La Gard Safe

Opening Your La Gard Group 1 & 2 Combination Safe

Open Using the factory Default Combination

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

1. 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).
2. Turn the dial to the LEFT (counter clock wise) passing "50" three times. Then stop exactly on the number "50" on the forth time.
3. 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: When dialing the combination, if you passed the number on which you intend to stop, you cannot reverse the dial to correct. The opening procedure must be repeated from the beginning

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).

CAUTION: When selecting a combination, choose a three number sequence from 0 - 99. Never select numbers 0 to 20 as the LAST NUMBER of the combination. This is the “Forbidden Zone” and can cause the lock to malfunction. For security purposes, do not select a combination from personal data such as birth date, phone number, etc.

1. Dial the existing combination using the CHANGING Index. (Figure 1.)
2. STOP the dial on the third number of the combination.
3. Insert the change key into the change key hole. (Figure 2.)
4. 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.
5. 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
6. Set the new combination using the CHANGING Index: EXAMPLE combination: 10-20-30
   1. 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.
   2. 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.
   3. 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.
7. Hold the Dial to prevent movement and turn the change key to the LEFT (CCW) one quarter turn.
8. Remove the change key. The new combination is now set.

ALWAYS perform the combination test with the safe door open! Test the new combination several times using the procedure below.

Open Lock With a Set Combination

EXAMPLE COMBINATION: 10-20-30

1. 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).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. RIGHT - Turn the dial to the RIGH (CW) until it stops and the bolt retracts.

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

• 1989 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)
• 1990 Wanderlodge Wide Body Pusher (WB)

Additional References

• WOG Thread on "Unknown Combination"