Summer Infant Metal Expansion Gate, 6 Foot Wide Walk-Thru features Secure hardware mounted design with 4 extensions included for use between extra wide openings 30-inch tall gate fits extra wide openings, between 44 and 72-inches wide Simple, one-handed walk thru door Soft scratch guard on bottom rail to prevent the gate from scratching hardwood floors Neutral finish complements existing home décor

The Metal Expansion Gate, 6 Foot Wide Walk Thru, is ideal for extra wide doorways. The hardware mounted installation keeps gate securely in place, and a simple, one handed walk through door allows parents to move easily from room to room. A neutral finish complements most home decor.

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It is straight and it would work well for a 69.75 inch opening. My opening is 68 inches and the gate is sturdy and very attractive. We are happy with it.

Q:Does it have to be drilled into the wall?

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Unfortunately yes.

Q:Can it be used in an opening with baseboards where the bottom mounts would need to be a little closer together than the top mounts?

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Usually yes. Each of the four mounts adjusts individually, so the bottom mounts can be a little closer together than the top mounts.

The only time this wouldn’t work is if the distance between the baseboards is less than the minimum width of the gate, so measure carefully. (This is an issue I had at the top of my stairs- the distance between the walls was the minimum distance, and the distance between baseboards was too short).

Q:Are the screws log enough to get into the wood frame behind the sheetrock?

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I’m not sure but, they were long enough for the frame that we needed to secure the gate to. Sorry if this didn’t help much. Good Luck – it’s a GREAT Gate and so good looking too!!

Q:how wide are the slats? i have a 4 pound pom and i need to know it she can go through.i have an archway of 62 inches

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Around 3″…..I do believe a 4# pom could squeeze thru!

Q:How far apart are the slates? Any slightly wider openings? My dog is just 4 lbs and I don’t want him to be able to slip through.

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Just measured mine. Slats are 2.75 inches apart. I have a 6 lb. dog and she doesn’t come close to fitting through. Hope this helps. I love this gate.

Q:can the entire gate be removed easily when not in use

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Absolutely! The gate is set into mounts attached to the wall that allow easy removal of the gate. This will just leave the four small brackets on the wall. To see these brackets just zoom in on the four corners of the product in any of its images to get an idea of how they look/size.

Q:does the door closes automatically?

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No, the door does not close automatically. It is slightly lifted to close.

Q:How wide are the mounting brackets?

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They are around an inch to an inch and a half. Not wide at all.

Q:I have a 73″ opening. With the mounts on each side will this gate be big enough or no? Are there extensions I can get?

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You could mount a 1 inch piece of wood to each side to help you bridge the gap as I don’t believe there are additional extension pieces.

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Yes. My doorway is 73 inches and it fits!

Q:Can you use this gate at the bottom of a staircase?

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Yes, and it works great. The bottom of our staircase is 72″ wide and it fits well as we mounted it on oak 1×4″ boards and run Velcro around the posts so we did not have to drill into the posts.

Q:What color is this? It says neutral-I’m looking for white. Is this some weird almond color?

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It’s a very light almond color, almost a cream color. So if you are looking for white, white…this is not it!

Q:Can this gate detach from the wall easily once installed?

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Yes

Q:I have walls are not parallel. One side wall has tilted 45 degrees. Can I still install this product on my wall?

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The gate can accommodate small variances in wall angle, but it is designed to fit an opening where the angle of the wall to the floor is 90 degrees. Anything much different is going to require modification of your wall to accommodate the gate.

Q:my opening is exactly 72 inches on top and 70.5 inches on the bottom because of molding any problems?

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No

Q:Can you put the door on one end and the extensions on the other end, or does it have to look just like the picture when set up?

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No, the door has to be in the center.

Q:How wide is the actual walk thru opening?

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About 20 inches

Q:Iwant to install this gate high enough for my cats to go under, yet keep the dogs out. Will it work if I install it about 10 inches from the floor?

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I wouldn’t do that because people will trip on the gate. We have a 20 lb pug and he has figured out how to slip through that slats so I think your cats could also.

