Entrance doors are made of various materials. Most often it is metal. This design is reliable and durable, able to withstand hacks. There are many manufacturers on the market promising protection against external penetration. This design is heavy and may sag over time. How to adjust the entrance metal door? This question begs each host. Even if the installation is done by professionals, the hinges loosen up, which is why the product does not fit snugly. From this the lock sticks, deformation occurs.
This is a small problem removed during adjustment. Is it possible to cope with the task without a wizard? The process is simple, and it’s easy to do it yourself. In this case, any available instruction and necessary tools are taken as a basis. But before you adjust the entrance metal door, you have to find out the reason. From this, the course of actions is built and the necessary devices are prepared.
Clearance appearance
This is the most common violation. The gap formed between the web and the block is visible. It is not difficult to see this deviation, although it is easier to feel - drafts appear. This happens for various reasons.
Seal tears
Before adjusting the hinges of the entrance metal door, it is worth visually assessing the integrity of all materials. You will have to purchase a new tape, dismantle the old one, treat the surface with alcohol, fix the whole sealant. With strong wear of this component, the canvas moves. A skew adjustment is required.
Under its weight, the canvas fell
Pay attention to the hinges of the structure, the bolts will need to be unscrewed or tightened. Both locations are up, down. Before adjusting the entrance metal door, a washer is placed under the screws. This will extend performance.
Each manufacturer uses its own loops, so in the place it will become clear what to change or add.
Sometimes it is necessary to replace a part, only then make a decision on how to adjust the hinges of the front door. The system consists of several components:
- The loop itself, metal construction.
- Special heat treated ball.
- Axis or base.
- Two screws.
- Upper part and lower loop.
It is not difficult to adjust for violations of this format - the lower screw is unscrewed. Turning the upper screw, the door is built in the right position to open and close was easy. Next, the lower screw is returned to its original position.
What deviations are common?
Often the question arises: "If the entrance metal door does not close well, how to adjust it?" The problem is widespread, because even the most reliable design fails. Basically this is the friction of the canvas on the box, traces appear on the surface of the material. For work, the tools are taken:
- Socket wrench, depending on the size of the fastener.
- Candle key.
- Hexagon.
Everyone will find these tools in the house. It is worth paying attention to the hinges - the repair process will depend on their number. The spin of the two located in the middle is weakened. The course is checked. Then the upper and lower hinges are adjusted. After which the canvas is slightly pushed back, put in place, the fasteners are screwed into place. The door opens and closes several times. If there is no result, the process is repeated.
This often happens due to landing at home. Private buildings are being built quickly. When laying the foundation do not give him time to land. After completing all the finishes, he can begin to walk, so the skew box appears, and the canvas begins to shuffle. Have to take a level and check the evenness. If there is an error, it is required to disassemble the box, install and re-foam. But it’s better to call the masters.
Tight closes
Often there are questions about how to adjust the entrance metal Chinese door. It is often installed because it is considered a budget option. It is not made of high-quality metal, as a result, there are many problems during operation. In this case, the reasons why the door walks tightly enough:
- New design. Immediately after installation, it may be difficult to open / close, nothing should be done. During operation, after a few days, this problem will go away by itself.
- Illiterate selection of fittings. Wizards sometimes make mistakes, when installing, an overly thick sealant is taken. As a result, it is difficult to open or close doors. Before adjusting the door closer, it is worth checking the canvas for distortions. If they are missing, you will have to change the gasket cord. To wait until he slightly hesitates, too long.
- The contact of the tongue and plate. Solves the problem with sandpaper. Before this, the box and the canvas are checked for the correct position using the building level. Always, before adjusting the lock of the front door, hinges, closers, check. The plate grinds slightly, after which the course of the structure returns to normal. When the antennae are located at the plate, they are bent, and the problem goes away.
Creak
Adjustment is not always done immediately. It will not help when a sound is heard when opening / closing. The situation is standard - with careless operation, each moving part requires periodic maintenance and repair, tightening, etc. How to fix it:
- The canopies are well cleaned from old plaque.
- Degreasing is done, gasoline, kerosene, alcohol are taken. After which the element is purged.
