North States Industries Pet Gate 5 - User Manual

Pet Gate 5
North States Industries, Inc.
Description:
This gate was designed for ease of use, safety and maximum value. Please take a few minutes to
read and follow these instructions and warnings.
Parts:
Important: Please remove all parts from the carton and review the parts diagram to familiarize
yourself with the Pet Gate 5 and all components before you install the gate.
Parts List:
Part no. Quantity Description
11326 1 per unit Wall Hinge
11325 1 per unit Locking Rail
11327 1 per unit Locking Clip
11385 16 per unit Screws #6 x 1-1/4
Gate Assembly
SCREWS
Installation Instructions:
Your new Pet Gate is a hinge mounted-gate only (it swings like a door on hinges). Before
proceeding with your installation, you must decide which way you want your Pet Gate to swing
(Figure 1 ). Warning
: Never mount the gate so that it swings over a stairway.

Summary

Pet Gate 5 Overview and Components

Product Description

Details on the design for ease of use, safety, and maximum value.

Parts Identification

Lists and illustrates components required for gate assembly and installation.

Pet Gate Installation Guide

Determine Swing Direction

Guidance on choosing the gate's swing orientation and warnings.

Install Wall Hinge

Instructions for attaching the wall hinge to different flooring types.

Install Locking Rail

Steps for mounting the locking rail, mirroring wall hinge installation.

Mount Gate to Wall Hinge

Procedure for connecting the gate to the wall hinge using its hoops and pins.

Gate Operation and Adjustment

Change Gate Swing Direction

How to detach, rotate, and remount the gate for an alternative swing direction.

Secure Gate Orientation

Instructions on inserting the locking clip to fix the gate's top and bottom.

Operate Gate Latch

Steps to slide, align, and lift the gate to engage or disengage the locking rail.

Gate Maintenance and Safety Warnings

Unlock Gate Panel

Procedure to unlock and detach the gate panel using the locking clip.

Clean the Gate

Instructions for cleaning the gate using a mild household detergent.

Critical Safety Advice

Essential warnings to prevent serious injury or death, including secure installation and usage.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Maintenance Features

The Pet Gate 5, manufactured by North States Industries, Inc., is a hinge-mounted safety gate designed for ease of use, safety, and value. This gate is intended to restrict access for children or pets within a home environment.

Function Description:

The Pet Gate 5 functions as a barrier that swings open and closed like a door, mounted to a wall or solid surface using hinges. It is designed to be installed in doorways or openings to prevent children or pets from accessing certain areas, such as stairways (though it should never swing over a stairway). The gate features a locking mechanism that securely engages with a locking rail to keep it closed. The gate can be opened by disengaging the locking clip, allowing it to swing open for passage.

Important Technical Specifications:

• Part Numbers and Components:
  • 11326: Wall Hinge (1 per unit) - This component is mounted to the wall and serves as the pivot point for the gate.
  • 11325: Locking Rail (1 per unit) - This component is mounted to the opposite wall and provides the secure latching point for the gate.
  • 11327: Locking Clip (1 per unit) - This clip is inserted into the gate to define its top and bottom and engages with the locking rail.
  • 11385: Screws #6 x 1-1/4 (16 per unit) - These screws are used for mounting the wall hinge and locking rail.
• Mounting: The gate is hinge-mounted, requiring secure installation into solid materials such as wood or metal. The hardware provided is specifically for these materials.
• Swing Direction: The gate's swing direction is determined during installation. It can be set up for either a left-side or right-side opening. If the desired swing direction needs to be changed after initial mounting (before the locking clip is installed), the gate can be removed from the wall hinge, rotated 180 degrees, and remounted.
• Floor Compatibility: The installation instructions provide guidance for both hard flooring (tile, ceramic, etc.) and carpeted flooring. For hard flooring, the bottom "foot" of the wall hinge and locking rail should be placed directly on the floor. For carpeted flooring, the bottom "foot" should be even with the top of the carpet.

Usage Features:

• Installation Flexibility: The gate offers flexibility in installation, allowing users to choose the swing direction (left or right opening) to best suit their space.
• Secure Locking Mechanism: The gate utilizes a locking clip that engages with a locking rail, ensuring a secure closure. The locking clip, once installed, is designed to be difficult to remove, which helps maintain the gate's integrity and proper orientation.
• Easy Operation: To open the gate, the user slides it closed until it reaches the locking rail, aligns the gate end, and lifts slightly to allow the docking pegs to fit into the locking rail's top and bottom openings. Pressing the gate end into place engages the locking clip. To unlock, the user pushes down on the locking clip with their thumb and pulls up on the gate panel.
• Removable for Cleaning: The gate panel can be removed from the wall hinge for cleaning purposes.
• Safety Warnings:
  • Stairway Safety: The gate must never be mounted so that it swings over a stairway.
  • Secure Installation: It is crucial to securely install the gate according to the manufacturer's instructions to prevent serious injury or death.
  • Child/Pet Capability: Do not use the gate if a child or pet is able to climb over, dislodge, or open it.
  • Supervision: Never leave a child unattended with the gate.
  • Engagement: Always ensure the locking/latching mechanism is securely engaged.
  • Exposed Hinge Pins: When small children are present, the gate should always be mounted to the wall hinge to prevent exposed hinge pins.

Maintenance Features:

• Cleaning: The gate can be cleaned with a mild household detergent.
• Removal for Cleaning: The gate can be easily removed from its wall hinge for thorough cleaning, as detailed in the installation instructions.

North States Industries Pet Gate 5 Specifications