Johnny Lift Stick - The Toilet Toter, when using the "toilet bowl shackles" on the neck of a toilet this is the proper placement. Make sure the shackles are facing each other. The specifically designed "toilet neck shackles" work best on the neck but these may be used when careful. Go to WWW.JohnnyLiftStick.com for more info., Patent Pending. When properly secured NO RED will show on the "locking pin".