Begin by removing everything from the packaging. Start with a rough layout to determine how far apart each bracket will need to be placed to accommodate your substrate that you would like to put between each rod. Grab the clamp and clamp it on the counter, tighten the 2 set screws found on the side, then find the set screws below and tighten to finalize the location of the clamp/rod. Repeat with your next clamp/rod, choose where to put each of the 2 panel grippers on the rod and slide your substrated into the grippers. Finish by ensure all set screws are snuggly tightened.