Overview
This process is necessary if the small set of admin keys have been lost. As these are all keyed differently we will need to replace the admin lock completely and not just the keys.
Tools Required
- Small flat head screwdriver
- 1/2 Inch Drive, 15mm socket
- Vice grips
Procedure
- First, open the control door and locate the admin lock and its terminal connection
- Unscrew the two wires that are held in the terminal block
- At this point you should have the wires exposed
- For the next step you will need a ½ Inch drive, 15mm socket (this needs to be ½ inch otherwise it will not reach the lock-nut). This can also be done with Long-Nose Vice Grips
- Using either vice grips or pliers begin to unscrew the locking-nut
- Once you have loosened the locking-nut it will be easier to continue this process with your hands
- Once free thread the locking-nut over the wires
- Pull the admin lock out of the control door
You are now complete, to fit the replacement admin lock you just perform these steps in reverse.