Rice. 1. Modes plastic windows.

AT different time year, we need different functions from all systems in the apartment - in summer everything should work for cooling or, in extreme cases, preventing excessive heating. In winter, on the contrary, heat saving is valued, which can be achieved different ways. What is popularly called "winter and summer mode of PVC windows", in construction world known as adjusting the support pin (eccentric) or adjusting the pressure of the window sash to the frame. Under the winter regime, which today in question, the pressure is the strongest - air at closed window should not enter the apartment at all. The clamp also regulates the humidity in the room by improving the tightness of the structure.

To date, most windows are equipped with the function of switching to winter mode. You can easily check whether your window belongs to this group: open the sash and find an eccentric (trunnion) on it - a round or oval piece of fittings responsible for pressing the sash. If the trunnion has a hole for a hex or torx screwdriver, and if the trunnion is oval, then your window can be adjusted.

If you are confident in the quality of the sash insulation, then you can not switch the window to winter mode, however, in order to reduce the load on the sashes and increase the service life window construction, this simple adjustment is recommended. Experts call this a kind of PVC prevention - by adjusting the pressure, we pay attention to how tightly the structure is made. If air is coming in from somewhere in winter mode, further regulation is necessary window profile or call a repairman, as the problem may relate to slopes. Adjusting the window for the winter is not difficult, it requires accuracy and careful study of the design.

Plastic window modes: what is it and what are

In modern PVC windows the manufacturer offers two types of adjustment of the window sash pressure to the frame. Strong clamp suitable for low temperatures and protects the room from cooling. A weak pressure, on the contrary, promotes the inflow and outflow of air, does not create a load on the insulation, and maintains the necessary humidity in the room.

There is an eccentric on the window sash (sometimes more than one, so be careful when adjusting). If it has a wrench hole, hex or star screwdriver, then the window can be adjusted. The oval shape of the eccentric also signals the presence of this function.

It’s easy to find out which mode was initially set: firstly, it depends on what time of the year you installed the metal structure (the master immediately switches the window to the “actual” mode), and secondly, this can be seen from the eccentric (if it is oval, then in winter mode it is located perpendicular to the frame; if it is round, then its position is closest to the frame itself, that is, as far as possible from the handle).

Rice. 2. How to know which mode is set.

Summer mode of a plastic window

When the trunnion (eccentrics) warms up, it is advised to switch to summer mode. First, for admission to the premises fresh air and its cooling, secondly, to reduce the load on the window seal. In order to switch the window to summer mode, it is necessary to open the sash and with a special suitable tool (hexagon, screwdriver, asterisk) remove the trunnion to the stop counterclockwise. If there are several such trunnions, then everything must be transferred to the summer mode. There are fittings that first need to be “pulled out” a little from the body, and after adjustment, drown. If the pin will not rotate without this manipulation, do it.

Rice. 3. Summer mode.

Winter mode of a plastic window

With the onset of cold weather, it is advised to switch windows to winter mode. The signal for action may be blowing cold air from the window sash.

In order to carry out work on changing the pressure, it is necessary to open the window sash, with a hexagon, an asterisk screwdriver or another tool suitable for your eccentric, turn this fitting to the maximum point clockwise. This operation will increase the pressure of the sash to the frame, and cold air will not enter the apartment.

Keep in mind that the winter mode puts significant pressure on the window insulation due to pressure, which causes the insulation to wear out. After the winter seasons, always carefully check its quality and replace worn material.

Rice. 4. Winter mode.

How to find out if it is possible to switch PVC windows to seasonal mode

Rice. 5. How to find out if the winter-summer transition is possible.

Majority modern designs are equipped with this function, but often the installer does not tell the customer about it. Of course, the most easy way to learn about the possibility of the transition is to ask the wizard during installation. You can also find out on the Internet whether there is such an opportunity for windows and fittings of your marking. However, even without these steps, checking whether the winter-summer transition is possible on your fittings is quite easy. Follow this algorithm:

Open the window sash;

• Find trunnions (eccentrics) on it - round / oval fittings located on the side surface of the sash adjacent to the frame;
• Pay attention to the number of trunnions (in some windows there are several);
• If the trunnion has a hole in the center for a hex wrench, screwdriver or asterisk, then your window may be switched to seasonal mode;
• If the trunnion is oval, then your window is subject to seasonal adjustment.

