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1.
Unpack your folded HearthGate™ on a
stable surface, making sure handle is on top.
Each corner is connected by plastic, interlocking
hinges.
2. Adjusting the sections:
A spring is fitted in all cones which deliberately
creates tension when adjusting.
At corner, lift up slightly on section with hinge
teeth facing down (2.1) while gently pressing
down on connected section (2.2). Rotate
sections to desired position (2.3). Release to
lock into place.
Note
: Each hinge adjusts from 0˚ to 270˚ in 10˚
increments.
3.
See illustration on page 18.
4.
Position HearthGate to desired shape, taking
into account recommended 20” minimum
distance described in “Important Information”
on page 3. It may be necessary to remove or
add section/s to gate to fit your application.
If making no changes, see “Installation” steps
13 to 23.
If removing sections, see “Assembly” steps 5 to
10.
If adding sections, see “Assembly” steps 5 to 7.
Unpacking
Assembly
For further clarification, please see back of
user guide for corresponding drawings.
5. Removing or adding sections:
Note: Always begin separating gate from
either end
. At the juncture of every section is a
removable, vertical bar.
6.
To remove vertical bar, lift up on bar (5), while
sliding it out of lower hinge groove (6a). Pull bar
down and out of cone).
7.
Lift off end section. If gate is now appropriate
length, go to step 8.
If additional section/s are required, go to steps
11 & 12.
8.
Depending on number of sections removed,
you will end up with one of two configurations at
the end of gate (diagram 8 or 9).
Remove hinge cap (i) from bottom of original end
section. A screwdriver may be needed to pry it
off. Place cap over top hinge on what is now the
end piece.
Place spare hinge cover (h) over bottom hinge.
Go to step 10.
9.
Remove hinge cap (i) from bottom of original
end section. A screwdriver may be needed to
pry it off. Place under bottom hinge. Remove
plastic cone from under top hinge of original end
section. Install cone (j) under top hinge of new
end section.
10.
Reinstall a removable, vertical bar. Insert bar
by pressing it into upper hinge cone, while
sliding bar into groove of lower hinge. Spring in
cone will make bar lock in place.
Proceed to “Installation” steps 13 to 19.
11. Adding optional section/s:
Remove vertical bar from optional section (steps
5 & 6).
Position optional section with cone hinge at top.
Align cone hinge underneath top hinge on end
section. When center of both hinges are
aligned, top and bottom, they will fall together.
Insert removable bar (see step 10).
If adding more than one section, repeat process.
12. Reattaching end sections:
Align top cone corner of one section with the top
hinge of the end section. When center of both
hinges are aligned, top and bottom, they will fall
together.
Proceed to “Installation” steps 13 to 19.
Note:
The HearthGate cannot be completely
folded when optional section/s have been
added.
Relocating the walk through door section:
The walk through door section can be
repositioned in the configuration as long as it is
interchanged with a section that has matching
top and bottom hinges (refer to diagram 3).
13.
Assemble lower bar brackets (b) and slides
(c) with screws and nuts as shown. Tighten
screws just enough to allow parts to slide easily.
Slide wall plates (d) onto back of upper and
lower bar brackets (a and b) until click is heard
and locked in place. (13)
14.
Place upper bracket around top cone hinge.
Slide lower bracket assembly onto removable
bar and push bar up into upper bracket. (14).
Repeat for opposite side of gate.
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