Plastic windows are easy to care for. You can wash, independently adjust, replace parts. That is why they have become so popular. And also due to the fact that PVC and plastic are durable and resistant to damage. In the price range there is certainly an acceptable option. Customers can also choose the desired pattern and almost any configuration according to the opening mechanism. The windows also provide a regulation function not summer and winter. Adjustment of plastic windows is carried out in several planes. The initial state is lost after the valves are opened many times, however, you can return everything to its place with just a few movements of the tool. Even an inexperienced person can understand the fittings. In addition, the accessories can be replaced with a new one. To replace is also not difficult. The design as a result will last for many years.
Reasons for reducing the performance of PVC double-glazed windows
The efficiency of the window structure may decrease in a place below the window sill. In the vast majority of cases, the tightness is broken. The reason for this phenomenon is the sealant itself, so a simple replacement with a new, better one is enough. Performance is reduced due to the lack of settings for the season. In winter, for example, the structure is compacted, the elements are moved closer to each other. Sometimes the reason lies in damage to the window opening or rupture of the mounting seam. Then air penetrates from the cracks and goes along the slopes. Blowing out on all four sides of the frame probably indicates factory defect. Deterioration of the leaflet condition also has an effect. A long stay of heavy canvases in the open position leads to sagging. They are not designed for the additional load in the form of hangers with clothes. The condition of the flaps depends on the quality of installation.
It is time to respond to the problem of friction of the wings!
When adjustment of plastic windows is necessary
Correction is necessary when changing the position of the wings. Moreover, this is done independently. Third-party help will be needed in more difficult situations.For example, with the appearance of a strong specific sound during manipulations with wings. Adjustment is also carried out as planned. In addition to the middle position "demi-season", the design provides tuning for summer / winter mode. In summer, glass can quickly fog up on both sides, especially after rains. Therefore, adjustment is made for the summer. When the house / apartment is not released for several weeks or more, the summer mode will provide better air circulation, especially in the “micro-ventilation” knob position. Before winter, the temperature drops sharply and the room becomes colder. Then an adjustment is made to ensure a more tight fit of the sash to the duct. Moving fittings should be regularly lubricated. And you can do this with:
silicone grease;
engine oil;
technical petroleum jelly.
The arrangement of mechanisms and their features
Different windows have different mechanisms and their adjustment. This applies to the number and location of eccentrics. Some models of windows have trunnions placed around the perimeter of the canvas: from above, from below, along the side of the hinges. To rotate the trunnions on the upper edge, open the sash, turn the handle and set the sash, as in ventilation. That is, it will be necessary to carry out the so-called "opening the window in a rotary position at an angle". As a result, an eccentric in the scissor mechanism of the window will become available. Some pins have several notches. On others, they are absent or there is only one.
The summer-winter position is determined by the interval between the edge of the trunnion and the seal or the distance to the border of metal fittings. If there is one small furrow, then during the summer setting it “looks” exactly up or down.
Seasonal adjustment: winter and summer mode
In the window construction, the sash pressure can be adjusted. The window mechanism provides for the possibility of self-tuning. Before the start of the warm period, the window switches to summer mode.This improves ventilation. Before the start of snowfalls and frosts, the pressure should be strengthened, and the level of pressure should be checked with a raised match. If the wind seeps, the flame flutters. Reconfiguration between summer and winter modes is effected on the eccentrics. The maximum clamp can be achieved using hexagon number 4. If the pin is smooth, then the blade moves away first, and then the part is rotated. Window structures of different manufacturers are not being adjusted in the same way. Sometimes it is necessary to tighten the screws, and in some cases - to remove the sash. The same window manufacturer may have accessories from different manufacturers, so you should read the instructions for adjusting it.
The setting should be planned and carried out in advance, so as not to forget about it at all later.
Independent adjustment for various faults
Most often it is necessary:
Adjust the clip.
Eliminate bias.
Adjust the handles.
Set up locking strips.
Eliminate blowing.
In most cases, these problems are corrected independently and without special difficulties. You can adjust the position of the opening sections in space through hinges and eccentrics. The tool for the job is a curly screwdriver. With its help, almost all window mechanisms are regulated. The problem with closing the window is also solved by adjusting the loops. The easiest way to adjust and change the handles. The appearance of the handle mechanism and associated accessories is intuitively clear how to do this.
