Rekeying

Quick Start Guide

INTRODUCTION
Rekeying and Rekeying Kit
SECTION 1
Lever Rekeying
SECTION 2
Knob Rekeying
SECTION 3
Deadbolt Rekeying
SECTION 4
Keypad Lock Rekeying
SECTION 5
Keypad Deadbolt Rekeying
SECTION 6
Handleset Rekeying
SECTION 7
Appendix
Cylinder Repinning, Disengagement,
Glossary of Terms
Rekeying

Rekeying: What You Need to Know

Rekeying is a precise process that requires expertise—particularly when it involves
rekeying multiple products. By offering this service at your store, you’re helping
customers make their keys match by taking advantage of the safest and most reliable
rekeying method on the market.

In this guide, you’ll find detailed, easy-to-follow instructions for rekeying

any Schlage lock cylinder. Each section—organized by product function—
includes a list of features and benefits to help guide your conversation
with customers and reinforce their choice in Schlage—the one most

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trusted by consumers.

Additionally, you’ll find expanded product views that outline the components Schlage
of each product, as well as helpful hints and quick tips to further your knowledge Keypad Locks
of Schlage products. All of this is designed to support your role as a key resource, both
to consumers and in-store. • Programmable at the
lock—holds up to 19
Recommend Electronic Locks and Change a Code Not Keys different user codes
If you sense managing keys is becoming a challenge for your customer, you may • Easily installed with
want to recommend a Schlage keypad lock. just a screwdriver—
no wiring required
• Schlage Keypad Deadbolts: Consumer Digest Best Buy for two years running • Powered by a 9V battery
• Schlage Keypad Levers: ideal for doors with a single-hole prep that lasts up to three years

More and more customers are finding that our keyless products are much more
convenient…not to mention a better investment over the long run with no more keys
to lose, hide, carry or forget. Best of all, they can unlock their door—at any time—
with a simple four-digit code they designate.

When security really matters and your reputation is on the line, recommend
Schlage products.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Schlage keypad deadbolt is a manual

throw deadbolt because the engineers at
Schlage wanted to ensure the deadbolt locks
securely in place even as doors contract
and expand from temperature and humidity
changes outside. Rated ANSI Grade 2 by BHMA,
Schlage Keypad Locks provide great security
Camelot Plymouth for residential openings.
Keypad Keypad
Deadbolt Deadbolt

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 Rekeying

Which Comes First? Lots of Products to Rekey?

Rekeying Multiple Products Remind your customer that changing codes on a keypad lock or keypad deadbolt is a
When you are rekeying multiple products to match a key in one of the packages (not lot easier than changing keys or rekeying locks. In fact, on keypad locks, keys are only
a key from the customer), you can reduce the amount of time required by strategically needed if customers ignore the low battery warning and the battery expires.
choosing the order in which you rekey. For instance, if you are rekeying a handleset
and a knob, rekey the knob to match the keys in the handleset package. This will
take you less time. Rekeying from a Duplicate Key
Use caution when using a duplicate (aftermarket) key in the rekeying process.
REKEYING TIME

!
Duplicate keys wear faster and can result in key cut discrepancies during the Helpful Hint:
rekeying process that cause the cylinder to stick when locked and unlocked after Advise your
the cylinder is repinned. customers to

!
Lever
Helpful Hint: have additional keys made
If your customer Reminder: While you are rekeying to the duplicate key, make sure all of the bottom with the correct key cuts
is looking for two so they have a new key
security products that are pins in the cylinder are completely flush. (You may have to substitute smaller or larger that functions smoothly
the same function (ie. two Knob pins if the duplicate key is too worn.) in the rekeyed lock.
keyed levers or two security
sets) that use the same If you are rekeying from a duplicate, follow these steps:
key, find two packages that Single Cylinder
Deadbolt
have the same key alike Use the Key Gauge to Determine Pin Combinations
number on the top panel of
the packaging. Please note, A With key cuts facing up, slide key into the opening of key gauge, located near the
products are not keyed alike Keypad number “0.” Move key to first cut, or notch, from the key bow.
across functions. Lock
B Slide key left until it stops on a number.

Double Cylinder C Write down number and proceed to the

Deadbolt next cut.

D Repeat until all cuts have a corresponding

KEY GAUGE
Security number—from bow to the tip of key.

