because the building can shrink. External factors often lead to the fact that the fittings will start to seize, which makes it difficult to move the doors, there are drafts, therefore, noise insulation is broken.

All this will help to avoid the adjustment of plastic windows. Independently to do it follows approximately once a year. Of course, you can resort to the services of specialists, but why spend a lot of money when you can bring the design into working condition with your own hands, having spent only ten to twenty minutes on it? Adjustment of plastic windows Rehau, Veka, KBE and most other brands is relatively simple, because they are equipped with quite convenient mechanisms.

Basic structural elements

• Frame - plastic fixed part of the window. The frame is attached to the frame.
• The leaf is the opening part of the window.
• Double-glazed windows - hermetically sealed glass in a special way. Packages, depending on the number of glasses used, are one-chamber (one camera and two glasses) and two-chamber (two cameras and three glasses).
• Fittings - window hinges, locking devices, handles, latches and other mechanisms necessary to open the flaps and fix them in a certain position.
• Reinforcing profile - reinforcing steel element, which is located inside the PVC profile. It is necessary to give the window structure rigidity.
• Impos - the profile of the box intended for the vestibule of the flaps. It is also necessary for hinging the doors in three-step windows.
• Shtapik - a special plastic rack, which holds a window in the window.
• The tide is an extensive and flat profile, installed from the outside. It is designed to drain rainwater from the window.
• Slope is a profile that is used to gently trim the side surface of the window opening.

Types of malfunctions

Adjustment of plastic windows independently can be made in cases when:

• The flap touches when closing the frame from below or from the side;
• The leaf is snug against the frame;
• When the handle is rotated in the "closed" position, the window does not close;
• When the leaf is closed and the handle can not be rotated, the window does not close;
• There was a breakage of the handle;
• It is only possible to open the sash of the window with great effort, the handle can hardly be turned.

Tools for repair

Troubleshooting the construction, as well as adjusting the plastic windows for the winter will be difficult if you do not have certain tools available. But it is worth noting that for repair only the most elementary devices are needed, namely:

• Hexagonal size of 4 millimeters;
• pliers;
• A set of "stars";
• Cross and flat screwdrivers.

General principles of adjustment

Most of the modern windows are designed in such a way that it is possible to adjust the flaps immediately in 3 planes. Due to this, it is possible to achieve the most correct position in the frame of the leaf and the optimum level of pressing of the seals around the perimeter of the opening part of the window. Depending on the hardware manufacturer, the individual elements of the work may differ, but in general, the adjustment of plastic windows, which each can independently produce, means adjustment in the horizontal and vertical, as well as optimizing the clamping of the leaf. Next, let's talk about what actions should be taken in each particular case to fix the problem.

The leaf touches when the frame is closed from the bottom or from the side

It is necessary to withdraw the leaf sideways or top of the upper loop. To do this, open it and turn the hexagon adjusting screw, located at the very end of the leaf, near the top loop, for three to five turns clockwise. After that, close the leaf and remove the cap from the lower hinge, and then turn the lower loop through the hexagon by three to five turns clockwise. That's all, it remains only to check the free movement of the leaf. If the problem persists, repeat all of the above steps.

The leaf is loose against the frame

On the sash, on the lateral end of the handle, there is a system of eccentrics. It allows you to adjust the density of the clamp to the frame. Depending on the manufacturer, these designs may be different, but they work the same way. Hexahedron or pliers should rotate the eccentric until the necessary degree of adherence of the sash to the frame is created.

Adjusting the clamps

If the perimeter of the sash feels an inflation, hence there is a problem with the clamps, and they need to be adjusted. When you open the sash, you will see oval clamps on the side, when you turn the handle, each of them comes to its place on the frame. Ensure the maximum fit to the frame by turning the mechanism of the pliers and setting it perpendicular to the leaf. If the clamp is parallel to the leaf, minimal adhesion will be ensured. Adjustment of plastic windows for the winter is just the change in the position of the clamp in such a way as to block the ingress of air through the cracks.

Adjusting loops

The inflation may also be from the hinge side. If you remove the cap from the lower loop, you will see a hole in the shape of an asterisk. In this hole, you need to insert a suitable screwdriver and turn it all the way. So you push the leaf to the frame as much as possible. If you turn the screwdriver in the opposite direction, as much as possible move the loop off the frame.

As for the upper loop, you should pay attention to the special tab on it. This is a blocker, in other words, a limiter. Often it is provided for rotary-folding models of windows. If the lock is pressed, turn the handle neither up nor down you can not. Adjustment of the loop in this type of construction is carried out by setting the tab position parallel to the leaf and lifting the handle upward until it is folded. As a result of such actions on the upper hook from the inside you will see a hole for the hexagon. The closer the mechanism is to the edge, the greater the clamping, the farther from the edge - the smaller. After adjustment, it is necessary to return the leaf to its original position by pressing the tab and turning the knob.

Adjustment of plastic windows: winter / summer

As you already knew, in winter it is recommended to install a strong clamp of the sash to the frame, and in the summer - it is weak. If there is no need to adjust the clamp on the hinge side, then follow the steps using the adjusting screw that is on the lower hinge. If the structure has a swivel-flap, it is necessary to additionally adjust the leaf clamp with the upper hinge. To get to the screw, you need to open the sash, press the lock and turn the handle to the "airing" mode. Rotating the limiter clockwise, you press the leaf to the frame, and while the lock is turning counterclockwise, move it away.

Fittings of some types are adjusted with the help of special screwdrivers, located on the side of the handle on the window frame. Using a hexagon, you can change the position of the screwdrivers. Plastic windows, the adjustment for the winter of which is made independently, reliably protect you from the penetration of frosty air, if you move the screwdriver closer to the street. In this way, you will ensure that the leaf is pressed more firmly against the frame.

When the handle is rotated in the "closed" position, the window does not close

In order not to break the hardware of the fittings, it is necessary to turn the window handle only at the moment when the sash is closed. To prevent accidental rotation of the handle, certain blockers are provided, which prevent it from doing so when the leaf is open. Limiters can be different depending on the hardware manufacturer, but they are always located under the handle on the end of the leaf. To unlock the handle and close the window, you just need to click on the lock.

When the leaf is closed and the handle can not be rotated, the window does not close

If the handle does not turn when the leaf is closed, then the grip of the limiter and the counter element on the frame do not work. You can solve the problem in two ways:

1. Using the adjusting screw located under the lower hinge, move the leaf slightly to the side, to where the locking element of the lock is located.
2. Slightly loosen the fastener, and then insert a thin plate of some hard and strong material between the counter part of the limiter and the window frame.

There was a breakage of the handle

Slightly pull the handle cover toward you, then rotate it perpendicularly. Unscrew the screws and remove the defective handle. When the new hardware element is installed, return the overlay to its original position. Window handles are sold in many construction and hardware stores. Replacement of the mechanism may be required not only in the event of a breakdown, but also if you want to install a modified handle, for example, with an additional lock.

The handle hardly turns

The most common cause of this problem is a lack of lubrication. Lubricate mechanisms should be at least once a year, and more often. For this purpose, an aerosol lubricant or machine oil is suitable. Remember: the control of the technical condition of the structure, even in the absence of pronounced defects, must be carried out regularly.

Finally

So, adjusting the plastic windows yourself is a very simple, you can even say elementary process. However, despite the simplicity of the above troubleshooting methods, you need to start manipulating only when you clearly understand what and how to do. If you are worried that the available skills will not be enough, and you can not adjust the plastic window with your own hands, it's better to contact the professionals in this matter.