NORTH STATES 5343 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS
5335/5337
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS
5343/5344
Quality Products
for the way you live
Intended for use with children 6-24 months
IMPORTANT: PLEASE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
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IMPORTANT! READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Important Safety Information
There is a gap between your gate frame and handle. This is not a defect. The gap on your
gate will close once it is properly mounted.
• Do not use the product if any components are broken or missing. If parts are required please
contact our Customer Service Department (contact information on the rst page). Do not
use replacement parts other than those approved by the manufacturer or distributor.
Non-approved spare parts may render the repair or the product unsafe. Replacement parts
can be ordered at www.northstatesind.com
• Check regularly that all ttings and components are secure and that no components are
worn, broken or missing.
• Check regularly that all ttings are securely tightened and that the locking mechanism is
working properly.
• Any damage to property during installation of your safety gate is the sole responsibility of
the end user.
• We recommend that you carry out the installation away from small children as some
components may present a choking hazard when loose.
WARNING
• Children have died or been seriously injured when gates are not securely installed.
• ALWAYS install and use gates as directed using all required parts.
• You MUST install wall cups to keep gate in place. Without wall cups, child can push
out and escape.
• STOP using when a child can climb over or dislodge the gate.
• Install only with locking/latching mechanism securely engaged.
• To prevent falls, never use at top of stairs.
• NEVER use to keep child away from pool.
• This product will not necessarily prevent all accidents.
• NEVER leave child unattended.
• This gate is to be used in openings 29.75" to 40.5" (75.56 cm to 102.87 cm) only.
• Periodically check all fasteners to be sure they are tight and secure, stop using gate
if any parts are missing or become damaged.
A. Bolt
B. Tension Knob
C. Tape Pad
D. Wall Cup
E. Screw
F. 1-Bar Extension
G. Small UpperExtension Adapter
H. Small Lower Extension Adapter
I. 2-Bar Extension
J. Large Upper Extension Adapter
K. Large Lower Extension Adapter
L. Gate Frame
M. Wrench
Your safety gate contains the following:
x4
A
B
C
M
K
L
J
I
D
E
x1
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F
G
H

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Installation
Step 1 • Measure width of opening.
• Refer to Figures 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D to determine the correct installation.
Step 2 • To add an extension, begin by removing both the upper and
lower plugs from the side(s) of the gate frame. You may need to
use a athead screwdriver to remove the plugs (Figure 2A).
• Attach both the upper and lower adapters to the extension pole.
• Install the fully assembled extension by inserting the upper and
lower extension adapters into the gate in the holes where you
removed the plugs (Figure 2B).
• Reinsert plug(s), then insert the bolts into the holes on the
outside of the extension (Figure 2C).
1A 1B 1C 1D
2A 2B 2C
29.75”-32.5”
(75.5 to 82.5 cm)
33”-35”
(83.8 to 88.9 cm)
With 1-Bar Extension
35.4” – 37.8”
(89.9 to 96 cm)
With 2-Bar Extension
37.8” – 40.5”
(96 to 102.8 cm)
With 1-Bar and 2-Bar Extensions
IMPORTANT: Do not install two extensions on the same side of the gate.
Upper plug
Lower plug

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Step 3 • To install wall cups, place the gate in the opening so that the
bottom of the gate frame is completely at on the oor (Figure 3A).
• Fasten the mounting cups to the wall by aligning them with the
bolts. Use the double coated tape or screws provided as shown in
Figure 3B.
IMPORTANT: Never install this gate without mounting cups!
Step 4 • To mount your gate, place the gate where you want to install it,
then extend all 4 bolts until they reach the walls. Ensure that the
ends of the bolts are seated inside the mounting cups.
3A 3B
Gate
Floor

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• Tighten both of the bottom tension knobs by turning them
clockwise (Figure 4A).
• Tighten both of the upper tension knobs by turning them
clockwise so that the gap between the gate and upper right corner
comes together, leaving 1.5 ~ 2 mm gap as shown in Figure 4B.
4A 4B
4C 4D
1/16"
(1.5mm)
• Use the wrench provided to ease turning the tension knobs (Figure 4C).
Note: When securing the gate in the opening, the distance between
the gate frame and the opening should not exceed 2 ¾” on either
side of the gate and the 4 tension bolts should be equal, as shown in
Figure 4D.