Installation 5 – Kidco G60e-C User Manual
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For further clarification, please see back of 
user guide for corresponding drawings.
1.
Important. Gate must be installed in a
structurally sound opening. The hinge side of 
gate must be mounted to a rigid surface.
Ensure mounting surface (wall, door frame, 
stairpost, etc.) is strong, rigid and has an even 
surface. 
If using gate on a stairway, it must be placed on 
lowest stair at the bottom.
2.
The correct width will be achieved by
adjusting gate sections and all four corner 
spindles. Each spindle adjusts individually and 
may be extended varying lengths to allow for 
molding, uneven walls, etc. Spindles may be 
extended a minimum of 1
1/4
” (hinge side) or 1”
(on locking side) and a maximum of 3”.
3.
Adjust sections until gate is approximately
the correct width and adjustment holes are 
aligned and overlap in two places on both the 
top and bottom rail. Gate sections must not be 
extended any further than 4 adjustment holes 
from spindle ends of gate.
Sections should fit without any distance 
between rails or bars.
4.
Place screws (i) and screw sockets (j) in top
and bottom sets of overlapping adjustment 
holes nearest hinge and locking sides of gate.
Do not fully tighten yet.
5.
Screw upper hinge spindle (h) into top rail of
second gate section.
Screw lower hinge spindle (d) into bottom rail of 
same side.
Extend spindles equally.
6.
Slide locking latch spindle (n) into bottom rail
of main gate section.
Extend spindles equally (n+m).
Final spindle adjustments will be made later.
7. Hinge Side Mounting
Screws provided are for mounting directly 
into wood. If mounting into brick, drywall or 
other surfaces, use appropriate hardware. If 
installing into hardwood, (i.e. oak), drilling a 
pilot hole may be necessary.
Cut out templates along all dotted lines, 
separating template (a) from (b).
Hold template (a) vertically and completely 
outstretched against mounting surface with the 
end marked “ ” even with the floor. 
Mark 4 screw hole positions. 
Remove template.
8.
Using 2 wood screws (k), mount upper hinge
(g) (with hole pointing up) in top 2 screw hole 
positions.
9.
Using 2 wood screws (k), mount lower hinge
bottom (c) (with post pointing up) in bottom 2 
screw hole positions.
10. Locking Side Mounting
Screws provided are for mounting directly 
into wood. If mounting into brick, drywall or 
other surfaces, use appropriate hardware. If 
installing into hardwood, (i.e. oak), drilling a 
pilot hole may be necessary.
Hold template (b) vertically and completely 
outstretched against mounting surface with the 
end marked “ ” even with the floor.
Mark 4 screw hole positions.
Remove template.
11.
Determine which direction the gate should
open. Insert stop pin (o) from behind in hole of 
one locking latch bracket (l) opposite desired 
opening direction.
Important: The gate cannot open to the stop 
pin side.
12.
Using 2 wood screws (k) mount locking
latch bracket with stop pin (l) in top 2 screw 
hole positions.
Using 2 wood screws (k), mount second locking 
latch bracket (l) in bottom 2 screw hole 
positions.
13.
Push stabilizing foot (r) into vertical tube.
Use of stabilizing foot is optional unless one 
or more (maximum 4) optional extensions are 
used.
14.
Center gate in opening. Adjust upper hinge
spindle (h) so post fits into upper hinge hole (g).
15.
Adjust lower hinge spindle (d) so end fits
over lower hinge post (c). Space between end 
of gate and mounting surface on hinge side may 
be no less than 1
1/4
” and not more than 3”.
16.
Adjust locking latch spindles (n+m) until
they fit securely into both latch brackets. 
Spindles must click under locking latch when in 
the closed position. Space between end of gate 
and mounting surface on locking side may be 
no less than 1” and not more than 3”.
Installation
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Use 1 optional 24” extension (Model G24) when 
opening is 5’ to 7’ wide.
Use 2 optional 24” extensions (Model G24) when 
opening is 7’ to 9’ wide.
Use 3 optional 24” extensions (Model G24) when 
opening is 9’ to 11’ wide,
Use 4 optional 24” extensions (Model G24) when 
opening is 11’ to 13’ wide.
Maximum 4 extensions per gate.
When installed as instructed, between two 
clean structurally sound surfaces, this gate 
conforms to:
 ASTM F-1004-09 United States Standards
 EN 1930:2000 European Standards
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