Q:Can small dogs fit through the openings of the rungs?

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No. We have 2 small dogs. One is 8 lbs. and one is 5 lbs. They can’t get through. I love this gate. We put it across a 74 inch opening between our kitchen and dining room- looks good and keeps my girls out of trouble.

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I would agree with your concerns. This gate has a number of unfinished metal threaded screws and bolts that are critical to its construction and mount that I could see rusting pretty quickly if out in the elements for a prolonged period of time. Not sure about the extensions, sorry.

Q:How wide is the space between the slats?

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Just under 3″

Q:What are the sizes of the included extensions?

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There are 4-12 inch extensions. However, the design of the extensions allows a person to chose several different widths to spread across many different openings.

Q:Would this gate fit a 57″ space well? Or do the extensions not make it feasible

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30-inch tall gate fits extra wide openings, between 44 and 72-inches wide

Q:how wide are bars, need for small dog?

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Most bars are 0.5in, two bars are 1.25in, but space between bars are 2.75in

Q:Can someone tell me the distance between the uprights? Can a small dog fit through?

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They are about 2″ apart and no a small dog could not fit through.

Q:I need to fit a 45 inch space. Should this work well w/ no extensions or smaller parts?

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Q:Can this be used at the top of the stairs?

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It depends on the width of where you shall attach the gate. We have this gate in a 62 inch area in our family room. It is perfect for us because we can leave the gate open or shut, depending if there is a baby crawling around the family room. Once the little one is walking, we shall put a smaller gate at the top of our stairs. This gate would be to wide to fit at the top of our stairs.

FYI At the other entry into the family room, we have a gate where the width is smaller. This gate swings shut.

Q:How much space is between the up rights. I have a small puppy I want to keep out of a sunroom.

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It’s about two inches. I have a dog that is about 12 lbs and he can not get through it. The boo is nice also, it opens both ways and has a simple thumb clip.
I hope that helps.

Q:How wide is each extension panel, and how many?

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There is one extension on each side and they are roughly 16 in or so, I can’t tell exactly because my gate is installed and that means the extension ends are inside the middle gate metal bars and id have to disassemble it to tell exactly.

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It is white…kind of a creamy white though

Q:Can this be used outdoors?

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You could use it in outer space if you wanted to. It sort of depends how you are going to mount it. This question is way to vague to give a real answer to it.

Q:Would this be easy for a toddler to open?

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Not necessarily. You have to push the button on top and slide it while pressed and then life the gate off the track to open it. I love mine.

Q:Is it true this is almond or is it a white gate in actual color?

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It’s off-white, not true white.

Q:I need a gate for an 88″ opening. Is there extenders or expansions avaialble? It looks like it but I need to be positive. Thanks!

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The gate as is, is just sturdy enough I’m afraid if you attach extenders or some sort of expansion. It will make the gate weak. I have it a the max width and is solid. Anything bigger may fall with a little bit of force. I maybe recommend you ad some kind of temporary solid structure to your wall to not need such a huge size. Everything is pretty much DIY. Don’t be scared to google or use you tube on how build a temp structure cheap under $50. This is a great gate for its size. I’m Afraid if you try any extensions it can be dangerous. Hope this helps. HMC

Q:How wide is the gate opening itself? Not the total dimensions but the gate opening only.

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Just measured, the gate opening is 19″.

Q:I want to used it for my little dog. Chichuachua mix. How wide is the gap between each bar?

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I use this for my chihuahua and he doesn’t fit through the bars not quite sure how far apart they are but they’re close enough that an 8 pound dog doesn’t fit through

Q:use extra expansion

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Yes..I used it.

Q:What color is the finish of this gate?

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Definitely not White but it’s a very soft “creamy” color (off-white) – very neutral, I would say.

Q:Can it fit an opening that’s approximately 69″ wide?

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Yes, it is adjustable by 3″ on each side and can fit up to a 72″ width.

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It needs to be screwed into the wall.

Q:Can this be used outdoors?

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We use ours indoors only. I would not leave it out in the rain for fear that it would start to rust.

