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| lock_type = [[Padlock]], [[Cylinder]] | | lock_type = [[Padlock]], [[Cylinder]] | ||
| lock_design = [[Pin-tumbler]] | | lock_design = [[Pin_tumbler |Pin-tumbler]] | ||
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The '''747''' is a rekeyable [[pin-tumbler]] padlock with a protected [[shackle]] made by [[American Lock]]. Among the largest of the American padlocks, the 747 comes in two types that change the method of disassembly. The 747 has remained relatively unchanged throughout the years with the exception of the company logo on the face of the padlock. | The '''747''' is a rekeyable [[Pin_tumbler|pin-tumbler]] padlock with a protected [[shackle]] made by [[American Lock]]. Among the largest of the American padlocks, the 747 comes in two types that change the method of disassembly. The 747 has remained relatively unchanged throughout the years with the exception of the company logo on the face of the padlock. | ||
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== Principles of operation == | == Principles of operation == | ||
:''See also [[ | :''See also [[Pin_tumbler#Principles_of_Operation|Pin-tumbler (Principles of Operation)]]'' | ||
The 747 is a standard pin-tumbler padlock with five pin stacks. | The 747 is a standard pin-tumbler padlock with five pin stacks. | ||
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== Disassembly instructions == | == Disassembly instructions == | ||
The 747 comes in two types; | The 747 comes in two types; One version has a sliding piece of metal on the bottom, the other has a screw-retained core retainer and small metal shield. | ||
* Unlock the padlock and free the shackle. | * Unlock the padlock and free the shackle. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Pin-tumbler]] | * [[Pin_tumbler|Pin-tumbler]] | ||
* [[Padlock]] | * [[Padlock]] | ||
* [[American Lock]] | * [[American Lock]] | ||
[[Category:American Lock | [[Category:American Lock]] | ||
[[Category:Lock models]] | |||
[[Category:Padlocks]] | [[Category:Padlocks]] | ||
[[Category:Pin-tumbler locks]] | [[Category:Pin-tumbler locks]] | ||
Revision as of 04:59, 4 April 2021
American Lock 747
| American Lock 747 | |
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| Name | American Lock 747 |
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| Manufacturer | American Lock |
| Lock Type | Padlock, Cylinder |
| Lock Design | Pin-tumbler |
The 747 is a rekeyable pin-tumbler padlock with a protected shackle made by American Lock. Among the largest of the American padlocks, the 747 comes in two types that change the method of disassembly. The 747 has remained relatively unchanged throughout the years with the exception of the company logo on the face of the padlock.
Principles of operation
The 747 is a standard pin-tumbler padlock with five pin stacks.
Disassembly instructions
The 747 comes in two types; One version has a sliding piece of metal on the bottom, the other has a screw-retained core retainer and small metal shield.
- Unlock the padlock and free the shackle.
- Unscrew the screw in the shackle toe hole.
- Remove the core protector
- Remove the core
- Press down on the shackle to ease tension on the locking balls and tap lock on hard surface to remove the cam.
- Remove the locking balls (they will be free once the cam is removed).
- Remove the shackle retaining screw. This comes from the factory filled with a grey epoxy. Remove the epoxy then use an allen wrench to remove the screw.
- Remove the shackle and shackle spring.
Removing the screw
Core retainer
Sliding core protector
Removing the core
Push down on shackle
Cam removed
Removing shackle reatiner
Shackle removed
Shackle spring removed
Gallery
Keyway
Rear-view of cam
References
