Knog STRONGMAN User Manual

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR STRONGMAN

To ensure that your KNOG Strongman oper-
ates properly and smoothly for many years
to come, KNOG advises that you follow our
general maintenance guidelines:
– Do not use any other object to open the
lock, other than the keys provided
– Take care not to use excessive force
when rotating the key in the lock. If the key
does not rotate with reasonable force then
it may be that something is jammed within
the lock or something is preventing the lock
from opening
– Avoid leaving the lock in a harsh environ-
ment for an extended period of time. KNOG
suggests that if you require your bicycle to be
locked and stationary for an extended

period of time that you do so in a sheltered
environment away from the weather
– Cleaning of the lock should be performed
by wiping with a warm damp cloth. For stub-
born dirt, use a warm moist cloth with mild
soap. Be sure to wipe off any soap residue
after cleaning
– With heavy use, your lock could pick up all
kinds of grime and debris, so to ensure optimal
operation of the lock, KNOG recommends lubri-
cating the lock regularly by spraying or dripping
a few drops of lubricant into the lock cylinder,
as well as the internal lock mechanisms through
the two shackle holes. After applying lubricant,
operate the lock a couple of times to make sure
that all internal components are covered

– The Strongman U-lock prefers PTFE
(Teflon) based general purpose or bike chain
lubricant, commonly available in aerosol
spray cans or drip bottles; you can find these
at your local bike stores and hardware stores.
Apply every 3-6 months to keep everything
running smooth
– Avoid using wax-based lubricant or pen-
etrating oil sprays such as WD-40
– Do not penetrate the lock with any other
object, substance, fluid, spray, dust or pow-
der