Q:What is the height needed at the sides…I am assuming 30 inches and higher in the middle but need to be sure.

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Hello,

Yes the height is 30-inch tall gate fits extra wide openings, between 44 and 72-inches wide.

Thank you
Babyhaven

Q:we bought this gate and it is not wide enough for our 70 inch opening…are there extension pieces? We just need about 3 or 4 more inches. thanks

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It does fit up to 72″ and, the screws on each upper side of the gate that go into the brackets can screw in or out to adjust for the right width. You should be fine with your 70″ opening – good luck!!

Q:So this metal expansion gate, 6 foot wide walk-thru is all I need for my 70 inch opening? It comes with hardware and the walk thru gate and sides?

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Yes… no extra parts required.

Q:Would this gate be good for a doorway that is not straight across? I need to have it angled, please let me know. Thanks!

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I don’t think that this would work – you have to screw hardware into the wall and the gate itself could not be angled to fit into the hardware.

Q:How high are the sides and how high is the door at top

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I send my Summer back, because I didn’t like to reach back to close the door. (It swings both ways).I wanted an automatic closure. But If I remember correctly the door height was 31 1/2″ and the side height was 30″. My active Shiba doesn’t jump it. You can always make it higher by installing it higher but of course you’ll have to step over the bottom rail I’ve redesigned my new expansion gate to lock and close itself, and a simple slight lift opens the gate without having to push anything.

Q:how wide is gate openinig

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19 inches

Q:If I have a 55 inch opening, will it fit? I see some gates have a range but if it’s a certain amount of inches it won’t fit properly??

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I have 2 of these, and they both work great. One opening is 48″ and the other is 67″. It’s fully adjustable, and I don’t see any reason why it wouldn’t work for 55″.

Summer Infant Secure Surround 6-Panel PlaySafe Playard features Freestanding and portable for use inside or outdoors 18.5 square foot playard, stands tall at 30 inches Walk-thru door for easy access Lightweight plastic, portable with carry handle Neutral colors blend with home’s décor

Summer Infant Play Safe Play Yard

The Playsafe Playard helps parents create a safe play area that is easy to set up, lightweight, and conveniently portable. The six secure plastic panels form a complete enclosure for your child or pet.

Why You’ll Love It: A convenient portable artificial yard, it helps keep kids safe and parents worry-free at the same time.

Age: 6 to 24 months

Features

• Location & Mounting: Freestanding and portable for use inside or outdoors
• Size: 18.5 square foot playard, stands tall at 30″
• Finish: Neutral colors blend with home’s decor
• Walk-thru door for easy access
• Lightweight plastic, portable with carry handle

Includes:

• 6 plastic panels
• Swinging walk-thru door with handle
• Instruction sheet

Product Dimensions:

• Each panel: 32 x 30 inches
• Folded: 35.8 x 31 x 8.2 inches
• Weight: 11.8 lbs

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My daughter is 31 pounds and 35 inches tall at 18 months. We bought three of them to fence off most of a room so she could practice walking safely. We’ve had this for nine months now and absolutely love it. We found that the way to use it best was to make sure that the gates are angled and, preferably, have some backup support, like a wall or what have you. We have not tried it on a smooth surfaced floor, like tile, but I would not recommend it. Carpet would provide more friction and prevent slippage. Her fence is big enough that we have it wedged against the wall, an anchored bookcase and…
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My daughter is 31 pounds and 35 inches tall at 18 months. We bought three of them to fence off most of a room so she could practice walking safely. We’ve had this for nine months now and absolutely love it.

We found that the way to use it best was to make sure that the gates are angled and, preferably, have some backup support, like a wall or what have you. We have not tried it on a smooth surfaced floor, like tile, but I would not recommend it. Carpet would provide more friction and prevent slippage. Her fence is big enough that we have it wedged against the wall, an anchored bookcase and my very large office desk. Doesn’t sound safe, but it is, and it was a fantastic area to use to set up toy stations (so she’d be encouraged to walk from place to place) and we had enough room for both a Fisher Price Laugh n’ Learn house and farm (which she used as handholds to cruise.)