When is it necessary to convert PVC windows?

Rice. 6. Pin position.

1. Winter is coming, and you want to make the window as airtight as possible;
2. With the onset of frost, you feel a draft;
3. You are not satisfied with excessive humidity in the room, the cause of which may be the adjustment of the double-glazed window that does not correspond to the temperature regime.

The best time for the transition from summer to winter mode is also considered the period of connection in the heating house. In private houses, the signal for adjustment can be the temperature in the room +14 degrees (without heating).

During nighttime temperature fluctuations, windows that are in summer mode, can be covered with ice, which negatively affects the fittings. If you observe such a situation on your window, be sure to switch it to the “winter” mode.

Important features of the translation of window fittings

Rice. 7. Window fittings.

Despite the fact that in general the translation of fittings is not difficult, there are a number of points that you need to keep in mind:

• Use the right tool for your trunnion;
• Translate all pins located on the sash;
• Carry out all manipulations gradually and carefully - damage to the fittings can lead to costly repairs;
• Do not leave windows in winter mode all the time - strong pressure damages the insulation;
• After moving the window, check the operation of the handle - in winter mode, its rotation should be tighter, but feasible;
• Perhaps, if the fittings are difficult to adjust, they should be lubricated with special oil;
• If after switching the window to winter mode, you feel the flow of cold air into the room, then you should replace the seal.

A qualitatively new level of comfort in our home is considered to be metal-plastic windows made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

When installing such structures, you will need the help of a professional, but how to adjust plastic devices on your own during everyday use is given below in the recommendations.

Replacing traditional old wooden windows modern, it is necessary to periodically inspect the operation of the opening and closing mechanisms, the condition and functioning of the fittings, which will increase their durability and functionality.

Tools and places for adjusting plastic window fittings

We recommend that adjustment of serious breakdowns and malfunctions be carried out by specialists of the company Windows Expert ()

The most common malfunctions that can be dealt with without the help of a specialist:

• When closing the transom touches the frame from below or from the side.
• Insufficiently tight fit to the transom frame.
• The strikers are worn out.
• When the sash is open in the “closed” mode, it does not open window frame because of the handle lock.
• The handle, loosened, does not fit snugly against the frame or turns very tightly.

You can troubleshoot using the tool:

• pliers or pliers;
• hex key (size 4 mm);
• flat and curly (phillips) screwdrivers;
• a set of "star keys" for adjusting the clamping force;
• scissors for cutting the seal;
• oiler for lubricating fittings.

Basic rules for customizing PVC windows with your own hands

In modern plastic windows to achieve optimal pressing of the seal around the entire perimeter of the sash, the adjustment is carried out in three projections.

Individual elements, transom hardware settings and tools may differ, but the instructions below are taken as a basis.

Summer and winter adjustment mode

A distinctive feature of modern PVC window fittings is the possibility of its transfer to the "winter" or "summer" modes.

Window fittings are:

• budgetary;
• standard;
• specialized.

Due to the low price, budget-type fittings have limitations functionality. It is produced mainly domestic producers and is used in new buildings. In such metal fittings there is no function of translation into different seasons, it allows the transom only to close and open.

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Winter and summer mode in plastic windows: switching methods, malfunctions and their elimination

The topic of this article is the winter-summer mode in plastic windows. Together with the reader, we will understand why this function of window fittings is necessary, what problems may arise when using it, and how to eliminate these problems. So, let's go.

What it is

Summer and winter modes on plastic windows differ in the pressing force of the sash and, accordingly, the maximum gap between the opening sash and the frame:

• In winter mode, the sash is pressed closer to the frame;
• In summer, the gap is a couple of millimeters larger.

The clamping force is changed in the simplest and most obvious way - by turning the eccentric rollers responsible for fixing the sash in the closed position.

Why is it needed

Remember physics? There is such a term - thermal expansion. It describes the behavior of almost any material when heated: the linear dimensions of an object made from it change in big side.

Window profiles are no exception.

