How to adjust plastic windows yourself: photo and video instructions
Most owners of private houses and apartments are interested in how to regulate plastic windows. You can customize them yourself without additional costs, so this option is attractive. Although modern designs are manufactured with quality fittings, they sometimes need maintenance.
The sash is adjustable with a hexagon
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Window block structure
Before proceeding with window adjustments, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with its main elements. If during operation the precise functioning of all the components is not ensured, then there can be no talk of a comfortable use of the structure.
All elements can be seen directly in their places
Basic components
PVC window block usually include the following parts:
- frame made of plastic profile with steel reinforcement;
- sash allowing opening and closing;
- a glass unit, which is a product that is capable of transmitting light;
- glazing bead holding the glass unit in the frame;
- impost, acting as a connecting post, located vertically between the doors;
- rubber seals for tightness.
- shtulp, used in conjunction with the above element.
An example of a three-leaf structure installed in an apartment
Fittings used
Any casement window cannot be operated without additional parts to ensure functionality. Movable and fixed parts of the fittings make it possible to open and fix the sash in certain positions.
Details provided to help achieve maximum functionality
The accessories include the items below:
- pivoting or swing-out mechanism provides the ability to open the doors in different positions;
- locking rollers ensure a snug fit of the moving parts of the structure directly to the frame;
- the handle lock allows you to install the sash of the window structure in a given position;
- an accidental closure blocker prevents moving elements from closing in strong winds;
- the blocking mechanism of incorrect opening of the leaves prevents the handle from moving from one position to another.
Note! In the absence of preventive maintenance, which consists in lubricating the mechanisms and adjusting the moving parts, the sash of the window unit may begin to close poorly.
If the blocker has stalled, then you need to push it and press the sash
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How to adjust plastic windows yourself in different situations
Usually, the whole process comes down to adjusting the pressure mechanism and fitting the edges of the sashes. When carrying out work, the following tools are mainly used: hexagons, screwdrivers, pliers. In some cases, special asterisks may be used.
Applying a suitable hex when adjusting
The basics of self-adjusting plastic windows on video when touching the edges of the frame
If the sash is frequently opened or when the sash is suddenly opened and closed, the knots of the holding fittings become loose and deformed. Nothing serious can happen to the details, but additional configuration is usually required.
Below is information on how to adjust plastic windows yourself in certain situations:
- if the sash engages the carrier profile with its lower side, then it must be raised by turning the upper part towards the latch;
- if the sash touches the frame at the top, then it should be lowered completely down, shifting one edge towards the lower canopy;
- if grazing of the frame occurs in the central part, then the sash should be shifted directly to the two canopies.
Important! In the video, the self-adjustment of plastic windows when one edge of the sash is displaced is fully demonstrated. Special attention should be paid to the base points of influence.
By turning the screw, the lower corner of the sash can be pressed against the frame or squeezed out
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Adjusting plastic windows yourself: instructions for adjusting the shutter density
Over time, the rubber seal at the edges of the sash loses volume, which is why cracks begin to appear. The reason for the formation of gaps can be thermal deformation when the temperature changes. In this regard, seasonal adjustment of plastic windows for winter and summer should be carried out.
Eccentric layout, depending on the season
On the front side of the sash, there are special oval-shaped cylinders. These eccentrics are located between the metal plugs. The counterparts are located on the frame, which ensures that the movable part of the structure is pressed directly to the base.
It looks like a locking eccentric on the end of the sash
Adjustment of the pressure of the sash of the plastic window is performed by scrolling the cylinders or displacing the counterparts. To increase the density, the eccentric turns inward, and to decrease it - outward. However, customization options may differ depending on the manufacturer:
- the cylinder is turned using a flat screwdriver if there are slots;
- the eccentric can be scrolled using conventional pliers by acting on the head;
- the device is retracted from the surface of the end part, after which it scrolls gently.
Illustrative diagram of the sash pressure setting
Useful advice! When adjusting plastic windows yourself for the winter, you may encounter a problem when the cylinders cannot be adjusted. In this case, the position of the counter elements must be changed.
All major points for design adjustment are demonstrated
Ways to troubleshoot handle problems
The handle is a rather vulnerable element of the fittings, since it is subjected to constant mechanical stress. Sometimes it just jams due to improper operation of the locking mechanism. The problem can be solved by pulling back the lever located on the front side of the sash.
If the handle is simply loose, then you need to tighten the fasteners
When opening and closing the sash, the handle may stick slightly. The main reason most often lies in clogging of the mechanism and insufficient lubrication. During the work, the element is dismantled and the internal parts are thoroughly cleaned. Contamination can be removed with a brush or vacuum cleaner.
The working positions of the tilt and turn window handle are shown.
Moving elements can be lubricated with a WD-40 can, which is equipped with a convenient tube. With the help of an aerosol agent, it will be possible to properly coat the parts with a layer of oil. Lubrication is recommended during each seasonal adjustment, regardless of the health of the part at a particular point in time.
Suitable means for lubricating window mechanisms
Useful advice! If in children's room Since ordinary handles are installed, they can be exchanged for products with a protective mechanism. A small child, with all his might, will not be able to open the window on his own.
For young children, it is best to install handles with locks
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Summarizing
After reading the above information, there should be no questions about how to regulate plastic windows yourself, without resorting to the help of specialists. However, care should be taken when adjusting the moving parts of the structure yourself. Violation of the integrity of parts can lead to serious damage, which will require considerable financial investment and time.
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