Schlage Rekeying User Manual

Rekeying
Quick Start Guide

INTRODUCTION

Rekeying and Rekeying Kit

SECTION 1

Lever Rekeying

SECTION 2

Knob Rekeying

SECTION 3

Deadbolt Rekeying

SECTION 4

Keypad Lock Rekeying

SECTION 5

Keypad Deadbolt Rekeying

SECTION 6

Handleset Rekeying

SECTION 7

Appendix

Cylinder Repinning, Disengagement,
Glossary of Terms

Rekeying

Rekeying: What You Need to Know

Rekeying is a precise process that requires expertise—particularly when it involves
rekeying multiple products. By offering this service at your store, you’re helping
customers make their keys match by taking advantage of the safest and most reliable
rekeying method on the market.

In this guide, you’ll find detailed, easy-to-follow instructions for rekeying
any Schlage lock cylinder. Each section—organized by product function—
includes a list of features and benefits to help guide your conversation
with customers and reinforce their choice in Schlage—the one most
trusted by consumers.

Additionally, you’ll find expanded product views that outline the components
of each product, as well as helpful hints and quick tips to further your knowledge
of Schlage products. All of this is designed to support your role as a key resource, both
to consumers and in-store.

Recommend Electronic Locks and Change a Code Not Keys

If you sense managing keys is becoming a challenge for your customer, you may
want to recommend a Schlage keypad lock.

• Schlage Keypad Deadbolts: Consumer Digest Best Buy for two years running

• Schlage Keypad Levers: ideal for doors with a single-hole prep

More and more customers are finding that our keyless products are much more
convenient…not to mention a better investment over the long run with no more keys
to lose, hide, carry or forget. Best of all, they can unlock their door—at any time—
with a simple four-digit code they designate.

When security really matters and your reputation is on the line, recommend
Schlage products.

DID YOU KNOW?

Camelot

Keypad

Deadbolt

Plymouth

Deadbolt

Keypad

The Schlage keypad deadbolt is a manual
throw deadbolt because the engineers at
Schlage wanted to ensure the deadbolt locks
securely in place even as doors contract
and expand from temperature and humidity
changes outside. Rated ANSI Grade 2 by BHMA,
Schlage Keypad Locks provide great security
for residential openings.

Schlage
Keypad Locks

• Programmable at the
lock—holds up to 19
different user codes

• Easily installed with
just a screwdriver—
no wiring required

• Powered by a 9V battery
that lasts up to three years

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Rekeying

Helpful Hint:

If your customer

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is looking for two
security products that are
the same function (ie. two
keyed levers or two security
sets) that use the same
key, find two packages that
have the same key alike
number on the top panel of
the packaging. Please note,
products are not keyed alike
across functions.

Which Comes First?
Rekeying Multiple Products

When you are rekeying multiple products to match a key in one of the packages (not
a key from the customer), you can reduce the amount of time required by strategically
choosing the order in which you rekey. For instance, if you are rekeying a handleset
and a knob, rekey the knob to match the keys in the handleset package. This will
take you less time.

REKEYING TIME

Lever

Knob

Single Cylinder
Deadbolt

Keypad
Lock

Lots of Products to Rekey?

Remind your customer that changing codes on a keypad lock or keypad deadbolt is a
lot easier than changing keys or rekeying locks. In fact, on keypad locks, keys are only
needed if customers ignore the low battery warning and the battery expires.

Rekeying from a Duplicate Key

Use caution when using a duplicate (aftermarket) key in the rekeying process.
Duplicate keys wear faster and can result in key cut discrepancies during the
rekeying process that cause the cylinder to stick when locked and unlocked after
the cylinder is repinned.

REMINDER: While you are rekeying to the duplicate key, make sure all of the bottom
pins in the cylinder are completely flush. (You may have to substitute smaller or larger
pins if the duplicate key is too worn.)

If you are rekeying from a duplicate, follow these steps:

Use the Key Gauge to Determine Pin Combinations

A With key cuts facing up, slide key into the opening of key gauge, located near the

number “0.” Move key to first cut, or notch, from the key bow.

B Slide key left until it stops on a number.

Helpful Hint:

Advise your
customers to
have additional keys made
with the correct key cuts
so they have a new key
that functions smoothly
in the rekeyed lock.

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Double Cylinder
Deadbolt

Security
Set

Keypad
Deadbolt

Front Entry
Handleset

C Write down number and proceed to the

next cut.