When cooled, accordingly, the size of the object decreases. For the materials used in the manufacture modern windows, the thermal expansion coefficient takes the following values:

A little, right? However, when heated, say, by 60 degrees, a modest five to six hundredths of a millimeter per meter will turn into 3 - 3.6 mm.

Thermal expansion is simple and clear.

In terms of the standard thickness of the metal-plastic profile (60 mm), the expansion when heated from winter -30 to summer +30 degrees will be about two tenths of a millimeter.

This seemingly small difference may well mean the presence or absence of a cold draft around the perimeter of the sash - a draft that will lead not only to quite understandable discomfort, but also to unreasonably large heat losses. For which, for a moment, you pay.

Let the surprised reader say, but what about elastic rubber? Doesn't he compensate? little change sash sizes?

Of course it compensates. However, rubber tends to lose elasticity over time. A permanently compressed rubber profile will take on the shape and dimensions of the gap between the frame and the sash in a few years.

Since the size of the gap changes following seasonal fluctuations in street temperature, after a couple of years in winter it will start to seep through the window. Simply because the sealant, pressed by the profile that has expanded in the summer heat, will no longer completely cover the gap in winter. However, it is worth increasing the gap between the profiles for the warm season - and the problem will be completely removed.

How to regulate

When installing fittings, its pressure rollers are usually in a neutral position.

How to transfer plastic windows to winter mode with the onset of cold weather? You just need to turn all the rollers by 90 degrees - so that the largest of the radii of the oval roller is directed towards the sash.

The mark on the roller in winter mode is directed towards the house, in summer mode - towards the street.

How to do it? The instruction depends on the type of fittings. There are two options:

1. The roller can be rotated by hand, without tools. To do this, just pull it along the axis in the direction from the sash and turn it into the desired position;
2. The roller turns with some effort with a hex key.

A set of hex keys suitable for adjusting windows can be found at any bike or car shop.

How to switch windows to winter mode if the hexagon is not at hand?

• A flat screwdriver, inserting it into the groove of the roller;

Not all sets of fittings have a groove for a screwdriver.

• Pliers. Under their sponges, you need to put a dense fabric folded several times or thin rubber (for example, a piece of an old bicycle tube) so as not to jam the surface of the roller.

How to transfer plastic windows to summer mode with the onset of heat? In the same way, only for the summer the roller turns with a long radius in the direction from the sash.

A special case

How to switch windows to summer mode if their sashes are equipped with only a central lock, without pressure rollers?

The pressing force of the sash can be changed by adjusting the counterpart of the lock. To do this, it is supplied with a pair of adjusting screws with hexagon heads located above and below the movable bar.

Alas, the benefits of such an adjustment will be rather doubtful. Deformation of the profile over time will inevitably lead to the appearance of cracks at the top and bottom of the sash. A window without pressure rollers will never close completely hermetically.

Problems and Solutions

What problems can arise when switching the seasonal mode of windows?

• Roller won't turn.

You may be trying to rotate the roller without pulling it out of the latch slot. Try lifting the roller and turning it 90 degrees.

If this is not the problem, lubricate the roller with WD-40 grease. Small price (100 ml) aerosol can this lubricant - about 150 rubles. Thanks to the kerosene contained in WD-40, the lubricant is able to penetrate into any thread in a few minutes and allow it to move out of place.

• In the winter position, the window continues to see through.

Looks like the window seal has served its purpose.

You can purchase a new seal at any company that sells and deals with plastic windows. after-sales service. To replace it you need:

1. Pull out the old seal from the grooves of the sash and frame;

1. Cut it in the corners with a clerical knife. In the corners, the seal is welded to the profile;
2. Insert a new seal around the perimeter and frame and press it into the groove until it stops with your hands or with a blunt steel spatula.

There is one subtlety in replacing the seal. The absolute tightness of windows is not always useful: it often leads to the fact that the room completely ceases to be ventilated. To ensure the flow of air, the frames are often supplied with supply valves, but there is a simpler solution.

If you cut a couple of pieces of sealant (bottom on the frame and top on the sash), you will ensure a constant limited supply of fresh air at no additional cost.

