Kwikset 29550 Smart Key Lock Installation Guide

Kwikset 29550 Smart Key Lock

Product Information
Specifications

• Model: 29550 /05
• Brand: Kwikset
• Feature: SmartKey rekeying technology
• Country of Manufacture: USA & CANADA

Product Usage Instructions

Rekeying Your SmartKey Lock
Definition of Rekey: Resetting your cylinder to work with a different Kwikset key.
Note: Rekeying is not a required step. Save these instructions and the SmartKey tool for future use.

Steps to Rekey Your Lock

1. Make sure the lock is mounted on the door and the door is opened away from the door frame.
2. Insert the key that currently works with the lock (refer to figure A).
3. Rotate the key 1/4 turn to a horizontal position (refer to figure B).
4. Insert the SmartKey tool fully into the SmartKey tool hole (refer to figure C) and then remove the tool.
5. Carefully remove the key while keeping it horizontal. If the key does not remove, repeat step 4.
6. Insert the new key fully without turning it away from the horizontal position.
7. Rotate the new key 1/4 turn to the vertical position (refer to figure E).
8. Perform the check function by rotating the new key back to the horizontal position and try to remove it:
   • If the key does not remove, you have successfully rekeyed your lock.
   • If the key does remove, rekeying was not successful. Reinsert the key and repeat steps 4, 7, and 8.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What should I do if I encounter issues during the rekeying process?
A: If you encounter any problems or the rekeying is not successful, reinsert the key and repeat steps 4, 7, and 8. If the issue persists, please contact our customer support at 1-800-327-5625 for assistance.

INSTRUCTIONS TO REKEY YOUR SMARTKEY LOCK.
Definition of Rekey: Resetting your cylinder to work with a different Kwikset key.

REKEYING IS NOT A REQUIRED STEP.
Save these instructions and the SmartKey tool to use when you want to rekey your lock.

TO REKEY YOUR LOCK

FOLLOW STEPS BELOW – READING EACH
STEP COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING!
(Note, deadbolt product shown but rekeying instructions are the same for all products with the SmartKey feature.)

1. Make sure lock is mounted on door and that the door is opened away from the door frame.
2. Insert the key that currently works with the lock, see figure A.
3. Rotate the key 1/4 turn to a horizontal position. See figure B.
4. With the key in the horizontal position, insert the SmartKey tool fully and firmly into the SmartKey tool hole. See figure C. Then remove the SmartKey tool.
5. Now, keeping the key horizontal, carefully remove the key. (Note: If key does not remove, repeat step 4 – above.)
6. Referring to figure D, insert the new key FULLY, making sure not to turn key away from the horizontal position.
7. Referring to figure E, rotate the new key (1/4 turn) to the vertical position. Important: DO NOT REMOVE KEY before completing step 8 below.
8.  The check function: Now, rotate the new key back to the horizontal position and try to remove the key.
   • If key does not remove, you have successfully rekeyed your lock.
   • If key does remove, rekeying was not successful and you should – reinsert that key, and repeat steps 4, 7 and 8.
   • If problem persists call the number below.

1-800-327-5625
USA & CANADA

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