How do I transfer window in winter mode and get rid of drafts

Modes "winter" and "summer" - is the informal name of the adjustments press the sash. During warmer months, the pressing is not as critical and poor adhesion of the seal force is even useful because it provides a micro-ventilation. With the onset of cold weather this effect turns drafts from windows that will please no one.

We solve this problem by changing the clamp on the eccentric flaps. In winter, it is amplified, and the spring returns to its original position, in addition to not load the seals and extend their lifespan.

As is the case with other regulations window and door handle can be just a few minutes.

1. Prepare tools

Depending on the design of hardware used for setting will need one of the following tools:

• Allen key 4 mm;
• Key Torx T15 ( «asterisk»);
• open-end wrench or pliers 11 mm;
• flat screwdriver.

2. Locate the pins on the leaf

Open the window and look at the leaf end. There should be sticking round parts - they are called eccentrics, or pins. at different

fittings their view is a bit different: there may be a round jack for the key in the center or not or oval without any holes.

The cams are not only on the side of the window, but also from above and below. Depending on the size of the leaf set a different number of pins for uniform clamping over the entire contour. For the correct settings to adjust them all.

Note that sometimes the lower eccentric is not located on the leaf and on the frame.

3. Pick up the key

Carefully consider the unions to understand what key approaches them. Usually it is the hexagon 4 mm, rarely - Torx T15 ( «asterisk"). If the pin is oval, the holes will not be on it - in this case the part is rotated with a wrench 11 mm or pliers.

Round cams without holes are manually adjustable - you need to pull them over, set in the desired position, and then fix the clicking finger.

4. Crank pin

Using the appropriate key or manually turn all eccentric position with a maximum clamp. They move quite tight, so that the twist bolder, will not break anything.

As a general rule, at the end part is marked as a point or risks. In the neutral position, it is located in the middle of the top or bottom. The position of the label in the direction of the seal corresponds to the maximum nip in the street - the minimum.

Remember just: Risk in the room - winter, the risk on the street - summer.

We oval eccentrics standard position - on a diagonal. That is, the maximum clamp will, if you turn the detail horizontally, and the minimum - vertically.

Sometimes journals do not have any tags. In this case, you need to focus on the very eccentric. If you expand their wider part of the seal, the clamp will increase, and if the narrow side - reduced.

5. Check clamp

After adjustments be sure to check perfect seal design elements. To do this, take a sheet of paper, insert it between the frame and sash, and then close the window and try to pull it off. If the settings are correct, the paper will come out with great difficulty, or will tear.

6. Do not forget to set the window in summer mode

With the advent of heat is required to return to normal mode fittings. If this is not done, from the strong pressing gum after some time loses its elasticity and if any adjustments remove drafts will not work. We'll have to completely change the seals.

Details of the entire process, see the video: