Many people choose plastic entrance doors for their home. Usually this option used for a balcony, however, an entrance door made of durable metal-plastic is quite appropriate at the entrance to an office, a private house. Unlike wooden doors, plastic is more practical: it does not dry out and is not afraid of bad weather. And, at the same time, it is lightweight, which distinguishes this design from its metal counterparts.
Plastic doors are usually installed by employees of the supplier company, but every owner can adjust it, “tailor” it to his needs, if he is even a little familiar with the simplest tools. In this article we will tell you how to correctly adjust a plastic entrance door: we will find out what is needed for this and give detailed instructions– with an explanation of all stages of work.
Important points
Purchasing and installing a new plastic door is an activity that requires certain skills and knowledge. If you don’t yet know how to install it correctly, here are a few recommendations that will allow you to check the quality of the door installation without defects or flaws.
Step-by-step installation instructions interior doors with your own hands offered.
Most often, adjustment is required immediately after installation new door. Even if the installation was carried out by super-professionals, it is still necessary to subsequently “adjust” the installed structure and bring it “to mind.” If it is located in a walk-through place, for example in an office, a store, then the question often arises. In such institutions, the door is constantly opened and closed: and not always delicately and carefully.
If after installation the structure opens “with a creak”, this is a good reason to contact the company that installed the door with a complaint and demand that the shortcomings be eliminated.
Read all the information about plastic entrance doors with glass.
The extent to which the door is installed correctly and vertically can be checked using a level - laser or regular. This tool will demonstrate any deviation from the norm.
- check whether the frame fits tightly to door frame. There should be no cracks, defects or gaps. To do this, you need to familiarize yourself in advance with;
- open the installed door structure halfway: it is important that the leaf does not try to close or open completely on its own, but remains in the same position as you left it;
- If you have absolutely no idea about installing doors and the specifics of metal-plastic door structures, before the arrival of the installers, it will not be superfluous to watch a special video that will give initial knowledge in this matter. After watching the video and reading the corresponding article on the Internet, you will be able to talk with masters with a certain “knowledge of the matter,” which will help you avoid many possible “jambs.”
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Need for adjustment
You will be able to notice without any measurements that the time has come for adjustment when you feel that there is a draft in the room when closed door. This means that in door design cracks have appeared that require immediate elimination. But we will still find out in what exact cases the need to adjust the plastic entrance door arises, what points indicate this need.
Sometimes it is enough to trace the door frame with a pencil to see that the resulting lines are not at all parallel. And if so, it means that there is an urgent need for adjustment and correction. 
To see how tightly the door fits, place a piece of paper between the frame and the frame and press it down. After pressing, try to pull out the sheet: if it comes out with difficulty, then everything is in order with the density. But if it pops out easily and effortlessly, you need to adjust the pressure.
Sometimes deformation and temperature changes cause the door leaf to move. And then door leaf begins to touch the middle of the frame. Or such deformation leads to the door “sliding” down, and its lower edge begins to touch the canopy when moving.
Adjustment of the installed door handle is often required. The need for this arises when the handle begins to wobble, and even more so when it completely falls out of its own socket.
After installing the door structure, you may need to install a locking device; we recommend reading about overhead door bolts.
Sometimes it is necessary to make a frontal adjustment - to the clamp, if, as a result of wear of the seal, the door leaf does not fit tightly to the frame.
In addition to the above, adjustment is needed when open lock The sash does not stay in the closed position.
If you find one or more of the listed “errors,” then it’s time to make an adjustment. However, caution: do not take any independent movements, if the warranty period from the manufacturer-installer has not yet expired. During the warranty period, the company is obliged to eliminate all technical defects (arising through no fault of the owner) free of charge. And your intervention and attempt at repair (possibly unsuccessful) will become grounds for the company to refuse warranty obligations.
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Tools
In order to efficiently and professionally carry out work on adjusting the front door made of plastic, you will need the following set of tools:
- screwdrivers: flat and Phillips;
- hex keys of all sizes;
- roulette;
- special plastic gaskets;
- pliers.
And if you are doing such work for the first time, then it would be a good idea to open a website with our educational article, which will help you adjust the plastic entrance structure step by step.
Vertical adjustment
Each metal-plastic door is equipped with a special adjusting screw on the hinge. If this screw is “loose”, on the lower or upper layers minor dents will be noticeable in the existing seal, or the door leaf will rub the threshold. To correct this defect, you need to find a screw in the loop of the indicated screw that adjusts the height of the door, and then remove the plug from it.
To adjust the screw, use a 5mm hex key. By rotating it clockwise, you will raise the door frame, and counterclockwise, you will lower it to the required height.
Horizontal adjustment
This type of work is most often necessary when the plastic sheet begins to sag due to its heaviness.
To make the adjustment, open the door wide, unscrew the screws with a 3 mm hex key from the two upper hinges. Then close door leaf, and remove the covers from the screws. To adjust, we need the longest screw, located horizontally - it is adjusted in the upper and middle loops. Moreover, the top one should be tightened a little tighter. This is usually enough to eliminate the door misalignment.
