Evenflo Secure Step Gate Instructions Manual page 3

1
C
A
B
90º
Floor
2
90º
C
D
E
Floor
T
IP
After positioning the latch bar, press
it against the wall to mark the pilot
hole locations.
A
Install Hinge Bar/Gate Door Assembly
• Place hinge bar A flat against the wall and no
more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the floor.
Note: The hinge bar MUST BE straight up and
down (90º to the floor).
• With the hinge bar A properly positioned against
the wall, drill two pilot holes (using the 9/64 inch
drill bit [3.5 mm]) 2 inches (5 cm) deep through
the hinge bar mounting holes
• Secure the hinge bar to the wall with two of the
A
provided screws . Use ONLY a handheld Phillips
C
screwdriver when installing screws.
90º
T
IP
After positioning the hinge bar,
press it against the wall to mark the
pilot hole locations.
Install Latch Bar
• Place latch bar D flat against the wall directly across
from hinge bar.
IMPORTANT: The latch bar MUST be the same distance
from the floor as the hinge bar. The latch bar MUST be
straight up and down (90º to the floor).
• With the latch bar properly positioned against the
D
wall, drill two pilot holes (using the 9/64 inch drill bit
[3.5 mm]) 2 inches (5 cm) deep through the mounting
holes .
E
• Secure the latch bar to the wall with two of the
D
provided screws C . Use ONLY a handheld Phillips
screwdriver when installing screws.
2
3
F
B .
F
1/8" (3.2 mm)
WARNING!
The gate MUST be no more than
3 inches (7.62 cm) above the floor.
G
Adjust Gate Width
• Loosen six adjustment screws
approximately two to three turns with the provided
hex key and slide the gate
inch (3.2 mm) from the latch, as shown.
IMPORTANT: ONLY loosen the six adjustment screws.
F
DO NOT completely remove.
• Ensuring both portions of the gate
each other, tighten all six adjustment screws with
the hex key until they are snug and the clamps are
touching the metal frame, then tighten the screws
G
F one-and-a-half to two more turns.
• For the safety of children and pets, make sure the
bottom of the gate
(7.62 cm) from the floor.
• Test to make sure the gate is secure by firmly shaking
the gate assembly.
F
F
3
,
two in each clamp F ,
G until the handle is 1/8
G are parallel to
G is NO MORE than 3 inches