The installation is quite straightforward. At first, it doesn’t seem that the latches will ever line up. However, the more you twist, and twist and twist, they come together, enabling the gate to lock at the top. I suggest you give it a dry run before screwing anything into your walls.  Depending on your needs, screwing the end caps into the walls may not be necessary. We are using this as a passive deterrent to keep the dog out of the kitchen And it is staying in place quite nicely just by pressure alone. If we find we must screw the end caps into the wall we will.

To open You must slide the button toward the hinges, simultaneously lift and push or pull to free the ball bearing from the hole in the bottom track. It takes some getting used to, but if it will keep your children and or your pets safe, it’s worth it. Good pricing, good product, And I hope it continues to function as intended.