!
Set
This five- or six-digit number is the key Helpful Hint:
KEY CUTS If the key lands
combination or “bitting.”
between two
numbers, pick the lower
Keypad number (shallower cut).
Deadbolt

Front Entry
Handleset

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Keying Kit

Schlage Rekeying Kits provide everything you need to get the job done—including all the tools and parts
you need for repinning the cylinders of most Schlage locksets so that they work with a single key.

The following tools are included in the Keying Kit:

KEY GAUGE

FOLLOWER BAR CYLINDER CAP REMOVAL TOOL

The Kit Map

Navigating your way through the Kit tray.

Parts list:
Schlage Keying Kit: 40-132
• Bottom pins
KEY GAUGE
TOP T-PIN B-”C” 40-104
• Top pins REMOVABLE T
PINS
TOP
SPRINGS
RETAINING
RING FOLLOWER BAR
CAPS
M 540-051
• Springs F 506-452 F 506-451 F 506-453 B 600-071 CYLINDER CAP REMOVAL TOOL
M 540-056
• Cylinder caps
KEYPAD
• Cap pins RETAINER
PIN
B-CYLINDER
CAP
KEYPAD
LEVER
KEYPAD
DEADBOLT
KEYPAD
DEADBOLT DEADBOLT
SCREWS
KEYPAD
DEADBOLT
KEYPAD
DEADBOLT
SPRING DRIVER PROTECTIVE SPACER DRIVER RETAINER
BARS WASHER BARS CYLINDER CAPS
• Cap pin springs C 503-116 C 503-115
F 605-367 F 520-628 B 520-607 F 605-415
TORX B 520-606 B 520-608
C 503-118

• B-Series deadbolt SPOOL KEYPAD

CYLINDER TOP PIN TOP PIN
tailpieces SPRINGS
3
DEADBOLT RETAINING RINGS
.165 SCREWS
F 605-038
F 502-912
• Key gauge C 503-113 34-123 34-103
PHILLIPS

• Plug follower BOTTOM BOTTOM BOTTOM BOTTOM BOTTOM BOTTOM B62 DRIVER BARS
B 600-046
4 5 6 7 8 9
• Cylinder cap removal tool 34-304 34-305 34-306 34-307 34-308 34-309

• Follower bar B62 DRIVER BARS

BOTTOM BOTTOM BOTTOM B60 SGL. CYLINDER B 600-045
0 1 2 9 DRIVER BARS
B 520-652
34-300 34-301 34-302 34-303

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Carefully remove the lever from the package by unsnapping the tabs in the upper corners of the clamshell.

lever Rekeying Instructions

1 8
Empty existing pins
Unlock lever and
leave key in cylinder.
out of cylinder.
Remove original
key.
tip
If a key number cannot
be located or if rekeying
from a duplicate key,
2 9 use key gauge to
Locate key cut
Use key gauge to determine appropriate
number on new
dislodge lever from pin height. See page iii
key. Insert new key
chassis. for more information.
into cylinder.
*
!
3 10 7
Review rekey kit map Follower bar must
Remove lever for pin locations and remain in housing
portion from chassis. match numbers to while cylinder
new key. is removed.

4 11 Insert correct
Remove key from
numbered pin
!
1 11
5432 Key numbers read
cylinder and push
into first hole, left to right.
cylinder out of
reading cylinder
the lever.
right to left. ! 5 4 3 2 1

12345
5 12
Remove C clip from
5432
1 Insert correct
cylinder (by twisting
numbered pin into
like you are peeling
second hole.
an apple).

6 13
Insert original key 5432
1 Insert correct
into cylinder and numbered pin into
rotate it to the two third, fourth and
o’clock position. fifth holes.

7 Use follower bar to 14

Verify all inserted
slide cylinder housing
pins are completely
away from cylinder.
flush with top
Do not remove
of cylinder.
follower bar. !
Continued on next page.

1.2
 Lever Rekeying Guide
lever Rekeying Instructions

15
Slide cylinder
housing from
follower bar back
over cylinder.

16
Insert C clip
back on cylinder.
Remove the key.

17
Insert complete
cylinder assembly
back into lever
component.

! Helpful Hint: 18
18
You will hear a Place lever
clicking sound or component with
feel the tab click into cylinder back on
place if done correctly. chassis. !

19
Insert new key and
rotate until you
can lock the lever
component in place.

20
Simulate locking
and unlocking the
product to confirm
rekey success.

21 Repackage product.

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Carefully remove the knob from the package by unsnapping the tabs in the upper corners of the clamshell.

knob Rekeying Instructions

1 8
Locate key cut
Unlock knob and
leave key in cylinder.
number on new
key. Insert new key tip
into cylinder.
* If a key number cannot
be located or if rekeying
from a duplicate key,
2 9 use key gauge to
Review rekey kit
Use key gauge determine appropriate
map for pin locations
to remove knob pin height. See page iii
and match numbers
from chassis. for more information.
to new key.

