Summary of Contents for Stanley Sargent and Greenleaf 6730
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Sargent and Greenleaf Mechanical Safe Lock Guide...
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Sargent and Greenleaf is a company dedicated to providing security. Not just a sense of secu- rity, but real security designed to meet real-world needs. We offer mechanical locks that deliver an unbeatable combination of quality and value. Our track record of building first rate mechanical locks stretches over 150 years.
Mounting Instructions Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock THIS STEP APPLIES ONLY TO THE 6735, WHICH 8. Remove the spindle IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ALUMINUM SPINDLE TUBE: from the lock, thread the drive cam onto Insert the aluminum tube through the spindle until it the spindle hole in the safe door, is between the dial...
Operating/Changing Instructions Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY 5. Never force the dial. A dial which cannot be turned with BEFORE OPERATING THE LOCK OR ATTEMPTING light-to-moderate hand pressure indicates the lock is open or that the mechanism needs to be serviced by a qualified TO CHANGE THE COMBINATIONS safe technician.
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Operating/Changing Instructions Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock PREPARE FOR COMBINATION CHANGE: IF YOUR LOCK IS SET ON A TRUE, THREE-NUMBER COMBINATION: 1. Compare your changing tool to Figure 3. Only a tool which very closely matches the outlined portion of the drawing 1.
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Operating/Changing Instructions Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock CHECK THE NEW COMBINATION: the changing tool approximately 90º counterclockwise and proceed with the steps listed under “ENTER THE NEW COMBINATION.” Uncover the opening index and check your new combination by following these instructions, which are identical to those under PROCEDURE #2: “TO OPEN.”...
Combination Lock Glossary Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock COVER SCREW: OPENING INDEX: machine screws the index on the dial ring used when dial- used to attach the cover to lock case; ing the combination to open the lock; commonly referred to as typically 8-32.
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Combination Lock Glossary Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock WHEEL: WHEEL NUMBER: an assembly, usually in the form of a circular disc, each combination lock wheel is desig- having a gate and drive pin whose locations may be set to nated by a number, indicating which number of the combination selected positions to permit the it corresponds to;...
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Combination Lock Glossary Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock FLY: INNER SPINDLE: a part which is a component of contacted by the drive pin the S&G manipulation-proof series; it of an adjacent drive cam or connects the “butterfly” knob with the wheel to impart motion to the device which actuates the cam slide.
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Combination Lock Glossary Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock LEVER SCREW: DOOR THICKNESS: a brass screw which attaches the the dimension from the lock lever to the bolt, and acts as a pivot for the lever and mounting surface on the inside of the door to the front a travel stop for the bolt.
Troubleshooting/Dialing Diagnostics Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock The procedure for a Sargent & Greenleaf three-wheel lock is as follows: 1. Turn the dial left (counterclockwise), stopping the fourth time the first number of the combination aligns with the opening index.
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Troubleshooting/Dialing Diagnostics Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock isaLigneD hifteD The number one cause of lockouts is a misaligned dial ring. The If the dial ring is bumped, or if the mounting screws become ring provides a critical bearing surface for the dial, and the two loose, the elongated mounting holes allow the ring to rotate parts must be aligned correctly.
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Troubleshooting/Dialing Diagnostics Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock Continue dialing left to 40. Once again dial smoothly to 70. tuck The contact you feel and hear is the 3rd wheel picking up the So far, we’ve only checked and corrected problems with external 2nd wheel (which holds the 2nd number of the combination).
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Troubleshooting/Dialing Diagnostics Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock Chances are excellent a fly will stick at one of the extreme limits intMent of permissible travel, and this makes dialing open the lock Let’s stand back for a moment, and do a quick review of wheel pretty straightforward.
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Troubleshooting/Dialing Diagnostics Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock We add or subtract 10 from combination numbers because this • 40 to 19 • 60 • 40. In other words, the first number of the is the distance the fly can normally move in an S&G lock. combination can be 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 or 19.
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Troubleshooting/Dialing Diagnostics Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock Dialing ten combinations is very little work compared with Now that we know where to set the 2nd and 3rd wheels for the the alternative – drilling. It takes so little time that virtually trial combinations, we can calculate the numbers for the 1st nothing is lost in the attempt to open the lock in this wheel.
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Troubleshooting/Dialing Diagnostics Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock 2nd WHEEL FLY STUCK You may have noticed that once you determine the starting number for each affected wheel, it simply becomes a matter of ORIGINAL ORIGINAL either adding or subtracting the same digit from the original 1st NO.
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Troubleshooting/Dialing Diagnostics Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock Our combination is 4 times left to 20, 3 times right to 60, 2 oose PLine times left to 40. With a loose spline key, dialing left to our first Proper installation of the correct spline key will prevent this number (20) would leave the #1 wheel at 18.
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Troubleshooting/Dialing Diagnostics Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock right-hand mechanisms. Extensive laboratory and field roken ever Pring testing has shown the modern right-hand constructed lock Although quite rare, a broken lever spring can produce the works equally well when mounted in any of the four common same results as a stuck lever.
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Troubleshooting/Dialing Diagnostics Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock A mistake in combination changing usually means one or more oMBination hanging istakes wheels are 8 1/5 numbers lower than expected. Unfortunately, The combination changing process presents a lot of opportuni- we don’t know for sure which wheels are affected.
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Troubleshooting/Dialing Diagnostics Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock repeat this procedure, adding 2 to the last wheel number, heeL LiPPage until the lock opens or until you have worked your way all the This is a very rare condition on current production S&G locks, way around the dial.
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Troubleshooting/Dialing Diagnostics Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock Even though a wheel is unlocked, it will seldom slip if you dial Yes, this can be a time consuming process, but remember that smoothly and slowly. The critical time occurs when a drive pin the most likely situation is for only the #3 wheel to be unlocked.
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Troubleshooting/Dialing Diagnostics Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock This questionnaire will help you organize your approach to diag- 7. Dial all wheels right to 60, then dial left to pick up wheels nosing and overcoming combination lock malfunctions. It also one at a time.
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Troubleshooting/Dialing Diagnostics Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock s&g r-6730-tor Although not necessary, a thin film of lube may be applied to uBrication oints for the the inside of the Delrin dial ring bushing or the underside of All parts should be wiped thoroughly clean before applying lubri- the dial bearing.
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Troubleshooting/Dialing Diagnostics Model 6730, 6735, 6738, 6741 Mechanical Combination Lock 6730 coMPonents Use only Sargent & Greenleaf original parts to service S&G locks. These components are specifically engineered to work together. Use of non-original parts can result in accelerated wear or lock failure, and will void the manufacturer’s warranty. NOTE: Cases and components, which are factory installed and non-removable are not available individually or as a complete case assembly.
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