User Guide

Lock Key Basic

Get to know the parts of the key, then switch between Insert mode and Retrieval mode to install and remove your portArgus locks.

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Line drawing of the Lock Key Basic with the key header exposed
Overview

Lock Key Basic

The key that installs and removes portArgus locks — one key for the port locks, cable locks and blockers listed below.

Parts

Parts of the Key

Lock Key Basic closed and opened, labeled: cover, body, tab, key header and button
How to Use

Step by Step

Animation: the cover slides down to expose the key header, then the button slides forward and the tip changes from Retrieval mode to Insert mode
Open the cover, then slide the button forward to switch from Retrieval mode to Insert mode.
Sliding the cover back until it clicks to expose the key header
1

Expose the key header

To expose the key header, slide the cover until you hear it ‘click’.

Pressing the button forward to enter Insert mode
2

Insert mode

Press the button forward to enter Insert mode before engaging or releasing lock.

Pulling the button back to enter Retrieval mode
3

Retrieval mode

Pull the button back while the key header is inserted into the lock to engage. Once engaged, the lock can be removed.

Precautions

• Make sure the key is carefully and fully engaged before removing lock.
• When sliding the cover, be careful not to pinch your hand.
• Please note that keys and locks are matched by color.

Compatibility

Compatible Products with Lock Key Basic