Despite the external monolithism and durability of plastic PVC windows, over time, their condition deteriorates. Most often we are talking about the gaps that appeared, the backlats of the handles and the like phenomena, to get rid of which you can only conduct regular prevention of the design.
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Sometimes there is enough small adjustment, which does not take more than a few minutes of free time. In some cases, if the window was established with violations of technology, you will have to pay a bunch of time in order to correct the situation, since it is often necessary to venture and from the very beginning.
However, in contrast to wooden windows, PVC-glass windows create much less difficulties and problems.
In this article, we will analyze the main problems that arise with PVC windows during operation, as well as ways to resolve various difficulties, including elementary adjustment and the most complex repair of plastic windows with their own hands.
Tools required for adjusting PVC windows
Most often it is possible to limit the following list of fixtures:
- cross screwdriver (size 3 or 4);
- hex key on 4;
- set of screwdriver nozzles;
- pliers;
- machine oil.
To date, windows manufacturers are so many that dimensions and other parameters of products can differ significantly, therefore it is necessary to analyze the double-glazed windows personally and make sure that the presence of tools for specific parameters.
Plastic window adjustment points
- Adjusting the sash horizontally and vertical.
- Adjusting the clamping of the sash (in two places).
- Setting the bottom corner of the sash horizontally.
It is important to draw attention to the fact that the manufacturer of plastic windows can use sufficiently specific accessories, or to apply some illogical solutions for the buyer in the production of products. Therefore, it makes sense to study the documentation for window products that will make some conclusions, thanks to which the setting and repair of the plastic window will be held as quickly as possible.
Adjusting window handles of plastic PVC windows
- The pen shall out. Unfortunately, this phenomenon is not uncommon, since with regular disruption, any mechanism is wearing, and it must be repaired. Under the handle there is a rectangular lining that needs to pose and turn this element to 90 degrees. Under this lining, you can detect two bolts that should be promoted using a crust screwdriver. Another tool should not be promoting, as you can scratch fasteners, and its appearance will not be the most attractive.
- Replacing the handle. It should be borne in mind that in children's rooms where small children live, windows are not the safest component of the space. The younger generation can easily challenge the window and make something fatal or just harm someone. Therefore, it makes sense to install a protective mechanism on the handles. Just just replacement, you do not need to fully change the window. For this, as in the last paragraph, you need to remove the handle by unscrewing the fasteners under the plastic plug, after which it is exactly the same, but in the reverse order, screw the new handle with a protective mechanism. Also, any other handle is replaced, but in the case of the presence of a protective mechanism, it is possible to turn off the window only to those who have a key to him so that no one, first of all children, cannot open the window with the usual way.
- Singing the handle on one position. Despite the simplicity of the window turning out the window, the handle often begins to eat. The problem can be hidden immediately in two things. The first is that the mechanism has been used for a long time, and during operation it has been dried up mud or garbage. In the second case, the handle may not turn to the end due to the too strong clamp of the responding mechanism, so it is enough to produce not the most complex manipulation with weakening. To lubricate the handle, you first need to dismantle it, as described in the past steps. Next you need to arm a small tassel to try to clean the mechanism from pollution. In some cases, it will not be superfluous and strong traction of the vacuum cleaner. Sometimes used detergent for glass, which is washed with the mechanism. You can also use the WD-40 lubricant, which is capable of even the most ideal handle mechanism to force work without complaints. As for the setup of the mechanism to reduce the efforts of disruptive, it is necessary on the end of the window sash to pay attention to the eccentrics, as well as on the bolt connections on the loop from the opposite side.
- Switching pen. Such a phenomenon is not rare. Often, the problem is incorrectly triggered by the blocking mechanism, and to resolve the problem there is no need to replace certain elements of the window. To cope with this trouble, you need to operate the lock lever and release the movement of the handle. This most lever of the block is on the end of the sash on the side of the main handle window. Now windows are available in two different versions, one of which is a plate in the form of a lever, and the second is a lever in the form of a clip, which is located on a sealing gum.
Specifications setting down the PVC window mechanism
Unfortunately, many PVC-windows owners faced the situation at which the seal that is present around the perimeter of the sash begins to show itself not from the best side. In the end, it is possible to face the fact that the tightness of the window is lost, sound insulation is worsening, cold air from the street enters the room. This can occur either just with time when the window has been operated for many years, or because of the thermal deformation between the seasons. Fortunately, modern window solutions allow correction of this situation without acquiring additional components.