Blowing can mean both a decrease in the density of the flaps adjoining the frame, as well as structural problems, for example, air leakage under the windowsill or along slopes. This is a serious defect. The problem with the fittings and the seal is corrected by a polyhedron, a screwdriver or manually. But in case of wear - you need new parts.
Adjustment of horizontal and vertical position by means of loops
Casement windows experience loads with different vectors and gradually lose their uniform position. Small deviations are not a serious problem, because putting on the canvas is ideally exactly impossible in principle. A deviation of 1 millimeter per meter of height is absolutely acceptable. If the skew is obvious or interferes with the functioning of the structure, an adjustment is necessary. You can produce it yourself - from tools you need only a curly screwdriver. Vertical adjustment of the canvas determines the height of the placement. Horizontal adjustment is provided to raise the lowered edge by moving towards the hinges. The need for it arises with a certain periodicity. Sashes can be adjusted frontally. This is fundamentally important for increasing the service life, because uneven pressing against the frame greatly increases the load on the sash. Especially if the contact is less tight at the top.
Sash adjustment types:
vertical
horizontal
frontal (including pressure densities).
The load on the structure with the sash open can be reduced with the help of a limiter.
Top
Adjustment of the upper hinge structure is necessary if there are problems with closing the upper corner. In this case, open the sash and install it at right angles to the frame - in a different position it will be inconvenient to work. You will need to act on the adjustment hardware. We rotate it with a hexagon, bringing it closer to the edge with a loop, or we move it away if distant eccentrics do not close. Between the window leaf and the loop should always remain a gap of a couple of millimeters, no less. The clearance is needed for the movement of the swing-out mechanism. Therefore, after each half-turn, we check the opening / closing of the window. If it was not possible to fix the problem with the upper corner, then we press it to the box.Subsequent actions are carried out by a screw on a swing-out design. Access to it is provided by opening the window in two positions. Before acting on the screw, it remains to push the lock.
Lower
The initial setting for the subsequent installation of fittings begins with the sash being exposed vertically. In this regard, interaction with the lower loop will be required. It raises and lowers a few millimeters. Raising the sash along the vertical axis is also necessary if a draft has appeared near the upper or lower edge. You can work with both open and closed windows. At the same time, in order to contact with the desired screw (at the top of the lower loop), you will need to remove the protective cap. The PVC window may not close well at the bottom or may be skewed. Then proceed to adjust horizontally. To move to / from the loop, the sash is first opened. At the bottom of the loop there is a hole for adjustment with a hexagon or asterisk. Clockwise rotations bring the canvas closer to the loopback node and raise the hanging angle. Counterclockwise movements are made if the sash has been pulled too close.
Frame Beveling
The position is adjusted in the loop nodes with a hexagon, less often with a tool with a different profile. The hex key is inserted into the hole of the upper mounting unit when the window is open. Clockwise movements will begin to raise the lower corner of the sash on the opposite side of the hinge. The reverse direction of movement will move the canvas, and as a result, the bottom at the far side will lower. You need to work with the bottom loop the same way. Height adjustment is made on the lower loop. Movement of the hexagon to the right will raise the sash, and to the left - lower it. The bevel appears in windows with wide frames (more than 1 meter). They sag not only under their own weight, but also from frequent opening and closing. Adjustments must be made at least once every six months.When the window is closed, manipulations are allowed only with the bottom loop.
What to do if the window does not close
Difficulties in closing can be prevented, because changes in the trajectory and sound during closing will be immediately noticeable. The causes of problems most often become: jamming in the locking mechanism (the shutter closes, but is not fixed), violation of the structural density, skew (the shutter does not enter the opening). These shortcomings are correctable without outside assistance. But the solution to the problem within the mechanisms of the window system is an occupation for professionals. However, adjusting the eccentrics and hinges / awnings should be enough. The clamp in this case is strengthened, and the distance to the fastening nodes is reduced to a minimum. The handle can be unscrewed and installed again. If the problem is serious, and there is a suspicion of a breakdown, then the condition of the accessories should be checked. You may need new fixtures or hardware. If there is enough knowledge to replace and adjust, then you can independently acquire and install everything you need. To prevent problems with closing, you need to control the load on the wings.
