DELUXE UNIVERSAL HEARTH GATE Model # 089420 IMPORTANT: RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, READ CAREFULLY 01
Safety Precautions Read all instructions before assembly and use of the gate. Keep instructions for future use. WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, SECURELY INSTALL GATE OR ENCLOSURE AND USE ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS. NEVER LEAVE CHILD UNATTENDED. NEVER USE WITH A CHILD ABLE TO CLIMB OVER OR DISLODGE/ OPEN THE GATE OR ENCLOSURE. THIS PRODUCT WILL NOT NECESSARILY PREVENT ALL ACCIDENTS. USE ONLY WITH LOCKING/LATCHING MECHANISM SECURELY ENGAGED. This product has been designed for use with children up to 24 months of age. This product has been designed and manufactured to comply with the Safety Standard ASTM F1004. When used as a safety gate, never use without wall fittings. When used as a hearth gate, always place the gate minimum 75cm away from the source of heat / fire and minimum 90cm from open fire. Since every fireplace / wood burning stove reaches different temperatures, the above placing is only intended as a guideline. Test your own unit at maximum heat output before placing the gate. If the gate is hot to touch, move gate further from heat source than the recommended minimum distance. Check and tighten mountings regularly. Never allow child to climb or swing on gate. Do not use if any part of gate is broken or missing. When folded, store away from children. This product will not necessarily prevent all accidents. Never leave child unattended. Use only approved spare parts and accessories from the manufacturer. Use only with locking mechanism securely engaged. Install according to the manufacturer s instructions. When used as a fire surround, this product is not a fire guard. It is intended to keep children away from the area surrounding the fireplace. Do not leave anything in the hearth gate which could provide a foothold or create a danger of suffocation or strangulation. When used as a hearth gate be aware of the risk of open fire and other sources of strong heat, such as electric bar fires, gas fires, etc in the vicinity of the hearth gate. WARNING DO NOT FORCE HINGES Please read the instructions regarding adjusting the hinge position on page 5 or 9
Congratulations on your purchase of the Childcare Deluxe Universal Hearth Gate. This product has been designed and developed with safety, comfort and functionality in mind. Please take the time to read this manual carefully before using this product and keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contents Assembly contents list Assembly / Operating instructions How to care for your Childcare Gate Due to variations in the style and design of our products, the photographs and illustrations shown in this instruction manual are generic, therefore product fabrics, colour and design may vary from images shown. CNP Brands reserves the right to alter product specifications without notice as a result of our ongoing policy of product improvement. 03
Assembly Contents Check what you have received... You have received 1 box. Please check the contents of the box against the list below. If anything is missing, please contact Customer Service. In Australia, contact CNP Brands on 1300 667 137, in New Zealand contact Wainhouse Distribution on 0800 567 5000. Supplied loose in box: Hearth Gate (6 sections) x1 Bottom hinge caps with groove (pre-assembled) x1 Lower bracket x2 Bottom hinge cap plain (pre-assembled) x1 Lower bracket slider x2 Hinge cones (pre-assembled) x1 Upper bracket x2 Top hinge cap (rounded) x1 (pre-assembled) Wall plates x4 Wood screws x8 Removable vertical bar x7 Lower bracket bolt and nut x2 (pre-assembled in hearth gate) Mattress x1 04
Setting up as Play Den 1. Unpack the hearth gate on a stable surface making sure the handle is on the top. 2. Unfold the sections by pushing in the button on the join and turning the sections. If required, lift the top section slightly while pushing the button. 3. Unfold the hearth gate into either a hexagon or square. The markings on the top of the hinges indicate the position to unfold each hinge for either hexagon or square configuration. 4. The removable vertical bar has been fitted into the end section by the manufacturers. Lift up the vertical bar and remove it by sliding it out of the lower hinge. 05
Setting up as Play Den (cont) 5. Remove the pre-assembled hinge cone and top and bottom hinge caps from the ends of the den which are to be joined together. 6. Connect the two sections by aligning the ends of the sections and ensuring that the hinges drop together on both the top and the bottom. 7. Push the vertical bar up into the top hinge and then slide into the groove in the bottom hinge. Ensure the vertical bar is inserted with the protruding rod at the top. 06
Positioning as Hearth Gate around a fireplace 1. When used as a hearth barrier around a fireplace, the distance between the fireplace / hearth and gate sections must be a minimum of 75cm. The gate must never be setup in a straight line. Should it not be possible to keep the recommended minimum distances, gate extensions are available for purchase. 2. When used as a hearth barrier around an open fire, the distance between the fireplace and gate sections must be a minimum of 90cm. The gate must never be setup in a straight line. WARNING: The minimum distances suggested between fireplace and gates are only recommended distances sincce every fireplace / wood burning stove reaches different temperatures. Test your unit at maximum heat output before final placing of the gate. Place the gate according to the instructions at maximum heat output. If the gate is too hot to touch, move gate further from the heat source than recommended. To open the gate Squeeze the handle tightly and slide lock across at the same time. The gate may then be opened in either direction. To close the gate Squeeze the handle tightly and slide the lock at the same time. Align the gate and gate frame. Release the handle and the gate should lock correctly. Please note that the gate will be properly secured when the locking bar has also engaged in the bottom of the gate frame. 07