Conclusion

As you can see, seasonal adjustment of windows is extremely simple, it does not require expensive tools and any special skills. You can learn more about it by watching the video in this article. As always, I would appreciate your comments. Good luck, comrades!

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A distinctive feature of modern window fittings is the ability to switch windows to summer and winter mode, according to the time of year. Present on the market today great amount a variety of accessories from well-known and not so manufacturers. It is divided into budget, standard and specialized options. If you plan to switch your new windows to different modes when the seasons change, then you should pay attention to whether the fittings they are equipped with have such a function.

Asking how to switch PVC windows to winter mode (or summer) after they are installed is not entirely correct, since it should be raised at the stage of ordering window manufacturing, when you are just discussing with representatives of the installer the question of what your new window should be like. , the number of chambers and glasses, its dimensions.

The possibility of switching the window to seasonal mode is determined by the type of fittings:

Budget furniture. Usually it is limited in functionality, since it is intended for double-glazed windows of a low price segment. It performs standard functions: close and open the window, in some cases - put the sash in the ventilation mode. Such fittings are usually used in large-scale construction, when it is necessary to reduce costs and make a new building more affordable.

Standard fittings. The most common type, it is distinguished by an optimal combination of price and quality, their functionality is much higher than in the first version. Most often, such fittings are equipped with the function of switching to seasonal mode. Among the products of such well-known manufacturers like WDS, Rehau, Salamander, KBE have medium deals price category, which are great for glazing most residential, public, industrial facilities.

Specialized fittings. It is made for windows installed in rooms with special conditions. This category includes: anti-burglary and reinforced fittings, fittings for PVC entrance doors. Such fittings are also equipped with the function of switching to winter-summer modes.

How do you know if your window hardware has a seasonal adjustment function?

Switching to seasonal mode is carried out using special pins, which are located on the side of the sash. To understand whether it is possible to adjust the fittings and transfer it to a different mode, you just need to see if there are holes on the trunnions. They can be oval, have the form of hexagons or stars. If there are such holes, it means that the fittings can be adjusted and rearranged to the mode you need.

When to switch a window to seasonal mode

There are no exact terms for the transfer - as soon as you feel that it is cold from the windows along the perimeter of the sash, immediately start changing the regime. If the street is already subzero temperature, and the window is still in summer mode, it may become icy, which may adversely affect the fittings, seal and other parts of the window pane. However, there is another side of the coin. Winter mode, when the sash is pressed tightly against the seal, leads to rapid wear of the latter. Therefore, if you are not worried about blowing from the window or it is absent as such, then it is better to leave the window as it was. In any case, the window should not be constantly in winter mode, since the seal wears out very quickly due to strong pressure.

When the warm season sets in, it is worth switching the fittings back to summer mode so that the room can be ventilated even if the window is closed. In summer, pay attention to the condition of the seal. If it leaves much to be desired after the winter, then the warm season is a great time to deal with the issue of replacing it.

We also note that it is better to entrust the transfer of windows to another mode to a specialist, because if you do it incorrectly, you can do much harm window fittings. At a minimum, the sash will sag and will have to be tightened, as a maximum, the sash opening mechanism may fail and a rather expensive repair will be required.

How to switch PVC windows to winter mode: instructions

If you decide to do the translation yourself, then for the first time you will definitely need step-by-step instructions:

Step 1. Find all the pins you need . their number will directly depend on the size of the sash. But regardless of the quantity, each of them will have to be translated.

Step 2 We translate pins. Use a hex key, pliers, or a star-shaped screwdriver (depending on the shape of the hole on the eccentric). You need to turn to the maximum possible position strictly clockwise, while changing the degree of pressure upwards. When switching to summer mode - to a smaller one, and turn counterclockwise.

In some fittings, the trunnion must first be extended in order to turn (the principle of winding mechanical wrist watch), and after turning - again "drown".

Step 3 Check the result . Perform the check carefully: you need to close the window, paying attention to how tightly the handle turns. The clamping force can be checked with one in a simple way- using a sheet of paper. Take a regular sheet, put it between the sash and the frame and close the window. After that, try to pull out the sheet. If the sash is pressed strongly, then the sheet will be pulled out with difficulty or it will be impossible to pull it out at all. If the sash is not pressed too hard, then the sheet will come out easily and simply.

