4operation warranty, Installation – Kidco G35d User Manual
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Operation
Warranty
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, smooth surface.
Measure opening to determine if extensions are
needed. Correct width will be reached by
adjusting all 4 corner spindles. Each spindle
adjusts individually and may be extended to
varying lengths (up to 1
3/4
” 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, slide top spindles (b)
and bottom spindles (s) into spindle housing end
without tab (c).
Push assembly into gate corners.
3.
If using extension/s, (see Extension Placement
Guide) insert square extension tubes (j) into gate
ends. Connect the bar (k) to one upper exten-
sion housing (h) and one lower extension hous-
ing (i). Push assembly over extension tubes.
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 top spindles (b) and bottom spindles
(s)
into extension tubes.
4.
Note: Spindle housings are not used if
square extension tubes are necessary. If the
housings have been inserted, remove with a
screwdriver.
5.
Center the gate in opening with bottom rail
resting on floor. Gaps on each side should be
equal. Open the handle to the raised position by
pressing the button (r) and lifting the handle (n) at
the same time.
BUTTON MUST ALWAYS BE PRESSED IN WHEN
LIFTING HANDLE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL
RESULT IN HANDLE MECHANISM BREAKING.
6. Pull out the two bottom spindles (s) until
they touch mounting surface and rest on top of
floor molding (if applicable). (6a.) Tighten nuts
TOWARD GATE FRAME as tightly as possible
using wrench (g) provided. Each spindle adjusts
individually and may be extended to varying
lengths to allow for molding, uneven walls, etc.
7.
Close walk through door so locator (l) is
aligned directly above bottom gate rail. Do not
lower handle. Pull out the top spindle (b) on the
hinge side (m) until it touches the mounting
surface. Tighten nut
TOWARD GATE FRAME
until locator drops and rests on bottom gate rail.
8. Pull out spindle (b) in the handle side until
it touches mounting surface and tighten nut
TOWARD GATE FRAME so the distance
between pressure plate (o) and pressure
hinge (area A) is sufficient for walk through
door to open in either direction.
9. Close the handle and check all hardware.
If correctly installed, gate should be firmly in
place. Once opened, the walk through door
should operate easily in either direction.
A pressure indicator (d) has been included as
an additional safeguard. Lift handle (n) and
locate groove on underside. Return handle
to closed position and place indicator hook
under groove. Push in button (r) while pulling
pressure indicator up. Black gauge within
indicator will start moving down.
Recommended pressure is between 3 and 5.
If gauge is more than 5, loosen nut on handle
spindle (b). If less than 3, tighten handle
spindle nut.
If unable to obtain recommended pressure it
is important to know that gate is not
defetive. Gate requires a strong, rigid surface
to maintain pressure. It may be necessary to
consult a hardware store or baby proofer to
find a solution for safe installation.
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