How To Adjust Upvc Double Glazed Door Hinges
1 insert flat screwdriver on to plastic tab.
How to adjust upvc double glazed door hinges. Adjust the compression by removing the top cover cap of the flag hinge. Insert the allen key into the hole in the main part of the hinge make sure you count how many turns you make and keep turning the key until the door begins to pull back towards the hinge. Steps for adjusting a upvc door flag hinge. The door is brand new full glass upvc with t hinges.
2 firmly tap inward to release cover plate. 3 with an allen key adjust bolt to move hinge plate over to position door sash correctly. I can adjust the door so that the gap is almost gone when locked but is there anything i can do to get my door resting on the seal. Get a level and check the door frame.
Nearly all types of upvc doors allow you to make minor adjustments to the door s positioning via slots on the hinges. If you are still having difficulty adjusting a flag hinge and can t resolve a problem with your door please contact us by calling our door and window repair experts on 01234 242 724. Test and fine tune to get a perfect fit by tweaking the screws and shutting the door to try the fit. You can purchase one of our flag hinges here.
Locate the adjustment slots on the front side of the hinges. With the door closed check the exposed part of the hinges for small hexagonal slots. Start by adjusting with the door closed. Adjust the height of your flat hinge.
Get to the lateral adjustment on the flag hinge. But if the door moves up or down then it s for height. Finally make sure you do the same as step two but on the middle hinge. The hole at the bottom of the hinge is generally for height and the top is generally for compression.
Sounds like the door frame has been fitted of square. Double check this by closing the door insert the allen key into this hinge hole and turn slightly. If the door moves towards you this means that the hinge hole is for compression purposes. Turn 1 2 rotations clockwise and then test to see if it still drags.