Schlage CYLINDERS - Manual (Page 5)

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C Y L I N D E R S , K E Y S A N D K E Y C O N T R O L
Everest and Classic Comparison
Everest: The Top Choice For All New Key Systems
15% Thicker Key for added strength
Traceability
Primus and
restricted keys
are marked
with ID
number
25% Larger key bow More space for
special stamping and easier handling
Primus side bitting factory cut to provide geographical exclusivity for end users or
dealers and operate pick-resistant secondary locking mechanism
HIGH SECURITY
Everest Primus
Patent protected keys with
exclusive side bitting and positive
key control
MEDIUM SECURITY
Everest Restricted
Conventional
Patented keys with a high level
of key control in a mid-priced
cylinder
BASIC SECURITY
Everest Open
Conventional
Patented keys sold exclusively
through commercial dealers
Strong recent patent protection by up
to four utility patents, allowing Schlage
to control key blank distribution and
provide varying levels of enforceable
key control, even for conventional
Everest keys
Six standard key cuts for easy dealer
service with standard pin kits and
key machines. Primus keys can
operate conventional cylinders
Classic: Maintain and Upgrade Older Key Systems
Primus side bitting factory cut to
provide geographical exclusivity for
end users or dealers and operate
pick-resistant secondary locking mechanism
HIGH SECURITY
Classic Primus
Patent protected keys with
exclusive side bitting and
positive key control
BASIC SECURITY
Classic Conventional
Non-patented keys for standard
commercial and residential
security
Strong recent patent protection by
two utility patents, allowing Schlage to
control Primus key blank distribution
for positive, enforceable protection
against unauthorized key duplication
Six standard key cuts for easy dealer
service with standard pin kits and
key machines. Primus keys can
operate conventional cylinders.