(36") Re. complaints re. plastic latches breaking...is it the plastic pieces screwed onto the gate bottom or piece that moves up &amp; and down in latch?
229544
I was referring to the locking pieces that move up and down. If the gate should be dropped closed the plastic locking pieces can break. We also had problems with the rails that the door moves along seperating from the frame. It's a good idea and many people have been pleased with it. We were more displeased with the poor customer service(they sent the wrong replacement parts and would not correct the mistake then stopped responding altogether)
221530
What I do is adjust the gate to fit, then when I want to move it I just pick it up and turn around to put it back in place. Hope this helps - it is a sturdy gate.
1893359
Its a small maneuver of lifting gate up about an inch up and then out ...shouldn't be an issue!
1305868
Reinstall it again. Then adjust the tension nobs to tighten the gate. As it tightens, it will close the gap in the middle where it is supposed to click and stay secure. Leave about 1/4 inch in the latch so it can easily open and close automatically when you open it in either direction. when it closes, it will be a secure fit. I have one, and I just love mine. Read the instructions and take your time, you can do it, it will work out for you. D. Dellapenna
198972
You might have an issue with the latching side fitting properly into the lock mechanism. The gate is must sit fairly straight into the lock mounted onto the wall. 6 inches might be too much of an angle.
872275
For the close install that I did, there are points on this gate latch that can be ground down to gain necessay clearances. Otherwise, I'd have to go outside to measure and it is very cold with fresh snow so at this moment, I'll pass on the measuring, at least 'til this afternoon.
1085032
My husband put this gate up because we have a dog, and I liked the design. Also because I wusnted something that would swing open. The easy lach is a big plus. But we have it installed at the top of the stairs. We have a new grand baby, and my concern, is when she gets old enought to crawl/ walk. Is the latch going to be strong enought to keep the gate from breaking open ? I don't want it to be something I have to worry about, her falling doun the stairs. It's screwed into the studs of the doorway on both sides. But I need answeres. Thanks Tammy
721424
The lighter colored (and weight) bars on the end slide if the rubber gaskets are stripped and several of mine were. I transport dogs for Weimaraner Rescue, puppies and 100+ pounds. I don't care what kind of gate you get, a determined dog can get through, around over or past it. If it is your dog, you just teach it to stay. My personal dog doesn't mess with it at all. The gates that go from floor to ceiling are much sturdier and while a little trouble to take in and out last forever. In my new SUV, the angle of the seat and ceiling made my old one impossible to use.
464641
I'm not totally clear on the question. We do have the gate slightly angled at the top of the stairs because of the bannister location so that there is not such a gap between the bottom of the gate and the top of the top step. We have the gate opening currently over the steps because of the space in my house at the top of the stairs. So, the latches are on the wall side--slightly further in than they would be if they were directly across from the locations where the gate is attached on the bannister side. Not sure if this helps. I have loved the gate and feel it is very secure. I have not had any worries about my daughter falling. Plus, with the gate attached further in on the wall side, there is less space for her to try and slide her legs underneath (which she has a couple of times). When I decide to change the direction of the gate opening, I'll just have to move the pins on the latch side so the gate will open into the hallway. (I'll probably do this when my daughter is a little bigger and older and more able to do stairs safely on her own, if the gate remains in use.)
292073
I installed a 6-foot post for the latch side of a gate. It was not very sturdy. I bought two heavy L-brackets and attched the post to the house, near the top. It is really sturdy now, but otherwise it was not sturdy enough. The anchor seems heavy duty, but when you put in a six or eight foot post, the metal has too much give. Maybe something with bolts on all four sides would be better, don't know for sure.
1178746
Sometimes the gate will not close all the way but it should. I think ours did this but after some use it stopped. Hope that makes sense.
38610
If the gap is between the gate and the panel that touches the wall then the pegs that fasten it against the wall need to be tightened. Top and bottom pegs must be tightened the same. If the top is not tightened as much as the bottom it will leave a gap at the top that keep the latch from closing.
1379178
As long as you leave the gate up, it's fine. Be careful taking it down if you have to. I suspect someone yanked on mine instead of loosening the ends all the way to remove it.
146937
I haven't experienced that with my gate. Is the latch on top stuck in the pushed in position?
1316846
I asked my daughter and she says that the latch seems strong with pretty rough play from her 4 year old so not sure if yours is defective. Those toys are usually very well made so may be worth a return to see. Hope this helps.
1270785
Usually it is getting attached to the middle of the gate. But it is always depends of the design of your gate, so you may have to to attach some sort of extension panel to it to make it work.
768355
MLE, the gates are pivoting and can pretty much be positions how ever you want them, its just that they need be angled some to give support to stay up. Unless you have a means to secure them to something, my case, I had to stretch the gate straight in order to cover the gap I needed to block. bryan