Adjusting plastic windows for winter glass. Setting up plastic windows for the winter with your own hands: useful tips. Ensure a tight fit of the sash

For full functionality metal-plastic double-glazed windows need to be switched to a mode appropriate to the time of year. How to implement self-adjustment plastic windows for the winter? And how important is it to do this?

Seasonal Maintenance

The main feature of opening windows is that they do not have vents. For better ventilation of the room, the system provides rotary doors. During operation plastic double glazed windows it can be noticed that in winter time a draft appears. Don't panic - this is not a manufacturing defect, but simply the seasonal mode is set incorrectly. Switching plastic windows to winter and summer modes is a mandatory maintenance procedure.

The tilt and turn mechanism of the glass unit must be adjusted depending on the season of the year

During long-term use, drafts may also appear. This occurs due to the loosening of the hinge screws of the rotary-locking mechanisms. By independently adjusting the windows for the winter, you can easily save 3-7 thousand rubles on calling specialists.

Leak test

How to prepare plastic windows for winter? With the onset of cold weather, you need to preventive examination state of normal locking of the valves in winter mode. Leak tightness can be checked in several ways:

• Tactile. By running your hand along the frame, you can determine the presence of serious drafts.
• Fire with a match or lighter. Deviation of the flame from the vertical indicates the presence of blowing.
• A sheet of paper. They leave him in the closed door and try to pull him out. If the leaf comes out easily, the sash does not close tightly.

Having identified problem areas, we begin to regulate the system to optimal requirements.

Switching winter/summer modes

When installing double-glazed windows, installers set the initial neutral parameters for locking the sashes. All positions will be adjusted for optimal functionality. However, then it is necessary to adjust the settings - ideally twice a year.

Why is this necessary?

Seasonal adjustment is often forgotten, leaving the sash pressure in a neutral position. As with any violation of operating rules, consequences arise over time:

• drafts from under the sash even with correct installation adjustments;
• if the summer mode is set, then in winter this will not provide sufficient pressure on the locking mechanism, which will cause heat loss from the room;
• if you leave the winter position, then due to the constant strong pressure of the sash on the seal, the latter will quickly become unusable;
• in the absence of seasonal adjustment, the normal microclimate of the room is disrupted, including an increase in humidity levels (there is a risk of condensation and mold).

To do this, you need to correctly set the winter and summer modes of plastic windows in the sash settings.

Adjustment mechanisms

Before you begin changing the mode, you need to determine the locations where the adjustment devices are located. In most cases, the system provides for the presence of special mechanisms - trunnions, which, depending on their position, determine the degree of pressing of the sash required for the season.

They are on the ends metal-plastic window or doors. The number of such mechanisms may vary depending on the size and manufacturer of the glass unit (from two or more).

The trunnions may differ in appearance, but they perform the same adjusting function.

At the edge of the eccentric there is a mark, which serves as an indicator of the desired mode. By default, it is set up - this is a neutral position, which needs to be changed in accordance with the season.

How to switch

The process itself is quite simple, you only need one tool - a simple hexagon (usually 4 mm), or less often an asterisk.

You need to set plastic windows to cold season mode before the onset of frost, when the temperature is still plus 5–10°.

Open the glass unit and inspect the ends. Usually there is one eccentric on the side, the second on top.

Most likely, the regimes will be in a neutral position, and the risks will point upward. Having picked up the right tool, change the position of the marker.

To set a plastic window for the winter, turn the notch on the regulator towards the outside of the room. With the onset of the warm season, the position of the marker should be moved by the mark inside the room. Accordingly, if there are several such regulators, then the modes are transferred by turning all available eccentrics to one position.

You need to constantly switch modes according to the season - this is what will ensure normal functionality, balance of ventilation and sufficient energy saving in your home.

What other adjustment methods are there?

If, when checking the tightness of the lock, cold air still penetrates from above or below the sash, then most likely the problem is that the sash geometry is incorrectly set.

The figure shows the main points where adjustments to the fittings may be required. The window design provides several adjustment options:

• horizontal and vertical shift;
• setting the position of the lower corner;
• degree of pressing against the frame.

How are optimal modes set?

Setting the vertical position

This is done by adjusting the bottom loop. Remove the protective cover. There are two adjustment points here - horizontal and vertical. To raise or lower the sash, adjust the screw located on top of the hinge. To raise it, turn it clockwise, and vice versa if you need to lower the height.

Horizontal adjustment

To perform this operation, both loops must be configured.

There is a second screw on the side of the lower canopy, designed to change the horizontal position. When it is turned from left to right, the sash moves towards the hinge, and vice versa when turning it back.

Drafts can also form through the upper corner of the window that cannot be locked. To do this, set the clamp top loop, the adjustment screw of which is located on the side. We twist it and achieve the desired result - evenness and tight fit.

When changing the horizontal position, it is necessary to leave a gap of several millimeters between the hinge and the sash. Otherwise, if you tighten it too tightly, the ventilation mode will not work.

