How to adjust the plastic windows and save on wizard
Do It Yourself Educational Program / / December 19, 2019
If you know which end to hold a screwdriver, you can get a window well closed.
Due to seasonal temperature changes or changes in the geometry of the frame (e.g., if prosyadet house) flap may sag or be displaced. So, will touch on the bottom or side of the window is not fixed in position ventilation or not properly closed. You may also experience problems with a pen: it will hardly move.
All this is easily remedied by proper adjustment and lubrication.
Window accessories allows the flap to move relative to the frame in all three planes. To do this, just wrap or loosen the appropriate fasteners.
- Outer loop and swing-out mechanism "scissors" are responsible for the displacement of the sash in the horizontal plane and the angle of the upper clamp to the frame.
- The lower loop regulates the movement of the leaf vertically and horizontally.
- Eccentric set clamping force around the perimeter of the sash to the frame.
What is needed for adjustment
Masters regulate plastic windows special universal key. But with the same success it is possible to make a simple set of tools. Everything you need is easy to find at home or buy in the construction or auto shop.
Here is what you will need:
- Allen key 4 mm;
- Key Torx T15 (asterisk);
- open-end wrench or pliers 11 mm;
- flat screwdriver;
- knife;
- plastic lining;
- purpose grease or machine oil.
How to adjust the windows, if the sash frame touches the bottom
method 1
Insert hexagon adjustment hole swing-out upper hinge mechanism.
Make 1-2 turns in a clockwise direction to feed toward the top of the sash frame and thereby raise its lower part. With a little slack will be enough.
method 2
If the previous method does not help, then the lower part of the window you need to further raise.
Slightly open the flap and remove the plastic cap from the bottom hinge. Insert the upper opening of the hexagon.
Take one turn clockwise and make sure the window is closed, while the valve is no longer cling to the frame. Do not overdo it, otherwise the jam will be the top of the window!
Return the protective cap in place.
method 3
If the stroke adjustment loops were not enough, the situation can be corrected, raskliniv frame.
Remove all glazing beads, carefully hooking them with a knife. First, long on the sides, then lower and the least - the top.
Hold the glazing hand, lift the flap edge and determine the places where gaps are formed on the perimeter of the glass.
Insert in these slots plastic small pieces of 2-3 mm thickness. They will fill the gaps and give the wing to sag under the weight of glass.
Holding the glass, try closing the flap and make sure that it no longer clings to the frame.
Install the glazing beads in place and press down until it clicks. First, the top, then the bottom, and then long side.
How to adjust the windows, if the flap touches the side of the frame
Open the window and insert the allen key into the side opening of the lower hinge.
Make 1-2 turns clockwise to move the lower part of the sash to the side of the slope.
If this does not help, slide the upper part of the sash. Open the flap and insert the allen key into the hole swing-out mechanism.
Make 1-2 turns clockwise to flap displacement in the direction of the slope.
Check out how to open the box and make a couple of turns in a clockwise direction, if necessary.
How to adjust the windows, if the window blowing
Using hexagonal, Torx T15 wrench or crank clamping eccentrics on all the perimeter sash.
Install the clamps in such a position that they are located as close to the seal. Usually on the eccentric has a label, and it needs to be moved from the position of "12 o'clock" or "9 o'clock" - in the position of "3 o'clock".
After this, the flap will be firmly pressed to the frame and drafts disappear.
How to adjust the windows, if the flap "falls"
Slightly open window and click on the tab to lock the end flaps.
Slide the top of the window to the frame while holding lock and turn the knob to the horizontal position.
Release the lock and close the window.
How to adjust the windows, if the handle is tight walks
Open and clean any dust on the leaf perimeter, especially in its upper part.
Lubricate with silicone grease or machine oil all the moving parts of fittings.
for lubrication points are marked with grease nipples, but it is possible to drip grease all visible holes - harm from it will not.
After close the window and turn the handle a few times up and down to the lubricant dispersed on all the mechanisms.
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- How to simplify the cleaning of windows
- How to install interior doors