How to Re-key the Lock (if needed)
1
IMPORTANT: Remove lever before re-keying.
a
Insert the key and
turn it 90° clockwise.
2
Re-key the lock.
a
Insert the key that currently operates
your lock, and turn it 90° clockwise.
3
Re-install the lever.
Install the lever.
a
b
c
Loosen the pre-
installed set screw.
To access the hidden
pre-installed set
screw on the lock,
the key must be
turned horizontal.
b
Insert the SmartKey tool fully and
firmly into the SmartKey hole, then
remove the SmartKey tool and
current key.
Insert the key and turn it
b
90° clockwise.
Required tools
Allen
Wrench
d
Turn the key 90°
Remove the key.
counterclockwise.
SmartKey
Insert the
Tool hole
tool to this
depth.
Tighten pre-installed set
c
screw to secure exterior
lever.
To access the
hidden pre-
installed set screw
on the lock, the key
must be turned
horizontal.
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SmartKey™
Tool
e
Remove the lever.
c
Fully insert your new key
into the lock and turn it 180°
counterclockwise. Next, turn the key
90° back to the starting position,
then remove it.
Turn the key 90°
d
counterclockwise
to remove it.
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