5th October 2023
How to change the code on a Code Operated Lock
Code Operated Locks or Keypad Locks are an excellent way to add extra security to entrances and exits, especially in commercial and even industrial settings. The most important part of owning one of these locks is choosing a code that combines both a high level of security and universal accessibility.
IronmongeryDirect
5th October 2023
5 mins
Whether you’re setting up a code for a new lock, or changing the code on an existing lock after an incident or after first acquiring a property, here’s how to do it.
Step 1:
The first thing you need to do is remove the lock from the door, as this process cannot be completed with the lock still attached. If the lock was fitted by someone else, check with the manufacturer for how to remove it properly.
Step 2:
Place the keypad on a flat surface, to ensure the small components inside are not disturbed. Then, remove the retaining screws on the back of the keypad and remove the covering plate.
Step 3:
When you remove the covering plate, you will find a mixture of coded and noncoded tumblers, with coded often indicated in red, and noncoded indicated in blue, as well as one clear one, known as the C button.
When changing the code, hold down the clear tumbler or C button, then using a pair of tweezers (which some locks will provide) you can then remove the coded and noncoded tumblers to form a new code.
Note: Do not remove the clear tumbler/C button.
Coded and noncoded tumblers are different shapes, and have corresponding slots inside the lock body, to ensure a perfect installation, make sure that these tumblers are in the correct type of slot and are facing the correct way.
Step 4:
Once you have placed the tumblers in to the sequence of your new code, make a note of it, then replace the covering plate and reinstall the retaining screws.
If you wish to make a code longer, you can add extra coded tumblers with any spares you may have.
It is important to note that some models of Keypad Locks use different methods to change or setup passcodes, such as more digitised methods. Therefore it is important to check with the manufacturer which method you need to use.
If you’re in the market for a new Code Operated Lock, you can shop a number of options in a variety of finishes, all manufactured using durable materials, as well as marine grade models for specialist applications.