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Fits new and existing safes. You can request a Comptronic Relocks automatically. There’s nothing to turn, and it re-locks 6120 or 6123 for a new safe, or you can replace the lock on itself after 6 seconds. That’s because the bolt mechanism on your existing safe.
Models 6120 and 6123—Motorized Electronic Combination Locks • Modifications to the lock (including lock bolt attachments) Sargent & Greenleaf 6120 series electronic locks combine ease of operation with security. Advanced electronic circuit design are not recommended, and will void the manufacturer’s makes them easy to install, easy to open, and easy to change warranty.
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Models 6120 and 6123—Motorized Electronic Combination Locks nstAllAtion otes Although the 6120 series is easy to install, we recommend the following procedures be performed only by an experienced locksmith or safe technician. Your safe may incorporate relocking devices that are attached to the combination lock.
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(excluding R132 key locking dial rings). Make sure that the lock bolt does not bind against the safe’s boltwork. 6120 series locks are sensitive to bolt end and side pressure. The safe’s blocking bar or cam must not depress the lock’s bolt farther than it retracts under normal motor operation.
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Installation Instructions Models 6120 and 6123—Motorized Electronic Combination Locks Step 8 Step 10 Install a new 9-volt alkaline battery in each of the keypad’s Make a loose coil of the excess wire cable. Hold the coil battery holders (Duracell is recommended). Support the top of away from the spring clips that will secure the keypad to the ®...
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Installation Instructions Models 6120 and 6123—Motorized Electronic Combination Locks Step 11 Step 12 Place the keypad over the base. Make sure the wire cable is still The installation is complete. Refer to your lock’s Operating clear of the spring clips, then push the keypad firmly onto the Instructions for opening, code changing, time delay, and battery base.
• The Model 6120 will always open on the master code. At your • If four incorrect codes are entered in a row, the Model 6120 discretion, it can also be set to accept up to eight different will shut down for a period of as long as fifteen minutes.*...
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The Model open, the batteries may be drained to the point that they will 6120 will lock automatically when the safe door is closed and not operate the lock’s motor. Follow the battery replacement the handle is turned to the locked position.
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Aster code In this procedure, the Model 6120 lock will not allow you to Press SG (___) # (___) # (___) # (7 4) existing master code...
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Whenever a safe is secured with a time delay device, a sign The Sargent & Greenleaf Model 6120 Electronic Combination should be posted on the door of the container to indicate the Lock has a built in time delay feature that you can turn on and presence of the device.
“chirp,” and the LED on the keypad will light momentarily as the “chirp” sounds. * 6120 and 6123 locks produced before mid 1997 shut down for fifteen minutes. 6120 and 6123 locks produced after this shut down • All codes must contain six digits or six letters. Any digit or for five minutes.
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Operating Instructions Model 6123—Motorized Electronic Combination Lock this occurs, the lock will not operate properly. To relieve side pen the pressure on the lock bolt, move the safe’s handle to the fully Press the code digits or letters in order, followed by #. The lock locked position, then re-enter a working code.
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Operating Instructions Model 6123—Motorized Electronic Combination Lock —mrc The [01] or [03] pair of digits in your management reset code must ecisions be pressed at the same time. The lock will emit three rapid beeps mrc—m AnAgement eset after the final # is pressed to acknowledge successful programming Before any buttons are pressed, you need to make some decisions.
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Operating Instructions Model 6123—Motorized Electronic Combination Lock If you do not want your 6123 to have time delay override capability, The lock will emit three rapid beeps after the final # is pressed to acknowledge that the dual control time delay override capability use the following programming sequence to permanently remove it: has been set.
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Operating Instructions Model 6123—Motorized Electronic Combination Lock codes. He can also change and delete his own code. User code ontrol holders can change their own codes and open the lock when it is This is also referred to as dual user mode. It requires two different enabled by the master code or supervisor code.
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Operating Instructions Model 6123—Motorized Electronic Combination Lock If the long error tone (brap) sounds at any time during the supervisor If the long error tone (brap) sounds at any time during the user code code deletion procedure, you have made an error. The old supervisor setting or changing procedure, you have made an error.
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Operating Instructions Model 6123—Motorized Electronic Combination Lock : If a time delay is already present in your 6123 when Changing or deleting an existing time delay period requires mportAnt you want to set, change, or delete a time delay override code, the programming to be done during the opening window period.
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Operating Instructions Model 6123—Motorized Electronic Combination Lock In supervisor/user mode, only user codes can open the lock, and Only the lock’s master code can be used to alter the opening window only when the lock has been enabled by the holder of the master period.