Well, to ensure that the sash always moves evenly, you can adjust the remaining screws running horizontally in all three hinges.
Pressure adjustment
In another way, this type of work is called frontal tuning. You should know that the pressure should be adjusted periodically: every spring and autumn. During the warm season it is weakened, and during the cold season it is strengthened.
To adjust the required clamping density, find the locking pin, where there is a special notch with which the clamping density of the door is determined. Using a hexagon, this notch is turned towards the frame to loosen the pressure, and away from the frame to strengthen it.
But it happens that the serif is already rotated in the required way, but the density is still insufficient. In this case, you can adjust the frame with double-glazed windows.
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To do this, you need to remove the glazing beads that hold the glass unit in place. Using blades, which are located between the double-glazed window and the plastic sheet, gaskets (also made of plastic) are installed. By choosing the right gasket, you can properly adjust the door misalignment. When you put the glazing beads in place, tap them with a rubber mallet to avoid deformation.
Sealant
When a door is used crooked for too long without proper adjustment, the seal will wear out and become deformed. 
The deformed seal must be removed, then the groove must be cleaned of dirt and dried adhesive residues. Then coat the groove with fresh glue and install a new seal. Make sure that it is not too tight.
In addition, you will find out which sealant for plastic windows is better.
Handle adjustment
When using an entrance structure made of plastic, two problems may arise with the handles: looseness or, conversely, too clumsy and reluctant to turn.
If the handle is loose, you need to turn the cover on it 90 degrees, open access to the screws and use a screwdriver to tighten the screws, thereby eliminating the existing defect.
If the handle is tight, then the problem is the skew of the plastic door leaf. This defect will have to be eliminated using one of the methods discussed above. If all the distortions have been eliminated, but the handle is still tight and clumsy, the best solution would be to replace it.
What do experienced door installers advise us?
To avoid the need for adjustment often, equip the door with a special microlift and a closer-limiter. The microlift will not allow the door leaf to sag, as it will “take” its weight upon itself. And the limiter will not allow the hinges to come loose when the door rests against the jamb.
Regularly lubricate the existing seal with silicone, which will significantly extend the serviceability of the gasket.
Try to use the door handle for its intended purpose: no need to hang bags, umbrellas and other items on it. Improper use can lead to sagging and loosening of this part.
Do not forget that the lock also needs to be lubricated periodically. If you don’t do this, household members will begin to pull the handle hard: and this leads to the door leaf being skewed.
It is possible that you will have a need.
Video
On the video, adjusting the plastic entrance door:
We looked at the process of adjusting the plastic entrance door. The same principles can be used if a plastic door is installed between rooms. As you can see, there is nothing particularly difficult to do the job yourself. A specialist charges about 1,800 rubles for adjusting a plastic door: think for yourself what savings are possible if you do the work yourself. Keep an eye on the front door: the warmth and comfort in the house depends on its condition and performance.
Even with the highest quality installation, over time, any door will require a type of maintenance such as adjusting the hinges. The most vulnerable are input structures with high traffic, so adjustment door hinges entrance doors, especially for public buildings or private houses, should be carried out quite often.
It should also be taken into account that this hardware with a decent weight, which leads to their gradual sagging and, accordingly, to weakening or failure of the hinges.
Other factors also influence the operation of hinges, some of which may be common to different types doors. You should also take into account the design features of the hinges themselves, as well as the fact that if you want to do this work yourself, you will need to acquire a special tool (you won’t need much: a set of screwdrivers, pliers, hex or asterisk wrenches) and gain some, at least theoretical, skills.
Door hinges: what are they?
But in order to do such work as adjusting hinges plastic doors, you should know what type of hinges are installed and only after that can you begin repairs. The range of door hinges offered by the market is very diverse. The choice is made according to many parameters: design features the door itself, its weight, installation location, customer wishes, compliance with certain stylistic requirements set by the interior, as well as the material from which they are made.
Simple hinges are usually installed on interior doors.
Hinges can be overhead, mortise, screw-in, hidden, bar and some other types. For relatively light doors, ordinary overhead hinges are suitable, but for heavier ones, you should choose mortise hinges. To ensure the opening of pendulum structures, bar hinges are installed in both directions; for plastic ones, screw-in hinges are used, and hidden ones are absolutely invisible in the closed position, which is especially important for entrance doors. On massive metal doors, hinges with a support bearing or ball, made of durable brass alloy, but more often of stainless or carbon steel, have become widespread.
How can you determine for yourself that everything is normal?
Criteria proper operation door hinges are:
- easy, effortless opening/closing;
- uniform adhesion of the door leaf to the frame around the entire perimeter;
- maintaining a stable position;
- absence of any friction between the door and frame;
- precise operation of the clamping mechanism and, as a result, no gaps.
