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== Opening Your Safe ==

==Opening Your La Gard Group 1 & 2 Combination Safe==

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=== Open Using the factory Default Combination ===

===Open Using the factory Default Combination===

[[File:La Gard Safe Dial Diagram.png|right|frameless]]

[[File:La Gard Safe Dial Diagram.png|right|frameless]]

La Gard mechanical locks are shipped with the factory combination of 50.   

La Gard mechanical locks are shipped with the factory combination of 50.   

# Use the opening index - this is the mark to the right when looking at the marks  at the "top" or 12 o'clock position and/or when following the dial clockwise (see illustration).  

#Use the opening index - this is the mark to the right when looking at the marks  at the "top" or 12 o'clock position and/or when following the dial clockwise (see illustration).

# Turn the dial to the LEFT (counter clock wise) passing "50" three times.  Then stop exactly on the number "50" on the forth time.

#Turn the dial to the LEFT (counter clock wise) passing "50" three times.  Then stop exactly on the number "50" on the forth time.

# Turn the dial to the RIGHT (clock wise) until it stops and retracts the bolts

#Turn the dial to the RIGHT (clock wise) until it stops and retracts the bolts

NOTE: Variation in the alignment of the dial ring during installation could cause the factory combination of 50 to be either up or down by one or two numbers.  

NOTE: Variation in the alignment of the dial ring during installation could cause the factory combination of 50 to be either up or down by one or two numbers.  

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=== Setting / Changing the Combination' ===

===Setting / Changing the Combination'===

To change the combination, you will need to know the existing combination and have a LA GARD change key (P/N 1307).  

To change the combination, you will need to know the existing combination and have a LA GARD change key (P/N 1307).  

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# Dial the existing combination using the CHANGING Index. (Figure 1.)  

#Dial the existing combination using the CHANGING Index. (Figure 1.)

# STOP the dial on the third number of the combination.

#STOP the dial on the third number of the combination.

# Insert the change key into the change key hole. (Figure 2.)

#Insert the change key into the change key hole. (Figure 2.)

# Turn the change key to the RIGHT (CW) one-quarter turn until the key stops. (Figure 2.) Leave the change key in the lock while setting the new combination.

#Turn the change key to the RIGHT (CW) one-quarter turn until the key stops. (Figure 2.) Leave the change key in the lock while setting the new combination.

# Next turn the dial to the LEFT (CCW) at least four complete rotations to clear the lock. The lock is now ready to accept the new combination.  '''''CAUTION''':  Do not spin the dial to clear the lock''

#Next turn the dial to the LEFT (CCW) at least four complete rotations to clear the lock. The lock is now ready to accept the new combination.  '''''CAUTION''':  Do not spin the dial to clear the lock''

# Set the new combination using the CHANGING Index: EXAMPLE combination: 10-20-30  

#Set the new combination using the CHANGING Index: EXAMPLE combination: 10-20-30  

## Turn the dial LEFT (CCW) passing the first number in the combination (10) three times. Then stop exactly on the number “10” the fourth time.  

##Turn the dial LEFT (CCW) passing the first number in the combination (10) three times. Then stop exactly on the number “10” the fourth time.

## Turn the dial RIGHT (CW) passing the next number in the combination (20) two times. Then stop exactly on the number “20” the third time.  

##Turn the dial RIGHT (CW) passing the next number in the combination (20) two times. Then stop exactly on the number “20” the third time.

## Turn the dial LEFT (CCW) passing the last number in the combination (30) one time. Then stop exactly on the number “30” the second time.  

##Turn the dial LEFT (CCW) passing the last number in the combination (30) one time. Then stop exactly on the number “30” the second time.

# Hold the Dial to prevent movement and turn the change key to the LEFT (CCW) one quarter turn.

#Hold the Dial to prevent movement and turn the change key to the LEFT (CCW) one quarter turn.

# Remove the change key. The new combination is now set.  

#Remove the change key. The new combination is now set.

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=== Open Lock With a Set Combination ===

===Open Lock With a Set Combination===

EXAMPLE COMBINATION: 10-20-30

EXAMPLE COMBINATION: 10-20-30

# Use the opening index - this is the mark to the right when looking at the marks  at the "top" or 12 o'clock position and/or when following the dial clockwise (see illustration).  

#Use the opening index - this is the mark to the right when looking at the marks  at the "top" or 12 o'clock position and/or when following the dial clockwise (see illustration).

# 4x LEFT - Turn the dial LEFT (CCW)  passing the first number in the combination (e.g. 10) three times.  Then stop exactly on the number "10" on the fourth time.  

#4x LEFT - Turn the dial LEFT (CCW)  passing the first number in the combination (e.g. 10) three times.  Then stop exactly on the number "10" on the fourth time.

# 3x RIGHT - Turn the dial RIGHT (CW) passing the next number in the combination (e.g. 20) two times.  Then stop exactly on the number "20" on the third time.  

#3x RIGHT - Turn the dial RIGHT (CW) passing the next number in the combination (e.g. 20) two times.  Then stop exactly on the number "20" on the third time.

# 2x LEFT - Turn the dial LEFT (CCW) passing the last number in the combination (e.g. 30) one time.  Then stop exactly on the number "30" on the second time.  

#2x LEFT - Turn the dial LEFT (CCW) passing the last number in the combination (e.g. 30) one time.  Then stop exactly on the number "30" on the second time.

# RIGHT - Turn the dial to the RIGH (CW) until it stops and the bolt retracts.  

#RIGHT - Turn the dial to the RIGH (CW) until it stops and the bolt retracts.

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=== Verified Wanderlodge Models with a La Gard Group 1 or 2 Safes ===

===Owner Verified Wanderlodge Models with a La Gard Group 1 or 2 Safes===

* [[1989 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)]]

*[[1989 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)]]<ref>Wanderboy verified use of the La Gard Group 2 on his 1989 WB 40 </ref>

* [[1990 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)]]

*[[1990 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)]]<ref>Braden verified use of a group 2 model on his 1990 WB 40</ref>

'''Additional References'''

'''Additional References'''

* [https://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23021&page=3 WOG Thread on "Unknown Combination"]

*[https://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23021&page=3 WOG Thread on "Unknown Combination"]

[[File:La Gard Safe Instructions Pg 1.jpg|frameless]][[File:La Gard Safe Instructions Pg 2.jpg|frameless]]<ref>[https://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23021&page=3 This WOG thread] identified and discusses the La Gard safe model and instructions used in some Wanderlodge models.  The attached photos were originally found in this thread. </ref><br />

[[File:La Gard Safe Instructions Pg 1.jpg|frameless]][[File:La Gard Safe Instructions Pg 2.jpg|frameless]]<ref>[https://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23021&page=3 This WOG thread] identified and discusses the La Gard safe model and instructions used in some Wanderlodge models.  The attached photos were originally found in this thread. </ref><br />