Qdos Spectrum User manual

USER GUIDE
Spectrum Designer Baby Gate - Hardware Mount
IMPORTANT: Qdos wants to keep your children safe
and for that we need you to do your part by carefully
reading and following the instructions below. Please read
through the instructions before starting the installation.
For installation videos and FAQ go to: QdosSafety.com
Height
30.7" (78 cm)
Outside Opening
Min 26.8" (68 cm)
Max 38.2"(97 cm)
Inside Opening
Min 29.9" (76 cm)
Max 41.3" (105 cm)

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IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
When installed between two strong and rigid surfaces
and according to these instructions, this gate has been
tested to meet or exceed the following Safety Standards,
US- ASTM F-1004, Canada- SOR/90-39, and European-
EN 1930.
WARNING
• To prevent serious injury or death, securely
install gate and use according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Install according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Intended for use with children from 6 months up
to 24 months of age.
• NEVER use to keep child away from pool.
• NEVER use with a child able to climb over or
dislodge/open the gate.
• This product will not necessarily prevent all
accidents. NEVER leave child unattended.
• Use only with the locking mechanism securely
engaged.
• Regularly check all hardware and do not use if any
part of gate is broken or missing.
• NEVER step or climb over the gate, always open
to pass through.
• For indoor use only.
• Fits openings 29.9-41.3" (76-105 cm).
• Never leave the gate unlocked/open as older
children may play with the gate and get injured or
damage the gate.
HELP?
To help you install your gate quickly and easily, please go to
qdossafety.com for installation videos and FAQs. You may
also contact our customer service at
[email protected].com or by phone at 800-593-5522.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Check the gate regularly to ensure all the hardware and
mountings are tightened. Clean using a mild soap and
wipe with a damp cloth.
WARRANTY
Your Qdos product is warrantied to be free from
manufacturing defects in material or workmanship for
a period of 1 year from date of purchase, when used
under normal conditions and in compliance with these
instructions. Qdos will either repair, or at its own option
replace, free of charge, any parts necessary to correct
any defect in material or workmanship during the
warranty period.
USE LOCATIONS
This gate can be used at the top of or at the bottom
of stairs, as well as inside and in front of doorways and
openings when installed on two strong and rigid surfaces.
If using at the top of stairs install gate a minimum of 1”
(2.5 cm) from the top step!
top of stairs bottom of stairs
!
Inside or In front of
Opening/doorway

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OPENING SIZE AND ANGLE MOUNTING
The Spectrum will fit inside openings from 29.9-41.3" (76-
105 cm) and in front of openings 26.8-38.2" (68-97 cm).
The size of the gate is adjustable by moving the panels
apart and repositioning
the clamps.
Besides the normal
perpendicular mounting,
the Spectrum gate can
be mounted at any angle
within 180 degrees.
This allows the gate to
be mounted inside the
opening, in between odd angled locations, as well as in
front of openings. If installed in front of an opening, the
gate will fit openings up to 38.2" if mounting surface is flat.
BASEBOARD AND QUARTER ROUND
INSTALLATION
General - This gate may be installed at the top and
bottom of stairs, in openings and doorways, that are
strong and rigid with a flat and clean mounting surface.
Included Installation Tools
If mounting over baseboard, and your
baseboard height is 4.25” or less you can
use the included Baseboard Spacers for
a vertical installation of the Hinge and
Locking FastMount® Rails. See page 12.
If there is a quarter round present,
remove the quarter round insert at
the bottom of the FastMount® Rail as
described in Step 1 before installation.
Additional Qdos Installation
Accessories - For challenging installation
situations and surfaces, one or more of
the following Qdos Baby Gate Accessories
might be necessary for a secure
installation.
Qdos Universal Baseboard Kit -
If the baseboard is more than 4.25" tall you
will need to use the Qdos Baseboard Kit in
order to create a vertical mounting surface.
Works for baseboards up to 7/8" (22 mm)
thick and up to 7" (18 cm) tall.
Qdos Universal Stair Mounting Kit –
If installing on stair banisters or in between
spindles, use Qdos Universal Stair Mounting
Kit that wraps around square banister posts
up to 4" in diameter and round banisters up
to 5" in circumference, as well as between
stair spindles. No screws required so no
damage to your staircase.
Opening
Size Where to clamp gate together (Top and Bottom)
29.9"-32.8"
(76-83.25
cm)
32.8"-35.6"
(83.25-90.5
cm)
35.6"-38.5"
(90.5-97.75
cm)
38.5"-41.3"
(97.75-105
cm)

