Master Lock introduced the ProSeries ® product line in 1992 with Weather Tough and High Security, ® iron shrouded, rekeyable padlocks. Intent on providing locksmiths with greater ease and flexibility, Master Lock designed the padlocks to use standard components across the line. Since then, ProSeries ®...
ProSeries Rekeyables Service Procedure ® All of the ProSeries ® locks have a generic construction technology that allows for a uniform assembly and disassembly technique. Below is a step- by-step procedure for disassembling one of these padlocks (refer to diagram at right for parts and orientation). The only exceptions to this procedure will be the Door Hardware and IC versions of the lock.
ProSeries 6230 Locks Service Procedure ® The 6230 is a solid steel body lock using the ProSeries ® standard ball bearing locking mechanism. Disassembling for servicing is similar to the rekeyables and may be accomplished by following the steps listed below (refer to diagram at right for parts and orientation).
ProSeries 6270 Locks Service Procedure ® The 6270 is a solid steel body lock. Disassembling for servicing is unique for this version and may be accomplished by following the steps listed below (refer to the diagram at the right for parts and orientation). •...
ProSeries Interchangeable Core Service Procedure ® The ProSeries ® Interchangeable Core locks employ a construction technology similar to that used in the Rekeyables. It also allows for a uniform assembly and disassembly technique. Below is the step by step procedure for disassembling this version of padlock (refer to diagram at right for parts and orientation).
ProSeries Door Hardware Service Procedure ® The ProSeries ® Door Hardware locks employ a construction technology similar to that used in the Rekeyables. It also allows for a uniform assembly and disassembly technique. Below is the step by step procedure for disassembling this version of padlock.
Cylinders and Retainers Master Lock Company makes seven basic cylinder sizes/types for use in our padlocks; 5. A cylinder for our number 19 lock. 1. A small diameter cylinder for some of our laminated locks. 6. Cylinders compatible with various door hardware locks 2.
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Cylinders and Retainers continued 5. The W19 cylinder is only used in the number 19 lock and it is not really accessible for rekeying without drilling the rivets. This cylinder uses .125" diameter pins and a .025" increment. The shell is crimped on both sides and does not allow the service technique typical on the old style W1 cylinder.
Cylinders and Retainers continued 7. The Interchangeable Core cylinders are constructed to the SFIC standards that you encounter with many other brands. Keying uses the same techniques employed for those cylinders. Master Lock offers IC cylinders keyed to existing key systems if you are able to supply the combinations for the operating key, the TMK, and the Control key.
Cylinder Service Procedure All ProSeries ® locks are supplied with a six pin length cylinder for uniform keying capability. The ProSeries ® cylinder may be combinated with 4, 5, or 6 pins to accommodate existing key codes. Y L I N D E R Pin chambers in this cylinder are drilled from the shell into the bible.
Keys and Keyways Master Lock uses a wide range of keys and keyways. Below illustrates the relationship of keys to keyways and the corresponding part numbers. Four Pin Five Pin Five Pin K81MK K81R K900 W81MK W81R W900 Five Pin Six Pin 6000B 7000B...
Keying Master Lock keys are coded from bow to tip and with a few exceptions, the increment used is .0155". Master Lock keys will be encountered with two types of stamping on them. Both direct and blind codes are stamped on the keys for different products. In the 291 pin kit you will find the 290-0371 slip gauge for decoding keys.
ProSeries Extensions, Retainers and Drivers ® X T E N S I O N S As noted in the exploded views, all ProSeries locks use an extension ® mechanism that causes the ball bearings to lock or unlock the shackle. Typically, ProSeries locks are supplied with a non key retaining function ®...
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ProSeries Extensions, Retainers and Drivers ® continued The Lori cylinders are available from Master Lock as part of the lock assembly and will be supplied with the 298-0626 driver. If you are using a Medeco 20-20000 or 20W20000 cylinder you should use a number 298-0627 driver. For all Schlage cylinders and the ASSA 65611 cylinder you can use a 298-0628 driver.
Tools All of the tools required to service Master locks are included in the 291 pinning kit, or they may be ordered separately. Below you will find the part numbers of each tool next to the illustration of it. 291 Pin Kit Key Gauge Hex Socket Wrenches Follower...
Terminology When making a definition of a term, the following rules were A definition must meet the following rules: applied to the term: 1. It must describe the subject of the term 1. Is the term listed in a standard dictionary? without graphics.
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Terminology capping block n. a holding fixture for certain inter- complementary keyway n. usually a disc tumbler core n. a complete unit, often with a “figure eight” changeable cores which aids in the installation of keyway used in master keying. It accepts keys of shape, which usually consists of the plug, shell, the caps different sections whose blades contact different...
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Terminology deadlocking adj. pertaining to any feature which, foot n. the cam portion of the trunnion assembly in when fully engaged, resists attempts to move the effective plug diameter n. the dimension obtained some lever tumbler locks latch or bolt in the unlocking direction through by adding the root depth of a key cut to the length four column progression n.
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Terminology great great grand master key system n. a master horizontal group master key n. the two pin master KBA abb. key bitting array key system which has five or more levels of keying key for all combinations listed in all blocks in a line KD abb.
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Terminology key machine n. any machine designed to cut keyed random adj. of or pertaining to a cylinder THREE LEVEL SYSTEM keys, See also "key coding machine" and or group of cylinders selected from a limited Level of Key Name ABB.
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Terminology lever pack n. a set of lever tumblers master lever n. a lever tumbler which can align some or all other levers in its lock so that their gates are at NCK sym. symbol for "no change key," primarily lever tumbler n.
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Terminology operating shear line n. any shear line which allows pin tumbler n. usually a cylindrical shaped progressive n. any bitting position which is normal operation of a cylinder or lock tumbler. Three types are normally used: bottom pin, progressed rather than held constant master pin and top pin.
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Terminology rim lock n. a lock or latch typically mounted on the seven pin master key n. a master key for all SKD sym. symbol for "single keyed", normally surface of a door or drawer combinations obtained by progressing seven followed by a numerical designation in the standard bitting positions RL abb.
Terminology theoretical key changes n. pl. the total possible try-out key n. a manipulation key which is usually uncontrolled cross keying n. a condition in which number of different combinations available for part of a set, used for a specific series, keyway, two or more different keys under different higher a specific cylinder or lock mechanism and/or brand of lock...
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