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Are Schlage locks Rekeyable?

Are Schlage locks Rekeyable?

Schlage introduced the new SecureKey rekeyable lock system in January. Schlage literature states that the lock is bump and pick resistant and meets UL 437, section 11.6 standards. This is certainly understandable since there are no traditional drivers and no normal shearline to bypass by bumping.

How do you rekey a Schlage Lock with a reset key?

Rekeying instructions

  1. Insert the reset key for the current bitting.
  2. Rotate the plug to the 11 o’clock position.
  3. Remove the reset key and insert the reset key for the desired bitting.
  4. Rotate the plug back to the 12 o’clock position and remove the reset key.
  5. Test the new working key.

Can a Schlage door knob be rekeyed?

Schlage Rekeying Kits provide everything you need to get the job done—including all the tools and parts you need for repinning the cylinders of most Schlage locksets so that they work with a single key.

How do you change the 4 digit code on a Schlage Lock?

Press the “Schlage” button and the number “1” button simultaneously to add/change a new entry code. and flash three times. Enter a new four-digit code, and wait for the “Schlage” button to flash and beep three times. Re-enter the same four-digit code to confirm the change.

How do I change my 4 digit Schlage code?

How do I rekey a Schlage Lock?

How to Rekey a Schlage Door Knob or Lever. Disassemble Lock. Insert key into knob or lever cylinder plug, rotate 90-degrees. Depress knob/lever catch using tab on key gauge and pull knob/lever off of knob catch. Use your thumb and forefinger to apply pressure on the rose and pull knob/lever off spindle.

How do you reset a Schlage Lock?

Press and hold the “Schlage” button for at least 5 seconds. Once complete, the Schlage door lock will be completely reset to the original factory settings.

Does Schlage have smart key?

Schlage smart key has five sliders and a sidebar that protect your door from key bumping of even lock picking. For it to work, the sliders must be aligned appropriately so that the single side-bar can retract easily. Users can rekey this SmartKey without needing any special skills or disassembling the entire unit.

What is a lock re-key?

A rekey is the process of changing a lock so a different key may operate it. The rekey process was invented in 1836 by an man from New Jersey named Solomon Andrews . It’s a procedure that involves changing the tumbler configuration of the lock that allows a new key to function while the old one will not.