Important - Evenflo Top-of-Stairs Gate Mode D'emploi

Children have died or been seriously injured when gates are not securely installed.
ALWAYS install and use gate as directed using all required parts.
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• NEVER use with a child or pet able to climb over, dislodge, or open the gate.
• NEVER leave child unattended.
• NEVER use to keep child away from pool.
• Intended for use ONLY with children from 6 months through 24 months.
• Install with the locking/latching mechanism on the side away from the child.
• To ensure proper fit, use ONLY in openings between 30" (76 cm) and 48" (122 cm) wide.
• To help prevent entrapment, DO NOT allow space between bottom of gate and floor to exceed 3" (7.62 cm).
• Gate should be installed with a mininum distance of 1-2 inches from the first step of the stairs.
• Use ONLY with locking/latching mechanism securely engaged to help prevent dislodging.
• Use in doorways with wooden frames. When installing against drywall, make sure mounting surface is reinforced with
a wall stud to help prevent damage.
• To help prevent falls, DO NOT attempt to step over gate.
• STOP using gate if any parts are missing or damaged to help ensure proper gate function.
• Periodically check all fasteners to be sure they are tight and secure to help prevent gate from dislodging.
• This gate will NOT necessarily prevent all accidents.
• PET STRANGULATION HAZARD – Pets can force themselves into very small openings. Use this gate only with pets
whose head or body WILL NOT fit into openings in the gate, between the gate and the floor, or between the gate
and the wall.
Know Your Gate
Gate Panel
Top Rail
Slats
Bottom Rail
Contents of Hardware Bag
(8) Long Hinge Screws
(1) Paper Mounting Template
(2) Hinge Plates
(2) Latch Housings
(1) Swing Stop
(2) #10 x 1/2" Screws
Tools Required
An electric drill with 1/8" drill bit, Phillips screwdriver, pencil, and adhesive tape. Use a handheld Phillips screwdriver when
installing screws. Note: If you are missing parts, visit us at www.evenflo.com or call ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921.
• www.evenflo.com
• Canada: 1-937-773-3971 • México: 01-800-706-12-00
WARNING
Installed Gate
Latch Mechanism
Hinge
Brackets
Gate Panels
• USA: 1-800-233-5921, 8 AM – 5 PM E.T.

IMPORTANT:

1. Inspect both gate panels to be certain that the slats are securely attached to the rails. If any slats are loose or damaged, call
Evenflo Parentlink at 1-800-233-5921.
2. You can use this gate at the top or bottom of stairs ONLY if:
• The gate is mounted over the floor at the top or bottom of a stairwell.
• The gate is mounted into a solid wood structure, e.g. wooden doorway jamb, solid wood banister post, or wall stud behind
drywall.
• The gate is installed according to these instructions, using the screws and hardware provided.
• The stairwell allows the gate to be mounted less than 3" (7.62 cm) above the floor.
WARNING
TOO low! Less than 2" (5 cm).
A
Latch
Housings
B
A
D
C
WARNING
TOO HIGH! More than 3" (7.62 cm).
IMPORTANT:
• DO NOT attempt to mount the brackets into uneven molding or wall base board trim, as the
gate will not function properly.
• DO NOT mount the gate less than 2" (5 cm) or more than 3" (7.62 cm) above the floor.
Make sure the mounting template is in a straight
vertical position.
1. Using adhesive tape, attach the mounting template on the solid wood surface that you
have chosen for the hinged side of the gate.
2. Drill four 1/8" (3 mm) diameter starter holes into the mounting surface at the crosshatch
marks on the template.
3. Remove the template from the wall.
4. Drill each hole to a depth of 2" (5 cm).
5. Using hinge screws, screw the two hinge brackets
the tabbed edge down. Tighten the screws until the hinge brackets are securely
fastened to the mounting surface.
6. Slide the hinge side of the gate down through both hinges
B
7. Squeeze the latch mechanism and slide the upper latch housing
C
mechanism until it snaps into place.
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Before You Start
Installation
A into the mounting surface with
until it is securely seated.
A
over the latch
D