- First of all, it is worth paying attention to the clamping force of the window mechanism. It must be changed about 2 times during the year. It is especially important to carry out when the air temperature outside the window dropped too much, or vice versa - rose. This simple action will significantly reduce the stress in the design of the fittings, and thereby increase the period of using standard rubber gasket, located around the perimeter.
- At the end of the sash, the cylinders can be detected, which have an oval shape and protrude beyond the design. These elements are called eccentric. Directly on the frame you can detect retaliatory hooks, to which, when turning the handle, clamping the sash. If you scroll the eccentrics, then you can get this or that strength of the clamp.
- To adjust the closing of the sash, you must turn the most protruding part of the eccentric towards the inside of the window. For weakening, obviously, the same thing is done, but the movement side shifts on the outside of the window structure. But at the same time, it should be borne in mind that directly manipulation with the eccentric may depend on the design of the window products, because one or another manufacturer can implement the design differently. However, everything is often carried out in accordance with the next logical chain: the eccentric assistance of a flat screwdriver needs to be checked (there is a slot on the eccentric), after that it is necessary using pliers to remove the axle, and ultimately with the help of all the same pliers to perform turning.
- In the event that the cylinders at the end do not allow setting the mechanism, it is necessary to loosen the bolts and move the hook towards the room. This should reduce the clamp.
- Next, go directly to the side with canopies. It is necessary to remove from the bottom of the canopy plastic cap of the so-called platband. And in the canopy itself you can find 2 visible bolts, which are under the hexagon, as well as one hidden fastener. On this basis, it is possible to change the position of the sash, thereby making a change of position in relation to the frame.
- To configure the clamping force, you will need a bolt that goes perpendicular to the window plane. You need to be accurately adjusted only when the sash is closed. After inserting the hex key to the bolt head, scrolling fasteners clockwise to enhance the clamp. Scroll counterclockwise, obviously reduces the clamp.
- It should be borne in mind that the upper part of the flap is attached not to the design of the canopy, but directly to the part that is called "scissors". In order to start adjusting, you need to open the window sash, after which it is necessary to find the clips or lever of the blocking mechanism on the side end from the handle side, most often they are located at a certain angle to the seal and spring. When the block is pressed, you need to check the knob of the sash, it should be out of the groove with the upper angle, after which it will hang in the mechanism of "scissors". Thus, access to the head, which allows you to adjust the clips of the top of the sash. This head is located right from the bottom side of the lever, which ensures the holding of the sash, and in the usual position it enters the end. With a small turn of the head of the bolt, it is possible to adjust the clamp, all this happens in about the same way as with the pin.
Adjusting plastic PVC windows. The sash hurts the frame
This trouble occurs with the owners of PVC-windows often, and in most cases this is due to the fact that the window is too often in the open state or the design is too often open and closed. Parts of the sash that hold the accessories is started to break off, as well as to give in to deformities. It should be understood that nothing with the sash cardinal can happen can happen, so it is enough to adjust the position of the entire sash.
- In the event that the sash touches the frame with its lower end, then the need to rise in its rise and turning the upper part towards the attachment, which is located on top of it, appears.
- Sometimes it happens so that the sash is tiled in the middle of the side end (side of the handle). With this situation, it is necessary to shift the sash towards the canopies up or down, as well as turn the sash towards the lower or top canopy.
- If the sash hits the frame with its top one, it is necessary to make the shifting of the sash to the side of the lower canopy. If all this is not enough, it is necessary to lower the entire sash evenly down.
It is important to pay attention to the fact that setting the location of the sash often occurs with the help of adjusting bolts that have a head under the hex key. In addition, if we are talking about metal-plastic doors, then there are closers in them, which are able to raise the sash at the time of closure, which makes it easier to load on the canopies. If the sash at least minimally changed its position, you need to correct the position of these closers.
- To adjust the height of the location of the sash, use the tuning bolts located on the bottom canopy. It is necessary to remove the platbands, after which it will be possible to insert the hex key into the hole, located on top of the canopy. When scrolling the key clockwise, the sash lifts, and counterclockwise.
- If you need to move the sash to the right or left, you need to pay attention to the bolt, which is located in parallel to the window at the bottom of the canopy. This area has two exits with special deposits for the key. Makes scrolling to the left or right of the bottom of the sash makes moving to the left or right accordingly. It is extremely important to do everything possible to check the windows performance at each side. If no effect does not give, you need to repeat the action.
- As for the setting of the mechanism called "Scissors", here it is necessary to completely open the window sash, after which there is a bolt head on the side of the side, which is slightly relended in the design. For it, a hex key is suitable, which allows you to adjust the shifting of the sash to the right or left.