If at least one of the conditions is violated, this is a signal that the hinges need to be adjusted, as this affects both the service life and the operation of the door. If no measures are taken, then in the future this can lead to noticeable sagging or displacement of the canvas and the box relative to each other, which can lead to repair work completely different complexity and cost. And if small deviations are found, then this can be completely corrected either by specialists, or even on our own- you only need to make some adjustments and adjust the hinges.
How to properly adjust the hinges on a metal entrance door?
Features of adjusting hidden hinges
For entrance doors, two types of hidden hinges can be used: adjustable or non-adjustable. In the second case, their repair is impossible - they should simply be replaced, although given their high reliability, they do not fail so often. But adjustable hinges are more convenient to use. If available vertical offset door leaf - you need to move the hinge slightly in the appropriate direction.
The hexagon is used to loosen the outer loops first: top and bottom, and then the rest. Then - in-depth, in the end part. After this, the central screw is adjusted - it determines the width of the gap.
Note!
After that, all screws should be tightened in reverse order.
The mounting height of the blade is adjusted using end screws: to raise it, release the top one and clamp the bottom one, and to lower it down a little, vice versa.
How to properly adjust the support loop?
If doors are installed using metal door hinges with support balls or bearings, they are adjusted with a screw at the top. The canvas can be lifted by tightening the screw - in this case, it will rest against the ball. As a rule, the need for such an operation is due to the fact that the metal is gradually subject to abrasion, which leads to sagging of the door.
It is imperative that during preventive adjustments, the hinges must be cleaned of dust, dirt and lubricated. To do this, unscrew the screws completely and drip lubricant through the holes. Naturally, after this the screw is screwed back in.
Features of adjusting metal-plastic doors
These types of doors, although they do not have many of the disadvantages characteristic of wood products and associated with deformation of the leaf or, most often, the frame, also require periodic maintenance of the hinge group. Often, the cause of poor hinge performance may not be sagging of the door itself under its own weight, but a malfunction of the mechanism. As a rule, three hinges are installed on plastic doors that can withstand the weight of the door, but if there are only two of them or the fittings are of low quality, then sagging of the leaf may occur.
There are no particular differences in adjusting the hinges of external or interior metal-plastic doors. The difference lies in their thickness, which is determined by the number of chambers and the method of opening. It makes no sense to equip interior rooms with a folding mechanism, and its presence on the balcony door is additional convenience to ventilate the room.
Adjusting hidden hinges on metal-plastic doors
Concealed door hinges installed on these products may require adjustment. They are quite common, but have some design differences from hinges for entrance doors and, accordingly, are adjusted differently. For products made of metal-plastic, this type of hinge is made of a complex alloy, tsamak, which is characterized by high strength, which guarantees high reliability and wear resistance, for example, the “open/close” cycle has indicators of over 200 thousand times. Similarly, as for metal entrance doors, not all hinges can be adjusted, but for those that can be adjusted, the plan of action is absolutely similar.
Overhead hinges for doors made of metal-plastic
Features of the adjustment.
If the door is equipped with an overhead hinge (one of the most common options), its adjustment can be made in both two and three planes, depending on functional features. Vertical misalignment of up to 5 mm is eliminated by adjusting the adjusting screw using a hexagon. In order to get to it, you need to remove the decorative trim from the hinges.
If there is a need to raise or, conversely, lower the door, you should find another adjusting screw at the bottom end, hidden under the detachable strip. Using the key, the door is raised up to 5 mm or lowered by 1-2 mm. The screw at the top end allows adjustment to approximately 2 mm. And when a larger adjustment is needed, up to 5 mm, you will need to completely remove the door and part of the hinge attached to the frame and adjust it.
The latter option is mainly used for doors that open in three planes. And adjusting the hinges of interior doors made of metal-plastic does not require such complex work.
Iron door adjustment
Aluminum door hinges
The popularity of aluminum products is ensured by their beautiful aesthetic appearance, durability of the material, and low weight. Therefore, increased demands are placed on door hinges made from it, especially considering that, with rare exceptions, their adjustment is impossible. Of course, hot-pressed aluminum, which is used to make hinges, is a durable material with high wear resistance.
It is not recommended to install products made from low quality materials on these doors.
Note!
The likelihood that hinges will need to be replaced aluminum doors very high.
Not even swipe Doors against the frame or slope may cause cracks or breakage. That’s why non-adjustable hinges are installed on such doors: if they are of high quality, they last a long time and reliably, but if they are of poor quality, they cannot be repaired, much less adjusted.
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How to adjust the input metal door- Many ordinary people ask this question. When the warranty period ends, this work you have to do it yourself. Fortunately, this procedure is not too complicated and anyone can do it. Next, we will introduce you to all the nuances.
This is the most common problem for any iron structures. Adjusting door hinges from Torex (and other manufacturers) in most cases eliminates squeaking. First of all, we carefully inspect the structure. It is important to identify abrasions, because they are often main reason. For work we will need the following list of tools and materials:
- Set of hexagons.
- Socket wrench.
- Screwdriver Set.
- Lubricant (WD-40 works great).
Having prepared everything you need, let's get to work:
- Open the door slightly and loosen the tension on all hinges (starting with the central ones).
