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Introduction
Allied Gladiator
American (RH)
American (LH)
American (LH)
Bridgeman
Chubb
Collier
Collier
Diebold Triumph 235
Diebold
Diebold 112/113
Diebold
Diebold 140 Series (RH)
Diebold 140 Series (LH)
Diebold 5-Star Constellation
Diebold Basic (RH)
Diebold Basic (RH)
Diebold Basic (LH)
Diebold Basic (LH)
Diebold Advanced Basic
Diebold Advanced Basic (Electric)
Diebold Rotary Wedgelock
Diebold Porta-Vault (RH)
Diebold Porta-Vault (LH)
Diebold Pacesetter
Diebold Pacesetter
Diebold Pacesetter (RH)
Diebold Pacesetter (LH)
Diebold Guardian
Diebold Guardian II
Diebold Titan (RH)
Diebold Titan (LH)
Gross Feibel
Hamilton (RH)
Hamilton (RH)
Hamilton (LH)
Hermann
Herring-Hall-Marvin Automatic (LH)
Herring-Hall-Marvin (RH)
Herring-Hall-Marvin (LH)
Herring-Hall-Marvin Circular
International
International LeSabre
Kumahira Saturn
Kumahira
Kumahira Satellite
Kumahira
Kumahira International II (RH)
Kumahira International II (LH)
Kumahira
LeFebure Starfield (RH)
LeFebure Starfield (RH)
LeFebure Starfield (LH)
LeFebure Starfield (LH)
LeFebure Class I/II
LeFebure 6000
LeFebure 5000 (RH)
LeFebure 5000 (LH)
LeFebure 4000
LeFebure 4000
LeFebure 1000
Meilink
Mosler Circular
Mosler
Mosler
Mosler
Mosler
Mosler
Mosler
Mosler
Mosler
Mosler
Mosler Porta-Vault (RH)
Mosler Port-Vault (LH)
Mosler
Mosler
Mosler
Mosler Magna II (RH Manual)
Mosler Magna II (LH Automatic)
Mosler American
Mosler American II
Mosler American III
Mosler American-Century
Mosler Millennium
National
Remington
Remington
Skilcraft (RH)
Skilcraft (LH)
York
York
York

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Dave McOmie on

Vault Doors

Volume 1

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Bank Vaults ◆

This book is written by a locksmith for locksmiths. It is not for sale or distribution to the general public, or to members of any trade other than locksmithing. ©1999 Dave McOmie. All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced by mechanical means or otherwise without written permission from the author. The National Safeman’s Organization 1533 Burgundy Parkway Streamwood, Illinois 60107 Printed in the U.S.A.

— Acknowledgments — This book is much more complete than it otherwise would have been, due to photos provided by Ken Foo, Arnie Foslien, Dave Richardson, Phil Shearer, Ron Snively, Don Spenard, Mark Swetland, and especially Skip Eckert. And this book would never have seen the light of day but for the efforts of Marc Goldberg, Publisher, and Jim Darow, Art Director. Thanks to all for their contributions to this project.

— Dedication — This book is dedicated to two of the best bank vault cracksmen in the world: Dave Richardson and Skip Eckert. I have known Dave and Skip for more than a dozen years now, and from time to time they still impress the heck out of me in their relentless pursuits of excellence.

— Disclaimer — No liability or responsibility shall be incurred or assumed by Dave McOmie or the National Publishing Company for any damages which may have been done to any property, public or private, by those using this book as a guide to vault opening. Extreme care must always be used when opening a locked vault. Depending on the circumstances, some of the methods described herein may have to be modified to avoid damaging a vault or any part of its locking mechanism. Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy of all the information in this book, no liability shall be accepted by the publisher or the author in case of inaccuracy.