- If there are traces of rust, an additional impregnation is done.
There are special compounds that soften rust and other deposits. This substance is applied, left for 15 minutes, canopies are cleaned and washed. A protective layer is applied, then grease. After installation, the host receives recommendations for use. When installing the structure with your own hands, engine oil is suitable.
Squeaking often occurs due to dust entering the mechanism. Installation is a dirty procedure, so already a new door makes jerky sounds. It is enough to rinse each mechanism, wipe and lubricate well. When the craftsmen do the work, they should do it right away.
When choosing a lubricant, pay attention to the temperature at which the operation. If loops go out, a mass that does not freeze in the cold is required:
- "Litol". Not afraid of low and high temperatures from -45 to +100 degrees Celsius.
- "Solidol" is no less effective. From -30 to +60 degrees.
When the installation is carried out in the opening, which opens onto the landing, into the staircase, several options are suitable. This is engine oil and grease, as well as the universal composition of the WD-40. The latter view not only removes creak, but also creates a barrier to corrosion.
Plastic door adjustment
Before you adjust the plastic entrance doors yourself, find out the reason for the deviation. The problems are identical to metal:
- friction against walls and threshold;
- creak;
- loose or excessive fit.
What to do?
The process is standard, a wizard is not required. After a certain period of operation, a slight sagging of the structure is observed. The canvas begins to touch the threshold or box, a sound is made and the plastic is erased. It is impossible to ignore this. If there is no violation by the level, the web rises. An adjustment is made at the top of the bottom loop.
The lock is open, the door is the other way around. An allen key is taken from the tool. It is inserted into the hole and several turns are made. That there was no new problem, the procedure is checked. When the door touches the box, you have to move it to the side. Below in the same loop there are accessories that are noticeable in the open state. It is adjustable with a key clockwise or counterclockwise. After each turn, a check is performed. When the problem is gone, work is stopped.
Stages
The front door made of plastic is regulated by several turns:
- Changes in height. Moving the eccentric, change the height from -1 to +5 mm.
- Horizontal adjustment. Turning the eccentric, change from plus to minus.
- Clamping change. The position changes from +2 to -2 mm.
Accordingly, the location of the loop goes from below, side, top. In case of a problem with the lock, correction of the reciprocal strip is performed. If the plastic door is installed correctly, then its life is long. It is not difficult to make elementary tightening of loops in case of detection of incorrect operation. It is impossible to ignore any minor damage. This leads to serious problems.
What will help?
Locks often malfunction. Before you adjust the lock of the entrance metal door, you should figure out what is wrong. When skewed, sagging, creaking, the lock does not close tightly or is done with difficulty.
When this situation occurs, do not immediately change the shutter device itself. The door is checked - the canvas, the box. Experts know how to behave in such situations:
- Before you begin to disassemble the hinges, inspect the box and the canvas. The very first sign of such a change is the gloss on the iron in the places of contact. If a sign is found, check the position and tighten the awnings.
- Hinges on the front door can have a different design. There are collapsible options. In this situation, the canopy and sash are removed. It takes a lot of time to work, but the result is better.
- The sealing washer is not durable. The appearance of a creak indicates its destruction. There are a lot of parts on sale, they need to be replaced.
- Installation, carried out in accordance with all the rules, eliminates many breakdowns. Violation of the operating instructions leads to serious deviations from the norm.
- There are many manufacturers on the market, each using its own production technique and material. Doubtful suppliers are not responsible for the goods sold, do not trust them. Those who have been on the market for more than one year are trustworthy. With a warranty period, there is hope that the door will last a long time.
- If there is a door from Chinese manufacturers at the entrance to the living room, then, having performed the adjustment, you may not get the desired effect. Because the metal is soft and quickly deformed. New loops will not help. Even experts will not eliminate the breakdown, but will give advice on changing the canvas or the entire structure.
Conclusion
In order to prevent breakdowns, a preventive check is necessary. Make regulation, lubricate, level. It is enough to do this once every six months if the door is of high quality. When it is on the warranty period, you can not make any reconstruction on your own.