- We pull the canvas back and lean it against the box.
- Lubricate the hinges.
- Tighten the loops back (necessarily in the same order).
- In order for the canvas to fix correctly, it needs to be shaken a little.
As you can see, adjusting the hinges of metal doors with your own hands is a simple procedure. If it didn’t help the first time, repeat it until the squeak completely disappears. During work, assess the level of contamination of the hinges. If necessary, clean them thoroughly.
The reason may lie in faulty fittings - cracks, abrasions, etc. In this case, a replacement is required. It is important to purchase all elements from the same manufacturer. Otherwise, you may not guess with the variety.
Getting rid of blowing
Most often, this problem occurs due to wear and tear of the thermal insulation. Therefore, it simply needs to be replaced. If the canvas begins to let in cold air, but there is a heat-insulating layer, the door eccentric will need to be adjusted. This mechanism is responsible for the density of the web in the closed position.
Tip: applying a special sealant may help.
Design features may differ from one manufacturer to another, but in any case, the manipulations are not difficult. First you need to loosen all the bolts that secure the eccentric. Then, using a suitable wrench (phillips, star or hex), tighten the mechanism. Then we close the canvas, check the level of fit and, if necessary, repeat the procedure.
What to do with a tight vestibule
There are situations when the canvas closes too tightly. There may be several options:
- The installation was carried out recently. In this case, it will not be possible to adjust the metal door. The problem lies in the newness of the seal, which at first is too hard (tight). Only time will help you - after a few months the problem will disappear.
- Another reason is the incorrect position of the “tongue” in the keyhole. This problem is typical for Chinese models. In this case, there is only one solution - we find the bar into which the tongue fits. It contains several records. By bending and bending them, you can achieve the correct position.
Please note: if the warranty has not yet expired, contact the company that performed the installation. Its specialists are obliged to solve the problem free of charge.
- Budget models are often characterized by defects. It lies in the insufficient size of the hole for the crossbar, or in its incorrect position. To get rid of this problem, you can sharpen it with a file. Of course, if the discrepancy is small. Otherwise, a complete replacement of the locking mechanism is necessary.
Sometimes lubrication can help sliding mechanisms. It is better to use brands specifically designed for door hardware.
Correcting a too-light veil
Opening can happen the other way around - too easily. In most cases, this situation is associated with wear of the seal. Therefore, the only right solution is to replace it. This is done as simply as possible:
- We cut off the old sealing tape with a knife, being careful not to damage the box. In some cases, you can simply tear it off.
- We cut a new tape with a margin of 10-15 cm.
- Let's take it off protective film and glue it around the entire perimeter of the box. At the same time, it should not hang - try to position it evenly.
If you are confident in the serviceability of your seal, then you need to achieve tightness of the rebate by adjusting the antennae of the plate. In some cases, the locking mechanism may be faulty. The solution is a complete replacement.
Conclusion
The above recommendations are typical only for correctly installed structures. If even the slightest deviations from the level are observed, this is precisely the problem. Therefore, first evaluate the quality of the installation.
In modern world plastic windows and doors are very popular. They have a low weight of the entire structure, tightness and relatively low cost. However, over time, problems arise during their operation, which may require adjustment of the mechanisms.
We identify defects
The identified damage is usually visible to the naked eye:
- The door allows cold air into the room, the tightness of the structure is broken. In order to confirm the specified flaw, you need to perform some actions. A sheet of paper is clamped between the frame and the door, and the structure is locked. Afterwards the paper is pulled out. If it gives in, then the pressure is broken. The operation is carried out along the entire perimeter of the door leaf. In addition, the defect appears with the onset of frost. If the seal is broken, condensation forms on the double-glazed windows.
- Skewed or sagging door leaf. If the door has sagged, this can be easily identified using a pencil, which is used to trace the door when it is closed. In the case when open door the drawn line is parallel to the frame, it can be argued that there are no distortions. Under its weight, the door structure may sag. This becomes noticeable when, when opening, the sash touches the threshold, and when closed it forms a gap in the upper corner. Causes: constantly open doors, improper wedging during installation.
- Friction on the box. The door movement is difficult, the door leaf catches on the frame or creaks. At long absence adjustments, the top PVC layer is wiped, which may result in damage to the profile. Friction brings discomfort to the operation of the fittings, wearing them out and, as a result, causing them to fail.
- The handle is loose, fastenings are loose. Usually the reason is frequent use or wasteful attitude.
- It takes some effort to turn the handle. In this case, damage to the lock core or handle is likely, as well as different kinds litter or wear. The handle does not close completely. A deficiency occurs if the following is noted:
- subsidence of the door leaf makes it difficult for the trunnions to work;
- littering.
- Locking mechanism jammed. The reasons can be different - from the simplest in the form of pollution to more complex ones depending on the design.
Required Tools
To adjust the plastic door yourself, you need to stock up on a set of tools:
- Hex keys of different diameters (from 2.5 to 5 mm).
- Flathead screwdriver.
- Crosshead screwdriver.