If you set the gate up incorrectly, the answer would be a semi-yes. It won’t fall over entirely, but if you get a long section, you DO have to angle it or it will lean over. If you look at the pic, though, you can tell it’s not designed to be a straight fence, anyway. (And we have about an eight foot straightaway, MUCH bigger than a single playyard.). If you set it up to be stable, the answer is no. And, even mine can’t ride it all the way over; it just angles back. There’s been some comments about kids climbing it, but I assure you, once your child starts weighing a little more, they’re not going to want to. The openings are very sturdy, but the edges would be very uncomfortable to put any amount of weight upon.

I would definitely recommend it. In fact, I’m getting ready to order one and two extension panels to set up at my father’s for when we go to visit (we have to fly and can’t take ours.) His house is absolutely un-kid-friendly and really can’t be made so – my stepmother collects a -lot- of antiques, they have a fireplace, etc. They’re going to keep it there for us to use when we visit again. Sure beats having to lug along a playpen.

By the way, this is also a great alternative for us because she’s technically outgrown her regular playpen — and most other kids her age haven’t. She’s in the 99th percentile for height and 96th for weight. She still needs *someplace* that’s not her crib that she can play safely and this fits the bill very well. We put a play mat in the corner for her to lie down on when she’s tired. It has the added bonus of keeping all her toys in one area, too. We have a big Rubbermaid container so she can practice taking her toys out and putting them back, too.

HTH.
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Q:We’d like to put it together in the morning and put it away at night, how easy, flexible and easy would it be to do this everyday?

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It can be done. It’s heavy, and bulky. But it definitely can be done.. I found it easier to just leave it in an area unless I had a reason to take it down.

Q:Any suggestions on how to keep Baby from climbing out? We’ve tried everything. Would weaving a strong fabric through the holes help?

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I believe the infant surround comes in two heights, I’m assuming you have the shorter one. also I suspect your baby is using his toes in the holes to help him or her to climb up. the most simple fix I can think of would be to put baby’s sneakers or shoes on and double knot the laces. I don’t think the holes in the surround are large enough to get those little baby shoes into them. Give that a try. good luck.

Q:Can I use this to surround a toddler bed to keep my son from getting away too quickly. He can crawl out of his crib but is only 16months.

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It may work…. each panel is 30 inches high and 30 inches wide, and if you would get enough panels to go all the way around so you could hook it closed… I think it would be sturdy enough if it surrounded the toddler bed and was hooked….. I know if you just stand it somewhere and it blocked a way( it is not hooked) so the children can not get out… if they lean against, it will push down….But I know if I have it hooked they have not been able to do this…. I hope this helps… Dianne

Q:Has anyone use this for small puppy/ dog playpen?

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That is the reason I purchased the playpen and it works wondefully. Because of its segmented design I have fit it into some strange places. I keep it as a rectangle behind the couch and it is perfect. Once when company was coming over I removed a segment and made a triangle to fit in my bedroom by the bed. a great idea for puppies and small dogs. They seem to like it to as the go in by themselves when the gate is open,

Q:Sturdy enough for an adult labrador dog? I am wondering if this 60 lb. dog will be able to move the play yard around the room?

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I think your lab will absolutely able to push this around on a ceramic floor, and the puppies too. I have an 80 lb lab and she is very strong. This is a very lightweight gate that will likely do very little to contain your dogs. I own a similar gate but only use it to keep my kids & dog from the grill on my deck. For something heavier & sturdier, I would consider one of the metal gates on the market. I own the http://www.amazon.com/KidCo-KID-G80-Configure-Gate/dp/B000056HMX/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1313246433&sr=1-1 but there’s also the…
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I think your lab will absolutely able to push this around on a ceramic floor, and the puppies too. I have an 80 lb lab and she is very strong. This is a very lightweight gate that will likely do very little to contain your dogs. I own a similar gate but only use it to keep my kids & dog from the grill on my deck. For something heavier & sturdier, I would consider one of the metal gates on the market. I own the http://www.amazon.com/KidCo-KID-G80-Configure-Gate/dp/B000056HMX/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1313246433&sr=1-1 but there’s also the http://www.amazon.com/North-States-Superyard-Metal-Gate/dp/B000U5FOT2/ref=pd_cp_ba_1. These are unfortunately much more expensive, but more heavy duty than the light plastic ones. I love the configure gate because I can arrange it any way. I use it in a straight line across a large opening between my family room & kitchen, but also at Christmas around the tree to keep my enthusiastic lab from eating or yanking down our tree. I hope any of this helps. They also make metal & wooden pet gates that might better serve your purposes. I hope this helps. Best of luck with the dogs!
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Q:Can the panels come apart so I could potentially use 3 to block off the fireplace and 3 to block off something else?

