If from the installed plastic window it's chilling, then it's time to translate not only the hands of the clock, but also the windows for the winter time. An uncomplicated adjustment procedure will take a minimum of time, if you know the features of the locking pins of perimeter fittings. Useful advice, as always, by the way.
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How to switch windows to a specific mode
It is known that the distinctive feature of the plastic window in the apartment is the possibility of adjusting the translation mode of the wings "winter" / "summer" due to the installed fittings.
In the window fittings, the reliability of pressing the sash against the frame of the summer and winter conditions of plastic windows is carried out and provided by locking trunnions, which are distinguished in geometric form and rotation ability.
The trunnions (eccentrics) are located on the end part of the flaps and are a functional clamping element to the mating part located on the window frame and being the clamping point.
The shift of the pivot up and down attracts the sash. Depending on the size of the PVC window along the perimeter of the leaf, there are 4-8 studs.
The winter mode of the PVC windows provides a sufficiently tight junction of the sash of the window to the frame, the summer - a less dense fit.
Locking pins extend the life of the fittings and are distinguished by the type of head.
On the advice of professionals, a properly selected tool for adjusting the locking pins will ensure a quick change of the window mode transition. We will use useful advice - how to distinguish and how to adjust the locking trunnions.
The difference between the locking trunnions of the window perimeter fittings
There is an opinion as to how many fittings there are, as much as a trunnion, and the larger the sash, the larger the locking pins. Therefore, it will not hurt to learn thoroughly and in detail about the types of trunnions.
standard kinds of pins
There are locking eccentric adjustable pins and locking spigots S-ES, which are used in certain window fittings.
trunnion R, fittings Internika
The overall ø of the round journal R is 11 mm. Clamp adjustment of +/- 1.2 mm is made with a 4 mm hex key, a cross screwdriver and a slotted screwdriver.
An additional stopping point with a top hinge also provides a tight junction at the top of the window.
trunnion E and stud V, Fittings Roto
The overall size of the E and V pins of round form is 8.5 mm. The pressure adjustment is +/- 0.8 mm. The adjustment is carried out with a standard 4 mm hexagon and a special key for V pins.
roller and oval trunnions, accessories Maco
The overall size of the roller pin is 11 mm, the clamping adjustment +/- 1 mm is carried out using a hexagonal wrench or a slotted screwdriver.
Adjustment of the oval or ellipsoid shape of the trunnion of hardened steel is +/- 1.5 mm. You can adjust the pliers and the key.
3D Titan spigot with rotating head, accessories SIEGENIA-AUBI
Self-adjustable trunnion with the possibility of smoothing the permissible gap of the interfacing and stepless adjustment by pressing +/- 1 mm and a height of +/- 2 mm.
anti-burglar views of trunnions
trunnion mushroom-shaped Cleverel, accessories GU
Adjustment of the clamp +/- 1.2 mm is made with a Torx key.
The initial step before adjusting the plastic windows for winter mode, determine the type of trunnions on the sash of the window.
Helpful Tips
On the head of any locking pin there is a landing hole of a certain configuration, which suggests which tool is recommended for adjustment. Let's tell you, the hexagon on the head of the trunnion and the answer bar, means the possibility to adjust the hexagon 4 mm, the inner circle - one of the screwdriver bits, the cross - a slotted and cross type screwdriver, the star - a screwdriver with a nozzle labeled T / TX.
After picking up the tool, you can start adjusting the pivot mode.
Self-made plastic window ready for winter
- We find on the window leaf all the trunnions and determine their appearance.
- We select the necessary adjusting tool.
- We rotate each pin and the counter plate by 90 ° by turning the tool clockwise (towards the window - winter, to the side - summer).
- The turning point is the mark on the trunnion by engraving a stroke or a dot.
- We check the course of the rotary knob, in the tightly pressed state of the leaf, the window handle turns tight.
- In addition to adjusting the mode of pressing the leaf, it is not unreasonable to lubricate the units of window fittings with WD-40 aerosol.
How to manually translate windows to the appropriate mode, shown in the video.
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