- Roulette.
- Pliers.
- Set of plastic covers.
- Lubricant and seal care product (if necessary).
- Instructions.
Instructions for self-configuration
Manufacturers complete plastic entrance doors with various fastening fittings and control elements. However, the principle of setting up the door structure is the same for all models. It should be noted that similar products characterized by the absence of a tilt-and-turn mechanism, as well as the presence of a special type of hinge.
There are three door configuration schemes:
- The height of the structure is adjusted by tightening the loop from below. For this purpose, the decorative plug is removed from its end part to free access to the central adjustment screw. Rotating the hex key clockwise will raise the door, and counterclockwise will lower it.
- The shift of the canvas to the right or left is adjusted using the side and top loops. The door is fully opened to unscrew the trim on the middle and top hinges, which performs a protective and decorative function. Afterwards it can be removed, but initially the canvas is closed. Adjustment is carried out using a long adjusting screw located horizontally. Uniform shift is achieved by equally tightening the horizontal screw in the middle and top hinges. If the canvas sag, then in the upper part - more.
The degree of pressing of the mechanism is changed by twisting the trunnion. This element is also called an eccentric. Usually there is a mark on it - an indicator. If the eccentric is turned towards the room, the pressure decreases; the direction towards the street will increase the sealing.
If you hear a creaking noise when opening, you need to lubricate the hinges. To do this, remove the protective caps and put the product into the opened holes. Lubricants must take into account climatic conditions and withstand temperature changes well.
Setting up hinges and awnings
Closed overhead hinges are most often installed on plastic and metal-plastic entrance doors. Their number is calculated individually depending on the functional characteristics of each model.
If there is no glass unit in the design, its weight is significantly reduced. This means that it is enough to equip such a door with two canopies. Accordingly, if the base of the sash is glass, as in the case of metal reinforcement, the structure can have three or more curtains.
To adjust them, there are three methods described above. It is important to understand that by tightening only one part, you can cause the entire profile to bend, since the change in position will occur only at one point. Illiterate adjustment leads to squeaks and distortions.
If defects were identified during the warranty period, it is best to contact the seller’s specialists. It will be free and hassle-free.
In order to avoid breakdowns, it is better to promptly identify reasons indicating the need for adjustment. Tight closing of the door, drafts, gaps between the frame and the canvas are the first signs of problems. Prevention of malfunctions in the operation of hinges and awnings of PVC doors significantly increases their service life. It can be done either independently or with the help of specialists.
If a decision is made to self-adjustment door structures, be sure to be patient, carefully read the instructions, and check that you have all the necessary tools. If you have questions, consult with specialists.
In addition, professionals advise not to place high hopes on adjusting the door elements, since it can only provide a displacement of a few millimeters. If the door structure was initially installed with technological violations, then the adjustment will not help.
How to increase the height?
Door designs with a tilt-and-turn mechanism are more complex than entrance ones, but are easily adjusted. If the bottom edge of the door leaf rubs against the threshold, then it’s time to adjust the vertical adjustment screw, that is, you need to lift the door up.
The algorithm for setting up is as follows:
- Inspect the fasteners for damage and to select the necessary tool. You may need an asterisk wrench instead of a hex key. If broken hinges are identified, unfortunately, you will have to call a specialist. If they are intact, you can start setting up.
- Remove the decorative protective covers from the hinges.
- Open the door to allow easier access to the adjustment hole.
- Find the hex screw on the top hinge and turn it clockwise, making sure the sash is vertical. With a small offset this will be enough.
- In case of strong shift, the screw on the lower hinge is tightened. Clockwise adjustment raises the door, counterclockwise lowers it.
Using an angle adjustment screw in the upper end of the frame, you can eliminate the problem of the upper part of the frame catching on the sashes. If after adjustment in the closed state of closing the door still has imperfections, the adjustment must be repeated.
How to level?
In order to level balcony door in the horizontal plane, it is necessary to use the adjusting screws located under the technological holes of the hinges.
You can make it easier to access the screws by opening the door. The door leaf is shifted to the right by turning the adjusting element counterclockwise. If you turn it clockwise, the shift will be to the left. This method provides a door stroke of 2-3 mm, allowing you to eliminate various types of distortions.
Experts note that sometimes in order to make adjustments, it is necessary to remove the door leaf from the standard clutch. To do this, when the sash is open, press the tab at the end and switch the structure to the “ventilation” mode. This will allow access to the top canopy adjustment screws. After adjustment, the door must be returned to its original state.
What can I do to close it tightly?
If it blows from under the door, it means that the function of pressing it to the frame is broken. To eliminate the defect, perform frontal adjustment of the eccentrics. Changing their position by turning makes it possible to change the degree of pressure of the door to the frame. For the upper part it is possible to adjust by rotating the trunnion, for the lower part - with a screw located on the side edge of the canopy.
Scheme of actions for adjusting the pressure at the bottom of the door:
- Release the hinges from the decorative protection.
- Open the door. Press the blocker against the seal.
