Question 1

The opening I want to mount this in is 44in. Will this gate fit with the hardware or does it only extend to 42in?

Accepted Answer

With hardware you might be able to make it work but, I am not sure how well will it lock. I have placed wood board over drywall side of my opening to mount hardware to. If it is short you can add nice peace of trim to make if fit.

Question 2

Is the hardware sold separately and if so where can I get what I need?

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Hello!  The hardware should come packaged with the gate at the time of purchase.  Parts such as the template, hinges, screws, and wall cups are typically replaceable parts.  For parts availability please reach out to our Consumer Care team.  They will be happy to help!  Our contact information is located in the user manual and directly on the gate itself.

Question 3

We have slightly different measurements on the top from the bottom due to molding, will we be able to secure the gate properly with the pressure mount

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We also have different measurements on the top from the bottom due to molding. My husband made it work without permanently altering the sides of the door opening. we have a puppy so we know eventually we won’t need the gate anymore. It’s a bit make-shifty because if it’s temporary nature and it can be improved by painting it. Each side is altered with three pieces of wood secured by large screws which serves to clamp it down into place. I suppose you can use an actual wood clamp but that would look even more make-shifty. Pressure is created by screwing the wood pieces together so it’s not screwed into the wall at all. (Hopefully it won’t leave an indentation). I hope the video gives you an idea of what was done. The wood was placed at the upper-middle side of the door opening and the gate is secured by pushing the handle down securing it in place with a pressure mount, as you know. It works really well. In the video it look like I was struggling to remove it and put it back into place but I have arthritis in my hands pretty bad and that’s why I was struggling. It’s very simple to release the gate and put it back into place. I love this gate. We have another one downstairs in our kitchen that does not need adjusting. Anyway, I hope this helps you. This gate is very attractive and secure and easy to use. And you can’t beat the price. Best wishes! :)

Question 4

How does the gate swing open?

Accepted Answer

The gate will swing when it is installed on the hardware mounts. The hinge pivots allowing the gate to swing open.

ASIN	B009YDFX2Y
Age Range Description	Baby
Best Sellers Rank	#7,478 in Baby ( See Top 100 in Baby ) #161 in Door & Stair Baby Gates
Brand Name	Safety 1st
Breed Recommendation	All Breeds
Closure Type	Snap
Color	White
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (6,115)
Item Dimensions W x H	42"W x 26"H
Item Length	1 inches
Item Type Name	Gate
Item Weight	8.2 pounds
Manufacturer	Safety 1st
Manufacturer Part Number	884392577544
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	GA048TAPC1
Mounting Type	Hardware or pressure mount
Target Species	Dog
Unit Count	1 Count

Safety 1st Lift, Lock & Swing Dual-Mode Gate

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