do the top and bottom latches need to be exactly parallel? my bannister is smaller on the top than on the bottom, so the bottom will be 3/4" further
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I'm not totally clear on the question. We do have the gate slightly angled at the top of the stairs because of the bannister location so that there is not such a gap between the bottom of the gate and the top of the top step. We have the gate opening currently over the steps because of the space in my house at the top of the stairs. So, the latches are on the wall side--slightly further in than they would be if they were directly across from the locations where the gate is attached on the bannister side. Not sure if this helps. I have loved the gate and feel it is very secure. I have not had any worries about my daughter falling. Plus, with the gate attached further in on the wall side, there is less space for her to try and slide her legs underneath (which she has a couple of times). When I decide to change the direction of the gate opening, I'll just have to move the pins on the latch side so the gate will open into the hallway. (I'll probably do this when my daughter is a little bigger and older and more able to do stairs safely on her own, if the gate remains in use.)
198972
You might have an issue with the latching side fitting properly into the lock mechanism. The gate is must sit fairly straight into the lock mounted onto the wall. 6 inches might be too much of an angle.
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The inner step opening minimum is 3". At 3" it would be a balancing act. The narrow first step is 3"min 3 3/8" max. Your 3 1/4" should fit well.
468768
Excellent question. The lower bolt behind the bottom plate is adjustable. The distance from the centers of the latch mechanism cuff to the bottom bolt ranges from approximately 8 3/8 inches to 10 1/8 inches.
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hi jim my shelves were exactly 3/4", however i think there is a little extra space if your shelves are an extra 1/8" thicker. though i havent tried using these with thicker shelves, my guess would be that the little plastic retention piece would just be pushed into the clip allowing the shelves to possibly be pushed up, but wouldnt affect holding up the shelf... good luck!
2101511
I am surprised to see different answers. The one I have is 7 1/4 inch at the bottom, measured from the outside.
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I have different sterilite boxes, and these latches are not compatible with the other ones. I have at least three different types of latches. That doesn't mean that something won't be the same size, just that there is no guarantee.
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The top I have 9 3/4"; The back/bottom I have 7 7/8". It looks like they can be flipped over and switched if you need though. hope this helps, Matt
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Hello Roy. My earlier response has a minor error. The correct width at the lower bout at the widest point is 12.7/8" Not the 4.7/8" I wrote. Sorry for the error. I hope this be of help in making your decision.
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There are 2 doors on the side that open up 4 1/2 inches tall 6 inches length BUT they have a interlockimg circle attachment that holds the steal bowls ( which the bowls are nice not junk) so unless it fits to the bars it would not be likely to fit. I have 6 of these cages and these and my a and e cages are my favorite. These cages are easy to clean I use baby whipes dont recommend spraying with hose that will cause them to rust.My only problem with this cage is that I am using them for my Quakers and Sun Conures and the wood bar used on the play top Is to hard for them to climb up them self so I leave the wood bars off and they stand on the metal bar. Hope this helps
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I just know that it has to be seated properly with the handle facing you, then the lid hooked in tightly. The lid has 2 latches but only one of them hooks correctly in the front above the handle. We had to fiddle with it awhile to figure out the correct setup.
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Hi,well I put it at 3/4 to 1 inch,no more.The idea of washers to raise it up if needed sounds like it might work. Hope this helps.Jeff
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As long as the screws on either side are tight enough so the the latch just barely clears the post, mine stay shut, even when our puppies run in to them. But the gates have to be installed plumb, so that the latches at the top and bottom both latch when the gate is closed.
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It is a half inch between the top of the lock and the bottom of the loop. So as long as what you are putting it on is a half inch or less you should be good.
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I would measure the top rim to make sure it fits. Since the bottom is smaller, if the top fits, the bottom will. Hope that makes sense.
1593710
The locking switch is off center. It is 1 1/4" from the bottom screw & about 2 3/4" from the top.The latch itself is approximately centered.
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The latch is 3 7/8" long. The gate should be between 1 3/4" to 2 1/4" from the post for the latch to work. If you have a wider opening you can put spacers in back of the latch.