— Table of Contents — Introduction............................................3 Allied Gladiator .......................................4 American (RH) .......................................6 American (LH) .......................................8 American (LH) ......................................11 Bridgeman.............................................14 Chubb ..................................................16 Collier ..................................................18 Collier ..................................................20 Diebold Triumph 235..............................22 Diebold ................................................24 Diebold 112/113 .....................................26 Diebold ................................................28 Diebold 140 Series (RH) .........................30 Diebold 140 Series (LH) .........................32 Diebold 5-Star Constellation...................34 Diebold Basic (RH) ................................36 Diebold Basic (RH) ................................38 Diebold Basic (LH) ................................40 Diebold Basic (LH) ................................42 Diebold Advanced Basic.........................44 Diebold Advanced Basic (Electric)...........46 Diebold Rotary Wedgelock .....................48 Diebold Porta-Vault (RH) .......................50 Diebold Porta-Vault (LH) .......................52 Diebold Pacesetter.................................54 Diebold Pacesetter.................................56 Diebold Pacemaker (RH)........................58 Diebold Pacemaker (LH) ........................60 Diebold Guardian ..................................62 Diebold Guardian II................................64 Diebold Titan (RH)................................66 Diebold Titan (LH) ................................68 Gross Feibel ..........................................70 Hamilton (RH)......................................72 Hamilton (RH)......................................74 Hamilton (LH)......................................76 Hermann..............................................78 Herring-Hall-Marvin Automatic (LH) .....80 Herring-Hall-Marvin (RH) .....................82 Herring-Hall-Marvin (LH)......................84 Herring-Hall-Marvin Circular .................86 International .........................................88 International LeSabre.............................90

Kumahira Saturn ...................................92 Kumahira..............................................94 Kumahira Satellite..................................96 Kumahira..............................................98 Kumahira International II (RH) ..............100 Kumahira International II (LH) ..............102 Kumahira ............................................104 LeFebure Starfield (RH) .......................106 LeFebure Starfield (RH) .......................108 LeFebure Starfield (LH)........................110 LeFebure Starfield (LH)........................112 LeFebure Class I/II ...............................114 LeFebure 6000.....................................116 LeFebure 5000 (RH) ............................118 LeFebure 5000 (LH) ............................120 LeFebure 4000 ....................................122 LeFebure 4000 ....................................124 LeFebure 1000.....................................126 Meilink................................................128 Mosler Circular....................................130 Mosler ................................................132 Mosler ................................................134 Mosler ................................................136 Mosler ................................................138 Mosler ................................................140 Mosler ................................................142 Mosler ................................................144 Mosler ................................................146 Mosler ................................................148 Mosler Porta-Vault (RH) ......................150 Mosler Porta-Vault (LH).......................152 Mosler ................................................154 Mosler ................................................156 Mosler ................................................158 Mosler Magna II (RH Manual) ...............160 Mosler Magna II (LH Automatic) ..........162 Mosler American .................................164 Mosler American II ..............................166 Mosler American III .............................168 Mosler American-Century ....................170 Mosler Millennium ...............................172 National..............................................174 Remington ..........................................176 Remington ..........................................178 Skilcraft (RH) ......................................180 Skilcraft (LH) ......................................182 York ...................................................184 York ...................................................186 York ...................................................188 Bank Vaults • 1

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— Introduction — elcome to the world of bank vaults. And welcome to a book devoid of drill points – there are no drill points in this book. I could not in good conscience put drill points in a book devoted to the bank vaults that house America’s trillions. So you are going to have to deduce your own drill points. Truth is, this omission will help separate cracksmen into two categories: those potentially competent to drill a bank vault, and those not yet competent to attempt the ultimate.

