Locate the adjustment slots on the front side of the hinges.
How to adjust upvc double glazed door hinges.
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Note it can be either side which could be off.
Double check this by closing the door insert the allen key into this hinge hole and turn slightly.
Steps for adjusting a upvc door flag hinge.
The hole at the bottom of the hinge is generally for height and the top is generally for compression.
2 firmly tap inward to release cover plate.
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.
Turn 1 2 rotations clockwise and then test to see if it still drags.
Start by adjusting with the door closed.
With the door closed check the exposed part of the hinges for small hexagonal slots.
Use an allen key on the screw at the door side of the hinge.
Tweak the hinges until you get a smooth open and close.
1 insert flat screwdriver on to plastic tab.
Test and fine tune to get a perfect fit by tweaking the screws and shutting the door to try the fit.
3 with an allen key adjust bolt to move hinge plate over to position door sash correctly.
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Get a level and check the door frame.
Get to the lateral adjustment on the flag hinge.
Finally make sure you do the same as step two but on the middle hinge.
But if the door moves up or down then it s for height.
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If the door moves towards you this means that the hinge hole is for compression purposes.
Sounds like the door frame has been fitted of square.
Adjust the compression by removing the top cover cap of the flag hinge.