Changing the degree of sash pressure

The clamping mechanism is another device in the form of a plate located on the frame. It is designed to prevent burglary by pressing the sash from the street side.

When turned clockwise, a tongue extends, which will contribute to a tighter closure.

Adjusting the top corner fit

To press the upper corner of the window to the frame there is another adjusting screw. To get to it, you need to open the window in two directions at once. To do this, press the lock on the end of the sash, as shown in the picture.

Pull it all the way, turn the handle to ventilate, and then pull the top edge of the sash towards you. Access to the clamping mechanism is open. One of the plates has space for a hexagon. By turning it, you can adjust the tightness of the upper corner of the sash.

These are the main problems that can appear over a long period of operation, when the operation of the system gradually weakens the initially set modes. But immediately after installation, all these settings are regulated by the installers themselves from the supplier company - they are obliged to ensure correct work systems.

Of course, if you have no experience or it is not clear how to make the adjustment yourself, it is best to contact an installer. They will send their specialist who will do everything necessary procedures, placing the doors in desired position.

If the adjustments don't work

A situation may arise when the sashes are adjusted correctly, plastic windows are converted to desired mode season and all the mechanisms close well, but problems still arise:

• draft;
• condensate;
• freezing.

Such nuances can arise in several cases:

1. Defective windows. This happens quite rarely and only when ordering from dubious companies.
2. Incorrect installation. At installation work must be respected the right technology: maintaining the gaps between the frame and the opening, high-quality fastening and mandatory compaction with construction foam.
3. There is no finishing on the slopes. Polyurethane foam without protection, it quickly deteriorates under the influence of ultraviolet radiation and moisture.
4. Seal wear. Possible due to prolonged or improper use of double-glazed windows.

When a malfunction is identified, it is eliminated. The windows should now function correctly and provide a sufficient seal.

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What should you pay attention to?

To understand when and what needs to be adjusted in your plastic windows or they need to be repaired, pay attention to the following:

• whether the fittings function correctly, whether the opening and closing process occurs well;
• do the doors touch the frame?
• is there a draft that may occur after the seal has lost its quality characteristics or worn out;
• whether the handles function well, whether they are loose or not too tight.

If you notice such moments during the operation of your plastic windows, then most likely they will have to be adjusted. The same applies to plastic doors. They also need to be monitored and their work adjusted. When winter and summer change, compression of the metal fittings and hinges may occur, and the operation of the mechanisms undergoes some changes. You can adjust this with the participation of a specialist or with your own hands.

Sometimes problems can arise even immediately after installation if it was done incorrectly or completely poorly. Other problems may arise when using plastic windows and doors after some time.

If you immediately notice shortcomings in the operation of the fittings of plastic double-glazed windows, then it is better to take advantage of the company’s guarantee and call a specialist. After all, repairs or adjustments due to poor-quality installation or defects in the fittings themselves cannot be done independently.

The window pressure needs adjustment if:

• the sashes are not pressed very tightly;
• often requires wedging;
• the closing process is quite labor-intensive;
• The doors sag somewhat.

What you may need for work:

• hex wrench;
• two types of screwdrivers;
• machine oil or WD-40 aerosol;
• pliers.

Adjusting the sashes relative to the frame

When you begin to notice that the plastic windows no longer fit tightly with the sashes to the frame and it is difficult to close the window, then do not rush to call a specialist, but try to fix the problem with a hex key. It must be turned in one of the directions: up-down, left-right.

Sometimes it is necessary to adjust plastic windows or doors when shrinking a house. You can notice changes by the location of the eccentrics. These are special fittings that are located around the perimeter of the structure. When the handles are turned, these elements begin to move, moving beyond special platforms. There are marks on them, and if they are directed indoors, then the pressure is probably weak. If the eccentric mark is directed outward, towards the street, then the pressure is strong.

In case clamping mechanism located next to the hinges, you can make adjustments using a hex wrench or just a screwdriver. This will depend on the type of fittings that are installed on the structure. By rotating the tool counterclockwise, you will reduce the tension on the flaps.

Sometimes the problem does not need adjustment, but is eliminated after changing the seal.

Debugging loops

Most often, ventilation of rooms in summer and even in winter occurs by placing the sash in a certain position, since the presence of vents in plastic structures not always provided.

If you have been set the size of the gap for ventilation in winter or summer, but it does not suit you, then you can change it yourself.

The adjustment should begin with the loop next to which the ventilation area is located. Using a hex key, adjust the position, then open for ventilation and in this position adjust the second hinge.

Debugging handles

Many plastic structures already have a special lock that prevents the sash from opening. But if the handle is not fixed well enough, this may interfere with the quality of the structure. To fix the handle, you should lift it slightly plastic plate around it and turn it to the side. Under it you will see bolts with which you can fix the handle by simply tightening them.

If the handle does not move very well and cracks, then ordinary machine oil will help you, and lubricate the mechanism with it.

Even if everything works quite well, it is advisable to check the mechanism yourself at least once a year - either in winter or summer. During adjustment, you will need to lubricate all moving and sliding parts with oil.