!
3 10 Insert correct 6
Follower bar must
Remove key from 5432
1 numbered pin remain in housing
cylinder and push into first hole, while cylinder
cylinder out of knob. reading cylinder is removed.
right to left. !

4 11
Remove C clip from
Insert correct
!
10
cylinder (by twisting 5432
1 Key numbers read
numbered pin left to right.
like you are peeling
into second hole.
an apple). 5 4 3 2 1

12345
5 12
Insert original key 1
Insert correct
5432
into cylinder and numbered pin
rotate it to the into third, fourth
two o’clock position. and fifth holes.

6 Use follower bar to

slide cylinder housing
13
Verify all inserted
pins are completely
tip
away from cylinder. Removing the cylinder
flush with top
Do not remove through the rear of the
of cylinder.
follower bar. ! knob requires no more
than five pounds of
force (or the amount of
7 14 force required to push an
Empty existing Slide cylinder elevator button). If you
bottom pins out of housing from require more force, the
cylinder. Remove follower bar back cylinder is not aligned
original key. over the cylinder. correctly for removal.

Continued on next page.

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 Knob Rekeying Guide
knob Rekeying Instructions

15
Insert C clip
back on cylinder.
Remove the key.

16
Insert complete
cylinder assembly
back into the knob.

!
17 Helpful Hint: 17
You will hear a Place knob with
clicking sound or cylinder back
feel the tab click into on chassis. !
place if done correctly.

18 Insert new key and

move to the unlock
position. Rotate until
you can lock the knob
component in place.

19
Simulate locking
and unlocking the
product to confirm
rekey success.

20 Repackage product.

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Take the product clamshell out of the box. Carefully remove the deadbolt from the package by unsnapping the
tabs in the upper corners of the clamshell.

deadbolt Rekeying Instructions

1 8

tip
Locate key cut
Remove deadbolt
number on new
from package and
key. Insert new key
insert original key.
into cylinder.
* If a key number cannot
be located or if rekeying
from a duplicate key,
use key gauge to
2 9 determine appropriate
Review rekey kit
Use cylinder cap pin height. See page iii
map for pin locations
removal tool to for more information.
and match numbers
remove cylinder cap.
to new key.

!
6
Follower bar must
3 10 Insert correct remain in housing
21
543 numbered pin while cylinder is
Remove removed and the
into first hole,
cylinder pin. notch in the follower
reading cylinder
right to left. ! bar is horizontal!

4 11
21 Insert correct
543
Remove spring
numbered pin
behind cylinder pin.
into second hole.

!
10
5 12 Key numbers read
21 Insert correct left to right.
Rotate the 543
numbered pin
key to the two 5 4 3 2 1
into third, fourth
o’clock position.

12345
and fifth holes.

6 Use follower bar to 13

Verify all inserted
slide deadbolt housing
pins are completely
away from cylinder.
Do not remove
flush with top tip
follower bar. !
of cylinder.
* With the new key in the
keyway, make sure all
pins are flush with the
7 14 Push cylinder back
Empty existing top of the plug, forming
into deadbolt a perfect shear line. If any
bottom pins out of
housing using extend above or below
cylinder. Remove
the follower bar. the surface, then replace
original key.
Remove the key. with correct sizes.
Continued on next page.

3.2
Deadbolt Rekeying Guide
DEADBOLT Rekeying Instructions

15
Re-insert
cylinder spring.

16
Re-insert
cylinder pin.

17
Use cylinder cap
removal tool to
tighten cylinder cap
back on cylinder.

18
Simulate locking
and unlocking the
deadbolt to confirm
rekey success.

19 Repackage product.

3.3
 keypad lock Rekeying Instructions

1 8 Use follower bar to

Remove interior slide keypad lock
portion of keypad
lock from packaging.
housing away from
cylinder. Do not remove
follower bar. !
tip
If a key number cannot
be located or if rekeying
from a duplicate key,
2 9 use key gauge to
Empty existing
Remove support determine appropriate
pins out of
piece from pin height. See page iii
cylinder. Remove
packaging. for more information.
original key.

!
8
Follower bar must
3 10 remain in housing
Locate key cut while cylinder is
Open built-in door
number on new removed and the
on exterior portion
key. Insert new key notch in the follower
of keypad lock.
*
into cylinder. bar is horizontal!