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Yes, they all detacth from each other. It isn’t the easiest thing to do (ie it’s not like a gate), but it’s not that difficult either. We’ve considered getting two sets & putting them together in the event we have a bigger batch of turkies this comming year.

Q:Can two of these be connected and if so how?

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Yes. They’re made to connect. I’ve got 2 sets connected at my house and am going to buy a third set for even more room for play.

Q:Is the 6 or 8 panel sturdier? Or are they about the same?

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I have the 6 panel and it it pretty sturdy. They all will move a little because they aren’t tied down to anything. My 11-3/4 month old granddaughter tries to climb up the side and it holds pretty steady. The other grandmother has the 8 panel and seems to be as steady. They will move just slightly. I feel it is safe. As always you have to check regularly. I am very pleased.

Q:Can I use it as a wall?

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It would not serve as a wall. The sections are made to connect together in a hinged fashion which do not lock straight.

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I don’t have a measurement but I’d say way too small for a kitten to get through. Maybe 1″/1.5″ as a rough guess

Q:Can I open it all the way up to block a larger area opening? or does it need to stay in a round or rectangle shape?

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Yes you can but it won’t stand on it’s own. Adding feet as an accessory would be a good idea for the company.

Q:Hi-I can’t get the door/gate to “swivel.” Essentially, the entire side the door is attached to has to straighten for the door to work. Anyone else?

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Check the knobs between each section. If they are too tight or unscrewed too far it will lock the gate. Tighten the knobs to stabilize the play yard.

Q:How wide are the slots between the panels?

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At the top and bottom of the panels the gap (near the hinges) the gap is 2 3/8 inches wide. Elsewhere the gap between the panels is 1 inch.

Q:how tall is it?

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Each section is 31 inches tall.

Q:Can this be stretched out to cover hearth or entertainment center

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Right now I am using it to keep the pooches out of the living room which has a large archway linking it to the rest of the house. It is pretty sturdy and effective.

Q:Is there rubber or anything on the bottom to keep it from slipping on a hard floor? I know the North States brand one does.

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I don’t think it has rubber bottoms. I have mine on hard wood but bought a 5×3 rug to go under it that sees to keep in in place and the toy box that is inside. I’m sure he could push it if he wanted to. My baby can climb it though if he really wants to. Gets his little toes in the holes and up he goes.

Q:What type of plastic is this play yard made of? I’m looking specifically for what plastic code is stamped on the gate itself, if there is one.

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I don’t believe they have the plastic code stamped on any of the plastic panels. I searched high and low, front and back and the only thing they have stamped is the month and year code of when it was made.

Q:Answer is probably no, but I was wondering if it fits/connects to the North States gate that is similar.

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Not that I can tell, I assumed I could connect it to similar brands when I purchased it but I couldn’t figure out how.

Q:Will this fit around my Christmas tree… I need 18 feet to fit around it.

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I think that it would work for you, but ere is also a possibility to buy two extra panels if you need it to be even longer. I know ours fits around our tree.

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Yes

Q:Is this system compatable with North States Industries Superyard

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I have no idea but I do know this is one of the taller play yards as our granddaughter is a climber and a tall play yard was one of the requirements we had. It is perfect for containing our “little monkey”.

Q:Has anyone used this product to confine a large dog?

