Qdos Crystal User Manual

USER GUIDE

Crystal - Hardware Mount

Height 30” (76 cm)

Minimum Opening 29.2” (74 cm)

Maximum Opening 39.4” (100 cm)

IMPORTANT: Qdos wants to keep your children safe

and for that we need you to do your part by carefully
reading and following the instructions below. Please read

through the instructions before starting the installation.

For installation videos and FAQ go to: QdosSafety.com

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IMPORTANT!

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

When installed between two strong and rigid surfaces
and according to these instructions, this gate has been
tested to meet or exceed the following Safety Standards,
US- ASTM F-1004, Canada- SOR/90-39, and European­EN 1930.

WARNING

• To prevent serious injury or death, securely
install gate and use according to manufacturer’s
instructions.

• Install according to manufacturer’s instructions

• Intended for use with children from 6 months up
to 24 months of age.

• NEVER use to keep child away from pool.

• NEVER use with a child able to climb over or
dislodge/open the gate.

• This product will not necessarily prevent all
accidents. NEVER leave child unattended.

• Use only with the locking mechanism securely
engaged.

• Regularly check all hardware and do not use if any
part of gate is broken or missing.

• NEVER step or climb over the gate, always open
to pass through.

• For indoor use only.

• Fits openings 29.2-39.4” (74-100 cm)

!

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HELP?

To help you install your gate quickly and easily, please go
to qdossafety.com for installation videos and FAQ’s to help
you succeed. You may also contact our customer service at
[e-mail] or by phone at 800-593-5522.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Check the gate regularly to ensure all the hardware and
mountings are tightened. Clean using a mild soap and
wipe with a damp cloth.

WARRANTY

Your Qdos product is warranted to be free from
manufacturing defects in material or workmanship for
a period of 1 year from date of purchase, when used
under normal conditions and in compliance with these
instructions.

Qdos will either repair, or at its own option replace, free
of charge, any parts necessary to correct any defect in
material or workmanship during the warranty period.

USE LOCATIONS

This gate can be used on top of or at the bottom of
stairs, as well as inside and in front of doorways and
openings when installed between two strong and rigid
surfaces.

top of stairs bottom of stairs doorway/opening

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OPENING SIZE AND ANGLE MOUNTING

The Crystal will fit in openings from 29-41” (73-104 cm).
The size of the gate is adjustable by sliding the two gate
panels.

Besides the normal
perpendicular
mounting, the Crystal
gate can be mounted
at any angle within
180 degrees. This
allows the gate to be
mounted inside the
opening, in between
odd angled locations,
as well as in front of openings.

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BASEBOARD AND QUARTER ROUND
INSTALLATION

General

This gate may be installed at the top and bottom of
stairs, in openings and doorways, that are strong and
rigid with a smooth and clean mounting surface. For
challenging installation situations and surfaces, one or
more of the following installation accessories might be
necessary to use for a secure installation.

If the baseboard height is 4.25” or less
you can use the included Baseboard
Spacers for a vertical installation of the
Hinge and Locking FastMount™ Rails.
See page 12.

If there is a quarter round present,
remove the quarter round insert at
the bottom of the FastMount™ Rail as
described in Step 1 before installation.

Qdos Universal Baseboard Kit -

If the baseboard is more than 4.25”
tall you will need the use the Qdos
Baseboard Kit in order to create a
vertical mounting surface. Works for
baseboards 7/8” (22 mm) thick and 7”
(18 cm) tall.

Qdos Universal Stair Mounting Kit –

If installing on banisters or spindles.

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PART LIST:

Top Hinge

Bottom Lock

2x One-Way Stop

Top Lock

Bottom Hinge

FastMount™

LOCKING Rail

(One screw hole)

FastMount™

HINGE Rail

(Two screw holes)

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Top Baseboard

Spacers

2x Bottom

Baseboard Spacers

2 Allen Wrenches Installation Level

with Marking Tool

Removal Tool

Gate Panels,

pre-assembled

SecureTrack™

3x Short 2”

(50 mm) Screws

1x Shorter screw

3x Long 3.25”
(85 mm) Screws
1x Shorter screw

3x Medium 2.75”

(70 mm) Screws
1x Shorter screw

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Step 1

Identify the rail with only one hole in it. With the hole
towards the bottom, push the Top Lock into the top of
the FastMount™ Locking Rail until the plastic tab snaps
into place on the
back of the rail
(Picture A). Push
the Bottom Lock
into the bottom of
the Locking Rail
until the plastic tab
snaps into place on
the back of the rail
(Picture B).

IMPORTANT:

• If you are mounting on a
wall with quarter round
molding on the floor, pull
out the Quarter Round
Spacer from the bottom
of the Bottom Lock.

• If you are mounting
on a wall that has
a baseboard, please see Page 12 how to use the
included baseboard spacers.

• Please keep the protective film on the gate until fully
installed.

Step 2

Repeat Step 1 for
the Top and Bottom
Hinge pieces on the
FastMount™ Hinge
Rail.