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PARTS LIST:
Top Hinge
Bottom Lock
2x One-Way Stop
(Right and Left side)
Top Baseboard
Spacers
Top Lock
2x Bottom
Baseboard Spacers
Bottom Hinge
2 Allen Wrenches Installation Level
with Marking Tool
3x Short 2"
(50 mm) Screw
1x Shorter screw
A/B FastMount®
LOCKING Rail
(One screw hole)
Extra Long Barrel Nut
for One-Way Stop
3x Long 3.25"
(85 mm) Screw
1x Shorter screw
3x Medium 2.75"
(70 mm) Screw
1x Shorter screw
C/D FastMount®
HINGE Rail
(Two screw holes)
Gate Removal
Tool
Gate Panels,
pre-assembled
A
C
B
D
A
C
B
D

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Step 1
Identify the rail with only
one hole in it. With the hole
towards the bottom, push the
Top Lock into the top of the
FastMount® Locking Rail (A/B)
until the plastic tab snaps into
place on the back of the rail
(Picture A). Push the Bottom
Lock into the bottom of the Locking Rail until the plastic
tab snaps into place on the back of the rail (Picture B).
IMPORTANT:
If you are mounting on a wall with
quarter round molding on the floor,
push in the locking tab on the back and
pull out the Quarter Round Spacer from
the bottom of the Bottom Lock.
If you are mounting on a wall that has a
baseboard, please see Page 14 how to
use the included baseboard spacers.
Step 2
Repeat Step 1 for
the Top and Bottom
Hinge pieces on the
FastMount® Hinge
Rail (C/D).
IMPORTANT:
REGARDING THE INCLUDED MOUNTING SCREWS!
Before marking where to attach the gate, make sure
you have a solid surface for mounting the gate to. The
included screws are intended for the following locations:
Directly into wood
The Short 2" (50 mm) Screws are used when mounting
directly onto wood, for example in a door frame or other
framed opening. The shorter screw in the pack is used for
the top of the FastMount® Locking Rail. When installing
into hardwood, first drill a 3/32" (2 mm) pilot hole.
Into a stud behind drywall
Use a stud-finder to locate where there is a stud behind
the drywall. Then use the Medium 2.75" (70 mm) Screws
to mount the gate into the stud. The shorter screw in the
pack is used for the top of the FastMount® Locking Rail.
If using at top of stairs install gate a minimum 1"(2.5
cm) from top step!
Using Baseboard Spacers
If attaching the gate using Baseboard Spacers, see page
14, use the Long 3.25" (85 mm) Screws to secure into the
stud. The shorter screw included in pack is used for the
top of the FastMount® Locking Rail.
Any other surface
If mounting into drywall, brick or other surface, use
only the appropriate hardware for that surface. Consult
with a certified child proofer, a handyman or your local
hardware store if you are unsure. Never mount into
hollow wall or hollow brick.
C D
A B

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Step 3
With the C/D FastMount® Hinge Rail resting on the floor
in the desired location, use the provided Installation
Level to make sure it is vertical. Remove the protective
liner from the adhesive tape on the level so that the level
can be attached to the rail. Use the Marking Tool to mark
the 2 screw locations.
Step 4
Remove the screws that hold the top cover on the Top
Lock and remove the top cover, as well as the Main Lock
for access to the upper screw hole. Repeat Step 3 for the
Locking Rail.
Step 5
Attach the FastMount® Rails using the appropriate screws
per above.
Step 6
If the gate is mounted at any angle
within 180 degrees, make sure to
reinstall the Main Lock, so it points
directly toward the Hinge rail.
Install the Top Cover and insert the
screws to hold it in place.
Step 7
Based on your opening size, determine the width your
gate needs to be in the sizing chart on page 4. To adjust
the size of the gate, remove the 4 clamps using the Allen
Wrenches. Reposition the gate panels to the desired
width.
Replace the clamps in the outer positions where the
panels overlap and tighten with the Allen Wrenches.
Make sure the clamps line up in the grooves on the
panels.
Main Lock
Top Cover

