Retract-A-Gate offers the best combination of ease-of-use,
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- Here are some of the unique advantages:
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- Automatically rewinds to a small roll; no winding by hand
- Is the only retractable safety gate holding a U.S. Patent
- Was tested to stand up to use by both cats and dogs
- Can be installed diagonally and work at any angle
- Allows you to step through without fully opening
- Was designed for both indoor and outdoor use
- Offers the most durable mesh on the market
- Was engineered for both children and pets
- Is 100% manufactured in the U.S.A.
- Is quiet when opening and closing
- Can be used in multiple locations
- Fits larger openings – up to 6 feet
- Is easily operated with one hand
- Comes in two colors; Café and White
- Has clear mounting brackets (made of
- the same material as bullet-proof glass)
- Is manufactured for high traffic areas in your
- home or business – built to last!
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How does the Retract-A-Gate close?
Simply snap the gate into the wall brackets on one side of the opening. Be sure that the lock is in the Unlocked position.
Using the Handle Slot, pull the fabric across and hook it into the wall brackets. Next, lock the retractable safety gate by pushing down and then turning the knob on top. There are gears on the inside of the lock which mate together; this prevents the mesh from unwinding once it's secured in position. Always keep the gate in the locked position (see photo on left).
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How does the Retract-A-Gate open?
To retract the gate, unlock, and then unhook the handle rod from the wall brackets. The internal spring automatically rewinds the mesh; no need to hand wind. The entire process is extremely simple, is easily done with one hand, and takes only a few seconds to do.
For a visual aid, see the photo animation on the right.
Easy Installation
A major design feature of the Retract-A-Gate was its easy installation. Because of this, you can attach the gate to either side of an opening. The gate can mount in the door jam, around the side of a walk-way on the wall, at an angle, or even at the top or bottom of the stairs. Install the top brackets first, about 30½ inches off the floor. Mount the lower brackets next; between 3-4 inches off the floor. Then simply snap the gate into the brackets; it's now ready to use.
Retract-A-Gate
Users Guide (English)
Retract-A-Gate Users Guide (French)
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- Accessories you may need
- (To purchase these accessories, click here)
- Wall Spacers are used with brackets to keep the spacing across the opening identical, or to prevent the baseboard from interfering with the gate opening and closing
- Stair Banister Adapter Kits are used to install the gate to a stair post or spindle without drilling holes
- Drywall Anchor Kits are used to mount brackets over drywall
- Additional Wall Bracket Kits are for relocating Retract-A-Gate to different locations
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- Detailed information on accessory items can be found on
the Accessories page by clicking here.
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- Basic Dimensions
- Gate extended: Maximum 52 or 72 inches including brackets*
- Gate when retracted: About 3 inches in diameter
- Height: Mesh is 34 inches; 38 inches to the top of the lock
- Brackets: 2.5 inches wide by 1.25 inches high
- Brackets mount at 3-4 and 31 inches off the floor
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- *For information on covering wider openings,
click here
At the present time we only offer two standard sized retractable safety gates which fit openings up to 52 and 72 inches. Some possible solutions for wider openings are below:
Option 1
The best option would be to connect multiple Retract-A-Gates together using zip ties. How this would work is the handle rod of one gate would connect to the rod of the reel section on the next gate (see slideshow below). This can be repeated with as many gates as you would need to cover your opening. The benefit of this solution is that you can still easily use one hand to open or close the gates. If you decide to use this solution, make sure to always lock ALL gates connected together. This solution is only for special situations such as non-critical applications or where only a visual barrier is needed. Hooking multiple gates together with zip ties has not been tested or certified for use with children. It is just a special option for certain non-critical applications. There are 17 inch zip ties (Additional Railing Guard Straps) available for purchase on the "Prices/Buy" page if you decide to use this option.
This use of Retract-A-Gate is for
special circumstances only.
Option 2
Some customers have hooked two Retract-A-Gates together using two S-hooks in order to cover up to 104"/144". Each retractable safety gate mounts to either side of the opening, and then the handle rods hook together in the middle with the S-hooks. One S-hook would be used in the top cutouts and one S-hook would be used in the bottom cutouts (see slideshow). This solution is really for special situations such as low traffic areas, non-critical applications, or where only a visual barrier is all that is needed. Retract-A-Gate is very easy to operate with one hand; however, when using this option, you would need two hands and the process will be a little slower.
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This use of Retract-A-Gate is for
special circumstances only.