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IMPORTANT:

REGARDING THE INCLUDED MOUNTING SCREWS!

Before marking where to attach the gate, make sure
you have a solid surface for mounting the gate to. The
included screws are intended for the following locations.

Directly into wood

The Short 2” (50 mm) Screws are used when mounting
directly onto wood, for example in a door frame or other
framed opening. If installing into hardwood, first drill a
pilot hole. The shorter screw in the pack is used for the
top of the FastMount™ Locking Rail.

Into a stud behind drywall

Use stud-finder to locate where there is a stud behind the
drywall. Then use the Medium 2.75” (70 mm) Screws to
mount the gate into the stud. If attaching the gate using
Baseboard Spacers, see page 12, use the Long 3.25”
(85 cmm) Screws to secure into the stud. The shorter
screw included in both packs used for the top of the
FastMount™ Locking Rail.

Any other surface

If mounting into drywall, brick or other
surface, use only the appropriate
hardware for that surface. Consult with
a certified child proofer, a handyman
or your local hardware store if you are
unsure. Never mount into cavity wall or
hollow brick.

Step 3

With the FastMount™ Hinge Rail resting
on the floor in the desired location, use
the provided Installation Level to make
sure it is vertical. Use the Marking Tool
to mark the 2 screw locations.

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Remove the protective liner from the adhesive tape on
the level so that the level can be attached to the rail.

Step 4

Remove the screws that hold the top cover on the Top
Lock and remove the top cover, as well as the Main Lock
for access to the upper screw hole.

Repeat Step 3 for the Locking Rail.

Step 5

Attach the rails using the appropriate
screws per above.

Step 6

As the gate can be mounted at any
angle within 180 degrees, make sure
to reinstall the Main Lock, so it points
directly toward the Hinge rail.

Install the Top Cover and insert the
screws to hold it in place.

Step 7

Gently hang the gate on the hinges.
Please keep the protective film on the
panels until Step 10.

Top Cover

Main Lock

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Step 8

Using both Allen Wrenches slightly loosen the four
clamps that hold the two gate panels together.

Spread the gate panels apart until the handle side
reaches the lock on the Locking Rail. Lift gate up and
guide it into the locked position by pushing down on the
handle when correctly lined up.

Step 9

With the gate in the locked position, lift up on the panels
to make sure they are level, then use the Allen Wrenches
to tighten the four clamps.

Note: The SecureTrack™ screws are fixed and do not need
to be moved.

Step 10

Finally remove the protective film from the panels

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GATE OPERATION

To open the gate slide back the locking latch on the
handle and at the same time lift the gate and open the
door.

To close and lock the gate, lift the gate handle and line
up the Top and Bottom Locks, then simply push down
and the At-A-Glance Indicator™ will switch to green
indicating that it is locked.

USING INCLUDED BASEBOARD SPACERS

If there is a baseboard present where you want to install
the gate, measure the height of the baseboard from the
floor.

• If the height is 4.25” (10.8 cm) or less you can use the
included Baseboard Spacers for a vertical installation
of the Hinge and Locking FastMount™ Rails.

• If the height is more than 4.25” (10.8 cm) tall, you
will need the Qdos Baseboard Kit in order to create a
vertical mounting surface. The kit can accommodate
baseboards up to 7” (18 cm) tall.

Use a stud-finder to find the location of a stud to screw
into. Follow Step 3 and 4 to mark the hole locations on
the wall.

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Line up the Lower Baseboard Spacer with the lower hole
and using one of the Long 3.25” (85 mm) Screws and
attach it loosely.

Attach the peg in spacer L to the back of the Top Hinge.
Using one of the Long 3.25” (85 mm) Screws attach it
loosely to the wall.

Move the level to the front of the rail. Insert the thick
spacer (O) inside the Top Cover (P) and slide down
behind spacer L until they rest on the screw. Now push
the rail against the wall and check if it is vertical. If not
vertical, remove Top Cover and use any combination of
the spacers (M,N,O) until the rail is vertical.

Finally tighten both screws firmly.

Then continue with instructions from Step 6.

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ONE WAY STOP

The One-Way Stop must always be used when the gate
is used at the top of stairs to prevent the gate from
swinging out over the stairs. It can also be used in any
other location where you want to restrict the opening
direction.

The one-way stop is attached on the lower side of the
handle. There is one right-hand stop and one left-hand
stop.

To install, use the Allen Wrenches to remove the screw
on the handle closest to the lock. Attach the one-way
stop for the side you have chosen to have the gate open
with the “lip” lining up with the bottom of the handle and
replace the screw.

TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT REMOVAL
OF GATE

If you need to temporarily or
permanently remove the gate, you can
do so by using the provided Removal
Tool.

Slide the Removal Tool into the
underside of the Top Hinge. The

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Removal Tool will compress the locking tabs and be held
in place. The gate can now be lifted o the hinges.

Keep the Removal Tool in a secure place for when
needed.

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04/2017