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Hi Teresa, I haven’t used it for a dog, but hear me out. We have this set up in our kitchen with hardwood floors, and our 15 month old can push the entire pen around the room. She puts her hands up on the side and just starts walking and the pen goes with her. Idk if your pup is rambunctious or not, but if so I wouldn’t choose this one.

Q:What color are the panels? Gray or ivory?

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Mine are stained red from years of toddler grudge matches. I don’t remember what the original color was.

Q:I have one and the latch has broken. I can’t seem to find a replacement part or replacement panel. Any tips?

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I don’t know honestly. Have you tried contacting Summer?

Q:Can it be separated into 2 sets of 3?

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Each section can be detached. That makes it possible to configure it many ways. 2 sets of 3 would be possible although it would make a very small area, so not sure what could be “fenced” by it. There is only one gate section. Additional sections can be ordered through the manufacturer.

Q:How do you take apart the panels

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To open regularly, there is a door with a lever. You squeeze the 2 buttons, lift lever, and then open the door. To remove the panels not attached to the door panel, you loosen the know at the top of that panel’s hinge, flex the panel to pull the hinge apart, and then lift the whole panel off the bottom hinge.

Q:What is the overall height of this containment fence and allso what material is it made of?

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The gate sections are just under 36 inches tall, perfect for an early toddler and the material is a rigid plastic. There are no sharp edges though and my grandson had a great time in his. Hope that helps your decision.

Q:If it were opened up and not in a circle – how long is it? I have an opening that is 106 inches I want to block sometimes. Thanks!

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It would be more than long enough, you’ll probably have to take 1 panel off..

Q:Why does it take 1 to 3 months to ship this item?

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We can ship immediately, sounds like a listing mistake.

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No they only fold out straight in a line or will fold the other direction completely parallel to the next one. Hope that helps

Q:Would this work as a play area for a guinea pig?

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If you want it to have plenty of room to run around, then yes. There is no way a guinea pig could escape from one of these.

Q:i need a 10′ by 10′ area rectangle can you combine these to get this look

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Yes you can we have and it works great

Q:I need to know if you can use 2 or 3 panels together to block off an area of a room, or does it require that all pieces be interlocked to work? I keep toddlers and want to use 3 sections together in a straight line to use to keep kids in one room…

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You can use as many or as few panel’s as you need for any particular job.

Q:How can I remove a panel or two. I have tried to twist the top caps, but can not get the cap to remove. Is it possible to remove or will it break it?

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It is possible to remove the panels. I took two of them off making my 8 panel unit 6 panels. The instructions are very good. Do you have them. If not, go to the manufacturers website and see if the instructions are available there. Basically, this is what you do: Loosen adjustment knobs on the panels to remove. Step 1: Place hand next to loosened adjustment knob. Apply downward pressure and flex panel to disengage top hinge. Pull up to disengage bottom hinge. Repeat to remove other panel. Step 2: Connect panels by following same technique in Step 1. Step 3. Tighten all adjustment knobs….
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It is possible to remove the panels. I took two of them off making my 8 panel unit 6 panels. The instructions are very good. Do you have them. If not, go to the manufacturers website and see if the instructions are available there. Basically, this is what you do: Loosen adjustment knobs on the panels to remove. Step 1: Place hand next to loosened adjustment knob. Apply downward pressure and flex panel to disengage top hinge. Pull up to disengage bottom hinge. Repeat to remove other panel. Step 2: Connect panels by following same technique in Step 1. Step 3. Tighten all adjustment knobs.
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Q:what size are the panels ?

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35.1 x 31.6 x 2.5 inches for each panel

Q:I need the measurement (length) for each panel. having read all of the answered questions….still not sure…?

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Each panel is 30 inches and there is a 2 inch bolt between each panel.

Q:is it free standing on carpet? i want to use this as barrier gate next to the tv stand , does this product serve its purpose? fall off when pushed?

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this product works for what I bought it for !!! outside in yard for a 14 week old Boston terrier puppy!!!

Q:Can this be used on carpet?

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I know of no reason not to.

Q:Can this be used on carpet?

