Install Spindles and Final Gate Mounting

What happens in this clip

Now, add the spindles to each corner of the gate. Your instruction manual will specify which spindles are for the hinge side and which are for the latch side. Once the spindles are in place, hang the gate onto the installed wall fixings on the hinge side. Adjust the spindles by turning them until the gate lines up properly with the latch on the other side. Finally, insert the easy-release safety cap over the top hinge to fully secure the gate in position.

Goal: Mount and align the gate securely in the opening

What's used

Tools

• Easy-Release Safety Cap
• Safety Gate Assembly
• Spindles

About the full video

This guide from Argos demonstrates how to install a wall-fixed safety gate, starting with crucial measurements and proper placement at stairs. It then walks through unboxing, using supplied templates to mark wall fixing points, attaching optional one-way stop pins, securing the wall fixings, assembling and adjusting the gate panels, and finally hanging and testing the gate for secure operation.

Step 3 of 4: Assemble and Install Gate Hardware

Assemble the main gate structure according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once assembled, carefully align the gate with the installed banister clamp mounts and the wall-side mounting plate. Insert the gate's connecting hardware (e.g., pins, rods, or adjustment screws) through the corresponding holes in the mounts and plate. Adjust the gate until it is snug and swings freely without binding. Ensure all locking mechanisms are engaged.

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Every video in How to Install a Baby Gate at the Top of Stairs Without Drilling into the Banister

1. Step 1: Install Banister Clamp Mounts

   • 0:27–0:33 Attach Clamps to the Banister Post
   • 0:14–0:26 Understand the No-Holes Banister Installation Kit
   • 0:43–1:10 Install Baby Gate and Verify Compatibility

2. Step 2: Attach Gate Mounting Plate to Wall Stud

   • 0:31–0:56 Position Gate and Install Upper Wall Mounts (First Side)
   • 0:24–0:31 Install Lower Wall Mounts (First Side)
   • 3:14–3:37 Mount the Bracket to the Wall

3. Step 3: Assemble and Install Gate Hardware

   • 2:15–2:40 Install Spindles and Final Gate Mounting (this video)
   • 5:29–6:07 Install Gate to Staircase
   • 1:11–1:37 Install Spindle Rods and Position Gate

4. Step 4: Test Gate Stability and Latch Function

   • 0:03–0:05 Test Gate Latch and Swing
   • 17:06–18:29 Test Gate Functionality and Latch
   • 1:51–1:59 Test Gate Operation