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There are several models of the 6800, differing on whether they are key-retaining and the number of bitting surfaces:<ref>[http://www.sargentandgreenleaf.com/KO-6804-6805-6824-6825.php Key Operated Locks: 6804/6805/6824/6825]</ref> | There are several models of the 6800, differing on whether they are key-retaining and the number of bitting surfaces:<ref>[http://www.sargentandgreenleaf.com/KO-6804-6805-6824-6825.php Key Operated Locks: 6804/6805/6824/6825]</ref> | ||
'''6804''': Key retaining, single bitted | * '''6804''': Key retaining, single bitted | ||
'''6824''': Key retaining, double bitted | * '''6824''': Key retaining, double bitted | ||
'''6805''': Non-key retaining, single bitted | * '''6805''': Non-key retaining, single bitted | ||
'''6825''': Non-key retaining, double bitted | * '''6825''': Non-key retaining, double bitted | ||
== Key change instructions == | == Key change instructions == | ||
Revision as of 21:35, 23 February 2010
Sargent & Greenlead 6800
| Sargent & Greenleaf 6800 | |
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| Name | Sargent & Greenleaf 6800 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sargent & Greenleaf |
| Lock Type | Safe |
| Lock Design | Lever |
| Patent | US 4,462,230 |
The 6804 (or 6805, 6824, 6825) is a user-rekeyable lever lock made by Sargent & Greenleaf. It is one of the few keyed safe locks made by Sargent & Greenleaf, and one of the few lever locks that can be rekeyed without disassembly of the lock mechanism.
Principles of operation
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The 6804 key.
Levers and bolt in locked position.
Levers and bolt in unlocked position.
Model variations
There are several models of the 6800, differing on whether they are key-retaining and the number of bitting surfaces:[1]
- 6804: Key retaining, single bitted
- 6824: Key retaining, double bitted
- 6805: Non-key retaining, single bitted
- 6825: Non-key retaining, double bitted
Key change instructions
- 6804/6824[2]
- Insert working key and rotate clockwise.
- Turn the fence clamp screw on the back of the lock four times counterclockwise with the change wrench.
- Rotate the working key clockwise and remove it.
- Insert new key and rotate counterclockwise until it stops.
- Tighten the fence clamp screw four times clockwise.
- Rotate key counterclockwise and remove the key.
- Test the new key.
- 6805/6825[3]
- Insert working key and rotate 180° clockwise then remove the key. Single bitted keys (6805) should be inserted with key bitting facing the bolt.
- Turn the fence clamp screw on the back of the lock four times counterclockwise with the change wrench.
- Insert the new key
- Tighten the fence clamp screw four times clockwise.
- Rotate key counterclockwise and remove the key.
- Test the new key.
Disassembly instructions
The 6800 series are easy to disassemble. Simply remove the casing screws from the back of the lock and remove the components. Because all levers are identical there is no need to preserve their order. Note that breaking the seal on the back cover of the lock may void manufacturer or distributor warranty.
Vulnerabilities
The 6804 may be vulnerable to one or more of the following:
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