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  • Page 1

    4996 Before returning this pr oduct to the store for any reason, please contact our Parent S er vice Center at 1-800-533-6708 or www.thefirstyears.com W e can pr ovide helpful tips and instructions, and may be able to resolve your problem o ver the phone or via e-mail. All-Clear swing gate ™ • Fits doorways 27.5–42.5 inches wide • Option of[...]

  • Page 2

    2 7 1 release handle 2 release buttons ( 2 ) 3 carry handle 4 adjustment buckle tabs 5 adjustment buckles 6 panels 7 top hinge pin 8 adjustment knobs ( 4 ) 9 hinge pin r elease slider bk lower hinge pin bl two-sided mounting template 13 10 2 3 4 5 6 9 1 12 11 17 16 15 14 bm 2 " wood screws (8) bn safety brackets ( 2 )** bo upper hinge bracket [...]

  • Page 3

    IMPOR T ANT! KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE . • T o prev ent serious injur y or death, securel y install gate and use according to manufacturer’ s instructions. • Check daily that gate is securely fixed. • T o prev ent falls, never use at top of stairs without stair safety br ackets. • Use only with locking mechanisms secure[...]

  • Page 4

    ! WARNING: ! WARNING: CDN ENG T o install Mounting ar ea For pr oper installation, the gate must be installed in an opening where wall on both sides is straight and the floor is level. NO TE: Hinge bracket spacers may be necessary if there ’ s a baseboard. (See page 5 for installation instructions.) Mounting surfaces Remember that the hinge and w[...]

  • Page 5

    CDN ENG H ardware mounting (cont.) Attach hinge brackets Attach hinge brackets to wooden stair post, doorframe or wall studs on the side of the stairway or doorway wher e you want hinges. Opening must be at least 27.5 inches wide but no wider than 42.5 inches. Gate will swing open on the opposite side. (See page 4 to determine gate swing.) NO TE: Y[...]

  • Page 6

    ! WARNING: 6 Adjust width Go to page 7 and follow “Pr essure mounting/Adjusting width” to adjust your gate width and finish the installation. In order for gate to swing freely when mounted at top of stairs, you must adjust the width of the gate and adjustment knobs so that the edges of the adjustment knobs touch the lower sides of the safety br[...]

  • Page 7

    a b 15 or 13 7 NO TE FOR HARDW ARE INST ALL ED GA TE: Follow steps 1-5 to adjust the width of your gate to finish installation. Place the gate in a doorway or hallway that is at least 27.5 inches wide but no wider than 42.5 inches. IMPOR T ANT : Hold the gate upright during installation, flush against floor . NO TE: Do not use pressure mount mode a[...]

  • Page 8

    ! WARNING: T o use T o open gate Holding the release handle with one hand, first use your thumb to push and slide the r elease button that is most comfor table for you, then lift up on the release handle. With both hands grasping the carry handle, slide gate up and out of doorframe. T o reinstall gate Lift release handle up. Slide gate back into pl[...]