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Once the top hinge is screwed in put up the gate to make sure it swings freely.
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Set the door on, then line up the top hinge, mark then drill/attach
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Very sturdy hinges (which was big for us since our other gates kept cracking at the
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After letting out the top hinge bolt thingy I got the top of the gate to lock in, but the bottom is now off by about 1/8” and since it’s screwed into the jamb I’d have to unscrew it (which might be a problem because the screws stripped out really easy), fill the holes, and reinstall a bit lower
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I then placed the second upper hinge with the top gate hinge attached and marked my drill holes using one of the wood screws attached
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Also, if you want it to naturally swing, when not closed, in a particular direction, install the top hinge slightly back toward the direction of swing versus the bottom hinge
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holes.-Pre-drill the top hinge holes and permanently install the
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I had to add some wooden spacers between my top hinge and the wall so that the gate would reach.
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The easiest way for me was to install the hinges and hang the gate
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The hinges are solid, but my 1 year old has so far been able to RIP 3 of the bars off with his bare hands
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I mounted a lower hinge first and then hung the gate with the end propped on a small drill box I had for balance
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The gate is solid, the hinges are solid, the latch is only ok
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Also, you cannot swing the gate completely open as the screen on the gate hits the hinge in the open position and limits its ability to swing completely open
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Then you will probably need a helper to hold the gate so you can mark the top hinge for pre drilling
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One hinge broke less than 2 month in
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By expansion the top/bottom bolt/hinges, the gate eventually lined up and now works as advertised
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Really sturdy gate and locks, installation isn't bad but the hinge and handle template isnt as helpful as it should be