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There is nothing quite like the feeling of swinging open a bank vault door. For some of us, it is about the only remaining (non-sexual) activity that produces a genuine adrenaline rush. But it is important not to get in over your head. Bank vault openings in active banks are highly stressful. By the time you show up at the bank, the vault has been locked up for some time, and believe me, Mr. Banker is going to try and transfer his tension onto you. In such a situation, time is of the essence. So before you even think about placing yourself on the hot seat and putting a hole in someone’s beloved vault door, sit down, relax, and read Dave’s Five Cardinal Rules. Rule #1: Stay Cool. A small error in judgment can lead to very a big problem. If you have even the slightest doubt about being able to keep a cool head under pressure, pass the job to someone else. Your heart will appreciate it. Rule #2: Make sure your troubleshooting skills are first-rate. If you cannot distinguish a lock malfunction from a boltwork malfunction, pass the job to someone else. The bank will appreciate it. Rule #3: Make sure you are appropriately equipped. Bank vaults cannot be properly attacked without the right tools. If you don’t have first-rate drilling equipment, plenty of bits, high-quality borescopes and a 150W light source, pass the job to someone else. Rule #4: Plan your attack carefully. There are many possible locking arrangements. You do not want to risk making a huge mess of the vault door and an enemy of the banker. If you cannot identify the door and are not familiar with the lock and boltwork arrangement, pass the job to someone else. Rule #5: Before you drill, think about the repair. If the hole is going to be outside the dial ring, should you strip the stainless before drilling? Or do you have the ability to weld stainless and make the penetration invisible? And if you don’t have the ability, have you bid the job high enough to afford to hire a welder to come in and repair the stainless? Think these things through carefully before you accept a job. When you are done, there should be virtually no visible sign that the vault door has been drilled. Much less stressful are those openings in former banks, where the new tenant wants to use the vault room but the door is locked. These are almost always lost combinations, and most of the time no one is breathing down your neck in a panic to get the vault open. In these types of openings we can relax the rules a little. Just a little. Good luck.

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Both S&G vault locks are indirect-drive, with actual wheel center above spindle center.

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▲ There is a large glass plate under the bedplate on which the combination locks are mounted. Attached to the glass are cables which control four external relockers. Note: These are safe locks, not vault locks. Notice that the locks in a LH American are mounted RH, while the locks in a RH American are mounted LH!

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There is a large glass plate under the bedplate on which the combination locks are mounted. Attached to the glass are cables which control four external relockers. Note: These are safe locks not vault locks. Notice that the locks in a LH American are mounted RH, while the locks in a RH American are mounted LH! Bank Vaults • 9

Yep, those are safe locks instead of vault locks in this vault.

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There is a separate glass plate under each lock. Attached to each glass plate is a cable controlling an external relocker. There are a total of two external relockers in this door. 12 • Dave McOmie

▲ The Uppermost LaGard safe lock (not vault lock) and the uppermost external relocker.

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▲ The lowermost LaGard safe lock (not vault lock) and the lowermost external relocker.

The relocker. Bank Vaults • 13

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▲ Both S&G vault locks are indirect-drive, with actual wheel center to the side of spindle center. Bank Vaults • 15

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Both vault locks are indirect-drive, with actual wheel center to the side of spindle center. Bank Vaults • 17

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▲ Note: The LH door uses RH-mounted vault locks.

Both S&G vault locks are indirectdrive, with actual wheel center to the side of spindle center.

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▲ Note: The RH door uses LH-mounted vault locks.

▲ Both S&G vault locks are indirect-drive, with actual wheel center to the side of spindle center. Bank Vaults • 21

▲ Peerless dial. 22 • Dave McOmie

Peerless lock.

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Both vault locks are indirect-drive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center.

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These are indirectdrive vault locks. Notice that the locks in a RH Diebold 140 are mounted LH, while the locks in a LH Diebold 140 are mounted RH!

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These are indirectdrive vault locks. Notice that the locks in a LH Diebold 140 are mounted RH, while the locks in a RH Diebold 140 are mounted LH!

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Both indirect-drive locks are controlled by one push-pull dial. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center.

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The locks are direct-drive.

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Both locks are direct-drive.

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Both locks are direct-drive.

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Both locks are directdrive. Bank Vaults • 43

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Both locks are direct-drive.

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Both locks are direct-drive.

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▲ Locked. One lock is true right hand and the other is true left hand.

Unlocked. The LaGard vault locks are direct-drive. Bank Vaults • 49

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Both indirect-drive locks are controlled by one push-pull dial. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center.

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Both indirectdrive locks are controlled by one push-pull dial. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center. Bank Vaults • 53

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The S&G vault locks are directdrive. Bank Vaults • 55

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The S&G vault locks are direct-drive.

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The S&G vault locks are direct-drive.

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The S&G vault locks are direct-drive. Bank Vaults • 61

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Both indirect-drive locks are controlled by one push-pull dial. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center.

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The LaGard vault locks are both indirect-drive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center.

