On 4/27/2018 5:20 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 4/27/18 4:09 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
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Have you considered the usability of the 4-point attachment system?
One major advantage of a hinged gate with a latch of some sort is
that they can be operated with one hand.

I will post a pic of the installation in which you will see that a
hinged gate wouldn't work.Â* Besides, the clients didn't want a hinged
installation.


That 4-point system looks like it could be a real pain when the user
has a load of laundry or perhaps a temper- tantruming 3 YO in their
arms.

The client chose those option.Â* It was the least intrusive.
The user shouldn't be carrying laundry and a 3YO, IMO.Â*Â* :-)
....


Sometimes the client doesn't know what should choose for an option,
too...

I agree that I think they will discover this is a
pit(proverbial)a(ppendage) in application unless this is a very
low-traffic stairwell and the barricade is essentially a permanent
fixture. If it's of the 20X/day variety, I predict it will be unused
shortly after installation or modified to retrofit a hinge or other
catchment than trying to line up and insert four independent plungers...

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