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Materials and Finishes
- Specifications, weights, dimensions and descriptions are actual or careful estimates but are not guaranteed and are subject to variations or change without notice.
- We reserve the right to furnish materially equivalent substitutes for material which cannot be obtained in sufficient quantities due to existing shortages or other factors outside the Company's control.
- Although we apply the finest protective coating available to the plated surface or our products (Brass, and other Antique Finishes), they have their limitations and in time the protective coating may deteriorate from exposure to weather, perspiration, frequency of use or other factors. Tarnishing or excessive wear of these finishes is therefore, not a defect, but a normal process which is unavoidable. Under these circumstances, finishes cannot be guaranteed and, therefore, products will not be repaired or replaced under our limited warranty for deterioration, tarnishing or wear of finishes.
Standard Keying
- All locksets, deadbolts, and entry handles come with 2 keys per lockset and will be keyed alike in any quantity. Specify KA2 (2 locks alike) - KA6 (6 keyed alike).
Master Keying
- Frequently it becomes necessary to provide a group of locks, each having a different and non-interchangeable key, but all having in common one masterkey capable of operating each of the locks in the group. This arrangement is most often used in rental units such as apartment or office buildings.
- Often, single family housing tracts require groups of locks keyed alike, but having only one (such as the front door lock) master keyed.
Grand Master Keying
- On occasion, it becomes necessary to provide more than one group of locks each having a different and non-interchangeable key, each group having in common one master key capable of operating each of the locks in the group, plus a grand master key capable of operating every lock in each group
Home-Guard® Keying
During Construction: The Builder key (and master, if any operates the cylinder and opens the lock) is cut so that a special ball (A) is kept in lower rear stack while the key turns the plug. Section views showing builder key inserted. |
After Construction: 1. The owner key is inserted in keyway. |
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3. The tumbler combination has now been changed so the homeowner key is the only key that will properly align the pins and operate the lock. The builder key is permanently prevented from opening the lock. The master key, if any, will operate exactly as before the knock-out.
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Owner-Guard® Keying
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During Construction: The Builder key (and master, if any operates the cylinder and opens the lock) is cut so that a special ball (A) is kept in lower rear stack while the key turns the plug.
Section views showing builder key inserted. |
After Construction: 1. The owner key is inserted in keyway. This key moves the ball (A) up in to the pin stack. |
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2. The knock-out key is rotated slowly, approximately 45 degrees to the right for all series locks. This positions the ball over a hole in the cylinder plug where the driver spring pushes the ball into the escape hole, removing it permanently. |
3. The tumbler combination has now been changed so the homeowner key is the only key that will properly align the pins and operate the lock. The builder key is permanently prevented from opening the lock. The master key, if any, will operate exactly as before the knock-out.
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Keyed to Pass Keying
- This type of keying is usually used in keylocks for doors which are common to a particular building or complex, i.e., utility rooms, recreation rooms, laundry rooms, swimming pool gates. In which all different and non-interchangeable tenant keys must operate the keyed to pass lock.
Determine a Left Hand Door
- Stand outside room.
- Face Door.
- Hinges on left side.
Determine a Right Hand Door
- Stand outside room.
- Face Door.
- Hinges on right side.
Change the Hand of a Doorlock
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