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Step 8
Using the Allen Wrenches, loosen up the screws holding
the two hinges and the two locks so they can be adjusted
sideways.
Step 9
Gently hang the gate on the hinges.
Adjust the width of the hinges and locks until the locking
side reaches the locks on the rail. Now lift the gate up
and guide it over the locks. When correctly lined up push
down on the handle until it locks.
Step 10
Fine tune the position of the hinges and locks so the
gate is centered in the opening. Tighten the screws in the
hinges and locks.
GATE OPERATION
To open the gate slide back the locking latch, while at
the same time, lifting the gate and open the door.
To close and lock the gate, lift the gate handle and line
up the Top and Bottom Locks, then simply push down
and the At-A-Glance Indicator® will switch to green
indicating that it is locked.
IMPORTANT:
Never leave the gate unlocked or open as older
children may play with the gate causing personal injury
or damage to the gate, voiding the manufacturer’s
warranty.
Slide lock and lift to open
and unlock
Closed and Locked

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USING INCLUDED BASEBOARD SPACERS
If there is a baseboard present where you want to install the
gate, measure the height of the baseboard from the floor.
• If the height is 4.25" (10.8 cm) or less you can use the
included Baseboard Spacers for a vertical installation
of the Hinge and Locking FastMount® Rails.
• If the height is more than 4.25" (10.8 cm) tall, you
will need the Qdos Baseboard Kit in order to create a
vertical mounting surface. The kit can accommodate
baseboards up to 7" (18 cm) tall.
Use a stud-finder to find the location of a stud to screw
into. Follow Step 3 and 4 to mark the hole locations on
the wall with the marking tool.
Line up the Lower Baseboard Spacer with the lower hole
of the rail and use one of the Long 3.25" (85 mm) Screws
to screw it into the stud, but do not tighten fully.
Attach the peg in spacer L to the back of the Top Hinge.
Using one of the Long 3.25" (85 mm) Screws to attach it
loosely to the wall.
Move the level to the front of the rail. Insert the thick
spacer (O) inside the Top Cover (P) and slide down
behind spacer L until they rest on the screw. Now push
the rail against the wall and check if it is vertical. If not
vertical, remove Top Cover and use any combination of
the spacers (M,N,O) until the rail is vertical.
Once vertical, replace Top Cover and tighten both screws
firmly into the stud. Then continue with instructions from
Step 6.
ONE WAY STOP
The One-Way Stop must always be used when the gate
is used at the top of stairs to prevent the gate from
swinging out over the stairs. It can also be used in any
other location where you want to restrict the opening
direction.
The One-Way Stop is attached by aligning the lip with
the bottom of the handle. Depending on if and how
much the handle has been adjusted sideways there are
two options for attaching the One-Way-Stop.
A – If the handle has not been adjusted or adjusted less
than 3/8” (10 mm), remove the original socket screw and
barrel nut using the two Allen wrenches. Align the hole
in the one way stop with the hole in the wood. Use the
Extra Long Barrel Nut and Extra Long Socket Screw to
secure the One-Way Stop and handle.
B – If the handle has been adjusted more than 3/8”
(10 mm), leave the original screw and socket screw to
hold the handle in place. Align the bottom of the One-
Way Stop with the bottom of the handle and slide it as
far out in the slot as possible. Use the Extra Long Barrel
Nut and Extra Long Socket Screw to secure the One-Way
Stop. Please do not over tighten screws.
A B

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TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT REMOVAL
OF GATE
If you need to temporarily or
permanently remove the gate, you can
do so by using the provided Removal
Tool.
Slide the Removal Tool into the
underside of the Top Hinge. The
Removal Tool will compress the locking
tabs and be held in place. The gate can
now be lifted o the hinges.
Keep the Removal Tool in a secure place for when needed.