Supergate III Manual

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NORTH STATES INDUSTRIES, INC.
1507 92nd Lane NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Phone: (763) 486-1754 - Fax: (763) 486-1763
www.northstatesind.com

Important: Please remove all parts from the carton and review the parts diagram to familiarize yourself with the gate and all components before you install gate.

Diagram / Qty.	Part No.	DESCRIPTION	PRICE EACH
AG / 4	1265G	DOOR SOCKET	4/$2.00
BG / 4	1265AG	RAIL SOCKET	4/$2.00
C / 1 set	10322	TAPE PADS	$0.50
D / 8	10339	NO. 6 X 5/8 SCREW	8/$1.20
E / 2	10319	CASEMENT HINGE	2 /$0.60
F / 2	10320	GATE HINGE	2 / $.50
GW / 4	8642	BUMPER	4 /$1.80
HG / 1	11449	LOCKING HANDLE	$1.00
IG / 1	11476	REAR SLIDE	$1.00
J / 1	11564	LOCKING HANDLE SCREW	$0.50
K / 1	11477	GEAR	$1.00
not shown	11418	LARGE HARDWARE PKG.	$6.80
not shown	10318	SMALL HARDWARE PKG. (HINGE PKG.)	$2.30

Your gate may be mounted in five different ways. Take a few minutes to read the following installation instructions so that you can see and understand the versatility of your new gate. WARNING: This gate should not be used at the top of a stairway if your child is in a "baby walker" or similar device.

Maximum opening size 40" for easy installation and/or the necessity to move gate from opening to opening.

A. Installation - Note: Install gate with locking handle on opposite side of area accessible to child (see figure 1). On openings over 40", see instructions II below.
B. Operation

1. Place gate on floor in opening. Expand gate so that all four side bumpers are in contact with sides of the opening.
2. Rotate the locking handle and insert handle tab into the slot that gives enough tension to secure the gate. Handle tab should click into place (see figure 2).
3. To release locking handle, press inward (towards the gate) with your thumb on the top portion of the latch (see figure 3) while twisting outwardly (away from the gate) with your forefinger. Disengage latch from locking slot by pulling gently away from the gate.

Used where additional Security is Required. Required on openings over 40".

A. Installation

Always use tape pads when mounting sockets. Foam tape may leave a residue or damage some wall surfaces when removed. Test area before using on questionable surfaces. To aid bonding, sockets and surface should be wiped down with water and thoroughly dried before mounting tape pads.

1. Remove the four tap pads from backing sheet and mount pads in recessed area of door socket. (Do not remove protective cover sheet from tape at this time. See figure 4.)
2. Pick out doorway or location where gate is to be installed.
3. Remove protective cover sheet from one door socket, and with the "U" upright, press onto door jamb. Make sure the bottom of the door socket is at least 2 3/4" and not more than 4" above the floor. Make sure area is flat, clean and free from dirt, oil, etc. before pressing in place (see figure 5).
4. Mount second door socket on opposite side of opening or door jamb. Maintain the same distance from floor as door socket #1 (see figure 5).
5. Mount remaining two door sockets 20" (measured from bottom of sockets) above sockets 1 and 2.
6. If desired, screws, in addition to tape, may be used for added security by drilling 1/16" pilot holes (through the holes in door sockets into the wood jamb) and installing a number 6 x 5/8" screw.

B. Operation

1. With locking handle in unlocked position, and on side opposite of area accessible to child, place bumpers on side of gate into door sockets on one side of doorway (see figure 6).
2. Extend gage so that the remaining two bumpers fit into door sockets on opposite side of doorway.
3. Rotate locking handle into first locking position so that it makes gate fit snugly in door sockets.
4. To release gate, see figure 3 (conventional pressure mounting).

A. Installation (figure 7 shows rail and wall installation.) Before mounting tape pads onto any rail sockets check your installation requirements. If opening has railings on both sides, you will need to use four rail sockets. Note: Gate must be mounted to a corner post of the railing and railing must be securely fastened to floor.

1. Measure size of rail post. Rail sockets will fit 1", 1 1/8" and 1 1/4" rail post (see figure 7, insert A). After breaking off pegs it maybe be necessary to file away any burs so that mounting surface is flat.
2. Remove the four tape pads from backing sheet and mount pads in recessed area of rail sockets or door sockets, as installation requirements warrant. (Do not remove protective cover sheet at this time.)
3. Remove protective cover sheet from one rail socket and with the "U" upright, press onto corner post of wrought iron railing at least 2 3/4" and not more than 4" above the floor (make sure area is flat and clean, and free from dirt, oil, etc.) See figure 7. On the same corner post, mount second rail socket 20" (measure from bottom of sockets) above socket just mounted. Note: If opposite mounting surface is rail post, proceed to step 4. If opposite mounting surface is a wall, proceed to step 5.
4. On opposite corner post, mount rail sockets 3 and 4 by repeating steps and measurements used in mounting sockets 1 and 2. If you have used this procedure, go to step 6.
5. On opposite wall surface, mount door socket #3 the same distance from the floor as rail socket #1 is (make sure socket #3 is directly opposite of socket #1). See figure 7. Mount door socket #4 20" above socket #3 and directly opposite of #2.
6. If desired, screws, in addition to tape, can be used by drilling 1/16" pilot holes in wood or 3/32" holes in metal, using 6 x 5/8" screws.

B. Operation - See operation instruction II-B.

Used where additional Security is Required (top of stairways, etc.).

A. Installation - Note: Do not mount gate hinges into sheet rock or plaster.

1. Hold gate so that locking handle is on opposite side of area accessible to child. Determine on which side you want the gate to hinge. (For example, see figure 8.)
2. Slide the two gate hinges onto hinge side of gate shown in figure 9. Fasten lower hinge with No. 6 x 5/8" screw (do not fasten top hinge at this time).
3. Fasten the two casement hinges to doorway using for No. 6 x 5/8" screws shown in figure 9.
4. Place the bottom gate hinge onto the bottom casement hinge. If you want the gate to swing toward you, use the hole in the gate hinge closest to you (see figure 9). If you wan the gate to swing from you, use the hole in the gate hinge farthest from you. Do not allow gate to swing over stairs. Slide the gate hinge on the top casement hinge and fasten the top gage hinge to the gate with one number 6 x 5/8" screw.
5. Remove two tape pads and mount the pads in the recessed area of the door socket (or rail sockets if area opposite hinge side is a wrought iron railing corner post.) (Do not remove the protective cover sheet from tape at this time.)
6. Remove the protective cover sheet from the tape pad of one door socket (or rail socket), and with the "U" upright, press onto door jamb or railing corner post 3" (measure from bottom of socket to floor). See figure 8. Make sure area is free of dirt, oil, etc. before pressing into place. Mount second floor socket 23" (measured from bottom of socket to floor).
7. If desired, screws, in addition to tape, can be used by drilling 1/16" pilot holes in wood or 3/32" holes in metal and using number 5 x 5/8" screws. Never mount sockets without tape. Screws are required if gate is installed over stairways.

B. Operation

1. Put locking handle into unlocked position. See figure 2.
2. Extend gate to fit into sockets.
3. Rotate the locking handle and insert tab into the slot that gives enough tension to secure gate. Handle tab should click into place (see figure 2.)
4. To open gate, release locking handle (see figure 3) and snap into unlock position. Slide gate together and swing open.