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For further clarification, please see back of user
guide for corresponding drawings.
1. The gate must be installed in a structurally sound
opening. Never install between two railings or two stair
posts. Ensure mounting surface (wall, doorframe, stair
post, etc.) is strong, rigid and is smooth, clean and
grease free.
If mounting onto brick, drywall or other surfaces,
an optional gate installation kit, wooden board
mounted to the surface or additional hardware may
be necessary to provide a solid, smoother surface.
Measure opening to determine if extensions are need-
ed. Correct width will be reached by adjusting all 4
corner spindles. Each spindle adjusts individually and
may be extended to varying lengths (up to 2” each) to
allow for molding, uneven walls, etc. If using gate on
a stairway, it must be placed on the lowest stair on
bottom.
2. Spindle attachment is different when using
extensions and when not using extensions. If no
extension/s are used, insert spindle housings (D)
and spindles (B and C) as shown.
3. If using extension/s (see Extension Placement
Guide) insert square extension tubes into gate ends.
Connect extension bar (G) to one upper extension
housing (E) and one lower extension housing (F). Push
assembly over extension tubes (H). There should be
no metal showing from extension tubes. It may be
necessary to apply pressure to tubes to ensure they
are fully inserted into gate ends. Slide spindles into
extension tubes.
4. Open the handle to the raised position by pressing
buttons (R) on both sides of gate at the same time
and lifting handle (N). BUTTONS MUST ALWAYS BE
PRESSED IN WHEN LIFTING HANDLE. FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN HANDLE MECHANISM
BREAKING.
5. Disengage tension lever by pressing the button and
pushing the tab in at the same time (1). Lift up (2).
6. Center gate in opening with bottom rail resting on
floor. Gaps on each side should be equal. Pull out all
four spindles until they touch mounting surface and
bottom spindles rest on top of floor molding (if
applicable).
Loosely tighten handwheels TOWARD GATE FRAME
on all 4 spindles.
7. Tighten bottom handwheels as tightly as possible
(7a and 7b).
8. Engage tension lever by pressing lever down (1) and
pulling out tab (2).
9. IMPORTANT:
If gate is properly tightenend the yel-
low and red pressure indicators will be absent (9a).
If the red indicator is present, further tightening is
required (9b). If yellow is present gate installation is
acceptable but additional tightening is encouraged.
Disengage tension lever, tighten handwheels again and
re-engage tension lever. Repeat until yellow
disappears (9c).
10. Tighten top hinge side spindle handwheel (10a)
until the gate door locator rests over the bottom frame
(10b).
11. Tighten handle side spindle handwheel until space
is about 1/8” and close handle.
12. IMPORTANT:
There is a pressure indicator on the
handle. If black is present, gate is secure (12a). If the
red indicator is present, further tightening is required
(12b). If yellow is present gate installation is accept-
able but additional tightening is encouraged. Tighten
top handwheels until yellow disappears (12c).
Once all pressure indicators present black, gate is
securely installed.
Assembly and Installation
Operation
13. To Open Gate- Release locking mechanism by
pressing buttons (R) on both sides of gate at the same
time and lifting handle (N). BUTTONS MUST ALWAYS
BE PRESSED IN WHEN LIFTING HANDLE. FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN HANDLE MECHANISM
BREAKING.
To Close Gate-Lift walk through door.
Position bottom door locator until it is above bottom
rail. Make sure hinge has dropped down. Push handle
down to lock.
Gate should always be in locked position when in
use.
14. Installation Aid-KidCo has available OPTIONAL
Y-spindles (Model GY-1) to assist in installation when
the mounting surface has a round baluster. These
spindles are used in place of the spindles included
with the basic gate. They may be ordered through your
local KidCo dealer or direct from KidCo.
No more than 2 Y-spindles may be used per gate
and both must be used on the same side.
