Kidco K12 User manual

User Guide
Stairway Gate Installation Kit - Model K12
WARNING
• Check the hardware frequently after installation to make sure it is secure.
• Safety gates will not necessarily prevent all accidents. Never leave child unattended.
This kit is designed for mounting to round or square posts or a combination of both styles and
fits posts 2 ½”-3 5/8” wide.
Contents
2 – Clamp Fronts
2 – Clamp Backs
4 – Bolts
2 – Wood Blocks (for inserting into front clamps)
2 – Interlocking Shims
2 – Round Post Adapters
2 – Finish Washers
2 – 1 ½” Screws
2 – 1 ¾” Screws (only for use with shims)
1 – 36” Long 1” x 2” Wood

Mounting Instructions
1. Insert wood blocks into clamp fronts.
2. Attach lower clamp at floor level or as close as possible to floor using two bolts. (Fig. 1)
Tighten each screw one or two turns at a time so tension is same on both sides. Be sure not to
over tighten as this may damage post or clamp.
3. Square Top Post: Repeat this procedure to attach upper clamp.
Round Top Post: Place upper clamp front and back around post and tighten screws one or two
turns, just enough to hold entire clamp with one hand. Insert round post adapters into clamp with
inside arrows facing up. (Fig 2) Repeat procedure of tightening clamps to post in Step 2.
4. Before installing 36” wood, refer to gate manufacturer’s instructions to make sure that
attachment of wood to clamps does not interfere with placement of gate’s hardware. If it does,
raise or lower clamps to appropriate height. (Note: Lowering an existing square top post
installation may create a round top post installation.)
5. Place 36” wood against both clamps and using a level check to make sure wood is perpendicular
to floor. You may use one or both shims at either top or bottom to make any necessary
adjustments.
6. Install 36” wood to clamps by drilling a 5⁄32” hole through wood (and shims if used) but only
partially into clamp. Use one 1½” screw and one finish washer to attach wood to top and bottom
clamps. If you used shims you will need to use the longer 1¾” screws for your installation.
(Fig. 3)
7. Install gate onto wood following gate manufacturer’s instructions. (Fig. 4)
8. It is recommended to cut off any extra wood that extends above top mount providing it is not
necessary for mounting gate. Sand to smooth rough edges.
Fig 1 Fig 2
Fig 3 Fig 4
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