- Pull back the top of the door leaf to provide access to the eccentrics.
- Turn the screw to adjust the desired degree of pressure.
- For preventive maintenance, lubricate moving parts.
- Press the lock, set the sash to its original position.
- To increase the pressure, turn the eccentrics to the maximum level, for which lower the locking bolt, move the elements, tighten the fastening.
The position of the eccentrics must be adjusted depending on the time of year. Experts advise reducing the gap between the frame and the door in winter, and loosening the pressure in summer so that the seals do not dry out and to provide additional ventilation.
Difficulty closing
There have been cases where it takes some effort to close the door. Often the reason is that the door is set to “winter mode”. Then just loosen the adjusting screws.
Sometimes the root cause of poor closing is a clogged latch. Elimination consists of either blowing out the lock and lubricating it, or disassembling the door and cleaning all mechanisms.
For preventive purposes, the lock is adjusted every time the door frame clamping mode is changed from summer to winter, and vice versa.
If the sash hangs on one hinge, this indicates that the door was opened in two modes at once. To eliminate this, you need to find a tongue-shaped lock in the middle of the end and move it to a horizontal position. Pressing the door against the frame, set the handle to the “ventilation” mode, and then to the “opening” mode. This way the defect will be eliminated.
To prevent the causes of sagging of the sash, a supporting element is installed - an opening limiter. Sometimes it is also called a door closer. The element is not mandatory equipment, but is popular.
Functionally, the closer is designed not only to support the open door, but also to regulate the closing speed.
Adjusting the hinge
The durability of door structures is ensured through the use of durable materials. For example, loops are made from Teflon.
Due to the fact that plastic door hinges are a hinge mechanism, adjustment work involves understanding the operating principles of such a design.
Ball bearings built into door hinges, provide ease of opening, reduce wear. They need to be lubricated and adjusted to work well.
Depending on the identified deficiency, there is the possibility of horizontal, vertical and frontal adjustment.
The main thing is not to delay, otherwise, if used poorly, the door will become loose and the moment of complete destruction of the mechanism will come. It will no longer be possible to restore it.
Changing the seal
If there are drafts, even after adjusting the pressure of the blade in different directions, we can conclude that there is a poor-quality seal. The service life of the seal is several years, but it can become unusable as a result of external damage or improper use. Door gaskets cannot be restored, they can only be replaced.
Types of seals:
- Rubber and caoutchouc. The most common, with increased wear resistance to climate change.
- Polymer based on PVC. The service life is short, it is afraid of temperature changes.
- Polyethylene.
If you follow certain preventive rules, the seal can be replaced much less frequently:
- When carrying out renovations in an apartment, the windows must be closed to avoid dust settling on the seals.
- Washing windows gives an excellent effect, but only if you use non-caustic household chemicals.
- Processing of gaskets silicone grease or ordinary glycerin will increase the service life several times.
DIY replacement
A competent operation to replace the seal will require scissors and silicone glue.
Repair stages:
- Purchase a seal with the required parameters. This needs to be taken care of in advance. If necessary, visit a hardware store with a sample of the old gasket, where, with the help of a consultant, select an analogue.
- Removing the old seal from the groove using available tools. The operation must be performed carefully so as not to damage the canvas.
- Thorough cleaning of the grooves. Dirt will not allow the new insulation layer to be laid properly.
- Applying silicone glue to the corners. This will prevent the elastic from moving.
- Laying the insulation into the groove, starting from the attachment point of the old gasket. An even distribution is required, without sagging, folding or tension.
- Fastening the joint tightly. Sometimes the seal is cut at a 45 degree angle to ensure a tight fit at the end.
- Quality checking. Cold air must not penetrate the premises.
When carrying out this procedure, it is important to ensure that the rubber does not break, otherwise you will have to change the seal again.
Setting up the handle
Balcony handles are classified into movable and stationary. The stationary function is the point of application of force to open the door. Movable models are necessary not only for operating the blade itself, but also for adjusting the lock. They, in turn, are rotary and push-type. Based on the installation method, door handles divided into mortise and overhead.
For balcony doors, double-sided models are most often used, since they open on both sides. Among the advantages are a durable mechanism, a variety of options, and among the disadvantages is low security for doors that are in general access.
The simplest way door adjustments - repair of a loose handle mechanism. To do this, set the door to the “open” position, remove the protective cover at the base of the handle, opening access to the screws. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the fastening, thereby eliminating the defect.
If the handle turns tightly, as a rule, the reason is the incorrect position of the door leaf. When this factor is eliminated, the opening function should return to normal. Otherwise, the handle along with the lock will have to be completely replaced.
You can replace a broken handle yourself. First you should set it to the “open” mode, then unscrew the screws from the fastening, remove the entire mechanism along with the core. Insert the pre-selected new handle in place of the old one and secure it with screws.
How to adjust for winter?
