Once you install this, do you have to commit to keeping the door/window closed, or can it fold down so you can open them past the install point?
803429
I am unable to open any of my windows with this product. It is too thick for the window to slide past it.
803430
They can be folded thereby allowing the window to open fully. That said, the panes on my windows are extremely thin, so I have to put a little pressure on the glass to get the window open past the point of the Burglabar. All in all excellent option for safety as opposed to calling a professional locksmith to install individual window locks. This product works perfectly for my needs - no complaints! (In my experience, they can be very difficult to remove but can be done with some effort).
392471
It is a trial and error process of tightening enough to hold the door up at the upper position but not too much so that the door stays down in the lowered position. Be very careful and fully secure in each 1/4 turn - it can slap you hard.
1560067
Most, but not all. When the entrance has two narrow doors, you would need to open both. It's the easiest to fold though and very easy to ride (can do with one hand, very responsive). Whenever it doesn't fit we just fold it.
1894823
There are brackets that mount to the doorway that hold the bar in place. Because of these brackets you will not be able to close the door in this doorway unless you cut notches out of the door or doorway. I have seen other products that mount in a closed door frame, perhaps that would be a good option for you. Good luck!
1281308
Just pull it open - it clicks into place. When you are done, just fold it back up. You might have to push a little extra the first time, but it will be fine after that.
975762
It would be difficult but not inconceivable. However, I would save your money or buy something else that will actually have a door that stays closed.
1639660
Thank you for your question. The way the Auto-Close Gate is designed, the door will not stay open by itself.
1838504
Door doesn't close with the pull up bar in place. I have it on my closet door so it doesn't need to close, but you should be prepared to take the bar down to close the door.
274678
we were able to attach the safety gate which doesn't touch the ground. It is hinged on one side and opens up but there is no way to keep it to stay open and it takes a bit of the step room as well as it hits you because it wants to close. We are installing a hook and eye thing to it to secure it open when in use and hope that will work.
919429
Yes, I have mine set up that way. It would help if you had something to keep the window in place if it's not heavy enough (I use a sliding window lock that screws in).
2076245
I'm sure you have the magnets in place on the doors to hold them closed. Like any other piece of furniture with doors if they are out of alignment they won't stay closed. Is the unit level. Meaning those center supports under the center I actually took out because were to big causing a slight arc in the unit. That could be a problem. Also, if you try loosening the screws on the hinges to allow the doors to settle and screw them in lightly and evenly that might help. All I can think of.
1637746
There are 2 metal latches on the inside of the window that are spring loaded and will lock shut into desired position. So when the window is down you cannot open it from the outside.
696574
Sorry. Once the hinge is in place the door will not stay open. The only thing you can do is prop the door open.
1288241
No, it doesn't. I think that it's automatically closing makes it a little safer, because it can't be inadvertently left open. If need be, it would be easy to prop it open with a door stop at the bottom
1236981
No issue if folded all they way and locked with the hinge. But if folded partially it will Close
2049153
Hi, I have instrns and it only says to fold when not in use. There are car window shades that have the wire frame and with those you just hold it with both hands and twist it and it pretty much collapses into a shape you can tidy a bit more. Often they come with a strap you can wrap around the folded shade to keep it from popping back up again. If you need more info off the very brief installation instrns, let me know.
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I would say yes to this. You would have to remove the two support boards that you insert when you first put it together. I've not tried to collapse mine but I'm sure it would fold back up. The brackets just slip over and under the door so that wouldn't be a problem. When you take it out of the package it opens up like an accordion so I'm sure it would close back up similarly. It comes as one piece except for the brackets and the 2 supports that you have to insert.