To open gate, press down on locking latch with thumb, lift gate and slide out of upper and lower locking brackets .
Note. Gate should always be in locked position. If gate is open and excessive pressure is applied, hinge posts are desig- ned to break to prevent structural dama- ge.
To lock gate, latch spindle at top must click under locking latch when in closed position. Bottom latch spindle must rest in bottom bracket .
*No part of this gate requires lubrication.
•Clean by sponging with warm water and mild detergent .
•Do not use abrasive cleaners or bleach.
•If using outdoors, and to help prevent rust, treat all exposed metal with a rust inhibi- tor. Some rusting may still occur.
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