User Guide

Universal Lock Key 3

Get to know the three key modes, then switch between them to install and remove your Professional Series locks.

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Line drawing of the Universal Lock Key 3
Overview

Universal Lock Key 3

The key that installs and removes locks of the portArgus Professional Series. Some products use a separate dedicated key.

Parts

Parts of the Key

The Universal Lock Key 3 from above and below, labeled: key chain hole, open button, lock key mode indicator, key header, anti-static pad, LED light switch, LED light and LED battery cover
Specification

Specification

ProductUniversal Lock Key 3 (CSK-U30)
DimensionsW × H × L (Depth): 33.30 × 16.00 × 115.00 mm (1.31 × 0.63 × 4.53 in)
Weight71.0 g (2.50 oz)
Please Note

• The key is directional. Insert it completely, to the end, in the right direction.
• Be careful not to injure your hands on the sharp metal key blades. Keep the key in Storage mode when not in use.
• The key blades can be separated for compact use. To request one, please contact us.
• The manufacturer is not responsible for any problems caused by disassembling the key (including being unable to identify the key serial number, or loss of parts).

Key Modes

Key Modes

The button slid fully forward to the front of its track: Insert/Removal mode, with the key blades together
1

Insert/Removal mode

Slide the button completely forward to insert the key into a lock or to remove the key from the lock.

With the key inserted, the button slid slightly backward: Retrieval mode
2

Retrieval mode

With the key inserted, slide the button backward to switch to Retrieval mode. The key header opens and engages the lock so you can remove it.

The button slid fully backward to the end of its track: Storage mode, with the key blades covered
3

Storage mode

Slide the button completely backward to protect the key blades after use.

How to Use

Switching Modes

Pressing the key button and sliding it backward; the key blades change from Insert/Removal mode to Retrieval mode
1

Insert/Removal mode → Retrieval mode

Press the key button and, keeping it pressed, slide it backward as shown.

Pressing the key button and sliding it forward; the key blades change from Retrieval mode to Insert/Removal mode
2

Retrieval mode → Insert/Removal mode

Press the key button and, keeping it pressed, slide it forward as shown.

Pushing the top of the key button backward to the end; the key changes from Retrieval mode to Storage mode
3

Retrieval mode → Storage mode

Press down on the top of the key button with your finger and slide it backward to the end.

Sliding the key button backward one stop at a time
Precaution

Going straight from Insert/Removal mode to Storage mode can be difficult if you push the top of the key button all the way back. Switch to Retrieval mode first, then to Storage mode, one step at a time.

Pressing the key button while inserting the key into the key hole
Precaution

If the button is in Insert/Removal mode but you are not pressing it, the key blades can be pushed back as you insert the key. Keep the key button lightly pressed while inserting the key into the key hole.