What to do if the window does not open
The window handle may jam primarily due to the operation of the locking mechanism. The lock ensures the safety of the entire structure when the handle is in the “closed” position with the sash open. If the window is closed, and the same lock prevents it from opening, acting on the handle mechanism, you will need to make an adjustment. There are two options. The first step is to determine the type of hardware. This is either SI or AUBI marking. If we are talking about the first type, you will need to press the tab of the handle in the direction of the seal, then turn it. It should be borne in mind that at this moment the window cloth must necessarily be in a vertical orientation. Another case is the AUBI marking.Then, near the lever with a vertical sash, press the metal plate with the spring and transfer it to the “open window” position.
Handle adjustment and replacement
The most common reasons for adjusting the handle are tight turning and hanging. In the first situation, you must first make sure that there is enough lubricant on the hinges. If visually it is not enough, then you need to lubricate the moving parts with a cotton swab. Perhaps the problem still will not be fixed - then resort to adjustment. Regardless of whether the handle dangles or opens tightly, actions are performed according to a similar scheme. The canvas opens at an angle of 90 ° from the frame. Next, a protective plate is retracted. Then turn the adjusting screws with a screwdriver. Weaken the fastening if the handle is slowly turning and, on the contrary, we strengthen if it hangs. In case nothing has changed, a handle replacement will be required. It changes very simply. The plate rotates, the fasteners are unscrewed - the handle is removed from the sash. It remains only to screw a new one, inserting it with a pin into the hole. Replace the handle in just one minute.
Wear of locking strips
Planks must be checked from time to time. Most often, the window is equipped with them from all sides. If some plank looks more worn out, then perhaps there is a rough window fit. To solve the problem, first open the window and remove the plugs from the adjustment hardware on both hinges (on the sash side). Then, using a 4 mm Allen key, loosen the bolt fastening. Next, configure the top of the window. We act again on the adjustment screw. First of all, you will need to adjust all window segments in the "left-right" plane. Only then go to the screw below and build the sash along the axis "up and down". In the end, you need to make sure the quality of the adjustment.To do this, close and open the window and check the density and uniformity of entry into the frame. These measures should be enough to eliminate the excessive load on individual slats.
Blowdown Elimination
The problem can be solved by the following types of adjustment:
side;
clip adjustment;
adjusting the pressing force of the sash.
To stop air leakage, you need to adjust the window mechanisms. On the edges of the wings there are trunnions for adjusting the junction of the wings to the frame and to each other. They are affected by a hexagon or asterisk. The contact is sealed when turning to the left and is weakened by reverse movements. All eccentrics should be adjusted equally. At the first adjustment, all mechanisms are adjusted. At first, you should not strongly press the canvas, because of this, the new sealant will quickly deteriorate. In some designs, the pressing is carried out by the plates. An extended tongue in the pressure system indicates strong contact. As for the manipulations with the loops, they are affected by a hex key. To strengthen the clip, you need to turn it in the outer side - to the right, if the loops are on the right side, and to the left, if on the left.
Adjustment of a clip of a shutter of a window to a frame
First, open the sash. At the end you will see a cylindrical hat (trunnion, eccentric) - one or more. On the head there are long and short slots, and inside the part there is a hole for installing the key. Short indicates a weak clamp, if turned to the rubber gasket, and a strong, if in the opposite. The eccentric slot can be parallel to the edge - this is how it is located in the factory version. For new windows, this position guarantees a normal clamp, even in winter. We rotate the axle with a No. 4 hex wrench. It usually comes with a window construction.But in some situations, the situation can be adjusted manually by pulling the eccentric towards you and scrolling. If necessary, use pliers. The clip itself changes by about 2 mm between the maximum and minimum values.
How to replace a sealant
The sealing gum is deformed and decreases in volume over time. Sometimes integrity is lost. Standard life is limited to four years. Replacing a shrunken seal is very simple. The gum should be hooked with some sharp tip and pull out of the groove. We insert a new one into the recess. At this stage, it is important to preserve the elastic properties of the new sealant, not to stretch it anywhere. The gum should fit snugly into the groove, making a characteristic quiet sound. Seal and fittings must be looked after. Apply grease to the gum at least twice a year. The seal and accessories should also be cleaned of dirt. Cleaning agents must be selected carefully to protect parts from strong impact. If the self-replacement of the seal failed, there may be a problem with the internal fittings.
