Inside - Bobo Outside - Bobo
The latch tongue can be opened by both internal and external waves, and there is no locking function at all. Suitable for stairs, kitchens, fire escapes or corridors where privacy is not required.
This typeNo automatic locking function, always maintain the channel mode, and the door can be opened both inside and outside at any time. The simplest bead lock.
Inside - wave disappears outside - one-word key position
Normally, both indoor and outdoor Bobo can be unlocked. Pressing the indoor button can lock the outdoor Bobo. When the door is closed or the indoor wave is turned, the outdoor wave lock will be released. When locked, the emergency one-word batch/one-word silver door can be used to open the door outdoors.
Does not have automatic locking function, the button must be pressed manually to lock outdoor. Suitable for single bathroom or bedroom.
Inside - button Outside - key position
Normally, both indoor and outdoor Bobo can be unlocked. Pressing the indoor button can lock the outdoor Bobo. The outer wave lock will not be released when the door is closed, but the outdoor wave lock will be released when the indoor wave is turned. When locked, the key can be used to open the door outside.
Automatic locking (long lock) function, if the indoor button is pressed and then the card is rotated to the "lock position", the outdoor lock will be long. Even if the indoor lock is turned or the key is used, the outdoor lock will not be released. When the door is closed, the door will be locked immediately, resulting in "automatic locking" (long lock).
Inside - Bobo Outside - Key position
Normally, it automatically locks after closing the door. After locking, you can use the key to open the door outdoors. When you twist the door to open the door indoors, the button will not be released. The button will not automatically release when closing the door, and a key is required every time the door is opened.
When closing the doorwill automatically lock, it is difficult to forget to bring the key.
Use the key to control the outdoor wave locking or releasing
When it is locked, you can still use Bobo to open it indoors, and you need to use the key to open it outdoors first. Suitable for places that do not need to be locked for a long time, such as classrooms and conference rooms.
It does not have automatic locking, but the key can fix the outdoor wave in "locked mode".
Many customers inquire about lock replacement. In fact, it is just because the "auto-locking function" of the bead lock in their home has been accidentally activated or the button is stuck. Especially for the door lock, the indoor button failed to pop out properly, causing the door to be closed every time and the outdoor button could not be turned, thinking that the lock was broken. In fact, it’s just a small setting issue!
| How to judge whether to activate the "automatic locking function"? | |
|---|---|
| Outdoor waves cannot be twisted | The outdoor wave is locked and cannot turn the latch |
| The key can be used to twist and drive the latch bolt normally. | The key can open the door normally, which means the lock cylinder is not broken. |
| Twisting the indoor wave can drive the latch tongue normally | The indoor wave function is normal |
| Twist the indoor wave but the button fails to pop up normally | Key symptoms: The indoor button is stuck in the automatic locking position. |
Reason: The button tenon is stuck in the position of the automatic locking function, causing the outdoor Bobo to remain in locking mode.
As long as you do the following 4 steps, the automatic lock state can be released immediately in 90% of cases:
| Lock type | Lock function | Reasons for automatic door locking | Removal method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel lock | ❌ | Bad lock | Replace the door lock |
| Toilet lock | Indoor manual button | Bad lock | Replace the door lock |
| Room door lock | Indoor manual button. Press the button and rotate it to automatically lock. | button is accidentally pressed and rotated to the automatic lock position | Press the knob and reset clockwise |
| door lock | Automatically lock | Normal | ❌ |
| Classroom lock | Key control | Door lock mode | Use the key to unlock the door |
We receive a large number of requests for help every day "The door is automatically locked and cannot be opened from the outside." After on-site inspection, many of them were caused by the indoor button being stuck in the automatic locking position. The locksmith uses the "press + twist clockwise" method to fix the problem in a few seconds without even having to replace the chain. So next time you encounter the same situation, you can try the above steps first. If you really don't want to call me first.
The 101 locksmith team is proficient in all types of bead lock repairs, lock replacements and automatic lock troubleshooting. They provide 24-hour support throughout Hong Kong and provide quotation first and then construction.
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