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The S-hook solution has not been tested or certified for use with children, it's just a special option for certain non-critical applications. If you decide to use this option to cover an opening wider than 72 inches, a set of S-hooks is available for purchase on the "Prices/Buy" page. |
Option 3
The only other option to allow the safety gate to span a wider distance would be to put up a partition to close the gap and then attach Retract-A-Gate to that. You could then paint or stain the structure to match the surroundings
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Some of Our Customer Feedback
I received my new Retract-A-Gate yesterday and installed it in the primary location this morning. The installation was very easy and the gate works like a CHARM! I am particularly happy with it as I have installed it in a location across a diagonal opening from one wall corner to another. It works PERFECTLY and has created a perfect gating set-up for my needs. I also purchased extra brackets for an alternate location across a doorway.
THANKS so much!
Lynda R. - Centreville, VA
I love the way there's no button to hold in while
unwinding and winding like the other gate we
have. Thanks again.
Tom W. - Lockport, IL
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A Few Common Questions
Can you make a custom gate wider than 72 inches?
Presently, we only make retractable gates for openings up to 72 inches. If you would like information about covering wider openings, click here
Option 1
The best option would be to connect multiple Retract-A-Gates together using zip ties. How this would work is the handle rod of one gate would connect to the rod of the reel section on the next gate (see slideshow below). This can be repeated with as many gates as you would need to cover your opening. The benefit of this solution is that you can still easily use one hand to open or close the gates. If you decide to use this solution, make sure to always lock ALL gates connected together. This solution is only for special situations such as non-critical applications or where only a visual barrier is needed. Hooking multiple gates together with zip ties has not been tested or certified for use with children. It is just a special option for certain non-critical applications. There are 17 inch zip ties (Additional Railing Guard Straps) available for purchase on the "Prices/Buy" page if you decide to use this option.
This use of Retract-A-Gate is for
special circumstances only.
Option 2
Some customers have hooked two Retract-A-Gates together using two S-hooks in order to cover up to 104"/144". Each retractable safety gate mounts to either side of the opening, and then the handle rods hook together in the middle with the S-hooks. One S-hook would be used in the top cutouts and one S-hook would be used in the bottom cutouts (see slideshow). This solution is really for special situations such as low traffic areas, non-critical applications, or where only a visual barrier is all that is needed. Retract-A-Gate is very easy to operate with one hand; however, when using this option, you would need two hands and the process will be a little slower.
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This use of Retract-A-Gate is for
special circumstances only.
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The S-hook solution has not been tested or certified for use with children, it's just a special option for certain non-critical applications. If you decide to use this option to cover an opening wider than 72 inches, a set of S-hooks is available for purchase on the "Prices/Buy" page. |
Option 3
The only other option to allow the safety gate to span a wider distance would be to put up a partition to close the gap and then attach Retract-A-Gate to that. You could then paint or stain the structure to match the surroundings
Is this gate recommended for dogs and cats?
Retract-A-Gate is one of the tallest retractable safety gates available, which keeps most pets from jumping or climbing over. Also, our mesh fabric is highly scratch resistant. To test the durability of the mesh, we attached a piece of the fabric to a scratching post in a house with cats. After several months of use, the fabric still had not ripped.
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What makes Retract-A-Gate certified for children?
Retract-A-Gate has been professionally tested by an independent testing facility for compliance with the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) and is certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) for use at the top and bottom of the stairs. The JPMA is a national organization dedicated to educating consumers on the safe use and selection of juvenile products.
Pressure mounted baby gates cannot be certified for the top of stairs installations. The only way to make a safety gate secure enough to pass certification is to mount it with screws, which is what our wall brackets require.
Both models of Retract-A-Gate are re-tested every year to maintain their certification. Retract-A-Gate also exceeds the Canadian Safety Standards for baby safety gates.
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Could I install my gate at an angle?
Yes, that's a common use of the Retract-A-Gate. A great advantage of our gate over other safety gates is that Retract-A-Gate can be installed on a diagonal and work at pretty much any angle. This is because the wall brackets were engineered to give you this versatility. For the best security with an angled installation, the opening of the bracket should always face away from the safety gate. See photo to the left for an example of an angled installation.
If you would like to read more Frequently Asked Questions
about Retract-A-Gate, click here.
about Shipping or Returns, click here.
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To learn about the retractable door barrier, the Bow Wow Barrier, click here.
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