Recommendations on how to care for plastic windows
Proper maintenance of PVC, metal-plastic or plastic windows includes:
grease;
the washing up;
cleaning;
parts verification;
replacement of worn parts.
The first point is the care of the plastic itself. It follows that when washing aggressive cleaning agents and abrasives cannot be used. It is also necessary to avoid alcohol and chlorine solutions. These precautions will preserve not only the material itself, but also its color. When washing, use thin rags and soft porous sponges. The second aspect is the maintenance of double-glazed windows. You can wash them, including alcohol-containing agents, but not allowing them to get on the rubber seal. The next moment is the fittings. Moving elements are lubricated at least once or twice a year. Lubricants must not contain acids or resins.Oil for cars or sewing machines may be suitable. Another point is the proper care of the seals. It is necessary to clean and wash them at least 2-3 times a year. At some point, the seal may need to be replaced. Still need to take care of the drainage holes. They become clogged with moisture and microparticles. Removing everything will be difficult, but you can try vacuuming them slightly.
Cleaning accessories from accumulated dust
Hardware must be cleaned at least two to three times a year. Firstly, after the winter and shortly before it. At this time, you need to conduct a comprehensive preventive examination of the fittings and the seal. Another cleaning is recommended in the middle or end of summer, because during the period when the windows remain open for a long time, a lot of dust gets into the structure. Cleaning parts and washing the joints will avoid repairs, and due to this - save. Clean accessories with brushes with hard bristles. Small holes are treated with narrow brushes. At first, wipe the parts of the double-glazed window with a damp cloth, especially carefully where the frame and the sash are most closely adjacent to each other. The dirt that is there interferes with normal contact. The pressure rollers and other moving parts are cleaned just as carefully. The dust from the recesses can be taken out with a vacuum cleaner - on light traction and with a bristled nozzle.
Conclusion
Plastic window - robust construction. However, from time to time, due to a change in the position of the wings and under the influence of their own weight, jams and imbalances occur. In most cases, troubleshooting can and should be done independently. This will require a minimum of tools and several tens of minutes of free time. To protect the window from problems or minimize their frequency of occurrence, it is only necessary to follow the recommendations from the instruction manual. The design should not be constantly open.Parts should be properly maintained. Problem needs to be replaced. Replacement does not take much time - the accessories for the plastic window can be found in the nearest market, and the process itself is quite simple. The window system should be reconfigured between the warm and cold periods of the year.
Plastic windows are easy to care for. You can wash, independently adjust, replace parts. That is why they have become so popular. And also due to the fact that PVC and plastic are durable and resistant to damage. In the price range there is certainly an acceptable option. Customers can also choose the desired pattern and almost any configuration according to the opening mechanism. The windows also provide a regulation function not summer and winter. Adjustment of plastic windows is carried out in several planes. The initial state is lost after the valves are opened many times, however, you can return everything to its place with just a few movements of the tool. Even an inexperienced person can understand the fittings. In addition, the accessories can be replaced with a new one. To replace is also not difficult. The design as a result will last for many years.
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Reasons for reducing the performance of PVC double-glazed windows
The efficiency of the window structure may decrease in a place below the window sill. In the vast majority of cases, the tightness is broken. The reason for this phenomenon is the sealant itself, so a simple replacement with a new, better one is enough. Performance is reduced due to the lack of settings for the season. In winter, for example, the structure is compacted, the elements are moved closer to each other. Sometimes the reason lies in damage to the window opening or rupture of the mounting seam. Then air penetrates from the cracks and goes along the slopes. Blowing out on all four sides of the frame probably indicates factory defect. Deterioration of the leaflet condition also has an effect. A long stay of heavy canvases in the open position leads to sagging. They are not designed for the additional load in the form of hangers with clothes. The condition of the flaps depends on the quality of installation.
When adjustment of plastic windows is necessary
Correction is necessary when changing the position of the wings. Moreover, this is done independently. Third-party help will be needed in more difficult situations.For example, with the appearance of a strong specific sound during manipulations with wings. Adjustment is also carried out as planned. In addition to the middle position "demi-season", the design provides tuning for summer / winter mode. In summer, glass can quickly fog up on both sides, especially after rains. Therefore, adjustment is made for the summer. When the house / apartment is not released for several weeks or more, the summer mode will provide better air circulation, especially in the “micro-ventilation” knob position. Before winter, the temperature drops sharply and the room becomes colder. Then an adjustment is made to ensure a more tight fit of the sash to the duct. Moving fittings should be regularly lubricated.