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Yes, it will work well. BEWARE of the screw/lock/bolt/nuts they do not work well, not like they say they will. I had to remove them for the thing to fold up and take and go.

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I don’t know how old your puppies are, but this would not work for long. I, too, have an Aussie, and he could clear this pen if he wanted to. Also, if they nosed under it, it could easily be lifted up. You would be better off buying an X-pen for dogs.

Q:Can a kitten climb out of this enclosure?

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Possibly. It does have holes it could hook its claws through and climb.

Q:How difficult would it be to attach this to the wall? I’m trying to find something to section off our entertainment center.

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It would probably be pretty easy. And it would be quick to tie down if need be

Q:What are the dimensions of each panel? I see that they are 30″ high but I can’t figure out how wide.

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The description states 32 inch wide

Q:Can you take the sections apart and just use 2 or three of theml?

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Yes, but it would be a triangle and awkward. You can use 4 sections for a very small area, but is is really pretty small and may be suitable for you. I use 6 sections (5 plus gate). Hope this answers your question.

Q:Does this version connect to the older model that I bought less than 1 year ago?

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I think that they do

Q:How do you put together?

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came already assembled…all you have to do is open it up like an accordion. Very very easy.

Q:What are the dimensions of the play area?

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I didn’t actually measure it, but I’d guestimate the hexagon it forms is about 4-5 feet across. My 2 y/o niece and 4 y/o nephew can plan it it happily when they don’t want the dogs licking their faces or swiping their snacks. I know that sounds backwards- having the kids in the pen, but they don’t yap because they want out and they can open the gate whenever they want to come or go. Plus, with a blanket over it, it makes an awesome tent in the jungle, where they’re surrounded by huge (13 pounds), ferocious, wild animals. lol

Q:will it work to go across the garage door space 16′?

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Hi Janae, it will come up about 1 foot short, but if you add the extension it would work. I believe you can make it a 6 or 8 segment gate. I bought the 6 segment.

Q:Is it sturdy when not in a circle? sectioning off corner, 1 side gate the other wall, is it easily pushed over by baby?

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It’s not very study, atleast structurally when it’s not in a circle. While you can brace it against something, ultimately it’s much easier to push (my 18 month old was pushing it when he started to walk at ~13months) Best bet if your going to get it is to understand that limitation

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It would work IF you securely fasten the top and bottom of each end to the wall. It’s very lightweight, so if it’s freestanding the little one will have it over in no time. My 13 pound Pom can easily shove it with his nose if it’s not fastened, so the baby would have no difficulty moving it.

Q:can you attach two 6 panels together? I want to square off a piece of my yard just for the baby stuff, but the one 6 panel isn’t big enough, so I was wondering if I bought two can I attach them all together?

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I think you could, it’s a very flexible piece of equipment. It is lightweight, though, so I wouldn’t trust it to hold the baby if I wasn’t outside with her, especially if she’s a toddler.

Q:Can it be made to fit straight across a wide opening and attached to the wall at each end? I have already done the math to figure out it will fit.

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One could use it stretched out straight. However, you would need to physically attach with some hardware of some type to the wall. It may be less sturdy in the center of the span if unsupported. If semi permanent, zip ties and a couple of 2x2s for top and bottom like a rail may allow to be sturdier an allow attachment to walls on either side. The material and joints are strong. Hope that helps.

Q:Why was this cluttering up a search for door mats?

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The same reason that a book search for “Gone with the Wind” is apt to reveal a biography of Benjamin Franklin- because Amazon refuses to tighten up its search engine. Their excuse to me was that a customer might not know the exact spelling of the product, but we all know it’s so you might see something else you like and make an impulse purchase … Unless, of course, they’re right and you thought “door mats” was spelt “P-L-A-Y-P-E-N”.

Q:Can this be bent in to a rectangular shape??

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yes, takes up less space that way, too.

Q:can this be used on carpet? if so how? do i need to use those suction cups

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Yes, it can be used on carpet. That’s how we use it, but I’m anxious for the weather to change so we can take it outdoors. No suction cups are needed for indoor use.