Check out the "Tips & Tricks" section on your newly discovered site (Clay's Site)...and try to describe a little better what EXACTLY is going wrong. As Tony mentioned.., your latch shouldn't just fall into the slot on the other handle.., you may have to SQUEEZE a little <~~ which is a good thing!
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