4 11
Review rekey kit map
Use cylinder cap
for pin locations and
removal tool to
match numbers to
remove cylinder cap.
new Schlage key.

!
12
5 12 Insert correct Key numbers read
21 numbered pin left to right.
543
Remove cylinder pin. into first hole, 5 4 3 2 1
reading cylinder

12345
right to left. !

6 13
21 Insert correct
Remove spring 543
numbered pin into
behind cylinder pin.
second hole.

7 14
21 Insert correct
Insert original key 543 numbered pin into
and rotate key to the
third, fourth and
two o’clock position.
fifth holes.

Continued on next page.

4.2
 Keypad Lock Rekeying Guide
keypad lock Rekeying Instructions

15 19

tip
Verify all inserted Use cylinder cap
pins are completely removal tool to
flush with top tighten cylinder cap
With the new key in the
keyway, make sure all
pins are flush with the
of cylinder.
* back on cylinder.

top of the plug, forming a

perfect shear line. If any 16 Push cylinder back 20
extend above or below into keypad lock Replace built-in
the surface, then replace housing using door back onto
with correct sizes. the follower bar. lock assembly.
Remove the key.

17 21
Simulate locking
Re-insert and unlocking
cylinder spring. the keypad lock to
confirm rekey success.

18 22 Repackage product.
Re-insert
cylinder pin.

4.3
Carefully remove the keypad deadbolt from the box.

Keypad deadbolt Rekeying Instructions

1 8

!
Remove interior Screws may 3
metal escutcheon Remove cylinder pin. require a Phillips
from packaging. screwdriver.

2 9
Remove inner plate Remove spring
from packaging. behind cylinder pin.

3 10

!
Remove the six 11
Insert original key Follower bar must
screws from exterior
and rotate it to the remain in housing
portion of keypad while cylinder is
two o’clock position.
deadbolt. ! removed and the
notch in the follower
bar is horizontal!
4 11 Use follower bar to
Remove deadbolt slide cylinder housing
turn portion from away from cylinder.
the assembly. Do not remove
follower bar. !

5 12
Empty existing
Remove cylinder
bottom pins out of
from the
cylinder. Remove
deadbolt turn.
original key.

6 13
Remove the three
pieces attached
to cylinder.
Locate key cut
number on new
key. Insert new key
tip
*
into cylinder. If a key number cannot
be located or if rekeying
from a duplicate key,
use key gauge to
7 14 determine appropriate
Review rekey kit
Use cylinder cap pin height. See page iii
map for pin locations
removal tool to for more information.
and match numbers
remove cylinder cap.
to new key.

Continued on next page.

5.2
 Keypad Deadbolt Rekeying Guide
KEYPAD DEADBOLT Rekeying Instructions

! 15 Insert correct 22
15
Key numbers read Use cylinder cap
left to right. 543
21 numbered pin
removal tool to
into first hole,
tighten cylinder cap
5 4 3 2 1 reading cylinder
back on cylinder.
right to left. !
12345

16 23
21 Insert correct Place additional
543
numbered pin parts back onto
into second hole. cylinder assembly.

17 24
1 Insert correct Simulate locking
5432
numbered pin into and unlocking the
third, fourth and deadbolt to confirm

tip fifth holes. rekey success.

With the new key in the

keyway, make sure all 18 25
Verify all inserted Place deadbolt turn
pins are flush with the pins are completely with the cylinder
top of the plug, forming a flush with top back onto keypad
*
perfect shear line. If any
extend above or below
of cylinder. deadbolt assembly.
the surface, then replace
with correct sizes.
19 Push cylinder back 26
into cylinder housing Place outer cover
using the follower back onto keypad
bar. Remove deadbolt assembly.
the key.

20 27
Screw in the six
Re-insert screws to finish the
cylinder spring. assembly of keypad
exterior portion.

21 28 Repackage product.
Re-insert
cylinder pin.

5.3
 handleset Rekeying Instructions

!
10
1 8 Follower bar must
remain in housing
Remove spring while cylinder is
Open handleset box.
behind cylinder pin. removed and the
notch in the follower
bar is horizontal!

2 9
Insert original key
Locate keys in top
and rotate it to the
of box on clip.
two o’clock position.

3 10 Use follower bar to

Remove deadbolt
slide cylinder housing
from packaging
away from cylinder.
using a Phillips
Do not remove
screwdriver.
follower bar. !