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What looks like a dial at the right is actually a vault ventilator.

The locks are directdrive. Bank Vaults • 67

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The true LH direct-drive vault locks are mounted LH. Bank Vaults • 69

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Both S&G vault locks are indirectdrive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center.

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Both S&G vault locks are indirectdrive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center. Bank Vaults • 75

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Both S&G vault locks are indirectdrive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center.

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The locks are indirect-drive.

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There is no boltwork handle on this door. The bolts are thrown and retracted by an automatic bolt actuating device, which is controlled by the timelock.

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The locks are indirect-drive.

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The locks are indirect-drive.

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There is a large glass plate under the bedplate on which the combination locks are mounted. These are safe locks, not vault locks.

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There is a large glass plate under the bedplate on which the vault locks are mounted. Both S&G vault locks are indirect-drive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center.

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The locks are indirect-drive.

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Both locks are indirect-drive and are mounted RH. As to the maker of these unusual looking locks, I haven’t a clue.

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The locks are indirect-drive. Bank Vaults • 97

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The locks are indirect-drive.

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Notice that the direct-drive vault locks in this RH Kumahira International II are mounted LH, while the direct-drive vault locks in a LH Kumahira International II are mounted RH! Bank Vaults • 101

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Notice that the direct-drive vault locks in this LH Kumahira International II are mounted RH, while the directdrive vault locks in a RH Kumahira International II are mounted LH! Bank Vaults • 103

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Those are safe locks, not vault locks.

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Both vault locks are indirect-drive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center. Bank Vaults • 107

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Both S&G vault locks are indirectdrive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center. Bank Vaults • 109

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Both S&G vault locks are indirectdrive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center.

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Both S&G vault locks are indirectdrive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center.

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Both vault locks are indirect-drive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center. Bank Vaults • 115

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Both S&G vault locks are indirectdrive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center.

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Both vault locks are indirect-drive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center.

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Both vault locks are indirect-drive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center.

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Both vault locks are indirect-drive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center.

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Both vault locks are indirectdrive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center.

Relockers are in the fired position. Bank Vaults • 125

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Both vault locks are indirect-drive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center.

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Both vault locks are indirectdrive. Bank Vaults • 129

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▲ Both locks are indirect-drive and mounted RH. Bank Vaults • 131

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The Yale 027-1/2 is an indirect-drive lock. The handle rotates only 1/8 rotation clockwise to open.

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The lock is indirect-drive.

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Both locks are indirect-drive.

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Both locks are indirect-drive.

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Both locks are indirect-drive.

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Both locks are indirect-drive.

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Both locks are indirect-drive.

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The Mosler 402 safe locks are mounted RH. Bank Vaults • 151

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The Mosler 402 safe locks are mounted LH.

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Both S&G vault locks are indirect-drive.

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The Mosler 402 safe locks are mounted VD. Bank Vaults • 157

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The LH S&G vault locks are direct-drive.

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The Mosler 1830 series vault locks are both mounted VU.

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The Mosler 1830 series vault locks are both mounted VU. Bank Vaults • 163

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Both are indirect-drive Mosler 1830 RH locks, but one is mounted RH and the other LH. This means that one lever is on top and the other is on bottom. Actual wheel center is below dial center on one lock and above dial center on the other. Very unusual.

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The Mosler 402 locks are mounted VD.

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The indirect-drive vault locks are mounted VD.

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The uppermost 402 is mounted VD. The lowermost 402 is mounted VU. Beware drilling for the fence, as you may sever the relocking cable.

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The Ilco safe locks are both mounted RH. Optional (large) glass plate in this door.

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Both vault locks are indirect-drive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center. Bank Vaults • 175

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The Yale lock is indirect-drive.

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The Yale lock is indirect-drive.

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Both S&G vault locks are indirectdrive. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is above spindle center. On the lower lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center.

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Both locks are indirect-drive, true LH vault locks mounted LH. On the upper lock, actual wheel center is below spindle center.

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There is no boltwork handle on this door. The bolts are thrown and retracted by an automatic bolt actuating device, which is controlled by the timelock.

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The Yale locks are indirect-drive.

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The old S&G vault locks are indirect-drive.

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