D Repeat until all cuts have a corresponding

number—from bow to the tip of key.
This five- or six-digit number is the key
combination or “bitting.”

KEY GAUGE

KEY CUTS

Helpful Hint:

If the key lands
between two
numbers, pick the lower
number (shallower cut).

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Keying Kit

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.

The following tools are included in the Keying Kit:

KEY GAUGE

FOLLOWER BAR CYLINDER CAP REMOVAL TOOL

THE KIT MAP

Navigating your way through the Kit tray.

PARTS LIST:

SCHLAGE KEYING KIT: 40-132

• Bottom pins

• Top pins

• Springs

• Cylinder caps

• Cap pins

• Cap pin springs

• B-Series deadbolt
tailpieces

• Key gauge

• Plug follower

• Cylinder cap removal tool

• Follower bar

REMOVABLE

CAPS

F 506-452

RETAINER

PIN

C 503-116

CYLINDER

SPRINGS

C 503-113

BOTTOM

4

34-304

BOTTOM

0

34-300

B-CYLINDER

CAP

SPRING

C 503-115

BOTTOM

BOTTOM

TOP

T

PINS

F 506-451

F 605-367

SPOOL

TOP PIN

.165

34-123

5

34-305

1

34-301

KEYPAD

LEVER

DRIVER

BARS

T-PIN

TOP

SPRINGS

F 506-453

KEYPAD

DEADBOLT

PROTECTIVE

WASHER

F 520-628

TOP PIN

34-103

BOTTOM

6

34-306

2

34-302

B-”C”

RETAINING

RING

B 600-071

KEYPAD

DEADBOLT

SCREWS

F 502-912

PHILLIPS

BOTTOM

KEYPAD

DEADBOLT

SCREWS

F 605-415

TORX

KEYPAD

DEADBOLT

SPACER

B 520-607

3

7

34-307

BOTTOM

9

34-303

KEYPAD

DEADBOLT

DRIVER

BARS

B 520-606

BOTTOM

8

34-308

B60 SGL. CYLINDER

DRIVER BARS

B 520-652

KEY GAUGE

40-104

FOLLOWER BAR

M 540-051

CYLINDER CAP REMOVAL TOOL

M 540-056

KEYPAD

DEADBOLT

RETAINER

B 520-608

BOTTOM

9

34-309

CYLINDER CAPS

C 503-118

RETAINING RINGS

F 605-038

B62 DRIVER BARS

B 600-046

B62 DRIVER BARS

B 600-045

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Carefully remove the lever from the package by unsnapping the tabs in the upper corners of the clamshell.

LEVER REKEYING INSTRUCTIONS

1

Unlock lever and
leave key in cylinder.

2

Use key gauge to
dislodge lever from
chassis.

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9

Empty existing pins
out of cylinder.

Remove original
key.

Locate key cut
number on new
key. Insert new key
into cylinder.

tip

If a key number cannot
be located or if rekeying
from a duplicate key,
use key gauge to
determine appropriate
pin height. See page iii
for more information.

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3

Remove lever
portion from chassis.

4

Remove key from
cylinder and push
cylinder out of
the lever.

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Review rekey kit map
for pin locations and
match numbers to
new key.

Insert correct
numbered pin
into first hole,
reading cylinder
right to left.

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Follower bar must
remain in housing
while cylinder
is removed.

Key numbers read
left to right.

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6

7

Remove C clip from
cylinder (by twisting
like you are peeling
an apple).

Insert original key
into cylinder and
rotate it to the two
o’clock position.

Use follower bar to
slide cylinder housing
away from cylinder.
Do not remove
follower bar.

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Insert correct
numbered pin into
second hole.

Insert correct
numbered pin into
third, fourth and
fifth holes.

Verify all inserted
pins are completely
flush with top
of cylinder.

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Lever Rekeying Guide

LEVER REKEYING INSTRUCTIONS

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Helpful Hint:

You will hear a

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clicking sound or
feel the tab click into
place if done correctly.

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Slide cylinder
housing from
follower bar back
over cylinder.

Insert C clip
back on cylinder.

Remove the key.

Insert complete
cylinder assembly
back into lever
component.

Place lever
component with
cylinder back on
chassis.

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Repackage product.

Insert new key and
rotate until you
can lock the lever
component in place.

Simulate locking
and unlocking the
product to confirm
rekey success.