And you can do this with:
The arrangement of mechanisms and their features
Different windows have different mechanisms and their adjustment. This applies to the number and location of eccentrics. Some models of windows have trunnions placed around the perimeter of the canvas: from above, from below, along the side of the hinges. To rotate the trunnions on the upper edge, open the sash, turn the handle and set the sash, as in ventilation. That is, it will be necessary to carry out the so-called "opening the window in a rotary position at an angle". As a result, an eccentric in the scissor mechanism of the window will become available. Some pins have several notches. On others, they are absent or there is only one.
The summer-winter position is determined by the interval between the edge of the trunnion and the seal or the distance to the border of metal fittings. If there is one small furrow, then during the summer setting it “looks” exactly up or down.
Seasonal adjustment: winter and summer mode
In the window construction, the sash pressure can be adjusted. The window mechanism provides for the possibility of self-tuning. Before the start of the warm period, the window switches to summer mode.This improves ventilation. Before the start of snowfalls and frosts, the pressure should be strengthened, and the level of pressure should be checked with a raised match. If the wind seeps, the flame flutters. Reconfiguration between summer and winter modes is effected on the eccentrics. The maximum clamp can be achieved using hexagon number 4. If the pin is smooth, then the blade moves away first, and then the part is rotated. Window structures of different manufacturers are not being adjusted in the same way. Sometimes it is necessary to tighten the screws, and in some cases - to remove the sash. The same window manufacturer may have accessories from different manufacturers, so you should read the instructions for adjusting it.
Independent adjustment for various faults
Most often it is necessary:
In most cases, these problems are corrected independently and without special difficulties. You can adjust the position of the opening sections in space through hinges and eccentrics. The tool for the job is a curly screwdriver. With its help, almost all window mechanisms are regulated. The problem with closing the window is also solved by adjusting the loops. The easiest way to adjust and change the handles. The appearance of the handle mechanism and associated accessories is intuitively clear how to do this.
Blowing can mean both a decrease in the density of the flaps adjoining the frame, as well as structural problems, for example, air leakage under the windowsill or along slopes. This is a serious defect. The problem with the fittings and the seal is corrected by a polyhedron, a screwdriver or manually. But in case of wear - you need new parts.
Adjustment of horizontal and vertical position by means of loops
Casement windows experience loads with different vectors and gradually lose their uniform position. Small deviations are not a serious problem, because putting on the canvas is ideally exactly impossible in principle. A deviation of 1 millimeter per meter of height is absolutely acceptable. If the skew is obvious or interferes with the functioning of the structure, an adjustment is necessary. You can produce it yourself - from tools you need only a curly screwdriver. Vertical adjustment of the canvas determines the height of the placement. Horizontal adjustment is provided to raise the lowered edge by moving towards the hinges. The need for it arises with a certain periodicity. Sashes can be adjusted frontally. This is fundamentally important for increasing the service life, because uneven pressing against the frame greatly increases the load on the sash. Especially if the contact is less tight at the top.
Sash adjustment types:
Top
Adjustment of the upper hinge structure is necessary if there are problems with closing the upper corner. In this case, open the sash and install it at right angles to the frame - in a different position it will be inconvenient to work. You will need to act on the adjustment hardware. We rotate it with a hexagon, bringing it closer to the edge with a loop, or we move it away if distant eccentrics do not close. Between the window leaf and the loop should always remain a gap of a couple of millimeters, no less. The clearance is needed for the movement of the swing-out mechanism. Therefore, after each half-turn, we check the opening / closing of the window. If it was not possible to fix the problem with the upper corner, then we press it to the box.Subsequent actions are carried out by a screw on a swing-out design. Access to it is provided by opening the window in two positions. Before acting on the screw, it remains to push the lock.
