Summer 27980 User manual

Rustic Home Safety Gate
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
27980
Please read the following instructions carefully.
Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver, drill (for top of stair installation),
and pencil (not included), wrench (included).
For use with children from 6 - 24 months.
Keep small parts away from children.
Adult assembly required.
Fits openings from 29" - 42" wide.
Text "Rustic Install" to 38344 for a step-by-step installation video.
Have questions? We're here to help. For technical support please contact us at
401-671-6551 or www.summerinfant.com/contact.

components:
hardware:
x4
x4
x4
x4
Adhesive Mounting Pads
Wall Cups
A
A
F
G
B
B
Wall Anchors
Screws
C
C
D
D
Gate Door
Gate Frame
Gate Latch
E
F
Locking Foot Pedal
G
Foot Pedal Latches
H
I
Pressure Pads (4)
Release Button (underside of gate frame)
Bottom Hinge
NAdjustment Wheels (2)
J
K
Top Hinge
L
M
L
H
M
IJ
K
N
E
2
FALL HAZARD! IMPORTANT! KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
• Children have died or been seriously injured when gates are not securely installed. ALWAYS install and use
gate as directed using all required parts.
• STOP using when a child can climb over or dislodge the gate.
• Use only with the locking/latching mechanism securely engaged.
• To prevent falls, never use at top of stairs without wall mounting cups.
• NEVER use to keep child away from pool.
• NEVER leave child unattended.
• Always close and lock the gate behind you.
• This product will not necessarily prevent all accidents.
• Do not use if any components are missing or damaged.
• Adult assembly required. Exercise care when unpacking and assembling product.
IMPORTANT – Read the instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference.
CAUTION: KEEP SMALL PARTS OUT OF CHILD’S REACH.
WARNING

gate frame installation:
If you accidentally
extend the gate frame
out too far, use the
release button on the
bottom of the gate
frame to readjust. See
“troubleshooting”
section for more
details.
Extend gate frame
to doorway’s
opposite edge.
troubleshoot:
click!
click!
click!
1
st
Unlock and
open the
foot pedal.
Unlock and
open the
foot pedal.
2
3
1
2
nd
Lay gate frame
on floor with
foot pedal side
of the gate flush
against wall.
press release
button
Press and
lift foot
pedal latches.
Press and
lift foot
pedal latches.

gate frame installation (continued):
tight!
tight!
tight!
Rotate gate frame
upwards into
door frame.
!
Note: Apply pressure to
the "arms" of the gate
frame. Pull upward and into
doorway.
4
Locate pressure
pad near foot pedal.
Tighten pressure pad
firmly to wall.
3
4

STOP! top of stair installation/wall cups:
gate frame installation (continued):
Step down on foot
pedal to lock frame
in place.
Rotate top adjustment
wheels until gate frame
"arms" are level
and even.
With a pencil, trace
the entire outline
of each pressure pad directly
onto the wall.
WARNING
For use at top of stairs, wall cup
installation is MANDATORY.
Follow these wall cup installation instructions when using gate at TOP OF
STAIRS (MANDATORY), or if using wall cups for a standard opening (optional).
If opting not to use wall cups for a standard opening, move to Gate Door
Installation instructions on page 9.
x 4
5
56
1

wall cup/top of stairs installation (continued):
2
nd
Remove frame.
Mark drill
holes with a
pencil through
the center
of the wall cups.
6
2
3
Squeeze release
latches on both sides
of foot pedal and lift up.
1
st
Place the center of the
wall cup over the center
of the circular outline
on the wall.
Place the center of the
wall cup over the center
of the circular outline
on the wall.
x4
x 4
B

Note: If mounting directly into
wood, skip this step.
!
2
nd
1
st
Attach one pad to
the back of each
wall cup.
wall cup/top of stairs installation (continued):
2
nd
3
rd
Remove backing
from one side of each
adhesive mounting pad.
Remove
backing.
1
st
5
Insert wall anchors
into pilot holes.
Insert wall anchors
into pilot holes.
7
4
Drill a 7/32'' pilot hole
into each of the 4
center marks.
Drill a 7/32'' pilot hole
into each of the 4
center marks.
x 4
C
x 4
B
x 4
A
Note: If mounting into plaster or drywall, follow
this step and use the wall anchors provided.
!

press
press
press
wall cup/top of stairs installation (continued):
press
x4
Screw
wall cups
into wall.
6
7
8
x 4
D
Align the wall cups so
the center hole is placed
directly over the wall anchor.
Stick wall cups to the wall.
Make sure
all wall cups
are facing up.
Make sure
all wall cups
are facing up.
!
!
Note: The bottom wall cups
should rest on the floor.

With the
gate door open 90˚,
lower gate door
on to the top and
bottom hinges on
the gate frame.
wall cup/top of stairs installation (continued):
gate door installation:
top
bottombottom
9
Repeat "gate frame
installation" steps.
The pressure pads on the
gate frame will rest
within each wall cup.
x 4
8
9

Using the handle,
slide the gate door across
the entire width of the
opening.Push the
handle into the
gate latch to lock.
if you have baseboards:
gate door installation (continued):
You can still use this gate if you have baseboards. Simply use the adjustment wheels to extend the pressure pads on the
gate frame arms until the top of the gate door is tight, secure, and level.
Rotate
wheels to
tighten.
If frame is loose, reinstall.
IMPORTANT
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10