We transfer plastic windows to winter mode
Plastic windows are increasingly being replaced by standard metal-plastic PVC because of their ease and accessibility to use, as well as modern beautiful fittings and perfect appearance. Euro windows are an excellent option for replacing old wooden ones.
The multifaceted possibilities of plastic structures allow you to use different options for work. But the transition from one mode to another is carried out with special tools. If we take into account the functions of winter and summer, then you can see what are the differences between them.
Varieties of window modes
What is the main difference? How do they differ from each other?
Basic moments:
- the location of the thread of the regulators in the desired direction;
- penetration of the required amount of air in a certain season;
- completeness of adjoining window doors to the frame bar (in winter - denser, in summer - freer, and in the center during autumn-spring).
For convenience, comfort in use, switches are specially designed.
Winter
The tightly pressed window frame to the structure guarantees low penetration of cold air in winter. This helps to keep the home warm. You can minimize the amount yourself using special tools.
Summer
Allows air to flow freely and provides the necessary ventilation of the room.
Standard
The intermediate one allows the middle pressing of the window sash to the frame. Double-glazed windows in standard mode will not fail either in winter or in summer. By creating conditions for maintaining the desired heat or humidity.
You can independently customize the design options depending on the season. The amount of air entering the room directly depends on this.
The winter one is smaller, the sashes close tightly with the frame, the summer one contributes to greater penetration, during the transition a gap is formed for more quantity to enter the room, and the standard one is the golden mean, the thread is in the center and the amount enters just enough to get the required amount of moisture. It is these points that are considered the main differences.
How to transfer plastic windows to winter mode
Windows lend themselves to self-change of work. Anyone can carry out this process and set the desired option. This does not require special skill, but skill and clarity in use. To do this, you need a hex wrench, pliers, etc.
Step-by-step instruction
A special mechanism for the jumper is called a trunnion. Often star-shaped, screwdriver-hole or rounded.
How to proceed:
- Thoroughly clean the seal from dirt and dust. Dirt particles should not get into the elements for moving the window sashes.
- Determine where the required mechanisms are located. In most cases, there are three of them: below, above and in the center. When changing, you need to switch all found. But in some designs, there may be a bottom or top of the sash.
- Find the designation where it is indicated in which direction the trunnion should move. Each, as a rule, has a picture pointing in the right direction.
- Turn the mechanism in the direction as shown in the picture until it stops.
- If in doubt, you need to make sure the mode change is correct. Check again if there is a distance between the frame and the sash, then this is winter, if it is centered, then standard, and if the gap in terms of pressure is huge, then the window frame is in the summer version.
Lubricate the mechanisms with special machine oil, if you notice that the mechanism works less flexible, repeat the lubrication of the elements again. They must function properly so as not to damage the window structure.
Rotation of the thread inside the trunnion is carried out with a special tool. The hexagon will help to make, set the switch to winter and change to summer.
Winter mode
How to convert plastic windows to winter mode using a hexagon?
If you open the sash of the window, then around the entire perimeter you can see iron round inserts - pins.
Each such trunnion has a thread in the center for a hexagon.
It is necessary to insert the hexagon into the center and turn it as far as it will go so that the adjustment is directed towards the seal.
In one casement, most often the pivot is not one, but the rest must also be translated.
By adjusting the shutters close to the frame, this is the winter mode - additional insulation from cool air, due to the tight fit of the two component parts.
In order to find out how close the design is one to one, you need to insert a piece of thick paper. So you will see how tightly the frame fits to the window.
An alternative hexagon is a regular screwdriver, but care must be taken when choosing threaded tips.
Pliers can also be used to switch modes. If you skillfully grab the trunnion and turn in the right direction, it is best for such purposes to use a tool designed for certain types of windows.
Attention! If you use items that are not intended for change, then you can lead to damage to the structure. Be careful and follow the instructions of people with experience in use.
Summer mode
Adjusted winter is not difficult to switch to summer. Move the hexagon in the opposite direction 90 degrees, you get a summer one. Note that the shutters are not close to each other, which means that the amount of air in the room will get much more.
Important!
Turning towards you until it stops - switching to winter, and vice versa, if you do not fix it completely, then setting to summer.
An additional key for changing can be a screwdriver. But not everyone can match the shape of the trunnion thread.
What are the mistakes
In the first year, use a permanent standard regimen. Window fittings wear out quickly and do not need to be switched from one mode to another unnecessarily.
Do not use unsuitable objects to translate the journal.
Try not to scratch the window fittings with hexagons and pliers. To do this, it is important to rotate the bearing in the right direction.
Note! Try to protect small construction details. The service life of the euro windows and elements depends on this.
Conclusion: You need to take care of window fittings and avoid mistakes in use. Otherwise, it will quickly fail, and it will be necessary to change frames, sashes and other parts.
Helpful advice
Avoid using summer mode in winter and winter in summer. Windows with the ability to transition from one state to another are specially designed for a certain period of the year.
Depending on weather conditions, it is necessary to set the transition to other modes. From this, the operational period increases significantly.
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