Child Safety Window Guard for Small Windows 14 to 17 Inch High or Wide Use this Made in USA white powder coated steel Guardian Angel window guard to protect children and animals from falls through open windows that are narrow in width or height. To escape from fires, just push the four quick release buttons, two on each side of the window guard. Then remove the child safety bars from the side or top mounts. The GA-1417-43 has three bars spaced 3 7/8 inches apart. Each unit expands from 14 to 17 inches. The windowguard locks into mounting bars with two inches from the bottom bar to the end of the mount and the same, from the top bar. Mount this child safety window guard either vertically or horizontally depending upon the type of window. All sliders and roll-out casements require vertical mounting. Protect the window opening for a window that slides up and down to open and close use window stops or protect the whole window. This is not a home security window guard it cannot be lockedwith a lock. In an emergency, an adult or older child pushes button locks near the mounting bars to reduce the size of the safety guard bars. The entire guard then is removed from the mounts for escape. Window guards remove easily from inside or outside a window. Guardian Angel II window guards are made from strong, steel tubing powder coated with a durable, lead-free white paint. For baby and child safety, install window guards on any window more than 12 feet above ground level, windows 2nd through 6th story, or at any level where a child could fall or climb through an open window. Window screens are not strong enough to keep children safe from window falls. Guardian Angel Window Guard 1417-43 Features Low-profile appearance. Leader in window fall prevention. Use this in a narrower or shorter window that is 14 inches to 17 inches wide or tall. The maximum window opening protection of this guard is 17.25 inches. Tested to withstand up to 150 pounds of pressure in locked position. Qui This item ships from a separate warehouse and may require extra time for delivery.