Now you can easily start adjusting plastic windows and doors for winter and summer with your own hands.

Seasonal debugging

Depending on the time of year, the pressure is adjusted. If in winter it should be made tighter in order to retain heat in the room and save fuel, then in summer it is necessary to loosen it somewhat so that air can pass even into a closed room, and the fittings do not have severe wear. After all, it is more difficult to repair hinges and other mechanisms than to prevent it.

Simple and effective way to understand how correctly the pressing of the sashes is adjusted is to insert a sheet of paper between them and pull. If it comes out easily, then the pressure is very weak. If it breaks, then everything is done correctly.

Procedure

The appearance of gaps between the sashes may occur due to wear sealing gum. But most often the reason is simpler - seasonal fluctuations thermal regime when sudden temperature changes occur from winter to summer. To correct this problem, you should adjust the plastic windows and doors for winter and summer. You can do this yourself, without even resorting to the help of specialists. It is only necessary to debug the window fittings so that everything works clearly and efficiently.

1. We find eccentrics on the sashes. These are metal cylinders that are located in plugs. There are special grooves in the frame where the hooks should go in order to press the sashes. Their position can be adjusted using eccentrics.
2. To adjust, turn the eccentric using pliers or a screwdriver.
3. If you cannot adjust them, then the position can be changed using hooks. This can be done easily with a hex wrench.
4. When the clamp is set, we move on to debugging the canopies. We remove the plastic plug; there are bolts under it. We turn them with a hexagon in the direction you need: clockwise the pressure will be strengthened, and vice versa. It is better to adjust with the window closed.
5. The upper part has a different mechanism, and it is better to adjust it in position open window. The mechanism has a special lock, which must be pressed. After pressing, you must turn the handle to the ventilation position. When the sash is removed, you can get to the element you need - the head. Use it to change the pressure.

Finally, you need to lubricate the sliding and rotating elements of the mechanism with oil. This will serve as good protection against wear and will extend the service life for a long time.

Debugging and repair of plastic doors

Debugging the plastic clamp door leaf and hinges occurs in almost the same way as window panels. But the process will be somewhat more scrupulous, since you need to compare the pressing force along the entire perimeter of the canvas.

You can do the following: in the closed position, draw along the perimeter of the canvas with a pencil and compare the dimensions of the drawn line. It should approximately be in the range of 7-9 mm and not vary with a difference of more than 1 mm. Otherwise, adjustment should be made metal-plastic doors as well as window mechanisms.

If, when installed in the middle of the door leaf, the pressure against the wall was stronger, then the shape of your door will look like a barrel. This means that the adjustment will not give the desired result. The same situation will happen with the door if the pressure against the walls was stronger from above or below.

It is sometimes possible to solve this problem by replacing the sealing rubber with another one. But still, if you find such flaws in the installation, then do not rush to make the adjustment yourself, but contact those who installed the doors for you.

In the summer season, with its hot days and warm nights, rarely does anyone think about whether the doors fit snugly against the window frame. But with the onset of cold weather, even the smallest cracks begin to blow unbearably. What to do? Call specialists who will help return heat to the house or save money by fixing the problem yourself? If you have the desire and some free time, you can choose the second option. Of course, if you know how to properly adjust windows for the winter.

Diagnosing the problem

Make sure your windows actually need adjusting. The following “symptoms” are direct indications for further manipulation:

• the sash sags and clings to the frame;
• the sash does not fit tightly enough to the frame, and there is blowing from the gap;
• the fittings are loose;
• turning the handle is difficult.

Eliminating sash sagging

After opening the window sash, remove the decorative trim from the hinges. You will see adjustment elements on the hinges that need to be tightened using a hex key (you can get creative and get by with an ordinary screwdriver). Tighten carefully, constantly checking the position of the sash - as soon as it is in the desired position, stop and return the linings to their place.

Ensure a tight fit of the sash

To eliminate a draft that occurs due to a sash that does not fit tightly to the window, it may be necessary to replace the seal. Open the sash and look carefully at the tape. If everything is in order with the seal, then it is necessary to adjust the pressure of the fittings for the cold season. Especially so that the consumer knows how to independently adjust windows for the winter, manufacturers window fittings have provided in their products the possibility of changing the position of metal trunnions from “summer” to “winter”.

The trunnion has a hole for a hexagon. Take a closer look and you will see a special mark on the trunnion, which determines the existing position of the sash. If the point is shifted towards the street, it means that the window operates in summer mode. To switch to “winter time”, move the position of the mark towards the room. As the weather warms up, be sure to reverse the process. Otherwise, your window seal won't last long.

Adjusting a loose handle

When preparing windows for winter, attention should be paid not only to the sashes and seals, but also to the handles. During operation, this element of the hardware may become loose or, conversely, you will notice that you have to apply a noticeable force to turn it. In this case, you need to adjust or replace the handle. To do this, turn the plate located at its base and unscrew the screws. Change old pen to a new one. If you want the handle to last longer, treat it with a special lubricant from time to time.

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