Is the gate self closing/latching?
1115608
no you have to physically open and shut the gate. to open you have to push down these two parts at the same time , to close you have to lift the gate a little and place this little part in the hole.
1115609
No. I have to manually open the latch to secure it. The latch can be tricky for an adult, so I can't see a young child figuring it out. Our kids certainly did not.
1115610
Not really, although it might be possible. I really need to lift it slightly and make sure the top catches. It is a safe gate though- I can't imagine small children figuring out how to open it. I use it outside to keep my dogs out of the side part of my yard. I hope that helps.
1115611
It is not self closing/latchhing. What I have done is to attach a bunge cord to it to make it self closing.
1115612
No, you have to lift it up to close it in place. The latch that locks it is a really cheap bad design. I wouldn't trust this gate if your using it for small kids. I'm using it to keep a large dog on the deck.
2260844
No. The pressure applied after connecting the pressure stoppers will close the gate. The directions clearly state this. Read them.
792984
you have to close it yourself and latch it. I love this gate. We have a 60 pound goldendoodle puppy who loves to put his paws up on it when he gets excited to see us. super sturdy
602549
Tighten both sides more so that the locking mechanism holds. If it is too loose, then the gate won't lock into place and hold.
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
892044
There is a catch that catches when you close the gate keeping it closed (you don't have to lock it). To lock it you need the key and you will need the key to unlock it (every time if it's locked).
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
962490
Yes, there is a switch to close gate automatically. there is also a timer to set the close time.
1797194
No way. All mechanisms are on the top. You have to slide the lever with your thumb while lifting up on the gate to open it. And it closes automatically and locks. (spend the time setting it up correctly, it makes a big difference).
1759264
As long as the screws on either side are tight enough so the the latch just barely clears the post, mine stay shut, even when our puppies run in to them. But the gates have to be installed plumb, so that the latches at the top and bottom both latch when the gate is closed.
1711294
It swings shut automatically, but we use a bungee cord, and can rig it to stay open held by the bungee from one part of the gate to another(or something exterior)
1908386
They latch together automatically. I have three in use and only one gets sketchy because the gap widens in the cold winter weather between our home and the retaining wall the fence is mounted on. They will latch even with a fairly rapid closing of the gates. We use just this latch so opening is a one-handed affair
2199640
The bottom of the gate does not latch. Just the top. I felt that with just a little pushing an excited Jack Russell Terrier could get thru. For my purpose I did not feel that this gate was not well built. I sent it back.
794827
It is normal. Just tighten the wall screws and that will push the gate inwards from both sides making the gap close. But you need to do some real tightening for that.
895082
The gates needs to be level, use a level on the top and on the sides of the gate to make sure it is level. Then make sure that the tension is set correctly (not too tight or too lose). If all is set up well then when the gate is fully opened it will shut closed and lock on its own. However, if you slowly close the gate, it will not lock on its own. When properly installed Summer Infant gates are the best; they keep toddlers safe and yet preschoolers can operate them without hassle.
2102081
The tension on the side bolts may have to be adjusted, probably loosened. Try adjusting the nuts a little from each side and see if that allows the gate to open a little easier.
1711293
Unfortunately you can't decide how you want to open this gate. It swings/shuts automatically