INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SHEET

Folding Door Gates



This gate can be installed inside the casing of the door or outside the door, see above. It will pivot out of the way when not in use. The gate can be mounted on the left or right. Simply turn the gate upside down to mount on the opposite side.

  1. Stand folded gate against the doorframe where you intend to mount it.

  2. Mark the mounting surface through the holes in the hinge bar with a pen or pencil
    For mounting into:

    Wood: use 5/16 x 2" Lag Bolts

    Steel: drill and tap for 5/16 x 1" Bolts.

    Brick or Concrete:5/16 x 2" Lag Bolts in 3/8" holes

  3. Drill appropriate size holes in the mounting surface.

  4. Mount the gate by inserting the screws through the hinge bar.

  5. Stretch the gate across the opening. Line up the locking bar on the opposite side so that the padlock hole in the gate and the padlock hole in the locking bar match.

  6. Mark through the mounting holes of the locking bar with a pen or pencil.

  7. Drill holes and insert the screws to mount the locking bar.

  8. Pull the door into the locking bar, and insert a padlock.

  Warning: Consult life safety codes and/or local authorities regarding proper use of this  product.


Manufacturer of Steel Folding Security Gates
1140 South Seventh St.
DeKalb, IL 60115
1 800-448-GATE (4283) 
FAX - 1 815-748-0510