14
15
Tightening Nut that will thread on the
strap. DO NOT TIGHTEN YET.
Repeat for the bottom Tightening
Strap.
Adjust the position of the Tightening
Ends by sliding it through the Long
Mounting Brackets. If you have a
square spindle, place the hinge in the
tightening end around a corner.
Step 7
Insert Edge Protectors as needed to
protect exposed post corners from
the strap.
Hand tighten both Tightening Nuts
as much as possible, then use the
Tightening Tool to tighten the straps
around the spindles.
Tighten the strap firmly and make
sure the Mounting Kit is secure.
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN AS THIS
MIGHT CAUSE THE SPINDLES TO
BEND OR BREAK!
Step 8
Once the installation is secure and
the straps are very tight, cut the
remaining straps as close as possible
to the Tightening Nuts using a sturdy
pair of scissors.
After cutting, use the Tightening Tool
to loosen the Tightening Nut until the
cut ends of the straps are protected
behind the Tightening Nuts.
Recheck the security of the Stair
Mounting Kit.
Step 9
Install gate on the Stair Mounting Kit, following the gate
instructions.