Pressure adjustment is associated with the expansion and contraction of the seal material during temperature fluctuations. Depending on the season, it is possible to adjust the modes using eccentrics. When they are shifted towards the street, the winter position will be ensured, since the door leaf is pressed tighter. Summer mode implies a shift in reverse side, providing sufficient clearance between the door and frame elements. As a result of such prevention, the doors will last much longer.
It is worth noting that eccentrics are advised to move in one direction, in the same way. Rotation can be done either manually or using special tools, such as pliers.
In addition to the above steps for insulating a balcony structure, you can also check the quality characteristics of the insulation and, if necessary, change it or lubricate it with silicone grease.
How to properly repair a metal-plastic balcony door?
With prolonged use, metal-plastic doors require repairs, and this does not depend on their price. Major troubles, of course, will require the involvement of a specialist, but prevention and adjustment of the mechanisms can be done independently.
You should remember how to adjust the door leaf:
- Vertical elements move the door up and down.
- Horizontal mechanisms make it possible to move the upper and lower corners, and move the canvas left and right.
You can troubleshoot other minor problems yourself.
Depressurization
There are two ways to eliminate the deficiency:
- Replacing the seal. With prolonged use or extreme climatic conditions, rubber gaskets lose their elasticity. Today the construction market offers a huge selection of sealants from various materials. Before replacing, you must carefully remove the remnants of the old gasket; if it is difficult, use a screwdriver or other available tool. The main thing is not to damage the grooves. Degreasing the surface is also an important step, after which it is necessary to apply glue and, without stretching, lay the seal.
- Trunnion adjustment. The eccentrics that ensure the sash is pressed against the frame relax over time, which requires their regular adjustment. Since the elements are located around the entire perimeter, each one should be configured individually. Standard trunnion positions:
- Summer mode is characterized by loose pressure, the eccentrics are directed towards the street.
- Winter mode causes tight pressing and the trunnions are adjusted towards the room.
- The demi-season position of the eccentrics in the center provides an average degree of compression.
Problems with fittings
All running elements of the door structure must be lubricated from time to time with machine oil or by special means to improve their functionality. If the handle becomes loose during operation, it can be easily tightened with a screwdriver. However, the main thing here is not to overdo it. If the hinges are loose, just tighten them with a hex wrench.
If the lower fastening is torn out, you will have to change the hinge. There can be two reasons for this defect:
- Irresponsible manufacturers, when installing a door, use conventional window fasteners instead of reinforced ones, and therefore the hinge cannot withstand the load of a heavy door leaf.
- The presence of short reinforcement inside the door. In this case, the fixing screws only cling to the plastic part of the frame, so the door cannot withstand the weight.
A previous failure may result in deformation of the upper hinge. Due to the fact that the lower fasteners no longer support the sash, it hangs on the upper one, which is not designed for vertical load. In this case, the hinge also needs to be replaced.
If you frequently open and close the door in in public places The handle mechanism makes strange noises. Since it consists of moving parts, frequent movement wears them out. If after lubricating the parts the problem does not go away, then it is time to replace the locking system.
In addition, damage to the lock may be caused by a breakdown in the connection between the handle and the core or damage to other internal elements. To troubleshoot problems, you need to remove the protective caps and unscrew the mounting screws.
To learn how to properly adjust the door, see the following video.
If you find a cut pin connecting the handle to the core, you should knock out its remains and insert a new one. If the handle itself is faulty, it will have to be replaced. If the lock is broken, you need to pull out the core. By unscrewing the lock at the end of the door, the mechanism is removed. Install a new one, repeating the steps in reverse order. If there is a need to purchase a new lock, it is recommended to choose an analogue from the same company as before.
Algorithm for eliminating defects:
- Clean the surface of the canvas using any household means.
- After complete drying, it is necessary to degrease the parts to be treated.
- Apply a thin layer of putty with a spatula.
- After drying the fine sandpaper the surface is polished.
- Depending on the door material, the door leaf is coated with matte or glossy varnish.
- For laminated options, use a special pencil that eliminates any defects.
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Metal doors were invented to protect the home from thieves, and are one of the main means of home security. Such a door is highly durable, reliable and lasts a long time, and in the assortment you can find a design to suit every taste. But even reliable design It may start to creak and close poorly. In this case, it will be useful to know how to adjust a poorly functioning metal entrance door.
The process is quite easy and can be done with your own hands using a simple set of tools. If you are not sure how to adjust the entrance metal door, we advise you to study the video with the adjustment process.
Basic methods
Door adjustment is a set of measures that combines the repair of problems and their prevention. Required procedures include:
- Lubricating and adjusting the locking mechanism;
- Cleaning the functional parts of the door from dust and other contaminants;
- Adjustment of hinges and awnings;
- Checking and replacing the rubber seal;
- Adjustment of the closer mechanism;
- Tightening loose fittings.
Almost all of the above processes are quite easy to implement without major expenses. The result will be a trouble-free door that will perform all functions and look beautiful. How to achieve such a result? More on this later.
Setting up argument mechanisms
Nowadays, springs for closing doors are in most cases replaced by closers, which make the door last longer. The design of the closer is also based on a spring, which is located in a housing full of oil. The closer also ensures smooth closing of the door. But at the same time, the closer, being more complex system, requires maintenance like many other door parts and can be used to adjust a metal door.