4 11
Remove support
ring from deadbolt.
Empty existing
bottom pins out of
cylinder. Remove
tip
If a key number cannot
original key. be located or if rekeying
from a duplicate key,
use key gauge to
5 12 determine appropriate
Locate key cut pin height. See page iii
Remove number on new for more information.
decorative plate. key. Insert new key
into cylinder.
*
6 13
Review rekey kit
Use cylinder cap
map for pin locations
removal tool to
and match numbers
remove cylinder cap.
to new key.

!
14
7 14 Insert correct Key numbers read
21 numbered pin left to right.
543
Remove cylinder pin. into first hole,
5 4 3 2 1
reading cylinder
right to left. !
12345

Continued on next page.

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 Handleset Rekeying Guide
handleset Rekeying Instructions

15 22
21 Simulate locking
543 Insert correct
and unlocking the
numbered pin into
deadbolt to confirm
second hole.
rekey success.

16 23
5432
1 Insert correct Place decorative
numbered pin into back plate back
third, fourth and onto deadbolt

tip
fifth holes. component.

With the new key in the

17 24
keyway, make sure all Verify all inserted
pins are flush with the Place support ring
pins are completely
top of the plug, forming a behind decorative
flush with top
back plate.
*
perfect shear line. If any of cylinder.
extend above or below
the surface, then replace
with correct sizes.
18 25
Push cylinder back
Place deadbolt
into cylinder housing
assembly pack onto
using the follower bar.
packaging.
Remove the key.

19 26
Fasten packaging
Re-insert cylinder
support piece back
spring.
onto deadbolt.

20 27 Repackage product.

Re-insert cylinder pin.

21
Use cylinder cap
removal tool to
tighten cylinder cap
back on cylinder.

6.3
Cylinder Repinning

Compressible cylinders can also be rekeyed from the top of the cylinder by following
these easy steps:

1 4
Re-insert top T-pins
Remove stainless
and springs on top
steel cap.
of bottom pins.

!
2 5 Attach a new Helpful Hint: 5
Empty bottom stainless steel cap to Each spring should
pins, top T-Pins top of cylinder body encircle each hole
and top springs by aligning the holes on the cap.
from cylinder. in top cap with holes
in springs. !

3
Insert new bottom
pins into the holes
on the top of
cylinder.

7.1
Disengagement of Top Pins and Springs Glossary of Terms

ANSI American National Standards Institute.

1 Insert square 4
notched end of Slide follower bar backset The distance from the edge of door to the center line of prep.
follower bar into forward to hold pin
cylinder shell and spring in place. bottom pin A bullet-shaped tumbler that comes in a variety of lengths that correspond to
from rear. the depths of the key cuts.

chassis The body of the lock itself, without any trim.

2 5
Install spring into cylinder The portion of a lock comprised of the plug, shell, pins (tumblers) and
back chamber and Repeat until all springs. A properly cut key allows the plug to rotate the tailpiece or drive
balance top pin (#3) chambers are loaded. mechanism which unlocks the lock.
on top of spring.
hand The direction a door swings, always referenced from the outside.

Using follower bar housing A larger portion of some cylinder assemblies which encases the cylinder (plug
3 and shell).
groove as a guide,
push pin into its latchbolt A spring operated bolt with a beveled face to permit latching action when
chamber against spring door closes.
pressure with flat edge
of tweezers or small master pin A cylindrical-shaped tumbler which is flat on both ends, placed between the
flat blade screwdriver. top and bottom pin to create an additional shear line.

pin tumbler Today’s standard tumbler mechanism consists of a series of bottom pin,
mechanism top pin and spring for each cut (notch) of the key.

pin tumblers Small sliding pins in a lock cylinder that work against coil springs. They
prevent the cylinder plug from rotating unless all are aligned simultaneously
by cuts of the proper depths in the key.

plug The portion of a cylinder which contains the keyway and rotates with the key.

rose A circular trim plate attached to the door under the knob or lever.

shear line The area where the top surface of the cylinder plug and inside surface of the
shell meet, and the height to which the bottom pins must be raised by the
key in order to rotate the plug.

shell The portion of the cylinder immediately surrounding the plug.

strike The metal plate recessed in the frame that receives latch or bolt when the
door is closed.

top pin A cylindrical-shaped tumbler which is flat on both ends and is installed
directly under a coil spring in its chamber.

tailpiece A usually flat actuator which extends from the back of the cylinder plug and
engages in the lock to operate the latch or bolt.

7.2 7.3