Lower
The initial setting for the subsequent installation of fittings begins with the sash being exposed vertically. In this regard, interaction with the lower loop will be required. It raises and lowers a few millimeters. Raising the sash along the vertical axis is also necessary if a draft has appeared near the upper or lower edge. You can work with both open and closed windows. At the same time, in order to contact with the desired screw (at the top of the lower loop), you will need to remove the protective cap. The PVC window may not close well at the bottom or may be skewed. Then proceed to adjust horizontally. To move to / from the loop, the sash is first opened. At the bottom of the loop there is a hole for adjustment with a hexagon or asterisk. Clockwise rotations bring the canvas closer to the loopback node and raise the hanging angle. Counterclockwise movements are made if the sash has been pulled too close.
Frame Beveling
The position is adjusted in the loop nodes with a hexagon, less often with a tool with a different profile. The hex key is inserted into the hole of the upper mounting unit when the window is open. Clockwise movements will begin to raise the lower corner of the sash on the opposite side of the hinge. The reverse direction of movement will move the canvas, and as a result, the bottom at the far side will lower. You need to work with the bottom loop the same way. Height adjustment is made on the lower loop. Movement of the hexagon to the right will raise the sash, and to the left - lower it. The bevel appears in windows with wide frames (more than 1 meter). They sag not only under their own weight, but also from frequent opening and closing. Adjustments must be made at least once every six months.When the window is closed, manipulations are allowed only with the bottom loop.
What to do if the window does not close
Difficulties in closing can be prevented, because changes in the trajectory and sound during closing will be immediately noticeable. The causes of problems most often become: jamming in the locking mechanism (the shutter closes, but is not fixed), violation of the structural density, skew (the shutter does not enter the opening). These shortcomings are correctable without outside assistance. But the solution to the problem within the mechanisms of the window system is an occupation for professionals. However, adjusting the eccentrics and hinges / awnings should be enough. The clamp in this case is strengthened, and the distance to the fastening nodes is reduced to a minimum. The handle can be unscrewed and installed again. If the problem is serious, and there is a suspicion of a breakdown, then the condition of the accessories should be checked. You may need new fixtures or hardware. If there is enough knowledge to replace and adjust, then you can independently acquire and install everything you need. To prevent problems with closing, you need to control the load on the wings.
What to do if the window does not open
The window handle may jam primarily due to the operation of the locking mechanism. The lock ensures the safety of the entire structure when the handle is in the “closed” position with the sash open. If the window is closed, and the same lock prevents it from opening, acting on the handle mechanism, you will need to make an adjustment. There are two options. The first step is to determine the type of hardware. This is either SI or AUBI marking. If we are talking about the first type, you will need to press the tab of the handle in the direction of the seal, then turn it. It should be borne in mind that at this moment the window cloth must necessarily be in a vertical orientation. Another case is the AUBI marking.Then, near the lever with a vertical sash, press the metal plate with the spring and transfer it to the “open window” position.
Handle adjustment and replacement
The most common reasons for adjusting the handle are tight turning and hanging. In the first situation, you must first make sure that there is enough lubricant on the hinges. If visually it is not enough, then you need to lubricate the moving parts with a cotton swab. Perhaps the problem still will not be fixed - then resort to adjustment. Regardless of whether the handle dangles or opens tightly, actions are performed according to a similar scheme. The canvas opens at an angle of 90 ° from the frame. Next, a protective plate is retracted. Then turn the adjusting screws with a screwdriver. Weaken the fastening if the handle is slowly turning and, on the contrary, we strengthen if it hangs. In case nothing has changed, a handle replacement will be required. It changes very simply. The plate rotates, the fasteners are unscrewed - the handle is removed from the sash. It remains only to screw a new one, inserting it with a pin into the hole. Replace the handle in just one minute.
Wear of locking strips
Planks must be checked from time to time. Most often, the window is equipped with them from all sides. If some plank looks more worn out, then perhaps there is a rough window fit. To solve the problem, first open the window and remove the plugs from the adjustment hardware on both hinges (on the sash side). Then, using a 4 mm Allen key, loosen the bolt fastening. Next, configure the top of the window. We act again on the adjustment screw. First of all, you will need to adjust all window segments in the "left-right" plane. Only then go to the screw below and build the sash along the axis "up and down". In the end, you need to make sure the quality of the adjustment.To do this, close and open the window and check the density and uniformity of entry into the frame. These measures should be enough to eliminate the excessive load on individual slats.