6123 and Z uick efeRence Set the Management Reset Code (before the Master Code is changed for the first time) Press ( 1 2 3 4 5 6 ) ( _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ) ( _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ) factory master code Use the Management Reset Code (lock beeps once ...
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6123 and Z uick efeRence User Changes His Own Code: Press ( _ _ _ _ _ _ ) ( _ _ _ _ _ _ ) ( _ _ _ _ _ _ ) current user new user code new user code code...
The connectors are designed to make it Note: A low battery simulator is built into the 6120 and 6123 very difficult to install a battery incorrectly. Pay close attention so that you can familiarize yourself with how the lock sounds to battery polarity so as not to damage a connector by forcing a under a low battery condition.
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Note: The 6120 and 6123 will operate with just one 9-volt alkaline battery attached to either connector of the standard, two-battery keypad. This is only recommended under emergency conditions when a second replacement battery is not available.
Battery Changing Instructions Models 6120 and 6123 Using a One-Battery Keypad Remove Changing the battery in this keypad is a simple process. Always handle components and connectors with care to avoid damage. Battery changing should be performed with the safe door open.
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Battery Changing Instructions Models 6120 and 6123 Using a One-Battery Keypad Step 4 —With the new battery in the holder, slide the holder into the base of the keypad until it clicks into place. If your lock does not operate properly, don’t press any buttons for five minutes, then try it again.
Troubleshooting Guide Models 6120 and 6123—Motorized Electronic Combination Locks This troubleshooting guide is designed to help you identify and Asic perAtion solve problems you may encounter with a Sargent & Greenleaf The Sargent & Greenleaf line of electronic locks is powered by electronic lock.
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Models 6120 and 6123—Motorized Electronic Combination Locks PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S) 1) Model 6120 or 6123 beeps and LED • # sign is not being pushed after code is • Press # sign after entering code flashes on key press, but does not...
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1. Lockout Mode Test Procedure: The S&G 6120 lock has a wrong code lockout feature that prevents the lock from operating for a period of time after four consecutive incorrect code entries. Locks produced before mid 1997 have a fifteen minute lockout period which can be overridden by entering the master code twice.
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5. Wire Check and Repair Procedure: much side pressure on the lock bolt or when other factors may The 6120 lock requires four wires from the connector on the prevent full bolt retraction. It involves repetitive retractions of underside of the keypad to the lock for normal operation. One the bolt without allowing it to extend again.
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Troubleshooting Guide Models 6120 and 6123—Motorized Electronic Combination Locks 6. Battery Check Procedure: connection. Inspect each wire while pushing it and attempting (voltmeter that can measure 9 v.d.c is required) to gently rotate the wire where it enters the connector. If any...
Models 6120 and 6123—Motorized Electronic Combination Locks Use this checklist to ensure you have covered all aspects of 6120 troubleshooting before resorting to forced entry of a container. This checklist should be used in conjunction with S&G’s 6120 Troubleshooting Guide (document no. 630-325).
® None —magnetic fields cannot be used to compromise 9-volt alkaline batteries. 6120 or 6123 locks as they can with some locks that rely on solenoid locking devices. What happens if carbon batteries are used rather than the recommended alkaline batteries?
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Are the 6120 and 6123 manipulation-resistant? What is the warranty period and what does it cover? Yes— traditionally manipulation techniques are ineffective on the 6120 and 6123 locks. They are also designed to resist S&G warrants all Comptronic locks for two years from the ®...
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Commonly Asked Questions & Answers Models 6120 and 6123—Motorized Electronic Combination Locks What are the service or maintenance requirements How do I change the Master Code? for the 6120 and 6123? Press 74 . Press the six digits of your code, followed by #.
A Brief History of S&G The Sargent & Greenleaf Story—Over a Century of Security argent & Greenleaf prides itself on a tradition of quality and innovation which stretches back to 1857. It was then that James Sargent, a bright and inventive young sales agent for Yale & Greenleaf Lock Manufacturers, made the decision to build a lock that would offer security far surpassing that of any device available of the time.
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Corporate Headquarters One Security Drive Nicholasville, KY 40356 Phone 859.885.9411 FAX 859.885.3063 European Headquarters 9, chemin du Croset 1024 Ecublens Switzerland Phone 41 21 694 34 00 FAX 41 21 694 34 09 www.sargentandgreenleaf.com rev. 3/2/2011 Document 630-673...
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