Closer mechanism. The better the door closer works, the more convenient it will be to use the door. The initial adjustment of entrance doors and their similar elements is done at the installation stage. But during operation, the oil in the vessel thickens and needs to be replaced, and the mechanisms become upset and require maintenance.
How to adjust the door closer
To change the door slam speed, you simply need to turn one of the adjustment valves in a certain direction. If your door opens and closes quickly or slowly, you also
you will have to use adjustment units, but for this you need to know how to properly and professionally adjust the front door.
Closer adjustment diagram.
To adjust the spring tension level, you must use a special adjusting nut. During service or life situation There are times when the door must be left open; a special lock was created for this purpose. You just need to open the door 90 degrees and tighten the latch a little. To adjust the valve against sudden opening of the door, turn the adjustment nut counterclockwise; if, on the contrary, we want to open the door sharply, turn it clockwise. Such adjustment of aluminum doors will significantly improve the operation of the doors and prevent them from breaking down for a long time.
If you still don’t understand how to adjust a metal door, there is a video from professionals at your service.
Cleaning and adjusting the lock
Sometimes the lock starts to work poorly even if there is no visible problem with the hinges and other systems. Almost all of this is the fault of the castle itself.
General cleaning and adjustments to your old metal front door can give it a lifespan, especially on the lock, which will make it work like new. Overlay type locks are easily removed from the door, and cleaning and lubricating such a device is quite simple. But it is better to give other types of locks to a locksmith for repairs, because they are quite complex. 
The frequency of maintenance measures for locks depends entirely on the operating conditions of the latter and the frequency of use. For example, a lock on an apartment door will last about a year without maintenance, but for a lock in country house Service once every three months is acceptable. For maximum effect It is necessary not only to know how to adjust and maintain an iron entrance door, but also to be able to do it efficiently. This will help wide choose special products that can not only help remove dirt, but even help melt ice.
When choosing a lubricant, it is important not to make a mistake and choose depending on the type of mechanism. Thus, the cylinder lock does not need to be lubricated at all, but one of its varieties, the deadbolt, must be lubricated with machine oil to reduce friction of the parts during operation.
Thus, having a cylinder lock, you practically do not have to think about adjusting the doors.
To lubricate the lever locks you will need an ordinary pencil. Lightly crumble the lead and pour the resulting crumbs into the castle. For greater effect, you can try blowing the lead into the lock. This non-trivial way of adjusting a door using a stylus is very useful, because ordinary lock lubricant for a lever lock will only be harmful, since it will help the mechanism become even more dirty, which will subsequently disable it.
Lubricate the cylinder lock
Spray the required cleaning agent into the cylinder until a little of it flows out of the container. After this, you need to insert the key into the lock and remove it, but do not turn it, otherwise the mechanism may jam and you will have to look for how to adjust an aluminum door broken due to carelessness.
Cross-shaped cylindrical lock. Next, wipe the lubricant key with a clean cloth, then inject more oil into the cylinder and insert and remove the key again. After the oil has completely spread throughout the cylinder, insert the key and turn it in different directions several times. To clean and lubricate the cylinder, you can use ordinary machine oil.
How to set up loops?
When adjusting most iron doors The following tips will be helpful:
- It is very important to carry out installation work, taking into account the size of the gap between the canvas and the upper casing. The gap on the door side should be larger than the gap on the awning side, which will make the adjustment process easier in the future;
- Sometimes, immediately after installing the door, there may be a slight squeak that gets worse over time. This happens when the door rubs against the trim, and it is because of this that the door finish wears out more. To prevent this, it is necessary to adjust the awnings using the screws on them;
- To adjust the doors, you need to loosen the screws on the hinge; they are located near the friction point; if necessary, loosen the screws of all hinges;
- Using a flat-head screwdriver, move the hinges to the side to obtain a gap, this position is fixed with a screw, and after the procedure the door is closed with the handle pressed all the way;
- If this helps remove the friction, fix the other screws; if the friction has moved to the other side, you should move the movable part of the hinge to the other side and secure it. The doors are adjusted until friction is lost.
Tormented by draft
If there is a draft “walking” through the front door, the recent adjustment of the door hinges, made due to a defect in the entrance doors, is not necessarily to blame. Air often breaks through due to the old seal that is always present on iron doors.
To adjust the door, you will need to replace the sealing rubber bands, for which you need to purchase a replacement strip of the same thickness.
Such a product is always available in any hardware store, as well as the instructions for it. After purchasing, you should fasten the seal along the edges of the vestibule and the draft will recede.
During the operation of the door, it sometimes stops closing tightly. Just as in the case of a draft, replacing the seal will help. Before changing, make sure that the rebate is the same along the entire length of the door; if this is the case, secure a new tape around the perimeter. After completing this procedure, there should be another control check, and in case of problems, the aluminum doors are re-adjusted by doing it yourself.