Positioning the Hearth Gate at the top of stairs If the gate is to be positioned at the top of stairs. please note the following: The gate must be setup in a curve away from the stairs. The gate must never be setup in a straight line. There must be a minimum distance of 40cm between gate and stairs. Should it not be possible to keep the recommended minimum distances, gate extensions are available for purchase. Positioning the Hearth Gate at the bottom of stairs If the gate is to be positioned at the bottom of stairs. please note the following: The gate must be setup in a curve away from the stairs. The gate must be placed as far away from the stairs as possible so that the child will not be able to reach the bottom stair and climb over the gate. There must be a minimum distance of 40cm between gate and stairs. Should it not be possible to keep the recommended minimum distances, gate extensions are available for purchase. Positioning the Hearth Gate in general Please note that the child is able to reach through the bars, therefore ensure the gate is placed far enough away from other objects. The gate must never be setup in a straight line. PLEASE NOTE: With 3 sections, the gate fits openings from 90-180cm With 5 sections, the gate fits openings from 90-300cm With 6 sections, the gate fits openings from 90-360cm 08
Setting up as Hearth Gate and Configure Gate 1. Unpack the hearth gate on a stable surface making sure the handle is on the top. 2. Unfold the sections by pushing in the button on the join and turning the sections. If required, lift the top section slightly while pushing the button. 3. Unfold the hearth gate into either a hexagon or square. The markings on the top of the hinges indicate the position to unfold each hinge for either hexagon or square configuration. 4. The removable vertical bar has been fitted into the end section by the manufacturers. Lift up the vertical bar and remove it by sliding it out of the lower hinge. 5. Remove the hinge cone from the upper hinge and the hinge cap from the lower rail. 09
Setting up as Hearth Gate and Configure Gate 6. Connect the two sections by aligning the ends of the sections and ensuring that the hinges drop together on both the top and the bottom. 7. Push the vertical bar up into the top hinge and then slide into the groove in the bottom hinge. Ensure the vertical bar is inserted with the protruding rod at the top. Fitting the mattress 1. Pass the elastic underneath three of the hinges. 2. Remove the vertical removable bar, and loop the elastic around the slot in the hinge before replacing the vertical bar. 3. Loop the remaining elastic underneath and around the remaining three hinges. 10
Installing wall fittings 1. Attach the upper wall bracket to the cone hinge. 2. Push the vertical bar up into the top hinge. Ensure the vertical bar is inserted with the narrow section at the top. 3. Slide the lower bracket onto the removable bar and slide into the lower bracket. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for other end of gate. 5. Place the configure gate in the desired location. 6. Rotate upper and lower brackets until flush against the mounting surface. With a pencil, outline brackets on the mounting surface. NOTE: Lower bracket is adjustable. It can be moved up (maximum 15cm) to accomodate various heights of floor moulding; and by loosening screw, can adjust widths to accomodate uneven wall construction. Max 15cm 11
Installing wall fittings (cont.) 7. Remove wall plates from brackets by pressing locking tabs on the wall plates and lifting off. 8. Hold one wall plate inside outline on wall and attach using two wood screws. Repeat for other wall plates. PLEASE NOTE: Screws provided are for mounting directly into wood. If mounting into brick, drywall or other surfaces, use appropriate hardware. 9. Reattach brackets at both ends of the gate to the wall plates. Gate should now be properly installed. 12
Adding optional sections An extension has a top hinge on one side and a cone hinge on the other side. This makes it possible to fit the extension in a range of configurations. 1. The removable vertical bar has been fitted by the manufacturer. Remove the bar by lifting it up and sliding it out of the lower hinge. 2. Fit the extension in place by placing the top hinge on the hearth gate over the cone hinge on the extension. The hinges must be aligned on both top and bottom. 3. Let the hinges drop together and insert the removable vertical bar. 13
Removing sections To remove a section, always remove the end sections. Remove the removable vertical bar by lifting it up and sliding it out of the lower hinge. Lift the section off the hearth gate. Fitting hinge caps / covers Depending on the number of sections removed or added, you will need to fit the appropriate caps and covers to the end sections as shown. 14
How to care for your Hearth Gate Cleaning To ensure the long-lasting use of your gate, wipe down with a damp cloth and use a mild soap solution if necessary. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Always store product in a clean dry place. Maintenance Always check parts regularly for tightness of screws, nuts and other fasteners tighten or replace if required. To maintain the safety of your gate, seek prompt repairs for bent, torn, worn or broken parts. Use only those parts and accessories approved by CNP Brands. If you have any difficulties in assembling the gate, please contact our Service Department. In Australia, contact CNP Brands on 1300 667 137, in New Zealand contact Wainhouse Distribution on 0800 567 5000. 15
Distributed in Australia by CNP Brands, 20 Calarco Drive, VIC, 3030 Customer Service 1300 667 137 www.cnpbrands.com.au Distributed in New Zealand by Wainhouse Distribution, 2-6 Argyle St, Morningside, PO Box 41-014, St Lukes, Auckland, New Zealand Customer Service: 0800 567 5000 helpline@wainhousedist.co.nz 16