Change/Set the Combination in LA GARD Mechanical 4 Wheel Locks

Question

How to Change/Set the Combination in LA GARD Mechanical 4 Wheel Locks?

Answer

Change the combination – Using the CHANGING INDEX
To change the combination, you will need to know the existing combination and have a LA GARD 4-Wheel change key (P/N 1315). When selecting a combination choose a four number sequence from 0 - 99, for security purposes. It is recommended that you do not select a combination from personal data (such as birth date, phone number, etc). Never select numbers 0 to 20 as the LAST NUMBER of the combination; this is the “Forbidden Zone.”
To change the combination, you must first open the safe door by dialing the existing combination using the OPENING index. Note: before changing the combination verify that the dial stopped between 90 and 0 on the OPENING index when the bolt is fully retracted.

Setting a Combination – Using the CHANGING INDEX
Dial the existing combination as previously described using the CHANGING Index (see Figure 1). STOP the dial on the fourth number of the combination.

1. Insert the change key into the change key hole (see Figure 2). If the change key does not go in easily, the wheels are not aligned for changing. Redial the existing combination using the CHANGING Index.
2. Turn the change key to the RIGHT until it stops (approximately one-quarter turn). Leaving the key in the lock, set the new combination. EXAMPLE 10-20-30-40
3. Next turn the dial to the LEFT (counter- clockwise) at least fi ve complete rotations to clear the lock; the lock is now ready to accept the new combination. Never spin the dial to clear the lock.
4. Using the CHANGING index, turn the dial RIGHT (clockwise) passing the fi rst number in the combination [10] four times. Then stop exactly on the number [10] the fifth time.
5. Turn the dial LEFT (counter-clockwise) passing the next number in the combination [20] three times. Then stop exactly on the number [20] the fourth time.
6. Turn the dial RIGHT (clockwise) passing the next number in the combination [30] twice. Then stop exactly on the number [30] the third time.
7. Turn the dial LEFT (counter-clockwise) passing the last number in the combination [40] one time. Then stop exactly on the number [40] the second time.
8. Turn the change key to the LEFT and remove the change key. The new combination has been set.

To test, dial the new combination using the OPENING index. ALWAYS perform this test with the safe door open! Test several times before closing the safe door. Also check that the dial stops between 90 and 0 on the OPENING index when the bolt is fully retracted.

Note: When locking the safe always turn the safe handle, if present, to the locked position (bolts extended) before turning the lock dial (five complete rotations to the LEFT) to relock. If you notice any resistance DO NOT force the dial to turn. This may cause damage to the lock.