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  "question": "How long does it take to install a baby gate, and what tools are needed?",
  "answer": "Qdos Extending SafeGate: An owner reports fitting the gate took about an hour including a banister protector, and describes the install as fairly straightforward. The box contains the gate itself, the installation hardware and an instruction manual.\nQdos Crystal Designer Hardware Mount Baby Gate: It is a hardware-mount gate that uses FastMount Rails and installs with four screws. English and French instructions are available for the Crystal Designer Baby Gate, hardware mount.\nQdos Spectrum Designer Pressure Mount Baby Gate: For the bottom spindles, tighten until the red area of the AccuInstall Indicator disappears; for the top, tighten hand wheels to a 1/8-inch gap.\nQdos Universal Stair Mounting Adapter: Each adapter is designed for one banister, for a banister on one side and a wall on the other.",
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