Switching modes of plastic windows allow you to adjust the air exchange in the room. In summer mode, very hot air and dust will not enter the apartment, and in winter mode - frosty.

Setting to desired mode is achieved by adjusting the rollers in the fittings, as a result, the seal is pressed against the frame either more tightly or weaker. This work can be done with your own hands, without resorting to the help of a master. The main thing is to be careful in translation so as not to break the elements of the window.

Decide on modes

On the side of the window sash there are special clamps, which are made in the form of an eccentric - mode levers, with their help the translation is performed.

To find out if it is possible to change, you need to inspect them for holes.

They can be in the form of an asterisk, oval with a groove for a screwdriver or 6-sided. If there are these regulators, then setting to the desired mode is possible.

Usually in windows standard size 5 eccentrics installed: near handle 3, and 1 each from the ends of the sash. But with an increase in the size of the double-glazed window, their number is added along the perimeter of the frame. They provide a clamp of shutters, and do not allow them to sag. They also provide good sealing winter period and ventilation in summer.

However, not all double-glazed windows can be adjusted, it depends on the fittings installed on them.

In the production of plastic windows, its different types are used, which can be divided into 3 classes:

1. budgetary- windows function as standard, there is no possibility of adjustment, relatively inexpensive in price, often installed on windows in new buildings.
2. Standard- used quite often, made of materials excellent quality, has good functionality, most often seasonal modes are included in the design.
3. Specialized– designed for premises with special conditions, i.e. reinforced against break-ins, as well as for entrance doors. It is always equipped with the function of switching to summer-winter mode.

How to transfer double-glazed windows to the desired mode

1. First, take a clean rag and wipe all the end connections of the sashes and joints. You can remove the remnants of the old grease from the fittings with a brush, and then apply a new one. silicone grease or machine oil.
2. Let's find all the eccentrics we need on the frame sash. With the size of the window, their number also increases, everything needs to be translated, otherwise the rubber seal will be unevenly pressed against the frame.
3. Depending on the shape of the holes: hex star or oval, take the right tool. In some fittings, the clamp must be pulled out to turn (as when winding a watch), and after adjustment, return it back.
4. On the levers there are notches indicating the winter and summer seasons. If the location of the risks is parallel to the sash, then the summer mode is set, and if it is perpendicular or horizontal, then the winter mode. There is a groove in the center of the eccentric, insert a hexagon or a screwdriver into it and turn it 90 degrees to the side rubber seal, the notch should also look there.
5. Check the result of the work done by closing the double-glazed window, while noticing that the handle on the frame now turns tight, since the sash is pressed tightly in winter mode.
6. The density of pressing the window sash to the frame can be clarified using a sheet of paper. To do this, put a sheet between them and close. If you pull on it and it comes out freely, then the summer one remains, and if the paper is tightly stuck and torn when pulled out, then it turned out to change the seasonality setting. It is necessary to repeat this procedure on different sides of the double-glazed window, where the clamps are adjusted.
7. Switching to summer mode is done in the same order as just turn the eccentrics in the opposite direction.

When to translate

Autumn-winter season (closer fit). The best time to adjust the fittings of plastic windows for the winter - autumn period. At this time, you can notice ventilation around the perimeter of the frame, a draft is felt, and besides, due to the fact that cold air enters the cracks, the windows fog up.

Spring-summer season (less dense vestibule). It is necessary to relieve the pressure on the seal and other parts of the frame fittings to protect them from premature wear and deformation.

1. If the window is in summer mode and there are no drafts from it, then it is not necessary to switch to the winter season, as the rubber seal wears out due to the tighter pressing of the window sash to the frame.
2. Maintenance of double-glazed windows is desirable to carry out at least twice a year - in spring and autumn. Be sure to process all the rubber bands on the frame and sash; in this case, you can use both silicone grease and technical petroleum jelly. Apply them first on a clean cloth, and then rub the rubber seals.
3. It is advisable to familiarize yourself with the recommendations of the manufacturers before.
4. It is recommended to transfer double-glazed windows from one season to another no more than once every six months.

If there is no experience in this area, then it is better to contact a specialist.