Blowdown Elimination
The problem can be solved by the following types of adjustment:
To stop air leakage, you need to adjust the window mechanisms. On the edges of the wings there are trunnions for adjusting the junction of the wings to the frame and to each other. They are affected by a hexagon or asterisk. The contact is sealed when turning to the left and is weakened by reverse movements. All eccentrics should be adjusted equally. At the first adjustment, all mechanisms are adjusted. At first, you should not strongly press the canvas, because of this, the new sealant will quickly deteriorate. In some designs, the pressing is carried out by the plates. An extended tongue in the pressure system indicates strong contact. As for the manipulations with the loops, they are affected by a hex key. To strengthen the clip, you need to turn it in the outer side - to the right, if the loops are on the right side, and to the left, if on the left.
Adjustment of a clip of a shutter of a window to a frame
First, open the sash. At the end you will see a cylindrical hat (trunnion, eccentric) - one or more. On the head there are long and short slots, and inside the part there is a hole for installing the key. Short indicates a weak clamp, if turned to the rubber gasket, and a strong, if in the opposite. The eccentric slot can be parallel to the edge - this is how it is located in the factory version. For new windows, this position guarantees a normal clamp, even in winter. We rotate the axle with a No. 4 hex wrench. It usually comes with a window construction.But in some situations, the situation can be adjusted manually by pulling the eccentric towards you and scrolling. If necessary, use pliers. The clip itself changes by about 2 mm between the maximum and minimum values.
How to replace a sealant
The sealing gum is deformed and decreases in volume over time. Sometimes integrity is lost. Standard life is limited to four years. Replacing a shrunken seal is very simple. The gum should be hooked with some sharp tip and pull out of the groove. We insert a new one into the recess. At this stage, it is important to preserve the elastic properties of the new sealant, not to stretch it anywhere. The gum should fit snugly into the groove, making a characteristic quiet sound. Seal and fittings must be looked after. Apply grease to the gum at least twice a year. The seal and accessories should also be cleaned of dirt. Cleaning agents must be selected carefully to protect parts from strong impact. If the self-replacement of the seal failed, there may be a problem with the internal fittings.
Recommendations on how to care for plastic windows
Proper maintenance of PVC, metal-plastic or plastic windows includes:
The first point is the care of the plastic itself. It follows that when washing aggressive cleaning agents and abrasives cannot be used. It is also necessary to avoid alcohol and chlorine solutions. These precautions will preserve not only the material itself, but also its color. When washing, use thin rags and soft porous sponges. The second aspect is the maintenance of double-glazed windows. You can wash them, including alcohol-containing agents, but not allowing them to get on the rubber seal. The next moment is the fittings. Moving elements are lubricated at least once or twice a year. Lubricants must not contain acids or resins.Oil for cars or sewing machines may be suitable. Another point is the proper care of the seals. It is necessary to clean and wash them at least 2-3 times a year. At some point, the seal may need to be replaced. Still need to take care of the drainage holes. They become clogged with moisture and microparticles. Removing everything will be difficult, but you can try vacuuming them slightly.
Cleaning accessories from accumulated dust
Hardware must be cleaned at least two to three times a year. Firstly, after the winter and shortly before it. At this time, you need to conduct a comprehensive preventive examination of the fittings and the seal. Another cleaning is recommended in the middle or end of summer, because during the period when the windows remain open for a long time, a lot of dust gets into the structure. Cleaning parts and washing the joints will avoid repairs, and due to this - save. Clean accessories with brushes with hard bristles. Small holes are treated with narrow brushes. At first, wipe the parts of the double-glazed window with a damp cloth, especially carefully where the frame and the sash are most closely adjacent to each other. The dirt that is there interferes with normal contact. The pressure rollers and other moving parts are cleaned just as carefully. The dust from the recesses can be taken out with a vacuum cleaner - on light traction and with a bristled nozzle.
Conclusion
Plastic window - robust construction. However, from time to time, due to a change in the position of the wings and under the influence of their own weight, jams and imbalances occur. In most cases, troubleshooting can and should be done independently. This will require a minimum of tools and several tens of minutes of free time. To protect the window from problems or minimize their frequency of occurrence, it is only necessary to follow the recommendations from the instruction manual. The design should not be constantly open.Parts should be properly maintained. Problem needs to be replaced. Replacement does not take much time - the accessories for the plastic window can be found in the nearest market, and the process itself is quite simple. The window system should be reconfigured between the warm and cold periods of the year.